Rockwell Adds Ethernet/IP to Motor Control Centres

Rockwell Automation has added Ethernet/IP to its Centerline motor control centres (MCCs) to give manufacturers access to production information throughout the enterprise. The integrated Ethernet/IP network feature also allows manufacturers to take advantage of simplified device programming with Premier Integration. Paul Krause, product marketing manager at Rockwell, said that integrating Ethernet/IP into its Centerline MCCs allows customers to access more detailed production data, allowing plant engineers to predict potential problems and help prevent equipment failures.

This results in higher asset availability, improved productivity and reduced maintenance costs, according to Rockwell. Leveraging a single, standard network simplifies communication for the entire enterprise and provides users with the flexibility to control, configure, and collect data from any point in the system. In addition, by taking advantage of Premier Integration, users can configure and commission their MCC faster with RSLogix 5000 software, helping to eliminate errors associated with redundant programming. Furthermore, the Ethernet connection allows Centerline MCC users to access information remotely.

This allows personnel to safely monitor, troubleshoot and diagnose the MCC without exposing them to potentially dangerous conditions and power equipment. Knowing how an MCC is performing from anywhere also saves time by minimising the need for maintenance personnel to enter the MCC. This saves time associated with suiting up with personal protective equipment and helps protect personnel from exposure to hazardous conditions. Designed to meet global standards, Centerline low-voltage MCCs offer a rugged, high-performance packaging solution to meet manufacturers' motor control needs.

With embedded Intellicenter technology, Centerline MCCs use a preconfigured and pre-tested network with integrated hardware and software. This level of integration helps reduce installation time with its plug-and-play setup, and can help minimise facility downtime by quickly providing intelligent diagnostic and predictive failure information.

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