This reduces downtime associated with shutting down the system or manual error in drive replacement. Users only need to set the network address and the control system handles all configurations for drive replacement.

Newly added automatic device replacement for the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755 series of drives automates field replacement in a running system. An enhanced open-socket interface provides integration to other types of products. This provides more product options for EtherNet/IP users, speeds application development, creates more maintainable applications and eases device replacement. In addition to new hardware support, RSLogix 5000 v20 software provides an inexpensive integration method using a simple, text-file-based electronic data sheet. This wider variety of options provides best-fit alternatives for applications, while new components significantly lower the cost to deploy integrated motion on EtherNet/IP in a greater range of machine applications. RSLogix 5000 v20 software provides a single-development environment for the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture system, including: the recently released CompactLogix 5370 Series of programmable automation controllers (PACs) Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and Allen-Bradley GuardLogix 5570 Series PACs, Allen-Bradley Kinetix 350 servo drive on EtherNet/IP, and Bulletin 1734 POINT Guard I/O Analog Input Module. Forward-looking machine builders and end users need a single-control infrastructure that easily scales to match application requirements.” “This creates unnecessary complexity because each platform has a unique design environment, user interface and vendor support model.

Many machine builders and manufacturers must use multiple control platforms to meet their diverse needs,” said Mike Burrows, director, Rockwell Automation. Using RSLogix 5000 v20 in combination with scalable, right-sized control system components allows users to scale from 200 to 10,000 I/O points using a single control platform and common user experience. Most notably, the software brings integrated motion capabilities on the EtherNet/IP network to the Allen-Bradley CompactLogix controller family. 16, 2012 - The latest release of Rockwell Software RSLogix 5000 software from Rockwell Automation delivers the high performance of an integrated control system for manufacturers and machine builders requiring a smaller control system. New features of Rockwell Software RSLogix 5000 software create a highly intuitive design environment for the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture system

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