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Mid-range and Large PLCs
News Release from: Rockwell Automation Anorad
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 02 September 2002
Automation Solutions Centre logs a
milestone
Since opening on the 4th July 2000, the Rockwell Automation Solutions Centre at its UK headquarters in Milton Keynes has made a major impact with customers and potential customers alike.
Since opening on the 4th July 2000, the Rockwell Automation Solutions Centre at its UK headquarters in Milton Keynes has made a major impact with customers and potential customers alike Upgraded in 2001, Rockwell Automation has now welcomed its 1000th visitor to the Solutions Centre from Cosworth Technology
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 16 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Cosworth Technology designs, develops, manufactures and tests engine and engine components for the automotive industry and its extensive facility in Northampton includes rolling-road dynamometers, transient engine test rigs and associated equipment.
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With a specific project in mind for an oil conditioning monitoring rig and an interest in learning more about Rockwell Automations latest Logix system, three engineers were shown the full range of equipment and the software and control systems to go with it.
According to Senior Supervisor Dave Bramley, it was a major advantage to see the equipment in a working environment.
"I expect to see smaller versions of this at exhibitions, but this permanent display is excellent.
It shows very clearly how the products integrate together and how control functions can share between equipment through a central processor", he said.
The Solutions Centre is divided into industry solution areas.
'Complete automation' features strongly throughout and includes the typical applications found in the materials handling, water, food and beverage, paper and packaging industries.
The Architecture Wall gives an overview of integrated architecture from shop floor devices to supervisory systems.
Three layers of communications are shown, all linked to a computer system via linking devices and gateways.
An extensive display of devices connects to open networks including DeviceNet, Foundation Fieldbus, ControlNet and Ethernet.
The seamless communication capability shows how plant data can be collected and devices configured from anywhere without the need to write code.
Diagnostic information can be read from intelligent devices such as drives or electronic overloads, to optimise plant performance. Request free introductory details about products from Rockwell Automation Anorad ...
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