Configuration & Selection Tools
Rockwell Automation offers a powerful range of product selection and system configuration tools to assist you to choose and apply our products. There are tools available on-line and for you to install on your personal computer so that you can quickly access information on our products while in the office or on the go.
- Integrated Architecture Builder — Configure an Automation System
Integrated Architecture Builder (IAB) is a graphical software tool for configuring Logix-based automation systems. It helps you select hardware and generate bills of material for applications that include controllers, I/O, networks, Powerflex drives, OnMachine cabling and wiring, motion control, and other devices. Outputs include bills of material and reports with quality graphics. Two versions are available for download: the full version includes all files; the lite version is fully functional but does not include the product documentation and is a much smaller download. After download, you can get the product documentation via Current Update if desired. Internet Explorer is required for download.
[Install IAB (part of Product Selection Toolbox LITE Install) (about 300MB) | Order] - Motion Analyzer — Design a Motion Control System
Motion Analyzer uses sophisticated optimization tools to maximize ratios, inertia, and mechanical alternatives for motion control applications. [More Info | Download | Order] - CenterONE — Design a Low-Voltage Motor Control Center
CenterONE is an intuitive, Windows-based software application designed specifically for configuring Motor Control Centers. CenterONE was developed after years of watching customers struggle to design and order their MCC's. CenterONE simplifies this process through its user-friendly interface which helps to reduce user error and enables customers to get their MCC's more quickly. [More Info | Download | Order] - MCS Star — Configure a Modular Motor Control System
MCS Star helps you configure MCS starters for rated motor voltages from 230V up to 690V. A starter combination may be specified by entering an existing catalog number or by selecting criteria in the Product Selector window. The program then provides the correct catalog number, wiring diagram and layout drawing for the starters of your choice. MCS Star also provides a configuration feature for complete mounting system assemblies. This provides assistance in selecting and dimensioning all of the required busbar rack components and allows you to layout a system through a graphical interface to place components on the busbar where you want them. [Install MCS Star (part of Product Selection Toolbox LITE Install)(approx 300Mb) | Order] - Rail Builder — Design DIN Rail Systems
Rail Builder simplifies the design of custom terminal block rails by allowing you to select and place terminal blocks on a mounting rail along with specifying labeling of terminal blocks, locating jumper bars between blocks, automatically selecting terminal block end barriers, and partition plates and printing reports. [Install Rail Builder (part of Product Selection Toolbox LITE install)(approx 300Mb) | Order]