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How do you install Rockwell software? It is a question we get asked all the time and so we decided to share it in this blog post.

A hallmark of Zebra’s new fixed industrial scanning and machine vision portfolio is adaptability. Spend even a few minutes digging into the details of their comprehensive hardware lineup and Zebra Aurora, the unified software that drives the entire platform, and you’ll be impressed by the broad range of capabilities, easy scalability, and built-in upgrade path that Zebra has delivered.

For many decades the Rockwell Automation PanelView family has been an excellent solution for a control system Human Machine Interface (HMI). Those experienced in the industry have seen PanelView terminals go through multiple changes and upgrades, each time improving the performance and features. In a continuing effort to increase the usability and support the longevity of the PanelView Plus platform, Rockwell has completed a hardware/software refresh of the PanelView Plus 7 Performance. This refresh is being denoted as a change from Series A to Series B.

With over 20 years’ experience in the electric motor industry, I have come to realize; there are no set rules when it comes to replacing a motor. There are many factors to consider. The general rule is to replace the electric motor if the cost of repair is around 60%-70% of the cost of new. However, there are also exceptions to this rule and many other factors to consider.

Have you ever needed a single axis of motion that also needed to seamlessly integrate with your PLC? If so, Rockwell Automation’s Kinetix 5300 is the perfect solution. The Kinetix 5300 is an entry level CIP motion, single axis motion solution. This servo drive utilizes add on profiles (AOP’s) with a motion ready automation controller to integrate into your Studio 5000 project.

Still wondering if Automation Fair at Home is worth attending. To help you decide, we have created a daily recap of what our sales and automation team took out of the event. Hopefully it will inspire you to participate in this momentous event.

The National Electrical Code® (NEC) is the most widely adopted Code in the world. Approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the NEC is the most complete set of electrical Code requirements that govern electrical installations in the interest of safety for persons and property.

Have you ever wanted to add a single servo to your system without having to change your control hardware or program? Well, now you can. Rockwell Automation recently launched two new products; the Kinetix 5100 and the TLP Motor. Both of these products offer a cost-effective solution for your current systems; whether new or mature.

In Stages 1 through 3: You learned the importance of having a proven method of providing documentation showing a machine is safe to operate, mitigation techniques required, developing the functional safety requirements for your newly assessed machine, and using the tools needed to properly design & verify your safety system. For Stage 4, we will focus on ensuring that your system was installed properly and to your specifications.

Revere is proud to be a supplier to customers making a difference in the fight against COVID 19. One such customer, Vantage Specialties, Inc., a Gurnee-based chemicals company that produces key ingredients in personal care products, frozen and refrigerated food products, cleaning supplies and more, has shifted its manufacturing from a steady output of its usual supply-chain ingredients to include an intensive production of sanitizer, doled out in drum-sized barrels for clients such as the U.S. military and major airlines.

Revere Electric Supply is collaborating with our customers daily to help fight the pandemic that we are experiencing today. An Illinois based customer, R&D Custom Automation, located in Lake Villa, IL, builds high speed custom Automation Machinery for the Pharmaceutical industry. They are currently developing Automation Machinery for the COVID-19 vaccine.

As I walked the Rockwell Automation Fair in Chicago last November, I was impressed by the number of Encompass Partners that recently launched Ethernet motion to their product line. What does that mean? It means that motion manufacturers are creating add on instructions for the Allen Bradley Logix family of controllers, simplifying integration into your Allen Bradley solution. Here are some of the products that I am excited about and you should be too:

For Stage 5, we will focus on ensuring that your system is periodically tested for compliance and re-evaluated if changes are made to your machine.

Automation is everywhere. Think about it. Robotics is becoming more and more prevalent and industrial manufacturers are constantly seeking larger controls and larger systems. Have you ever wondered how all of that is affecting our Nation’s power grid? Rockwell Automation not only thinks about it, they are actually doing something about it by bringing new innovative products to the market that help conserve power. One such new product is the Regenerative Bus Supply Kinetix 5700 and Large Frame Inverters.