Software Management Guidelines

This document is intended to provide guidelines for Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 users who would like to simplify and reduce the lifecycle management of their automation system. It is intended to provide the latest recommendations and best practices from Rockwell Automation to end users

Implementing Advanced Predictive Maintenance Functions

The cost of unplanned downtime is high. Depending on the industry and industrial application affected, an hour of unplanned downtime can be more expensive than the cost to replace the automation equipment related to the issue. This paper is intended to illustrate the magnitude of those costs associated with unplanned downtime and demonstrate the value […]

Ordering Guide_Studio 5000® Design Software

When it comes to programming your Logix 5000 controllers, the Studio 5000® design environment allows you to design for Logix and PanelView™ 5000 solutions. It consists of: Studio 5000® Logix Emulate™, Logix Designer, View Designer®, Architect®, Application Code Manager and Simulation Interface. This ordering guide will help you to determine which Studio 5000 software edition […]

EtherNet/IP Benefits of Industrial Connectivity in Industrial Applications

Ethernet technology is becoming more popular in industrial applications. Higher speeds, more data transfer within a shorter amount of time, and a reliable, long lasting solution will be the focus for many industrial applications. This paper explains the important factors that should be taken into account when selecting an Ethernet solution. This includes the technical […]

Kinetix Faults and Countermeasures

Kinetix Faults and Countermeasures

Machine builders and end users are demanding equipment that will deliver the latest capabilities and highest performance. Machines must comply with electrical and machinery standards, and consideration for human and machine safety must be applied. Even with this complete consideration, as with any equipment, there are unexpected faults that can occur. This document will explain […]

Design and Implementation Guide_Deploying Network Address Translation within a Converged Plantwide Ethernet Architecture

This Converged Plantwide Ethernet (CPwE) Network Address Translation (NAT) Cisco Validated Design (CVD) outlines the following key requirements and design considerations to help in the successful design and deployment of Industrial Automation and Control System (IACS) NAT networking within plant-wide architectures: • CPwE NAT IACS Use Case Overview • Review of NAT Technology: – Layer […]

Design and Implementation Guide_Migrating Legacy IACS Networks to a Converged Plantwide Ethernet Architecture

This Migrating Legacy IACS Networks to a Converged Plantwide Ethernet (CPwE) Cisco Validated Design (CVD), which is documented in a Design and Implementation Guide (DIG), outlines two application use cases for migrating a traditional Industrial Automation and Control System (IACS) network architecture to standard Ethernet and IP networking technologies to support the Industrial Internet of […]

Design and Implementation Guide_Deploying Device Level Ring within a Converged Plantwide Ethernet Architecture

Converged Plantwide Ethernet (CPwE) is a collection of architected, tested, and validated designs. The testing and validation follow the Cisco Validated Design (CVD) and Cisco Reference Design (CRD) methodologies. The content of CPwE, which is relevant to both operational technology (OT) and informational technology (IT) disciplines, consists of documented architectures, best practices, guidance, and configuration […]

Line Reactors and AC Drives_Installation Guidelines

Quite often, line and load reactors are installed on AC drives without a solid understanding of why or what the positive and negative consequences are for adding this piece of hardware. The purpose of this document is to provoke some thought on the part of the person(s) responsible for the successful installation of the drive, […]

ThinManager® Logix PinPoint™ Whitepaper

This document provides step-by-step instructions to install and configure ThinManager Logix PinPoint software with your visualization system. It will also provide a set of best practices and examples for the application of ThinManager Logix PinPoint in your ThinManager configuration.