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Complete Automation for Process Control
PROCES-BR001A-EN-P March 2000 © 2000 Rockwell International Corporation. All rights reserved.
We work with specialised integrators aroundthe world to extend our supply capabilities.We authorize these solutions providers bothby industry and application, so that you canbe confident that your chosen partner hasthe right level of knowledge about bothRockwell Automation technology and yourparticular application.
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Bringing together the best the industry has to offer
A complete approach to automationRockwell Automation – a global supplier of automation systems –
brings three unique benefits to process industries.
● True distributed control.
● A single Integrated Architecture across an entire facility
including raw material handling, batching, processing
and packaging.
● Plant-wide enterprise integration.
We achieve this through Complete Automation. Complete
Automation stands for a commitment to understand our customers’
needs, in terms of products, support and services, and respond to
those needs by bringing together the best the industry has to offer
in a tightly integrated architecture.
Complete Automation creates new advantages for customers with process control applicationsComplete Automation means offering the right technologies
to give you the optimal fit for your applications.
We’re committed to develop open systems and platforms,
and have a flexible approach to your needs. And Complete
Automation means partnering with Application Solutions Providers
who know your industry and applications and can deliver the
solutions you need.
You benefit from this approach by investing in a long-term solution
with a focus on reduced life-cycle costs, through a consistent
technology approach in a scaleable solution.
Contents
Meeting industry-specific challenges 4
An integrated architecture for plant-wide integration and more 8
ProcessLogix – the cost-effective DCS solution 10
Expanding the flexibility of your control solution 14
Improving the quality and consistency of your batch processing 18
Integrating process control into your enterprise solution 19
Effective solutions, efficient support – wherever you are in the world 20
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To meet your industry-specific
challenges, Rockwell Automation
works in partnership with Process
Application Solutions Providers,
who provide relevant application
expertise in a range of industries.
Together we have worked with
customers in a diverse range of
industries, all over the world.
Through practical experience, we
have gained in-depth knowledge of
many processes and applications,
as well as the issues that drive
the development of new
automation solutions.
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Meeting industry-specific challenges
Food and Beverage Most industries are witnessing a new generation of control
systems and the food and beverage industries are no exception.
There is a move away from traditional DCS systems, to a
more flexible, open architecture modelled around a scaleable DCS
philosophy, enabling faster product development cycles.
Our ProcessLogix control system and RSBatch software are
specifically designed to meet these requirements – simply
and cost-effectively. Plant-wide integration is also an issue for
food and beverage manufacturers today, particularly in the drive to
introduce new products as quickly as possible to the marketplace.
Now you can tightly integrate the batch, processing and packaging
within your enterprise, through our Integrated Architecture.
PharmaceuticalOur solutions, whether based on the ProcessLogix system, or
a ControlLogix/RSView32 solution are designed with reliability
in mind. The ProcessLogix system combined with RSBatch
software offers redundancy for the server, controller and networks.
We can also work with you to supply all necessary documentation
for FDA validation. And you can tightly integrate the batch, process
and packaging functions within your enterprise, through our
Integrated Architecture. This plant-wide integration plays a key
role in reducing product development times – often a critical factor
for our customers in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Speciality ChemicalsWith its high functionality in a distributed control architecture, our
ProcessLogix control system is helping chemical companies meet
increasingly demanding market requirements. ProcessLogix offers
an extremely flexible approach to production, allowing shorter
product development cycles without compromising product quality.
ProcessLogix offers you a scaleable, configurable system with
single point of data entry. Plus, with the option of a redundant
server and/or controller, you can be confident of a single point of
analysis in the case of system failure.
Our RSBatch software allows engineers to enter new recipes
without specific programming skills and to test the product in a
multi-product, multi-stream batch processing environment without
disturbing ongoing production.
Pulp and PaperEffective control solutions in the pulp and paper industry put a high
demand on integration of mixing, dosing and treating stages. Our
ProcessLogix control system combines a scaleable solution with an
integrated global database to give a single point of data entry.
Connectivity to drives systems comprising high functionality vector
drives with multiple synchronized axes is easily achieved through
our Integrated Architecture. This allows you to control your process
with a DCS-like system, but fully integrated into an engineered
drives system synchronized by our multi-function, multi-discipline
Logix control platform, communicating over ControlNet.
