• Rockwell Automation India Private Limited

Motor Controllers, On-Machine

Rockwell Automation has launched the new family of Allen-Bradley ArmorStart LT distributed Motor Controllers that easily install on the machine without an enclosure, and quickly connect to the enterprise network. These are ideal for coordinating conveyor motor systems used in material handling and packaging applications and other types of warehouse distribution systems. The new family of distributed motor controllers provide the advantages of On-Machine architecture – a pre-engineered system that helps simplify wiring, speeds up commissioning time and reduces the need for extra cabinet space. ArmorStart LT with EtherNet/IP connectivity improves the exchange of critical information about machine performance and component health, while allowing operators to access parameters, status and diagnostics, regardless of location. ArmorStart LT is ideal in size and weight for most general material handling applications, making it easier to integrate on or near the conveyor or machine. Installation also is simplified by the distributed motor controllers’ dual-port EtherNet/IP switch technology, which supports device-level ring (DLR) network topology. DLR-based networks reduce configuration time and costs by minimising the number of managed switches and reducing cabling needs. These controllers include an add-on profile for Rockwell Software RSLogix 5000; and support a transparent clock to synchronize motor devices on EtherNet/IP architecture, accommodating for delays introduced by other devices on the network.