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In this Issue:

- Learn something to your advantage - Register NOW to attend one of our Automation University Specials
- New Stratix 8300 switch communicates between segmented networks for better performance and security
- Build fast, flexible Ethernet networks using Device Level Ring (DLR) technology.
- Migration to ControlLogix – an easy move
- Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP fosters design flexibility
- Support tools now available to help you on the road to Plant Wide Optimisation
- Are you ready to comply with the European machine directive?
- TÜV-certified Functional Safety Engineers offer customers application safety knowledge and peace of mind

Events
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- Learn something to your advantage - Register NOW to attend one of our Automation University Specials

Get up-to-date with the latest news, views, trends and technologies, have the opportunity to consult our business and technical engineers and experience the full range of Rockwell Automation solutions and services. Sign up to attend one of our Automation University Specials being held in the UK and Ireland over the coming months.

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Product, Service and Solution News
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>> Integrated Architecture Solutions


- New Stratix 8300 switch communicates between segmented networks for better performance and security

The Rockwell Automation Stratix 8000/8300 industrial Ethernet switch line with Cisco technology is the first of its kind. This modular managed switch line uses the current Cisco Catalyst switch architecture and feature set, along with powerful configuration tools, helping to provide secure integration with the enterprise network using tools familiar to IT professionals.

For more information, read here our full product Profile (in English):


- Build fast, flexible Ethernet networks using Device Level Ring (DLR) technology.

DLR takes advantage of embedded switch functionality in automation end devices, such as I/O modules and programmable automation controllers, to enable Ethernet ring network topologies at the device level.

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- Migration to ControlLogix – an easy move

We have developed a migration strategy that will allow users to quickly and easily migrate to our Integrated Architecture from Modicon Controllers and 800 Series I/O, while maintaining the existing field wiring and physical footprint in your control cabinet.The Bulletin 1492 Wiring Conversion System also provides a fast and efficient way to convert existing I/O field wires from a Bulletin 1771 I/O system to a Bulletin 1756 I/O system.

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- Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP fosters design flexibility

We have announced a new portfolio of products and enhancements that help provide high-performance, closed- and open-loop drive control on EtherNet/IP. The portfolio includes ControlLogix L73 and ControlLogix L75 programmable automation controllers (PACs), Kinetix 6500 servo drives and PowerFlex 755 AC drives.

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- Support tools now available to help you on the road to Plant Wide Optimisation, and:

- Improve productivity with better asset utilization and system performance;
- Promote globalization with easy access to actionable, plantwide information;
- Support sustainability with extended product lifecycles and better asset utilization; and
- Cultivate innovation with increased system flexibility and technical risk mitigation.

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>> Safety Solutions

- Are you ready to comply with the European machine directive?

The European Commission is providing an additional 24 months to meet new safety standards, but we can help machine builders to comply with EN ISO 13849-1 now. Our functional safety guidance helps improve safety, efficiency and sustainability while reducing development and operational costs.

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- TÜV-certified Functional Safety Engineers offer customers application safety knowledge and peace of mind

Among the many qualifications our functional safety engineers strive for, the TÜV Functional Safety exam supports engineers (and/or persons in the functional safety business) to deepen their knowledge and their experience in order to achieve a worldwide acknowledged know how and practical experience within the area of functional safety of machinery.

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