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New smart drive from Rockwell Automation helps reduce unplanned downtime

November 5, 2021 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

variable frequency drives

Rockwell Automation is expanding its PowerFlex AC variable frequency drive portfolio to support a broader range of motor control applications, giving engineers more flexibility, performance and intelligence in their next generation drive through TotalFORCE Technology. The new PowerFlex 755TS drive is the first six-pulse drive to incorporate TotalFORCE technology from Rockwell Automation to help customers […]

Filed Under: Drives + Supplies Tagged With: Rockwell Automation

Enhanced communication module from Rockwell provides added resiliency

May 28, 2020 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

communication module

Using primary and backup adapters for the 1756-EN4TR ControlLogix EtherNet/IP communications module lets industrial producers improve their network resiliency. This new redundant-adapter functionality is provided through a recent firmware update to the communication module. In addition to helping users improve network redundancy, the module’s firmware enhancement also offers more advantages: No single point of failure: […]

Filed Under: Networking + IoT Tagged With: Rockwell Automation

New I/O modules from Rockwell aid smart machines in harsh environments

December 18, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

I/O

Manufacturers can now realize the design and productivity benefits of On-Machine I/O modules on smart machines used in harsh applications. The new Allen-Bradley ArmorBlock I/O modules can operate in a wide range of temperatures and offer up to IP69K protection in applications like automotive, material handling, packaging and welding. The new ArmorBlock I/O options can […]

Filed Under: I/O, Networking + IoT Tagged With: Allen Bradley of Rockwell, Rockwell Automation

Allen-Bradley motor controller adds integrated safety

December 5, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

controller

Manufacturers can now install more of their control hardware on machines instead of in cabinets to simplify their production environments. The new Allen-Bradley ArmorStart ST distributed motor controllers with integrated safety can be mounted directly on a machine, allowing users to implement functional safety with fewer components. The ArmorStart ST with integrated safety is the […]

Filed Under: Controls Tagged With: Allen Bradley of Rockwell, Rockwell Automation

Up your conveyor game with flexible intelligent conveyors

June 26, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

conveyor

New alternatives to traditional conveyor systems offer better efficiency and more flexibility, helping to boost manufacturing throughput. Reid Schook • OEM Segment Business Manager | Rockwell Automation When moving product through a manufacturing or assembly process in a plant, conveyors have been a traditional choice. A traditional conveyor can consist of individual roller axes mounted […]

Filed Under: Conveyors + linear transport systems, Featured, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: Rockwell Automation

Rockwell expands Kinetix 5700 servo system offerings, featuring energy, downtime savings

June 25, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

servo drive

Industrial companies can rein in energy costs and reduce downtime using two new additions to the Kinetix 5700 servo system from Rockwell Automation. The new Kinetix 5700 regenerative bus supply provides direct energy savings by regenerating excess energy and putting it back on the facility’s grid or making it available for plant-wide use. It also […]

Filed Under: Drives + Supplies, Servo Drives Tagged With: Rockwell Automation

New photoelectric sensor from Rockwell for demanding environments

January 18, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

photoelectric sensor

The new Allen-Bradley 42AF RightSight M30 photoelectric sensor from Rockwell Automation is the latest addition to the company’s smart sensing portfolio. Built with improved environmental resistance and long-distance detection in a mid-sized, right-angle housing, the RightSight M30 smart sensor offers the flexibility and performance required for a wide range of high-demand applications. “Our new photoelectric […]

Filed Under: Networking + IoT, Sensors + Vision Tagged With: Rockwell Automation

JVL integrated motors now feature fast, easy setup for Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley PLCs

January 8, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

motors

JVL has released Add-On-Instructions for its ServoStep integrated motors for fast and easy setup and programming in Rockwell Automation’s Studio 5000 software. It makes commissioning fast and easy and the motors can be set up in 5 minutes or less. The motors have the ability to be upgraded with other protocols or newer versions of […]

Filed Under: Motors Tagged With: JVL, Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation expands TotalFORCE capabilities, power range for PowerFlex 755T drives

November 8, 2018 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

drive

Rockwell Automation has expanded the power ranges and capabilities of TotalFORCE technology for its Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755T AC drives. The drives now offer an expanded power range, helping engineers with applications from 10 to 6,000 horsepower (7.5 to 4,500 kW) improve productivity and reduce their lifecycle costs. The expansion brings harmonic mitigation, regeneration and common […]

Filed Under: Drives + Supplies Tagged With: Rockwell Automation

Drive module offers multiple safety functions on same EtherNet/IP network as standard control

October 30, 2018 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

drive

AC drive applications that require safety functionality can now benefit from the integration of safety and standard control systems on a single network using one controller. The Integrated Safety Functions Option Module from Rockwell Automation offers several safety functions based on IEC 61800-5-2 standards for Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755 and 755T AC drives. It includes the […]

Filed Under: Drives + Supplies Tagged With: Rockwell Automation

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