The result is a fully synchronized pulp and paper making process,
with operator stations to provide alarming, trending etc. for
process control and sequential control. Additionally, it is easy to
connect third party controllers, such as gauging systems, to our
open architecture.
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CementIn the cement industry, the need to integrate functional solutions
with existing proprietary controls and algorithms, makes our
hardware and/or software based controllers an effective choice. A
soft control based solution, such as SoftLogix, offers a number of
benefits. The controller offers a truly open, Windows NT based,
object oriented development environment.
For example, with SoftLogix it is straightforward to modify
existing objects and update all occurrences of that object in one
step, rather than having to update each instance where the object
is used. The use of open Microsoft technologies in our
programming and control software, makes sharing data between
tools for plant design, process design and electrical wiring
diagrams, simple to achieve.
MetalsToday’s requirement for total control solutions in steel,
aluminium, copper and zinc processing plants – particularly in
the primary stages of reduction – are typically met with DCS such
as our ProcessLogix system.
ProcessLogix meets the demand for highly distributed control with
user-friendly engineering and operator tools. For the secondary
production stages, such as rolling and forming, we can work with
the OEMs involved, to integrate third party drives and motors as
required, using ControlNet as the open communications protocol.
UtilitiesWe have worked with water
authorities around the world to
implement PLC/SCADA
control systems for water/
wastewater plants. This includes
control of the treating, dosing
and pumping functions, along
with remote terminal unit monitoring and control.
Rockwell Automation controls are also used in the gas
industry, particularly at dispatching stations. Typically
these solutions are based on soft controllers, such as
SoftLogix, combined with FLEXEx I/O for use in
hazardous areas and RSView32 visualization software
for energy analysis.
Oil and GasProcessLogix offers all the advanced functionality of
traditional DCS systems in a small industrially-
hardened platform, making it an ideal process control
system for oil and gas applications. Redundancy
options provide the ability to securely control remote,
unmanned facilities. And because ProcessLogix
leverages open technology and industry standards, it
easily integrates with other critical stand-alone
systems, such as fire and safety, HVAC, and other
control applications. The ProcessLogix system can
provide basic regulatory control, advanced process
control or optimization for a single process unit or for
an entire operating facility. Whether upgrading from
pneumatics, optimizing operations or consolidating
information, ProcessLogix provides a flexible, cost-
effective solution.
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An integrated architecture for plant-wide integration and more
Increasingly, companies in many industries are recognizing the
benefits to be gained by installing plant-wide control systems
which integrate process, sequential, motion and coordinated drive
control functions. Yet few automation suppliers today are able to
offer this capability.
Our Integrated Architecture gives you the ability to do all this and
more. At the heart of our Integrated Architecture you will find the
right Logix Platform for your control solutions; NetLinx capabilties
for communications and ViewAnyWare visualization solutions.
With this integrated solution you can be sure that your investment
in a process control system today, does not restrict your choice of
control and information solutions tomorrow.
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Logix Platforms for integrated control
Our Logix Platforms offer a unified approach to multi-discipline
control, which is flexible, scaleable and allows multiple
processors, networks and I/O to be mixed without restrictions
in a chassis. By combining products like ControlLogix and
ProcessLogix you can be sure of a tightly integrated solution
for plant-wide control.
NetLinx for efficient communications
Communications is at the core of our Integrated Architecture.
We call our network solution NetLinx, because it harnesses
the communications capability of open networks such as
DeviceNet, ControlNet and Ethernet with the power of our RSLinx
software, which allows you to view all your active networks
through a single window and run any combination of supported
applications simultaneously.
ViewAnyWare for flexible visualization solutions
With ViewAnyWare, the same real-time data can be accessed for
different purposes, by a machine operator on the factory floor and
a manager viewing live production data via the internet half way
around the world. Each can view a scaleable version of the same
data using the hardware and software platforms and operating
systems best suited to the individual and the process.
Ethernet
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Logix Platformfor multi-discipline, scaleable control solutions
Enterprise-wide NetLinx networking providing outstanding data availability with any media
ViewAnyWare visualisation of the same real-time data across multiple hardwareplatforms and operating systems
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ProcessLogix – the cost-effective DCS solution
ProcessLogix is a scaleable, open control system for batch and
process applications – and is an integral component in our
Integrated Architecture. It provides a process control solution that
integrates with other Logix Platforms for sequential, motion and
coordinated drives control, communicating via the ControlNet and
Foundation Fieldbus open networks. The result is seamless,
efficient control – throughout your process and discrete
applications.
