The Allen-Bradley ControlLogix 5570 Series programmable automation controllers (PACs; photo) feature enhanced process, motion, safety and information capabilities, and leverage a common design environment and networking of this company’s 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, says the manufacturer. All controllers of the series are equipped with on-board display features that provide enhanced diagnostics and run time information to ease troubleshooting and increase uptime. The controllers also have improved security features, including improved data integrity and faster date transference with a 1-GB secure digital card. — Rockwell Automation, Inc., Milwaukee, Wisc.
Improved information exchange with these new controllers
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