Migration Solutions

Programs

Well thought out migration solutions are instrumental to your competitive position. They help you achieve productivity gains, lessen the risk of maintaining legacy equipment, and allow you to migrate at a pace that is comfortable for you. The migration services from Rockwell Automation will help you expertly and quickly migrate to newer technology while minimizing downtime and maximizing operational success.

Deciding between various strategies isn't easy; that's why proper planning is essential. We have many solutions available to you.

Programs for Rockwell Automation and Non-Rockwell Automation Products

Products

Distributed Control System (DCS)
- A phased approach to migration from your aging DCS system to PlantPAx helps maximize your competitive advantage.
  - Honeywell DCS System [PDF: Product Profile]
  - Bailey Infi/Net 90 DCS System [PDF: Product Profile]
  - Foxboro DCS System [PDF: Product Profile]
  - Fisher Provox DCS System [PDF: Product Profile]
Drives / Drive Systems
- Reliance AutoMax Drive System
  Migration from an aging AutoMax distributed control system to a very capable Integrated Architecture™ solution to help maximize your competitive advantage — either step-by-step or all at once.
- 1336S Plus or 1336F Plus II Drive
  Improve the performance and functionality of older drives by applying the latest variable-speed digital technology. Upgrade 1336S Plus and 1336F AC drives to the new PowerFlex 70/700 AC Drives.
- Allen-Bradley/Stromberg HMI and Controller [PDF: Product Profile]
  Upgrade the digital reference controller to the latest Logix architecture while keeping the existing drives. Upgrade the digital graphics controller to an FactoryTalk® View-based HMI system engineered for simplified control and system modifications.
- Reliance AC/DC Drives with PMI/UDC Control [PDF: Product Profile]
  Upgrade existing drive control in a Logix-based solution with the 1756-DM drive module to modernize existing power bridges from analog to digital control.
- Legacy Reliance/Allen-Bradley Drives [PDF: Product Profile]
  Replacement of Competitive Drive Electronic Controls (the SCR bridge structure). Analog to digital migration can reduce maintenance, downtime and provide advanced drive control performance.
Programmable Controller
- Square D / Schneider Sy/Max Controller [PDF: Product Profile]
  Replacement of Sy/Max controllers, HMI, and 8030 I/O to new Logix controllers and I/O for greater flexibility and more cost effective production.
- GE Fanuc 90-70 or 90-30 Series 6 Controller [PDF: Product Profile]
  Replacement of GE Fanuc 90-70 or 90-30 Series 6 controllers, HMI, and I/O to new Logix controllers and I/O for greater flexibility and more cost effective production.
- Texas Instrument 505 Series Controller [PDF: Product Profile]
  Replacement of TI 505 controllers, HMI, and I/O to new Logix controllers and I/O for greater flexibility and more cost effective production.
- Siemens S5 / ET 100, 200 Controller [PDF: Product Profile]
  Replacement of Siemens S5 and controllers, HMI, and ET 100/ET 200 I/O to new Logix controllers and I/O for greater flexibility and more cost effective production.
- Modicon 584, 984, Quantum Controller
  Replacement of Modicon 584, 984,or Quantum controllers, HMI, Modbus and 800 Series I/O to new Logix controllers, EtherNet/IP and I/O for greater flexibility and more cost effective production.
- PLC-3 and PLC-5 Controllers
  Migration or upgrade of PLC-3 or PLC-5 controllers and 1771 I/O to the newer technology of ControlLogix® to increase network options, production efficiency and availability of spare parts.
- SLC Migration [PDF: Product Cutsheet]
  Migration or upgrade of SLC processors for greater programming language flexibility, better addressing, reduced development time and costs, integrated plant control and much more.
- Mitsubishi to RSLogix 5000 Application Conversion Guide [PDF]
  This document provides guidance, promotes good practices and prevents common mistakes in the conversion of Mitsubishi projects to RSLogix 5000. Written for engineers in the early stages of the migration process who wish to convert to RSLogix 5000 in an effective and efficient way.
- Simatic S7 to RSLogix 5000 Application Conversion Guide [PDF]
  This document provides guidance, promotes good practices and prevents common mistakes in the conversion of Simatic S7 projects to RSLogix 5000. Written for engineers in the early stages of the migration process who wish to convert to RSLogix 5000 in an effective and efficient way.
- Simatic S5 to RSLogix 5000 Application Conversion Guide [PDF]
  This document provides guidance, promotes good practices and prevents common mistakes in the conversion of Simatic S5 projects to RSLogix 5000. Written for engineers in the early stages of the migration process who wish to convert to RSLogix 5000 in an effective and efficient way.
Visualization
- Allen-Bradley® PanelView™ 1000e/1400e
  Replacement or migration of existing operator interface to new technology can increase functionality and production capacity and decrease downtime.
  - Allen-Bradley® PanelView™ 1400e CRT
    Upgrade the PanelView 1400e CRT to LCD flat screen technology to meet the demands of today's environments and provide twice the life.
  - Migrate to PanelView Plus: OnSite Support Services
    With conversion services from Rockwell Automation, you can leverage our automation expertise if you choose to migrate.
  - Migrate to PanelView Plus: Application Migration Guide
    This document provides guidelines and procedures for migrating a PanelView 1000e or 1400e terminal and applications to the PanelView Plus terminal platform.
  - Migrate to PanelView Plus: Step Forward Program
    With Step Forward, our customers receive the benefit of innovative technology, updated features and full factory warranties on their new products.
  - Migrate to PanelView Plus: Survey
    Rockwell Automation is conducting a very short survey about your experience with legacy operator interface migration.
- Dataliner™ Message Displays / Parallel Communication
  Replacement of message displays with parallel connection to less expensive InView™ message displays with serial connections.
- PanelMate Operator Terminals — IDT, Eaton, Cutler-Hammer [PDF: Product Profile]
  Convert PanelMate application file to a FactoryTalk® View ME file to replicate PanelMate functionality. Use as proof of ability to convert. Recommend re-doing application to utilize FactoryTalk View ME features rather than using converted application across the board.
- TCP Smart Screen — Now owned by GE [PDF: Product Profile]
  Convert Smart Screen application file to FactoryTalk® View ME file. This can be used largely as converted.

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