ROCKWELL Automation has announced two additions to its Allen- Bradley ControlLogix family of con trollers, both leveraging the single design-environment and networking protocol within the company’s Integrated Architecture system. The ControlLogix L73 and L75 programma ble automation controllers (PACs) are said to provide advanced memory, speed and processing capabilities for a wide range of control demands, from high-performance logic and motion to information-intensive process applications.
The PACs’ enhanced memory and processing capabilities are said to help improve production rates, boost overall equipment effectiveness, and provide more timely data for improved deci sion-making capabilities.
For complex, high-performance motion applications, the ControlLogix L73 and L75 PACs reportedly link seamlessly with motion drives through EtherNet/IP and SERCOS network interfaces. The controllers are capable of supporting as many as 100 axes.
A 1GB, secure digital card that ships with each controller provides improved data integrity, and faster reads and writes than previous CompactFlash technology, Rockwell Automation claims.