DCS functionality with a PLC price profileProcessLogix blends a powerful, open Microsoft Windows NT-
based client/server system, controller, I/O, advanced engineering
tools and networking capabilities into a suite of features and
services never before available in such a cost-effective and flexible
control architecture.
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Modular simplicityThe ProcessLogix server, station, engineering and operator tools,
are all designed to operate as a single, optimised system.
Regardless of the application, the controller uses a single set of
components – control processor, chassis, I/O, power supply,
communication modules and network. The interchangeability of
these modules allows you to easily ‘mix and match’ control
capabilities to fit your application.
Redundancy where you need itSince critical applications often call for redundant system
components, ProcessLogix can be expanded to include redundancy
if required, reducing the risk of a process shutdown due to single
component failure.
A familiar and intuitive operating environmentState-of-the-art, object-based graphics provide a powerful
interface for the user. The use of industry standards such as
Microsoft Windows NT and the Internet, minimises any
requirement for operator training.
ProcessLogix features include:● Integrated detail displays, custom graphics, alarms, history
and reports
● Integrated deterministic networking
● Peer-to-peer messaging between controllers
● A common interface for process and discrete control
● Standard and user-definable application templates
● Hierarchical control development environment
● Easy, high speed connectivity to other Allen-Bradley
controllers, including ControlLogix and PLC-
Enterprise Integration
Controllers
FLEX I/0
ProcessLogix Server
Engineering tools Operator tools
Networks
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The next step is to configure the sequences for the
equipment modules. Using Control Builder you create and
group Sequential Function Blocks into a Sequential Control
Module to define the sequence of actions to perform the
relevant functions, using transactional condition and action
blocks, such as ‘Open Valve’ or ‘Change Setpoint’. When
finished, this is downloaded to the controller and tested
within Control Builder and/or an Operator Station.
All device detail and group displays, alarming and
navigation are pre-configured by the programming of your
control application and complete, ready for an operator to
run your facility. The only additional work needed is to
create any custom graphics required for the Operator
station using Display Builder.
Advanced engineering toolsA good process control system will allow you to easily
engineer your system following a standard process. This
is certainly the case with ProcessLogix.
Let’s start the process by considering the PID diagram
for a reactor in a process plant. There will be a range of
devices such as valves, pumps and transmitters
connected to the unit. Each device needs a Control
Module to perform its relevant function and assign
physical inputs and outputs.
A Control Module is generated by grouping Function
Blocks. A common PID loop, for example, is composed
by four Function Blocks (analog input, data acquisition,
PID calculation and analog output).
When complete, the Control Module is loaded to the
controller and directly tested from the monitoring
environment of Control Builder. Since ProcessLogix is
completely integrated you can view, test and operate
the PID loop from a ProcessLogix operator station to
ensure maximum productivity.
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ProcessLogix StationImproved tools provide tightly integrated customer developedfaceplates for application specific templates.
Point DisplaysUsers can operate control strategies using these standard displays or, if they choose, create per-point custom detail displays.The ProcessLogix System provides maximum useability and flexibility at the same time.
Group DisplaysOperators can use group displays to monitor the status of I/O,network, controller and PID modules. Creation of group displaysrequires little or no effort as they are a by-product of theapplication development process.
Integrated On-line Documentation The ProcessLogix system gives users quick access to system informationand support using the latest Internet technologies. It featuresSafeBrowse, Internet-aware HTML (hypertext markup language) documentation, on-line help and on-line technical support.
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Controlling batch, process control, and packaging using a single control architecture
People talk of process industries, but in reality what we are dealing
with are process applications within a wide range of industries.
Today, companies like Rockwell Automation are taking an innovative
approach to the way they deliver process solutions. Process
customers can now use a single Integrated Architecture across an
entire application, including raw material handling, batching,
processing and packaging.
ProcessLogix can be combined with the high speed discrete, process,
drives or motion control capability provided by ControlLogix to form a
powerful plant-wide integrated control solution. Because
ProcessLogix and ControlLogix share the same architecture, you can
achieve genuine short and long-term cost reductions because of
reduced spare inventories combined with the need to train on fewer
control, batch, network, I/O and HMI products.
