October 27, 2010 - Rockwell Automation introduced three programmable automation controllers (PACs) based on the Allen-Bradley CompactLogix form factor, including the Allen-Bradley Compact GuardLogix, CompactLogix L2 and CompactLogix L4 controllers. All can all be configured in the common design environment of Rockwell Software RSLogix 5000. Using the PanelView Plus 6 or the PanelView Plus Compact operator interface fulfills the need for visualization and information in mid-range machine applications. The CompactLogix PAC brings the benefits of the Rockwell Automation Logix Control Platform — common configuration, networking and visualization environment — to smaller, machine-level control applications.
Combined with Compact I/O, the CompactLogix platform is designed for customers looking for high performance, multidisciplined control in a small footprint. Rockwell Automation Logix-based control solutions are ideal for the OEM and end user looking to meet tomorrow’s machine requirements cost-effectively. Through features such as integrated safety and standard control, information-enabled software, integrated motion control on the EtherNet/IP network and reusable development tools, Rockwell Automation helps deliver machines on-time, cost-effectively and beyond customer expectations.
“OEMs and end users are building today’s contemporary machines with an eye toward improving safety, achieving higher levels of performance and better integration of the machine with the rest of the manufacturing operation. Those who do this well will truly differentiate themselves in the marketplace,” said Mike Burrows, Integrated Architecture, Rockwell Automation. “Achieving these goals requires a scalable, modular control system that has the safety, throughput and information management capabilities to match the machine design.” “With its new scaled offerings, Rockwell Automation leverages the company’s core IA strength in multidisciplined control,” according to Craig Resnick, research director, ARC Advisory Group.
“Using the combination of control, networking, visualization and information technologies, the Logix Control Platform addresses a full range of production applications, integrating discrete, motion, process, batch and safety applications, while providing information integration with the rest of the site. Rockwell Automation’s continued focus on scale and modularization will help OEMs and midrange applications leverage the benefits of a single multidiscipline control platform, including reduced total cost of ownership.” Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs about 19,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.