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New On-Machine Motor Controller from Rockwell Automation Provides Simplified Installation and Space Savings for Machine Builders

Machine builders can now offer customers a compact distributed motor controller that easily installs on the machine without an enclosure, and quickly connects to the enterprise network, thanks to the new family of Allen-Bradley ArmorStart LT distributed motor controllers from Rockwell Automation.

ArmorStart LT distributed motor controllers are ideal for coordinating conveyor motor systems used in material handling and packaging applications and other types of warehouse distribution systems. The new family of distributed motor controllers provides the advantages of On-Machine architecture - a pre-engineered system that helps simplify wiring, speeds up commissioning time and reduces the need for extra cabinet space.

ArmorStart LT with EtherNet/IP connectivity improves the exchange of critical information about machine performance and component health, while allowing operators to access parameters, status and diagnostics, regardless of location.

"Machine builders need to provide motor control solutions that accommodate customers' budgets and existing network architecture," said Paul Gieschen, market development director, Rockwell Automation. "The new ArmorStart LT distributed motor controllers provide enhanced motor control at a lower price point and smaller package than other On-Machine motor control products on the market."

ArmorStart LT is ideal in size and weight for most general material handling applications, making it easier to integrate on or near the conveyor or machine.

Installation also is simplified by the distributed motor controllers' dual-port EtherNet/IP switch technology, which supports device-level ring (DLR) network topology. DLR-based networks reduce configuration time and costs by minimizing the number of managed switches and reducing cabling needs. Users can create a single DLR network that connects all components at the device level locally. Information can be seamlessly communicated in real time to various levels of an organization, without requiring additional complexity. Getting real time information at the right time and at the right levels of the manufacturing environment can enhance the agility of a business.

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