Network & Power Solutions
PlantPAx Modern Process Control Solution
By Dave MacLeod Rockwell Automation PlantPAx system provides a modern approach to distributed control (aka DCS). The system shares common technology (Integrated Architecture® system) with all other automation disciplines in…
Read More1606-XLE Power Supplies Get an Upgrade For More Performance
By Jeff Mayers Rockwell Automation launches new Allen-Bradley XLE line designed for simplicity and offers high-performing, ultra slim power supplies with the most basic feature set. These products contain the…
Read MoreVoltage Testing: Putting Safety First
Servicing electrical equipment involves complying with numerous safety regulations and countless time-consuming procedures. Navigating through these rigid and laborious stages can be complex, especially when running tests to validate the…
Read MoreEverything You Always Wanted to Know about RSLinx Classic, RSLinx Enterprise, and Factorytalk Linx But Were Too Afraid to Ask
RSLinx and Factorytalk Linx are software programs that provide a communication connection for software to Rockwell Automation products like CompactLogix controllers and Panelview HMI’s. Also, licensed versions of these products…
Read MoreUniversal Industrial Gateway – How does it work?
Multiple Devices, Tags and Tag Maps Spectrum Controls’s Universal Industrial Gateway is a bridging device, enabling users to bridge multiple types of PLCs, with multiple types of protocols. This single device consists…
Read More10 Steps to Quick Machine Integration
Spectrum Controls’ Universal Industrial Gateway Getting started with Spectrum Controls Universal Industrial Gateway is quick and easy. In just minutes users have access to nine different industrial protocols: EtherNet/IP, Ethernet/IP-PCCC, Modbus TCP,…
Read MoreThe Swiss Army Knife of Gateways
Spectrum Controls recently released the Universal Industrial Gateway allowing users to integrate devices seamlessly without additional PLC programming. With nine protocols and five ports included in one component, this is the swiss…
Read MoreHow to Search for Allen-Bradley Product Lifecycle Status
Find out the Lifecycle Status of your Product This easy to use search tool from Rockwell Automation allows you to check the lifecycle status of your Rockwell products. The Product Lifecycle…
Read MoreAutomation Fair
November 19-20, 2014 | Anaheim, CA Get ready for the annual Automation Fair event from Rockwell Automation – this year’s event will take place in Anaheim, CA, Nov 19-20. This…
Read MoreSelecting A Fiber Optic Patch Cord
Your Guide to Selecting the Perfect Patch Cord for the Job I receive many questions when it comes to the topic of Networks and Datacom, but one subject I believe…
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