Motion Control, Integrated

Product Overview

Motion Control, Integrated

If you are looking to increase your application's accuracy, reliability and repeatability, motion control may be the answer. Whether you need motion control that is fully integrated with your control and information systems or an easy-to-use component solution, Rockwell Automation leads the way with cost-effective, world-class Allen-Bradley motion solutions that address your application needs.

From the shop floor to the top floor, our integrated motion control solution Kinetix^® Integrated Motion is unbeatable. This fully-integrated solution combines architecture, world class Allen-Bradley motion products and motion application expertise to provide everything you need to achieve a competitive edge.

Kinetix focuses on the complete motion solution—seamless integration of the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix or SoftLogix controller, SERCOS interface digital motion module, Allen-Bradley servo drives, motors and actuators, and extensive application knowledge—to make integrated motion the new standard for machine control. The result is:

• Greater productivity.
  
• Faster application development.
  
• Easier maintenance.
  
• Lower system costs.
  

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A variety of materials is available to introduce you to the Kinetix Integrated Motion solution from Rockwell Automation.

OEM Resources

A growing number of OEMs are enjoying the many benefits of Kinetix Integrated Motion. For machine builders, Kinetix saves time and money every step of the way.

Design:

• Greatly reduce engineering time and costs by re-using engineering practices.
  
• Fewer components minimize initial hardware purchases.
  
• Only one software package to purchase, install, and keep up to date.
  
• Less training required with just one comprehensive software package.
  
• Eliminate communication code between components.
  

Installation:

• Fewer connections significantly reduce labor required for wiring.
  
• Fewer total components are faster and less expensive to install.
  

Commissioning:

• Increased system reliability makes start-up faster and easier.
  
• Engineers can commission an entire system from a single point.
  
• Advanced commissioning tools available in RSLogix5000 quickly optimize machine performance.
  

Production:

• Troubleshooting is easier, with detailed drive and motor status information available in RSLogix 5000 and the ControlLogix or SoftLogix application program.
  
• Greater reliability results in fewer follow-up calls after machinery is installed.
  
• Increase sales by providing customers with machines that improve productivity.
  
• Information—on the products and processes where you want it through the integrated architecture.
  

To get more information on how Rockwell Automation is helping machine builders, visit The Complete OEM website at: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/solutions/oem/.

Component Products

If you are looking for a simple yet powerful motion solution, you can benefit from our motion components that are designed to work in a wide variety of machine architectures. Allen-Bradley Ultra5000 Intelligent Positioning Drive and Ultra3000 Servo Drive with Indexing are designed to provide high performance motion control in a small package. Both are available with a DeviceNet option. For more information on some of our component products, visit:

• www.ab.com/motion/drives/ultra3000.html for more information about the Ultra3000 Digital Servo Drive.
  
• www.ab.com/motion/controllers/ultra5000.html for more information about the Ultra5000 Intelligent Positioning Drive.
  

Motion Analyzer

Motion Analyzer uses sophisticated optimization tools to maximize ratios, inertia, and mechanical alternatives for motion control applications. Motion Analyzer:

• allows you to fully optimize your servo solution
  
• provides highly advanced optimization utilities
  
  • ratio analysis
    
  • system performance
    
  • tolerance analysis
    
• provides a multi-segment cycle profile
  
• provides unlimited profile steps
  
• allows you to import/export profiles
  
• provides for a variety of actuator templates
  
• exports the application selections and details to Microsoft Word
  

Visit: http://www.ab.com/motion/software/analyzer.html

Selection Guide

For complete information and specifications for Kinetix Motion Control products, including accessories and system combination information, refer to the Kinetix Motion Control Selection Guide, publication GMC-SG001. Visit: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/sg/gmc-sg001_-en-p.pdf.