Take a look at how our next generation controller, ControlLogix;
visualization software, RSView32; I/O and networks work with
ProcessLogix to help you optimize the power of your process
solutions today
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Extending the flexibility of your control solution
demand for increased communications to assure that data will
flow where needed in your system. ControlLogix communication
modules support open networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet and
DeviceNet networks.
I/O SolutionsControlLogix I/O modules include several, analog and speciality
I/O types, permitting either the ProcessLogix or ControlLogix
controllers to be used effectively across a variety of discrete and
process applications.
ControlLogix I/O applies the producer/consumer networking model,
which means that I/O modules produce information only when
needed rather than waiting for the controller to poll for data. In
this way communication is more efficient, the potential burden
on the controller decreased, and integration with other products
is improved.
The analog modules permit scaling to engineering units to take
place on board of the module. In addition, modules provide over-
range and under-range detection. Analog input modules provide 16
bit resolution and analog output modules provide 13 bit resolution
plus sign. ControlLogix I/O modules are software-configurable, to
either hold last state or default to a user-defined state.
Removal-and-insertion of modules under power (RIUP) enables
faster and more efficient maintenance with little interference to
the application.
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ControlLogix
ControlNet
ControlNet ProcessLogixServer
Because of our broad product line, Rockwell Automation is well
positioned to provide a truly Integrated Architecture, composed of
a suite of hardware and software products that include
ProcessLogix, ControlLogix, I/O and RSView32. These, plus the
ability to interface with ControlNet, DeviceNet, EtherNet and
Foundation Fieldbus products, means you can benefit from a
complete control solution for both the discrete and process
segments of process applications.
ControlLogixControlLogix allows you to efficiently integrate sequential, process,
motion and coordinated drive control. Communications provide the
core for this powerful contemporary model. System bottlenecks are
eliminated because the ControlLogix passive data bus takes
advantage of producer/consumer network technology to provide a
high performance, deterministic and distributed solution.
Within a chassis, this flexible architecture permits multiple
processors, networks, and I/O to be mixed without restrictions and
as your system grows, ControlNet provides the link to distributing
control to additional chassis. The ControlLogix approach meets the
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ControlLogix and ProcessLogix also support FLEX and FLEX Ex
distributed I/O. FLEX Ex can be distributed throughout hazardous
areas to provide ultimate safety without incurring additional costs
for running individual I/O wiring over long runs to get to a safe area.
The FLEX Ex modules are connected via the 5 Megabit, dual media
ControlNet network into the Zone 1 hazardous area of your plant.
The modules are EEx ia Iic certified.
You can mix the FLEX Ex and FLEX I/O modules on the same
ControlNet network. To do this in a non-Ex area you use barriers
between the FLEX I/O and FLEX Ex modules. Alternatively, you
can use fibre optic hubs to decouple the Intrinsic Safe Area from
other areas.
RSView32 visualizationsoftwareRSView32 is an integrated, scaleable,
component-based HMI and SCADA for
monitoring and controlling automation
machines and processes. Designed for Microsoft Windows NT and
Windows 95/98, RSView32 integrates Microsoft Visual Basic for
Applications (VBA), which allows you to customize and extend its
core functionality. It is both an OPC client and server which provides
you with added flexibility for peer-to-peer networking and the ability
to implement a control system that easily and reliably interfaces
control products from multiple vendors.
RSView32 offers:
• Rich graphics and animation tools
• Customizable alarm monitoring
• Activity, alarm, and data logging with ODBC database support
• Historical and realtime trending on the same graphic display
• Event detection that can trigger automated features
• Project-level and system-level security features
To extend the functionality of RSView32 we’ve developed the core
product with Add-On Architecture (AOA). This allows RSView32 to
interoperate with other software and enables other software to
operate within RSView32. Other RSView32 options include
RSView32 Active Display System (ADS) which is a client/server
program that extends the reach of the software by allowing users
to remotely interact with RSView32 graphic displays from other
computers on the network.
RSTune and RSTune ProfessionalHardware for PID control is a significant investment and spending
a lot of money on advanced process control without tuning or
optimizing the loops can negate any of the benefits. Now you can
optimize your process with RSTune, the Microsoft Windows-
based software that makes analyzing and tuning PID control loops
fast, easy and accurate. Using RSTune, you can analyze,
simulate, document and download optimal tuning parameters,
all from an intuitive and familiar software environment. Two
varieties are available – RSTune and RSTune Professional.
