Manufacturers can achieve
higher processing speed with
the Allen-Bradley
ControlLogix 5570 Series
programmable automation controllers
(PACs) from Rockwell Automation.
According to a statement from
Rockwell, this new series, which
include the ControlLogix: 5571, 5572,
5572S, 5573, 5573S, 5574 and 5575
controllers, feature-enhanced process,
motion, safety and information
capabilities, leverage a common design
environment and networking of the
Rockwell Automation Integrated
Architecture system.
For process applications, the new
ControlLogix controllers
significantly improve the amount of
information that can be exchanged
between the control and supervisory
layers, while allowing more control
strategies to be executed. This helps
boost system performance while
enhancing access to real-time
information for improved
productivity. For motion
applications, the ControlLogix 5570
series controllers provide high-speed
axis and trajectory planning making
it ideal for synchronizing complex
motion applications. Each controller
is capable of supporting more than
100 axes of motion and seamlessly
integrates through EtherNet/IP and
SERCOS network interfaces. For
discrete applications, the new
ControlLogix controllers provide two
to three times faster scan times and a
range of memory options from two to
32 MB.
Rockwell Automation will continue
the line expansion in December with
the Allen-Bradley GuardLogix 5572S
and 5573S controllers. Providing the
same automation capabilities as the
ControlLogix platform, these new
GuardLogix controllers provide safetyrated
control for safety-related
functions up to and including SIL3, PLe
CAT IV. The GuardLogix PACs will
further benefit from the introduction
of the new POINT Guard SIL3 analog
input module designed to provide
automation and safety functionality in
the POINT I/O system. Users can
apply the POINT Guard analog input
module to measure temperature,
pressure and flow rate for analog safety
functions.
In January, the company will release
the ControlLogix 5573XT PAC for
operations in extreme environments.