Automation Fair 2009
PartnerNetwork™ Showcase
Industry Solutions
In today’s global marketplace, collaboration is the best way to provide a complete solution to address your challenges, because no individual organization, no matter how broad or knowledgeable, can command all the relevant technologies you require for your success.
That’s why, for many years, we have been forming good relationships with other vendors to provide you with the best solutions. The partners Rockwell Automation has invited into the PartnerNetwork represent best-in-class capabilities and range from product-, industry- and customer-specific relationships to global alliances. Our PartnerNetwork of global, regional and local market leaders delivers strong engineering knowledge resources to provide you better access to skilled suppliers, seamlessly integrated products, cost-effective installation and more innovative solutions and continuous support.
This year at Automation Fair, more than 100 partners from our PartnerNetwork will display their solutions and show you how they can save you time and money through integration and cooperation with Rockwell Automation.
Partner Product Highlights
- BradCommunications — eNetMeter DN
Monitor real-time network health with BradCommunications™ eNetMeter™ DN. BradCommunications™ eNetMeter™ DN is a passive device that continuously monitors a DeviceNet network and sends the information over Ethernet to a PLC or PC monitoring system. eNetMeter DN can be used with any DeviceNet network where the customer wishes to monitor network data using Ethernet. eNetMeter DN will typically be installed within an industrial enclosure, and one unit connects directly to a DeviceNet network without affecting network traffic. It provides extremely accurate measurements of the network parameters using high-speed sampling. By comparing acceptable base measurements of a “good”network, it can help predict imminent failures down to individual devices. [www.woodhead.com}
- BradCommunications — Modbus and PROFIBUSModules for ControlLogix
BradCommunications™ SST™ Modbus and PROFIBUS Modules for ControlLogix offer Enhanced Functionality. BradCommunications™ SST™ Modbus and PROFIBUS modules for ControlLogix® provide users with increased performance and quicker startups by eliminating the ladder logic programming from most applications. The modules also now support Add-On Profiles for easy integration into the ControlLogix system using Rockwell Automation’s RSLogix™ 5000 software, and Remote Link Library functionality which allows remote configuration and diagnostics using Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture™. Users benefit from faster configuration, better diagnostics and enhanced module data display. [www.woodhead.com]
- Cognex Corporation — NewMicro Color Vision Systems
Cognex® offers three new color vision systems for the In-Sight® Micro product line, making the world’s smallest vision system even better. The entry level In-Sight Micro 1100C model is a standard (640 x 480) resolution color vision system at a competitive price. The high performance In-Sight 1400C doubles the processor performance for more demanding applications. And, the In-Sight 1403C model is a two megapixel (1600 x 1200 resolution) system for high resolution inspection. Also, Cognex offers In-Sight Explorer version 4.3 software with two powerful new color tools. The Color Match tool is a high speed color sortation tool and the Color Extract tool allows users to quickly train highly complex color models. [www.cognex.com]
- Cognex Corporation — New DataMan 200 ID Reader
Cognex Corporation introduces the DataMan® 200, adding Ethernet connectivity and liquid lens technology to the world’s smallest high performance fixed-mount reader. These new features enable faster communication speed, easier integration with factory controls, and software-driven autofocus for easy, hands-free setup. Ethernet connectivity gives users the advantage of real-time data and image transfer, and easier integration with plant controllers and information networks. Liquid lens technology, an optional feature of the DataMan 200, provides greater focal range, ease of setup, and faster response time. This unique technology adjusts the camera’s focus by applying an electrical charge to fluid within the lens. The lens also provides exceptional depth of field and field of view range, and is extremely rugged and resistant to shock, vibration and wear. [www.cognex.com]
- EPLAN — Electrical Design Software
EPLAN Electric P8’s basic automatic functions such as online wire numbering, device tagging, cross-referencing and reports that match schematics 1:1 significantly reduce design time and eliminate errors associated with manual data entry. Powerful time and cost saving tools like equipment options technology, automatic NFPA < > IEC standards conversion, language translation, revision management and automatic schematic generation provide further productivity gains. Modular in structure, EPLAN Electric P8 scales to fit virtually any budget and requirements set. EPLAN connects into a company’s processes and enterprise environment furthering its ability to recognize substantial efficiency gains across the entire design, build, commissioning and maintenance cycle to measurably reduce overall engineering costs. Customercentric training, technical support and an array of professional services are provided to ensure successful implementation. [www.eplanusa.com]
- FieldServer Technologies — Protocol Gateways SlotServer
Integrating building automation data with process control systems results in efficient building and plant operation, conserving resources, maximizing returns on assets and saving energy. SlotServer is the only product that enables two-way communications between ControlLogix 1756 and building automation and process protocols including BACnet, LonWorks, Metasys, Fire Alarm Panels and variety of proprietary protocols. FieldServer standalone gateways interfacing between EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Allen-Bradley CSP, DH+, DF1 and any of the 85+ protocols in the FST driver library. Easily bring building automation data into any Allen Bradley PLC. Each gateway can manage multiple protocols. [www.fieldserver.com]
- FieldServer Technologies — Hazardous Gas Detection Systems
The IT Series is a proven, intelligent, fixed-based series of gas detectors for combustible gas, oxygen deficiency and toxic gases. Each gas sensor module is network enabled to meet your interoperability requirements whether you need 4-20 mA output, relay output, digital interface (using a wide range of Rockwell Automation, CIP and other protocols), digital display and more. These gas sensor modules have low maintenance costs with the longest calibration interval in the industry. The new Sentry Controller IT is flexible enough to meet your application requirements. These central controllers include user-friendly display for easy calibration, maintenance and monitoring of up to 32 IT Sensors. [www.fieldserver.com]
- HMS Industrial Networks Inc.
