Rockwell Automation has released the PlantPAx 5.0 distributed control system (DCS). This latest DCS version from Rockwell Automation helps industrial producers positively impact the lifecycle of their plant operations with plant-wide and scalable systems to drive digital transformation and operational excellence. New system capabilities help digitally transform operations by introducing process functionality native to the controller, … Continue reading Expand What’s Possible with PlantPAx 5.0
Studio 5000 Logix Designer Version 33 Release Enhances Productivity, Saves Time
Controls engineers can design machines and process applications faster using the latest release of the Studio 5000 Logix Designer software. Rockwell Automation has updated the software with productivity enhancements and new capabilities that can speed up projects for process applications specifically. Productivity enhancements in version 33 of the Studio 5000 Logix Designer software include: Auto-generated diagnostics for supported … Continue reading Studio 5000 Logix Designer Version 33 Release Enhances Productivity, Saves Time
Automation Fair® At Home
November 16-20, 2020 Did you hear the news? In 2020, Rockwell Automation is bringing the full experience of Automation Fair® right to your desktop. Automation Fair At Home will feature technical discussions, interactive labs and presentations, including the following: NEW! Bold Conversations on Inclusion & Diversity NEW! DX Strategists track Forums focused on the following … Continue reading Automation Fair® At Home
ISA101 and High Performance HMI
In this episode of TRC Talks, Wayne Welk, is joined by Dean Bickerton, as they discuss the ISA101 standards for Human Machine Interfaces, or HMI. ISA101 provides guidance to System Integrators, OEMs and end users to create HMI applications that improve situational awareness of the operators. This can lead to improved safety and efficiency. Many … Continue reading ISA101 and High Performance HMI
Asset Management Part 6: Inventory Agreements
In part 6 of our Asset Management series, Brad Freeman, is joined by Bobbie Tillotson, to discuss two asset-based service contracts – the Parts Management Agreement and the Annual Repair Agreement Resources: TRC Technical and Support Team Contact Info Credits: Episode Producer and Host… Brad Freeman Guest Panelist… Bobbie Tillotson, Rockwell Automation Post Production… Brad … Continue reading Asset Management Part 6: Inventory Agreements
Asset Management Part 5: The Professionals
In part 5 of our Asset Management series, Brad Freeman is joined by Joe Boudreaux and Parker Richerson to discuss CHAMP and RAAMP – two Asset Management programs centered on trained individuals available as resources to our customers. Resources: TRC Technical and Support Team Contact Info https://blog.reynoldsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Episode-16-Asset-Part-5-The-Professionals.mp3 Credits: Episode Producer and Host… Brad Freeman Guest … Continue reading Asset Management Part 5: The Professionals
Improved and Expanded Bulletin 1606 Power Supplies
Rockwell Automation has added new features to improve efficiency, reliability, and choice, while reducing the size of the bulletin 1606 XLE power supplies, adding additional sizes to the XLB line, and is introducing a new family of DC-to-DC converters. 1606-XLB Basic Power Supply Offers reliability and efficiency usually available only in more expensive power supplies … Continue reading Improved and Expanded Bulletin 1606 Power Supplies
Asset Management Part 4: Repair and Remanufacturing
In part 4 of our Asset Management series, Brad Freeman is joined by Rich Haugg of Rockwell Automation to discuss Repair and Remanufacturing services, focusing on both quality and cost savings. Resources: Remanufacturing Services information Remanufacturing Overview Video TRC Technical and Support Team Contact Info https://blog.reynoldsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Episode-15-Asset-Part-4-Repair-and-Remanufacturing.mp3 Credits: Episode Producer and Host… Brad Freeman Guest Panelist… … Continue reading Asset Management Part 4: Repair and Remanufacturing
SLC 500 to CompactLogix 5380 Control System Migration
Modern technology helps you stay ahead with better performance and greater efficiency in a global market, and Rockwell Automation has now made it easier to modernize your existing 1746 SLC I/O with the I/O conversion modules. I/O conversion modules provide a fast and efficient method for converting 1746 SLC I/O to Compact 5000 I/O. The … Continue reading SLC 500 to CompactLogix 5380 Control System Migration
Asset Management Part 3: FactoryTalk AssetCentre
In part 3 of our Asset Management series, Wayne Welk is joined by Mark McGinnis to discuss FactoryTalk® AssetCentre. FactoryTalk AssetCentre software is a centralized tool for securing, managing, versioning, tracking and reporting automation-related asset information across your entire production system. In our conversation, we discuss management of change, and its importance to maintaining your … Continue reading Asset Management Part 3: FactoryTalk AssetCentre