ProcessLogix expands fieldbus connectivity

Milwaukee, Wis.— Rockwell Automation's recent announcement of ProcessLogix Release 400 includes OPC 2.0 compliance, HTML display development, and Profibus and FOUNDATION fieldbus interface modules. Profibus and FOUNDATION fieldbus modules join existing ProcessLogix' digital communication protocols of DeviceNet, ControlNet, and EtherNet/IP.

By Staff February 1, 2002

Milwaukee, Wis.— Rockwell Automation’s recent announcement of ProcessLogix Release 400 includes OPC 2.0 compliance, HTML display development, and Profibus and FOUNDATION fieldbus interface modules. Profibus and FOUNDATION fieldbus modules join existing ProcessLogix’ digital communication protocols of DeviceNet, ControlNet, and EtherNet/IP. Each ProcessLogix controller supports 125 to 150 control loops. A system can consist of as many as 16 controllers. www.rockwellautomation.com Rockwell Automation