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In this issue:
1) New features in IAB 7
2) Machine Builders Get a Boost
3) Improve Manufacturing Productivity and Efficiency with Machine Safety Services
4) SensaGuard RFID Coded interlock switch family expands
5) MSR300 gets off-delay outputs and DeviceNet connectivity
6) Power up with the PowerFlex 700H
7) FactoryTalk AssetCentre – Exclusive offer to Allen-Bradley PLC users, asset management solution


1) New features in IAB 7

Rockwell Automation has upgraded Integrated Architecture Builder to Version 7, incorporating a host of new features to make it easier than ever to configure your automation system. In addition to IAB’s already powerful functions, the latest enhancements simplify cable configuration to and from I/O modules, make power network configuration more straightforward, simplify the configuration of multiple axes in motion control systems, and delivers support for the latest DeviceNet power supplies.

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2) Machine Builders Get a Boost

Rockwell Automation’s OEM Business strives to help OEMs enhance machine performance and increase their bottom lines by keeping them abreast of new technologies and helping them deliver innovative, best-in-class machine solutions.

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3) Improve Manufacturing Productivity and Efficiency with Machine Safety Services

Rockwell Automation Machine Safety Consultants can assist you at any step of a safeguarding project. This can include training, standards assistance, risk and hazard assessments, circuit evaluations, system architecture development, guarding design, validation and startup.

Our Machine Safety services can help you improve guarding performance, optimise the guarding design, improve manufacturing productivity by selecting from a wide range of Machine Safety components and architectures, and integrate Standard and Safety controls.

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4) SensaGuard RFID Coded interlock switch family expands

Rockwell Automation has introduced a new series of SensaGuard RFID coded interlock switches that meet user requirements to combine effective safety with increased productivity. With a host of innovative features, the SensaGuard switches provide the backbone for the creation of truly dynamic machine guarding solutions.

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5) MSR300 gets off-delay outputs and DeviceNet connectivity

Rockwell Automation has expanded the functionality of Allen-Bradley Guardmaster Minotaur MSR300 configurable safety relay system by introducing the MSR312P DeviceNet base module and the MSR338DP time-delayed output modules.

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6) Power up with the PowerFlex 700H

For high power motor control applications requiring accurate open-loop speed regulation with slip compensation and excellent low-speed torque, Rockwell Automation has extended the Powerflex 700H range of drives to 2000kW. The new high power drives are available in open frame (IP21) or dust tight (IP54) versions, with a host of features including DriveGuard Safe-off functionality.

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7) FactoryTalk AssetCentre – Exclusive offer to Allen-Bradley PLC users, asset management solution
If you are concerned about automatic back-up and recovering of PLC and drives codes, tracking users’ changes on Control Systems, or securing access to your Industrial Assets, then you should implement FactoryTalk AssetCentre in your plant. Place an order before July 31st 2008, and you’ll be eligible for a special commercial package.

Contact us at: info_enews@ra.rockwell.com, for details.

Learn more about the benefits of FactoryTalk AssetCentre here