Article archive for Rockwell Automation
Process automation system is extended to meet growing needs (06 February 2012)
Rockwell Automation has extended the reach of its PlantPAx process automation system to integrate critical rotating assets, such as compressors, pumps, turbines and fans.
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New 16 mm Push Buttons from Rockwell Automation with Enhanced Functionality (11 May 2011)
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end users needing compact, reliable Push Buttons for light industrial and instrumentation applications can take advantage of a new 16 mm line from Rockwell Automation.
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TUV safety certification for E-Stops (31 August 2010)
Rockwell Automation has announced that it has gained TÜV certification for the B10d Functional Safety rating on all styles of its Allen-Bradley emergency-stop push buttons.
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Emergency-stop push buttons earn TÜV Safety Certification (27 July 2010)
Rockwell Automation recently earned TÜV certification for the B10d Functional Safety rating on all styles of Allen-Bradley emergency-stop push buttons.
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EtherNet/IP-Enabled Servo Drive Simplifies Network Architecture for Machine Builders (18 March 2010)
The new Allen-Bradley Kinetix 300 EtherNet/IP indexing servo drive from Rockwell Automation provides machine builders and end users with the ability to standardise on a single communication network for easier commissioning, configuration and startup. With the new drive, the entire control solution – including HMI, programmable automation controllers, I/O and motion – can be connected over a standard EtherNet/IP network.
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Rockwell Automation ranked global leader in machine and process safety solutions (23 November 2009)
In a ARC Advisory Group report, Rockwell Automation ranked first as the global leader in machine and process safety solutions. The ranking coincides with the company’s 10-year anniversary of providing comprehensive safety solutions to manufacturers.
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Help save energy without costly retrofits to your HVAC systems (29 September 2009)
The new Allen-Bradley FanMaster energy savings package from Rockwell Automation allows users to convert a constant volume heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) air handler to variable air flow without changes to existing mechanical systems and controls.
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Integration of process control and process safety while meeting industry requirements for separation (18 September 2009)
For manufacturers looking to better integrate process control and process safety applications, the Rockwell Automation PlantPax Process Automation System has new capabilities, including integration of ICS Triplex Trusted SIL 3 triple modular redundant (TMR) technology and the scalable AADvance process safety systems. These capabilities help users avoid unplanned incidents and hazards that pose risk to personnel, assets and the environment.
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Automation Giant Enters New Market (06 May 2009)
Rockwell Automation, in association with Cisco, has entered into a new market with the supply of a line of managed switches integrated with Cisco technology. This enables Rockwell Automation to provide complete networking products from I/O to enterprise.
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Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk AssetCentre (01 May 2009)
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Allen-Bradley Guardmaster Minotaur MSR57P (07 April 2009)
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Rockewell Automation, Connected Components (25 March 2009)
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Rockwell FactoryTalk VantagePoint (04 February 2009)
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Rockwell Automation, The MicroLogix 1400 controller (02 February 2009)
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Rockwell Allen-Bradley OneGear (06 January 2009)
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Rockwell MicroLogix 1400 Controller (17 December 2008)
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New President for Software Firm (25 November 2008)
Rockwell Automation has named Ralph Carter, former president and CEO of Pavilion Technologies, as president of Rockwell Software. Carter will be responsible for executing the company’s vision to accelerate growth and development of its FactoryTalk Integrated Production and Performance Suite, and to extend the company’s leadership position in plant-wide information solutions.
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Rockwell RepairPlus Service (21 October 2008)
Failure of automation equipment is extremely rare but when it does happen, it does not have to be a disaster. The Rockwell Automation RepairPlusTM service will quickly repair equipment from a variety of manufacturers, using replacement parts that meet or even exceed the original design specifications. Rockwell Automation’s RepairPlus Service is able to repair, test and return over 50,000 items supporting over 5,000 different factory automation manufacturers.
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Passport to Safety (05 August 2008)
The overall objective of functional safety is to protect workers by reducing incidents and to reduce risk of loss and costs associated with risk. Cost of risk is the sum of insurance premiums, claims administration fees, workers’ compensation claims, risk management department costs (salary, travel, fringe benefits, and so on), legal fees, and other related costs such as state fees, assessments and consultants. Cost of risk expenses are measurable direct costs.
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Rockwell Acquires Incuity (30 April 2008)
Incuity Software, a supplier of Enterprise Manufacturing Intelligence (EMI) software, has been acquired by Rockwell Automation. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Rockwell Automation said that the acquisition will help it expand its FactoryTalk software suite. Incuity's products are used to monitor production operations and enterprise systems for manufacturing.
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Rockwell FactoryTalk Historian SE (08 April 2008)
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Rockwell Drives Service (01 April 2008)
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