New Products and Solutions Showcase

When you can reduce I/O wiring time and effort during migration, why not? Discover how 1492 I/O wiring system eases your journey from SLC™ 500 to CompactLogix™ 5380 control system. Grab your opportunity to meet more application requirements in multiple industries with the CompactLogix™ 5380 standard and safety options. 

Help protect your people, machinery and environment with the new Guardmaster® 440G-EZ Electromagnetic Interlocking Switch. This safety switch provides the physical interlocking of guard doors, allowing access to potentially hazardous areas only when the area is safe. For use on all types of guard doors, the safety switch is certified to the highest level of safety for guard position.

Safety is critical when working with robots, moving equipment hazards, or machines surrounded by perimeter fences and doors. Our 440G-MZ Guard Locking Switches are a smart solution featuring embedded GuardLink® technology to help keep your workers safe while providing real-time data and diagnostics for greater efficiency. 

Help protect fingers and hands with 450L-E GuardShield™ POC safety light curtains.  Each transceiver can be used as a transmitter or receiver via a plug-in module. The 450L-E now has more functionality including, blanking, muting, and EtherNet/IP connectivity (available for sale January 2021) to enable smart safety within your Connected Enterprise.

The 873P Ultrasonic Sensor detects challenging applications like clear, shiny or non-reflective objects and is now a smart sensing solution thanks to embedded IO-Link functionality. IO-Link easily integrates into The Connected Enterprise, delivering data from the sensor into a control system to help minimize downtime and increase productivity.

New Allen-Bradley Bulletin 100-E IEC contactors sizes 9…96 A save energy by reducing inrush VA by up to 68% and sealed VA by over 75% versus standard coils. They also save engineering time by covering 20…500 V AC/DC coil voltages with only four coil options, greatly simplifying selection.

Looking for a safer way to withdraw a unit on your MCC? CENTERLINE® 2500 Motor Control Centers with SecureConnect technology help reduce exposure to electrical hazards by disconnecting power from the vertical power bus in an individual unit with the door closed. 

Same, but different. CompactLogix™ 5380 process controller incorporates the functionality of standard controller including motion and conformal coating with additional focus in the Process industry. Tight integration with PlantPAx® 5.0 system reduces the need to import Add-On Instruction. Plus, receive diagnostic information through FactoryTalk® View Site Edition without additional programming.  

Harsh and corrosive environments can attack your graphic terminal and risk cutting off communication with the control system – leaving you flying blind! The PanelView™ 5000 graphic terminal is now available with conformal coating to help protect the all-important HMI from chemicals and other environmental threats to keep operations running smoothly.

Our design philosophy? Performance improvement and user experience enhancement.

With Connected Components Workbench software version 13, you can save engineering time and breeze through online edits with the enhanced Run Mode Change. Discover how quick declaration and data grid filter helps enable better productivity during your design stage. 

The days of flashing firmware one device at a time are a thing of the past.  View, manage and deploy firmware across multiple devices. Introducing ControlFLASH Plus™ version 4, a FREE software tool to help you reclaim your valuable time by streamlining the workflow of managing your firmware. 

The ControlLogix® 5580 controller portfolio expansion is enabled through the Studio 5000 Logix Designer® version 33 software release, and it showcases our commitment to meet customer performance needs and industry applications by introducing the controller redundant capability and the following new controllers: process, extreme temperature and no stored energy. 

Here at Rockwell Automation we ambitiously focus on the possibilities—and with this focus, the version 33 release of Studio 5000 Logix Designer® software includes the ControlLogix® 5580 controller redundant capability. Meet redundant solution needs while simplifying firmware choices and utilizing our latest hardware and software products. 

Keep panels clean, organized and compact with the CrossBoard® Power Distribution System.  Components snap on to the touch-safe unit without tools, connecting automatically and reducing wiring. Components can be removed and snapped back onto other sections. The exchange of modules is fast and easy.  

Our cloud-hosted Augmented Reality (AR) Library brings a modern approach to learning how to repair and maintain Allen-Bradley® hardware. With a TechConnect℠ support contract, a mobile device, and the Vuforia View application, you can immediately launch an AR experience related to the task you are about to perform. 