Rockwell Automation® Encompass™ Global Product Partner HMS Industrial Networks presents the Anybus® Communicator for DeviceNet, ControlNet and EtherNet/IP. The Communicator enables users, OEM’s and Systems Integrators to interface CIP-based fieldbus and Ethernet protocols to almost any device that uses a serial protocol over RS232, RS422 and RS485. Common serial devices the Communicator is used with include Variable Frequency Drives, Barcode Scanners, Process Instrumentation andWeight Controllers. The Communicator is DIN-rail mounted as a standalone device presenting the serial data as simple I/O data to a DeviceNet, ControlNet or EtherNet/IP Scanner. The Anybus® Communicator functions as an adapter on all CIP networks [www.hms.se]
- Post Glover — Pulser Plus Pro HRG Package
Ground faults cost you profits and productivity through downtime and put your employees at great risk. With increased attention industry-wide to lowering the potentially deadly effects of arcing faults, tackling the problem at its source remains the surest method of increasing your network’s reliability. Post Glover’s new UL approved PulserPlus.Net keeps plants running and more importantly, keeps you safe. PG delivers the first HRG available with Ethernet connectivity and continuous resistor monitoring offering safety and peace of mind in the form factor you need. Available in a standalone enclosure or an OEM kit suitable for mounting in LV switchgear cubicles or MCC’s (like AB’s Centerline), its ease of installation, top-level factory support and overall superiority make this the easy choice when safety and uptime are the priority. [www.postglover.com]
- ProSoft Technology® — Wireless POINT I/O
The inRAxWireless POINT I/O Adapter (ILX34-AENWG) is a high-speed, standards-based 802.11g wireless I/O. The module fully supports ProSoft Technology’s IntegratedWireless Architecture™, combining the best of both worlds for users with Rockwell Automation’s field proven I/O and ProSoft Technology’s wireless technology and support. TheWireless POINT I/O provides a familiar programming experience to users by utilizing theWireless POINT I/O Add-On Profile (AOP) in RSLogix 5000. [www.prosoft-technology.com]
- ProSoft Technology® — MessageManager for ControlLogix®
ProSoft Technology’s Message Manager module (ILX56-MM) is an easy to use PLC/PAC data transfer engine that resides in the Rockwell Automation® 1756 platform. The Message Manager supports all networks available in the 1756 platform and allows users to easily migrate from Siemens Industrial Ethernet and PLCs/PACs devices that use Modbus TCP/IP. The Message Manager helps System Integrators and End Users in Factory and Plant Automation reduce engineering effort in coordinating data transfer between multiple control systems by connecting and transferring PLC/PAC data without PLC programming. [www.prosoft-technology.com]
- Ultra Electronics — ControlNet Fiber Optic Communication Modules
EOTec 2C31 (single self-healing ring) and 2C32 (dual selfhealing ring) communication modules provide multiple communication paths between the various elements of the control system utilizing advanced Downstream Multicasting technology. In the event of a failure on one communication path, communications are maintained along a secondary path or, in the case of a dual ring, tertiary paths. Downstream Multicasting transmits an incoming message in multiple directions and insures that while directing the message toward all nodes in the ring it is never retransmitted back to the point of origin. This communication method employs a "Master" or ring control module which will direct traffic and guard against duplicate message delivery. Powerful local and remote diagnostic tools are incorporated into both the 2C31 and 2C32 to enhance reliability and support preventative maintenance. [www.ultra-nspi.com]