Accelerate every step of the copper certification process

The DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer from Fluke Networks improves the efficiency of copper certification with unmatched speed for testing Cat 6A and Class FA while meeting draft IEC Level V – the most stringent accuracy requirement.

The ProjX Management System helps ensure jobs are done correctly the first time and helps tracks progress from set-up to systems acceptance. Versiv platform supports modules for fibre testing (Both OLTS and OTDR) and Wi-Fi Analysis and Ethernet troubleshooting.

The platform is easily upgradeable to support future standards. Troubleshoot faults faster with the Taptive user interface which graphically displays the source of failures including crosstalk, return loss and shield faults. Analyse test results and create professional test reports using LinkWare™ Management Software. Fluke Networks' DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer is Intertek (ETL) Verified in accordance with the IEC-61935-1 specifications for accuracy Level IV, and draft accuracy Level V, and in accordance with the ANSI/TIA-1152 specifications for Level IIIe.

Fluke Networks' products are available to buy from Routeco. To get in touch with your local branch or if you require further information, please email info@routeco.com or call us on 0370 607 1000

Being our customers' first choice

Routeco Customer Survey 2015 - We want your feedback!

Here at Routeco we aim to be our Customers' First Choice and therefore we understand it is vital to provide our customers not only with brand leading products but also with Excellent Customer Service.

By gaining regular feedback we can understand the areas where we are performing well, but also where we can improve our service in line with your needs.

We have been conducting our annual survey now for a number of years have seen some positive results including:

• An increase in the number of customers giving us tops marks across all areas
• A massive increase in our Net Promoter Score (from 38% to 61% over 4 years)
• An increase in the number of customer who refer to us as their Partner of Choice.

We obviously are really pleased with these results, however our focus for improvement over the past 12 months has been specifically related to Proactive Communication and improving our ability to deliver to requested delivery dates.

Our survey is now open until the end of November and we would really love to hear your thoughts on how we have done.  Please click here to participate.

By taking part in the survey you will be entered into a prize draw to win £250 of high street vouchers, just in time for Christmas!

For more information please contact us at info@routeco.com or visit our website at www.routeco.com

Functional safety workshops

Rockwell Automation would like to invite you to attend their one day workshops which are designed to focus on understanding the practicalities of ISO 13849 and how to produce documentation for the technical file and compliance.

The day will be very much hands on to enable attendees the opportunity to understand the scope and design requirements of the current functional safety standard ISO 13849-1 and to give an appreciation of how to apply their principles. 

This course includes case study examples and practical exercises on the use of software packages for the verification of hardware performance (Safety Automation Builder (SAB) and Sistema), culminating with a practical task to demonstrate knowledge of functional safety and generating the required documentation for a technical file.

The course is delivered by Rockwell Automation TUV Approved Functional Safety Engineers.

Who should attend?

The workshop is aimed at anyone who needs to have an understanding of the practicalities of ISO 13849 and who may produce documentation for the technical file.  This includes managers, technicians and design engineers who have responsibility for safety relation controls and anyone who needs to ensure that functional safety is maintained for machinery in use.

We are holding four events on different dates so please choose the event which best suits you.

                                                               

 >  24th November 2015 -  Milton Keynes                                     

 > 1st December 2015 -  Sandbach, Cheshire

 > 19th January 2016 -  Milton Keynes                                          

 > 26th January 2016 -  Sandbach, Cheshire

Places for each workshop are limited, so please follow the below link to register and to find out more information: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/en_UK/events/seminars/safety-seminar.page

New Industrial Hotspot from Prosoft features Location Tracking, VLAN, Radius Servers and more

The ProSoft Technology 802.11abgn Fast Industrial Hotspot (RLX2-IHNF) provides secure and reliable wireless solutions for plant-floor, SCADA automation, process control systems and mobile worker Wi-Fi infrastructure. 

It operates in the 2.4 or 5 GHz bands, including DFS channels. The Hotspot supports Access Point, Repeater, Bridging and Client modes. 

802.11n technology delivers fast data rates up to 300 Mbps. This provides excellent packet-per-second performance and robust communications in rugged industrial environments. 

ProSoft Technology's unique Fast Roam bridging feature seamlessly supports wireless communications to moving machines and platforms by providing access point switchover times less than 50 ms.

The RLX2-IHNF family adds RADIUS security for centralised management of security policies, VLAN support for network traffic segmentation and data prioritisation, QoS support for data, video, and voice prioritisation, and AeroScout location tracking support.

ProSoft Technology’s RadioLinx products are available to buy from Routeco here. To get in touch with your local branch or if you require further information, please email info@routeco.com or call us on 0370 607 100.

Routeco’s Franchise Partners

Since 1978 Routeco have specialised in providing our customers with the very best industrial control and automation products.

A broad spectrum of industries depend upon us for our unique commitment in providing a comprehensive quality service: from pharmaceutical and food processing to material handling and petro chemicals; from mining and metals, to utilities and textiles; from automotive and construction, to machine tool and printing.

Routeco’s product portfolio includes some of the leading brands in manufacturing which have influenced the control and automation industries for many years.

To see our latest Franchise sheet which showcases some of the brands that we partner with, please click here.

We have 13 UK local branch locations, as well as branches in the Netherlands and Austria, to find out where your nearest branch is please give us a call on 0370 607 1000,email us at info@routeco.com or visit our website at www.routeco.com

The ultimate guide to going mobile with your HMI

Rockwell Automation have produced the ultimate guide to going mobile with your HMI displays.

Learn how the top 10 design tips for mobile HMI can make your operators more productive by providing an interface for status indicators, machine control, data trends and alarm information.

The contents for designing a mobile HMI with FactoryTalk® ViewPoint include:

• Think small
• Always design for touch
• Make content easy to find
• Make important information obvious
• Keep graphics simple
• Different users have different experiences
• Optimise for performance
• Know what’s published (and what’s not!)
• Expand the system
• Work from the beach… maybe!

Click here to download the document and if you have any further questions on Rockwell Automation’s FactoryTalk ViewPoint you can email info@routeco.com or call us on 0370 607 1000. 

New IntraVUE Ethernet network monitoring software from Panduit

If you’re not a network expert, Panduit's IntraVUE Software will help give you the ability to respond to network issues as if you were!

IntraVUE simplifies the support of Industrial Ethernet. With IntraVUE you can easily identify issues that arise when Ethernet devices are deployed in distributed and hostile environments including:

•  Duplicate IP and MAC addresses
•  Device or cable moves
• Connection or application faults
• Unauthorised connections
•  Real-time Diagnostic Reports

If the problem cannot be solved locally, now you can push a button and send all the necessary files to experts who can help. IntraVUE's continuously recording of network information will mean many intermittent problems will be captured for analysis. 

Whether this is an internal corporate group or external support organisation, the data capture will provide enough information to reduce or eliminate the need for a costly on-site support call. 

Vendor Neutral & Industrial Ethernet Focused

The key advantage of IntraVUE software and Panduit support is that they are vendor neutral and focused on Industrial Ethernet. They understand the subtle differences as well as how to train local resources to be self-sufficient.

What may be a first time occurrence at your location, may be an infrequent but common problem found in other applications.

IntraVUE is being used in over 2,500 networks worldwide from small bakeries to large automotive facilities. This solution is cost effective for networks with as few as 30 devices.

IntraVUE by Panduit software is available to purchase on the Routeco website by clicking here. Please email us at info@routeco.com if you would like more information or call us on 0370 607 1000.