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
Asset Management Part 2: Network Assessment
In part 2 of our Asset Management series, Brad Freeman is joined by Brandon Singh to discuss the Network Assessment, a plant survey used to gain insight on both the logical layout and the performance of an industrial network. Resources: TRC Networking Solutions Rockwell Automation Industrial Network Services TRC Technical and Support Team Contact Info … Continue reading Asset Management Part 2: Network Assessment
Asset Management Part 1: Installed Base Evaluations
In part 1 of our Asset Management series, Brad Freeman is joined by Andrew Hultgren to discuss the Installed Base Evaluation (IBE), an assessment used to gather data about the current state of a facility in order to more effectively manage automation infrastructure. Resources: Installed Base Evaluation Overview The Reynolds Company Technical and Support Team … Continue reading Asset Management Part 1: Installed Base Evaluations
McNaughton-McKay Announces Executive Appointments
May 27, 2020 – McNaughton-McKay Electric Company announces two executive appointments creating a new organizational structure leading the company. These changes create president roles that will drive the business units for McNaughton-McKay Electric Company and The Reynolds Company, including Flow-Zone, the most recent acquisition. The company is pleased to announce Mark Borin as President of … Continue reading McNaughton-McKay Announces Executive Appointments