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You probably know that analytics can help you anticipate, correct and avoid manufacturing issues. FactoryTalk® Application Infrastructure Monitoring makes it easier to maintain your infrastructure health by delivering a consistent way to monitor, visualize and alert on system health without requiring extensive modeling, benchmarking or interpretation of system data alerts.

Downtime is a drag! What's worse? Unplanned downtime. FactoryTalk® AssetCentre is a tool for securing, managing, versioning, tracking, and reporting automation-related asset information across your entire facility. Key enhancements in version 10 include: asset lifecycle views, additional disaster recovery and system architecture support, and archive check-out integration with ThinManager® client software.

The new FactoryTalk® Batch v14 features online functionality for complex applications and the integration of DCS and MES systems, improving operator effectiveness and providing higher throughput.

Producers with hybrid and batch applications can gain a competitive edge with improved uptime, reduced complexity of recipe management, and faster, more reliable communication.

Converge IT and OT like never before. With FactoryTalk® Edge Gateway software, you can create information models at the Operational Technology (OT) layer and efficiently map to upstream IT applications to improve performance KPIs like OEE, predictive quality and process efficiency.

With the goal to enable smart, real-time decisions and improve access to information and context, Rockwell Automation is launching its most secure, reliable historian to date. Focusing on security, integration with Logix, FactoryTalk® Services, and FactoryTalk® View Site Edition, FactoryTalk® Historian Site Edition version 7 is here.

With the intent to innovate and continuously improve productivity, the release of FactoryTalk® View Machine Edition (ME) version 12 continues to support PanelView™ Plus operator terminals and the FactoryTalk View ME Station with modernization and usability enhancements. 

The world has evolved, and innovations have changed how we work and live. With this evolution, delivering critical visibility when and where you need it is paramount. The version 12 release of FactoryTalk® View SE offers features for the process market, a modernized design environment, and improved access to information. 

Are you in on the "lot size of one" trend? Rising demand for personalized products and desire to get product to market quickly are shifting manufacturers to smaller lot size production. Streamline these manufacturing and logistics operations - and more - with FactoryTalk® Warehouse management. And watch for V4.2 launching soon!

Explore more process opportunities. Our new analog safety additions from FLEX 5000™ I/O help you meet fail-safe requirements up to SIL 3, PLe, Cat.4 certifications. They are ideal for applications where speed/frequency measurement, temperature sensors, pressure and flow sensor monitoring are required for functional safety protection.

Looking for a turnkey solution that can house all your applications in an easily managed and supported environment? Check out the latest version of the Industrial Data Center and find your cost-effective gateway to virtualization. 

Integrated Service Agreement is a flexible suite of support services with just one number to call for access to experts and priority service. Get 24x7 technical support, repair services, reports and analytics, field services and more, all in one integrated contract.

Identify developing faults in your 24 V DC control circuits before they stop production with the new IO-Link enabled Bulletin 1694 Modular Electronic Circuit Protection System. You get real-time current and voltage values for any protected circuit while providing protection that outperforms typical thermo-magnetic circuit breakers.

With a 50 mm pitch, the iTRAK 5730 Small Frame Intelligent Track System is designed with a reduced footprint for smaller machines. It easily integrates into system architecture providing analytics, integrated safety, flexibility, and one-button changeovers. 

The Kinetix® 5300 servo drive offers flexibility in design for small to medium machines. Designed with all the essentials covered – a comprehensive power range, dual ethernet ports, and hardwired Safe Torque Off, the Kinetix 5300 drive proves to be an excellent choice, right-sized for those building or modernizing machines with lower axes count.

Our Live View Support™ Application is a modern – and remote – approach to improving your technical support experience and helping minimize machine downtime. Using live video feed, an experienced technician can view your equipment in real time and provide specific, detailed directions for repairing the hardware. 

The new Modbus TCP communication module developed in partnership with HMS Networks provides a complete integration solution, acting as a native device on Modbus TCP control systems. It reduces hardware costs and integration effort by serving as the single integration product for all the smart devices within an MCC.

