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News Release from: Rockwell Automation | Subject: Logix control systems
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Logix - a new generation control
architecture
Rockwell Automation introduces Logix, a new generation control architecture that, for the first time, provides complete control solutions across a wide range of industries and applications.
Rockwell Automation introduces Logix, a new generation control architecture that, for the first time, provides complete control solutions across a wide range of industries and applications Logix offers common networking and development software across multiple products
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 8 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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If multiple control disciplines were needed, compromises had to be made as to which products were suitable and how they would communicate.
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Typically several different solutions were used, causing problems with integration, software development and maintenance.
Allen-Bradley Logix addresses these concerns, from raw material handling through manufacturing and processing to packaging, products based on Logix will provide a complete control solution.
The Logix family comprises - ControlLogix for high performance PLC control and Motion, ProcessLogix for process control, FlexLogix and CompactLogix medium sized PLC controllers, SoftLogix5800 a 'soft' implementation of ControlLogix offering PLC and motion control and DriveLogix an intelligent drive control system for co-ordinated drives applications.
ControlLogix and ProcessLogix are already successfully being used in many different applications and industries.
The latest members to join the Logix family are FlexLogix and SoftLogix5800.
The Allen-Bradley FlexLogix distributed control system combines the Logix control engine with Allen-Bradley FLEX I/O, to create a controller and I/O system with integrated field termination.
FlexLogix is mounted in close proximity to the point of application, reducing expensive I/O wiring by enabling communication via a single network cable.
Allen-Bradley SoftLogix5800, is a powerful new soft controller that brings a higher level of performance, ease of use and integration capabilities to PC-based control applications.
SoftLogix5800 provides all the functions normally associated with a dedicated programmable controller and has the ability to perform sequential and motion control within a single system.
(For a more detailed description of FlexLogix and SoftLogix, please see the separate press releases enclosed.) CompactLogix- value-based machine control and DriveLogix for complex drive applications will be launched in 2001.
Additional Logix Platforms are being developed to extend the range of applications even further.
The RSLogix5000 programming environment offers an easy-to-use IEC 1131-3 compliant interface, symbolic programming with structures and arrays for increased productivity, and an instruction set that serves sequential, motion, process and drives applications.
This software development environment is common to ControlLogix, FlexLogix, SoftLogix, and CompactLogix.
As a DCS solution, the ProcessLogix system makes use of a server-based programming environment, yet ProcessLogix can be physically housed within the same chassis as ControlLogix, and both make use of a common set of I/O and communication modules.
When customers apply products based on Logix, they achieve genuine short and long term cost reductions.
Because all different applications within a site can now be controlled using a common platform, users can reduce spares inventories, re-use control programs and conduct fewer operator and maintenance training courses.
For example, a Pharmaceutical manufacturer can specify ProcessLogix for complex batch control, FlexLogix for material handling and ControlLogix for a high speed packaging line.
There are many industries that require the integration of different applications and with the introduction of Logix, Rockwell Automation has taken a clear lead.
Regardless of the industry or the size of the task, Logix based products will handle all projects with ease, providing users with a coherent and integrated solution. Request a free brochure from Rockwell Automation ...
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