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Software streamlines automation asset management.
Jan 14 2008- Built on FactoryTalk Services Platform, FactoryTalk AssetCentre provides manufacturers with centralized tool for gathering, managing, and securing data on automation assets such as control systems, drives, and human-machine interface devices. Plant-wide information software helps reduce unauthorized system access, controls authorized user actions, records users' actions, and generates audit trail that tracks user, device, computer, time, and action taken.

Safety I/O Node features EtherNet/IP capability.
Dec 27 2007- Compatible with standard Ethernet infrastructure devices (wired and wireless), Allen-Bradley CompactBlock Guard I/O on EtherNet/IP detects failures at I/O and field-device level while promoting operator protection in various applications. It allows companies to use EtherNet/IP protocol in conjunction with Allen-Bradley GuardLogix controller or other Safety PLCs that incorporate CIP Safety protocol over EtherNet/IP.

Software helps manufacturers optimize production processes.
Oct 30 2007- FactoryTalk Historian SE collects stores, analyzes, and visualizes production data using data capture and storage engines, which can be used within process, discrete, and hybrid environments. It utilizes variety of reporting tools such as time-series trends, bar charts, pie charts, and tabular trends an also features compressed storage data algorithms that contain vast amounts of data in small storage formats so users can retrieve data quickly over short or long time spans.

Industrial Computer features fanless design.
Jun 29 2007- With 50°C rating, VersaView 200R provides functionality and performance necessary to run visual interface, maintenance, and control applications. It employs 1 GHz Pentium M Celeron processor as well as 24/7 continuous-duty, solid-state HDD. Equipped with up to 1 GB RAM, 4 USB 2.0 ports, and two 10/100M Ethernet ports, computer comes in ac and dc versions with multiple mounting options: panel, DIN rail, and vesa-mount on back of VersaView Industrial Monitor.

Software helps simplify drive configuration and maintenance.
Jun 28 2007- RSLogix 5000 v16 allows users of Allen-Bradley PowerFlex drives to consolidate drive system configuration, operation, and maintenance into single environment. Integrated drive configuration enables users to configure controller and drive network connections from single location, which minimizes errors while defining Ethernet/IP or ControlNet network I/O. Software also includes full configuration and download support for most legacy drive products such as Bulletin 1305 and 1336 drives.

Industrial Computer includes multiple mounting options.
Jun 26 2007- With fanless design and 50°C rating, Allen-Bradley VersaView 200R non-display computer is suited for applications where low power consumption, ruggedness, small size, and expandability are needed such as in oil and gas, food, and mining applications. It features 1 Gb of RAM, 4 USB 2.0 ports, and two 10/100M Ethernet ports. Available in ac and dc versions, unit provides functionality and performance necessary to run visual interface, maintenance, and control applications.

Web Server Module aids data sharing for machine builders.
Mar 21 2007- Designed for those who want access to machine diagnostics and system data, EWEB module for CompactLogix PAC provides network connectivity and Web capabilities for remote data monitoring, data sharing, and troubleshooting in control systems with under 2,000 I/O nodes. It promotes visibility into production processes, enabling users to view plant-floor data via Web pages, receive alarm notifications via e-mail, and share system data with external applications using XML data.

Analog Module uses on-board data archival.
Feb 9 2007- Featuring 4 archiving inputs and 2 outputs, ControlLogix Fast Analog module collects up to 20 samples of data at a time, which are stored in module's on-board buffers to lengthen time between I/O data transfers, decrease backplane traffic, and optimize system performance. Archiving feature allows for configuration options such as data type, tag generation,and connection between controller and high-speed analog I/O module.

Software streamlines controller setup and installation.
Feb 8 2007- RSLogix 5000 v16 helps users simplify programming, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of control and information systems. It features user-defined add-on instructions for code reuse, integrated drives configuration for easy setup/maintenance of drive systems, and kinematics robot control for packaging pick-and-place and multi-axes robot applications. RSLogix 5000 FuzzyDesigner is offered as add-on, to allow users to create fuzzy logic algorithms for use in Logix PACs.

MES Software is based on Service-Oriented Architecture.
Jan 26 2007- Delivering real-time information across discrete and process industries, FactoryTalk ProductionCentre assists manufacturers with operational improvement, business risk management, and quality assurance. Integrated production and performance suite promotes process visibility as well as backward and forward product traceability. Along with support for applications, from discrete to batch, platform offers HMI and industry-specific application integration capabilities.