Want to make the most of your services investments? My Services on the myRockwellAutomation.com portal lets you view historical service tickets and contract details quickly, and includes advanced visual analytics for Integrated Service Agreement customers.  My Services puts valuable information at your fingertips to help you maximize your services.

Attention producers: PlantPAx® 5.0, our latest DCS release, positions you to address the huge challenges of productivity, profitability and risk reduction, while positively impacting your plant operations lifecycle.

From the new process-specific controllers to cybersecurity and advanced analytics, this isn’t your father’s DCS. Accelerate your digital transformation with PlantPAx 5.0.

Our Configured to Order (CTO) Program can help you conveniently configure your drive to help meet your application requirements. The dives included are PowerFlex® 755TM, TL and TR drives in frames 5 thru 12. Packaging options include NEMA 1 and 12 type enclosures.

Using a common control platform across your entire installed base of variable frequency drives lowers integration, operation and maintenance costs. That’s why the new PowerFlex 6000T medium voltage drive shares the same powerful control hardware and firmware as PowerFlex 755T low voltage drives. 

Leveraging the integration power of the new QuickStick HT 5700 Inverter, the QuickStick HT system is designed to run using a Kinetix 5700 power supply. The system brings independent cart technology to high-thrust applications and can reach speeds of 5+ m/s. 

Overall Equipment Effectiveness is more than just math! OEE data is a powerful tool for your workforce that can help improve quality and increase uptime. Take a new approach to this data with our scalable OEE solutions - strategies to begin implementing a digital transformation journey.

Cybersecurity threats within an industrial infrastructure are increasingly common and costly. With so much at stake, taking a proactive approach to cybersecurity is crucial. A key first step to securing critical infrastructure and protecting against cyberattacks is a Rockwell Automation Security Posture Survey. 

Do you need more flexibility in your industrial networking applications? The Stratix® 5800 high performance managed switch has an all-gigabit platform, enables layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing and supports combinations of copper, fiber and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) ports to help meet diverse needs. 

What’s new in version 4 of Studio 5000® Application Code Manager? Expanding upon existing productivity benefits, document templates, OPC tag import/export functionality, and a library object import wizard are now available. This version release also includes new support for specific Studio 5000® design environment and FactoryTalk® software products. Reclaim your valuable time!

At the core of a software release is the ability to improve productivity and speed to market. With additional hardware support, enhanced process capabilities and new productivity updates, version 33 of the Studio 5000 Logix Designer® software is no exception. Program projects, design machines, and configure process applications faster and easier.

Looking for productivity savings? Realize such savings throughout development, operations, and maintenance when building modern HMI applications with the Studio 5000 View Designer® Software version 7 software. Together with PanelView™ 5000, this View Designer release adds new features such as alarm history and a configurable update rate. 

Replace your PCs with industrial thin clients and centrally manage delivery of your productivity applications to every device, user and location within your facility. Thin client technology lowers operating costs and reduces downtime while increasing security in your plant.

Are you looking for a low maintenance solution for your plant floor? The VersaView® 6300B Box PC is available in a fanless design option, making it optimal for low maintenance applications and manufacturing products in high temperatures. It can be paired with FactoryTalk® View SE software and features a ThinManager® compatible design. 

Are design considerations important in your facility? The VersaView® 6300M industrial monitor has low profile bezels on wide screen displays providing that ultra-modern look visually setting this equipment apart from the crowd. It includes an edge-to-edge, all glass, four-point multitouch screen. 

Are you looking for a durable industrial computer, but care about design? The VersaView® 6300P Panel PC offers an “all in one” motherboard helping to provide reliability in shock and vibration prone environments, while featuring a sleek low profile ultra-modern display. It has IP66 environmental protection making it excellent for washdown applications. 

Are you looking for more compatibility out of your thin clients? The new VersaView® 6300T Box Thin Client can be used with ThinManager® software without a solid-state drive or operating system. 

Get training that’s completely tailored to your needs with Virtual Coaching. This new training option allows you to learn remotely from knowledgeable Rockwell Automation technical resources on the topics most relevant for you.