New Mobile Tethered Operator Interface solution from Rockwell Automation

While manufacturing applications are becoming more complex, staffing resources are becoming leaner – increasing the need to access and view application information beyond the control panel.

The Allen-Bradley MobileView Tethered Operator Interface from Rockwell Automation expands the visualisation portfolio of products – taking terminals mobile while increasing operator productivity. With a hardwired E-STOP and 3-position enabling switch, the terminal helps contribute to a safe production environment.

With its ergonomic design, the MobileView Tethered has a comfortable handle for easy carrying and fatigue-free operation. MobileView will run the Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating system, optimised for FactoryTalk View ME and FactoryTalk View Studio applications – helping reduce development costs.

A mobile operator interface can be used in many industrial applications without compromising safety. MobileView can be effective in applications with line of sight requirements, setup/calibration activities where an operator needs to be near an application with access to operator interface, and maintenance applications.

Features and benefits:

The MobileView Tethered Operator Interface allows you to mobilise your view of applications by putting the terminal in your hands. The MobileView Tethered offers innovative features to meet various application needs.

Increase operator productivity

• Reduce time by having the operator terminal within line of sight of process
• 5M, 10M or 15M cable with “quick connect” connector and mounting bracket options
• Optional software assignable function keys with either hardwired momentary push button or key switch

Establish a safer environment

• Hardwired E-STOP and 3-Position enabling switches for additional safety
• IP65, 0-45°C operating temperature
• 1M drop rated to work in industrial environments

Innovative Design

• 10” wide display (1280 x 800) with resistive touch screen for easy viewing
• Windows® Embedded Standard 7 operating system that is optimized for FactoryTalk™ view ME Station
• Internal SD card for application and data log storage

The MobileView Tethered product range is available to view and buy online on our website here.

For more information please contact us at info@routeco.com

Simplify the integration of machines into your existing network

Increasing use of EtherNet / IP in industrial automation means that there is an increasing need to properly manage machines on the network while ensuring change processes are easy to manage.

The new Allen-Bradley 1783 Network Address Translation (NAT) router helps deliver standard machines to end users without programming unique IP addresses. With reduced installation and configuration activity the Allen-Bradley 1783-NATR enables machines to be added, moved or replaced with little or no configuration. 

Being able to access real-time data is important. To produce and provide data, machines need to integrated into the broader network where information can be analysed and sent to the right place at the right time. The Network Address Translation provides flexibility to segment or isolate network traffic by determining which devices are exposed to the larger network. Furthermore, being able to isolate access to certain devices can help to optimise local network performance. 

Users are able to configure the device by using a module web page and/or EDS AOP using Studio 5000 Automation Engineering & Design Environment™.

Key Features: 

• Uses simple 1:1 Network Address Translation (NAT) to map IP addresses on the machine subnet to IP addresses on the control network
• Configurable via web page and/or Electronic Data Sheets (EDS) Add-on Profile (AOP)
• Simplified device backup and restore via SD card storing configuration
• Support both Linear and Device Level Ring (DLR) topologies on the machine network
• Designed for equipment in packaging, conveyor and process applications with machines that contain up to 32 Ethernet nodes

The Allen-Bradley 1783-Nat can be found here. 

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