RSTune Professional adds advanced process optimization tools
providing you with the ability to identify and troubleshoot
process equipment problems as well as perform PID optimization.
With RSTune Professional you can characterize non-linear control
loops, perform advanced frequency analysis and use advanced
statistical tools such as cross-correlation and power spectral
density to improve the control of any process dependencies on
the plant floor.
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NetworksOur NetLinx network strategy provides the basis for seamless
communications, from the plant floor to ERP systems and the
Internet. All these networks operate on the producer/consumer
model, giving greater system performance and efficiency than
conventional fieldbus technology.
TCP/IP is a de-facto standard in
industrial control systems today – and is embedded into our
ProcessLogix, ControlLogix, PLC-5 and SLC500 controllers. The
complete system is enabled for Ethernet and PLC peer-to-peer
communication. Programming and SCADA connectivity is
available. Furthermore, you have the possibility to use Ethernet
where it is optimal for your control system – for example for the
supervisory control to PLC connection.
is an open network providing
deterministic and repeatable data delivery with high throughput.
ControlNet allows combined I/O control and programming on the
same physical media link – as well as media redundancy for
optimum network availability. It also allows connectivity to
fiber optic media for data transfer distances of up to 30km
with repeaters.
is an open network based on
the Controller Area Network (CAN). It is designed for optimal
control and diagnostics for discrete field devices such as sensors,
starters and drives. DeviceNet is easy to configure, deterministic
and has multi-master capability. More than 300 manufacturers
currently support DeviceNet and offer products with
DeviceNet connectivity.
Rockwell Automation, as a member of the Fieldbus
Foundation, supports Foundation Fieldbus H1 as a
global standard for process instruments. Foundation
Fieldbus Instruments can be integrated into your solution on
ControlNet via the Foundation Fieldbus Linking Device. Process
variables published on Foundation Fieldbus are subscribed by the
Linking Devices and then produced on ControlNet for easy upload
and download of data. This enables central configuration and
maintenance of a distributed fieldbus application.
Other Rockwell Automation productsWith a product range comprising more than 500,000 products, this
brochure can only introduce a limited selection of the most
appropriate control solutions for your applications. In addition to
these, you can specify our industrial
computers, operator interface,
sensors, drives and
motor control for a
complete solution.
Ethernet
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Ethernet
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Improving the quality and consistency of your batch processing
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Control of batch processes has typically been a black art, with
many companies building their own solutions from scratch or
trying to adapt inflexible, off-the-shelf control systems to work in
their plants. Today you are facing constant pressure to keep costs
down, react quickly to changes in the business, and connect your
operations with the rest of the enterprise. And all this has to be
done without sacrificing quality and consistency.
Batch solutions from Rockwell Automaton combine flexible,
scaleable, standards-based hardware and software with a wide
range of industry specific services. The result is a more agile
response to changes in your business, reduced installation
costs, better quality and consistency in the process and tight
integration with the rest of your manufacturing enterprise.
RSBatch for consistent, efficient batch processingWhether performing simple unit-level operations or highly
complex, network-structured, multi-product tasks, RSBatch
provides the optimal solution. RSBatch allows you to configure
physical and procedural models, execute and control batches,
and integrate control actions and production information with a
diverse selection of complementary software.
Based on the ISA international batch control standard (S88.01),
RSBatch and RSBatch for ProcessLogix are scaleable object-
oriented, modular batch solutions. RSBatch is designed to work
with any vendor’s process-connected devices. RSBatch supports
the interface to ControlLogix, PLC-5 and SLC 500 controllers, as
well as a powerful interface to ProcessLogix.
Using RSBatch with ProcessLogixFor complex recipe and batch management functionality you can
add the RSBatch server to the ProcessLogix system. From this you
generate a graphical configuration of the batch server to define
your units, equipment modules, recipe parameters and
relationships. The configured phases will directly communicate
with the Sequential Control Modules controlled in the
ProcessLogix processor. Once this engineering step is complete,
all equipment modules are activated, controlled and tested from
the batch operator client, which can be fully integrated into the
ProcessLogix operator station. You can then generate your recipes
using the RSBatch Recipe Editor, a hierarchical Sequential
Function Chart editor that creates the necessary operations and
unit procedures.
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Integrating process control intoyour enterprise solution
An efficient enterprise solution is about more than just a process
control system. For many industries today it is fundamental to have
complete information available throughout the organization.
