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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Modernization, or as we use to say, migration (and I’m not talking about crossing the western frontier in a covered wagon; although that topic might come up a little later), used to be a straight forward concept because controls were simple. We would come across an obsolete piece of equipment and simply replace it with the updated version. Today, automation equipment is more complex, the luxury of just getting the updated version isn’t available.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance is a common challenge in every industry. Believe me, we understand it can be difficult to find the root cause of downtime.

Believe it or not it has been 18 years since the launch of the CompactLogix; which brought the capabilities of the RSLogix 5000 software to a mid-range platform for the first time. Since it’s launch in 2001, many advances have taken place - two generations of hardware have come and gone, and it is now time to say farewell to the last available controllers of that era.

Rockwell Automation has both the industry standards and recommendations for drive installations available for all your VFD applications.

Aiming to offer the best-in-class power and process control solutions, Rockwell Automation has introduced the latest and upgraded suite of drive solutions - Allen­Bradley® PowerFlex® 755T drives. The new additions to the PowerFlex family help users reduce energy costs and increase machine uptime for assets running in high-demand applications.

Every customer has a unique perspective on the PanelView 5000 family. Some think it’s old news. Others are not familiar with it at all. Rockwell Automation continually offers new products with new features and benefits – but the tech savvy person (me included) is always wary of the latest and greatest product offering. Does it do everything it is supposed to? Are there any bugs or as I like to call them “Undocumented Software Features”? These things are inevitable with new products, but I have decided that now is the time to seriously start thinking about the PanelView 5000 and here’s why.

Excess spares and inefficient processes make it difficult to establish a proper parts repair pool to keep your production environment functional with minimal downtime. Revere has a new resource called “CHAMP” that can help you manage your repair process through the Rockwell Automation remanufacturing methodology.