Whether the information is needed to meet government
regulations, minimize recall exposures or find the root cause
of every product malfunction, comprehensive product data is
invaluable in the manufacturing environment. Add to this the
ability of the control system to work with your Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) system to validate each and every step of the
production process and you have a solution that truly provides the
integrated infrastructure required to compete in today’s complex
marketplace.
Enterprise Resource Planning or ERP systems are well suited to
answer the question of what and how much to build, but fall short
on automating control of the process of how to produce it.
Consistently controlling and replicating corporate formulas and
recipes across multiple plants is a critical need.
The success of many manufacturing operations lies in the
availability of critical data to analyze and validate production
processes. Whether the data is used to meet customer-reporting
requirements or to provide insight into the efficiency of the
manufacturing process, an accurate, reliable link to the
Control System is required.
RSBizWare is a new set of Rockwell Software solutions that
help create an integrated, bi-directional pathway between ERP
systems, middleware-based software tools and manufacturing-
focused business applications. Currently there are two modules
available, Historian and ComplianceTrack. Additional modules
under development include Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE),
BatchHistorian, Scheduling and Unit Tracking.
● RSBizWare Historian is a solution for collecting, analyzing,
visualizing and reporting data and making that information
actionable. The Historian module is a complete and easy to use
solution for data collection and analysis.
● RSBizWare ComplianceTrack is a platform for developing
industry-specific compliance solutions that support the three
phases of the compliance lifecycle – preparation, data collection
and tracking and information analysis.
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Effective solutions, efficient support –wherever you are in the world
When you work with Rockwell Automation you choose a company
who can work with you anywhere. With 25,000 employees in over
600 sales offices in 80 countries and a network of more than 5000
distributors, agents and Application Solution Providers, you can be
assured that we are there to listen to and respond to
your requirements.
Encompass – providing solutions throughstrategic partnerships Despite our immense resources, no one company can do it all.
That’s why we work closely with partners, through our Encompass
program, to provide complementary products, so that you get a
seamless control solution. In today’s world of ‘open systems’, point
solutions are abundant.
Our partnering programs offer a broad set of integrated solutions
from industry-leading vendors. By partnering with others, we draw
on a multitude of products, application expertise, global support
and technology.
Reducing life-cycle costs Our commitment to reducing your life-cycle costs is a central
theme to Complete Automation. To achieve this, first we work with
the right partners to ensure that your control systems are
integrated by companies that understand both your industry and
our technology. We call them our Process Application Solution
Providers. Each is authorized both by industry and application, so
that you can be confident that your chosen partner has the right
level of knowledge about both Rockwell Automation technology
and your particular application. The Solution Provider Program is a
somewhat unique concept designed to ensure we provide
consistent solutions to our customers around the world. The
Program defines market factors and customer needs and then
matches technical and application solution experts with
customers. The program has three levels – Engineering,
Technology and Applications which are segmented by customer
identified activity and competency characteristics.
But, it’s not enough to supply the right solution, through the right
partner. We also believe in supporting you throughout the life of
your plant.
Value-added services and supportOnce we have supplied you with a solution, our next job is to
support it effectively. Wherever you are in the world, our
Global Technical Services (GTS) organization provides you
with professional services to meet your needs throughout the
life-cycle of your automation investment.
Comprehensive Asset Management ServicesAs a fundamental part of our objective to help you lower your total
cost of ownership, we offer a range of flexible service contracts
which allow you to consolidate your support needs into one
dynamic package. Technical support, emergency call-out and
scheduled engineering visits, parts management and guaranteed
spares, training and software support can be combined as
necessary to meet your requirements. Additionally, we offer
solutions that include application software management, facilities
management, disaster recovery and PC lease purchase services.
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GTS supports our products through a worldwide network of dedicatedengineering professionals. Focused on services that encompass AppliedKnowledge, Training and Performanceand Asset Management, GTSmaximizes your competitiveness,providing unrivalled quality, andfacilitating best-in-the world products.
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Complete Automation for Process Control
PROCES-BR001A-EN-P March 2000 © 2000 Rockwell International Corporation. All rights reserved.
We work with specialised integrators aroundthe world to extend our supply capabilities.We authorize these solutions providers bothby industry and application, so that you canbe confident that your chosen partner hasthe right level of knowledge about bothRockwell Automation technology and yourparticular application.
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