Do you need a Rockwell Automation product for quick delivery?

RApid 6 is available! Do you have a copy?

With the most up to date Rockwell Automation products, all items are available for immediate delivery from Routeco in the new RApid 6 catalogue.

RApid 6 includes several great features:

• The latest products from Rockwell Automation
• Latest pricing
• Product Images
• Product description index

All available to purchase at www.routeco.com. Please email info@routeco.com if you would like a copy. 

Expand your performance capabilities with 5069 Compact I/O platform

The Compact I/O system from Rockwell Automation future-proofs your system and enables The Connected Enterprise, allowing machine builders to bring added value to their customers through a single, unified architecture, using EtherNet/IP™ for increased overall productivity. It is the ideal distributed I/O solution for use with the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix® 5580 controller and for users with high processing requirements.

The 5069 Compact I/O system offers diversity and flexibility with dual 1 Gigabit (Gb) embedded Ethernet ports for Linear and Device Level Ring topologies allowing easy customization for applications demanding high performance and speed.

Features and benefits:

• Built-in power input with field power to I/O modules
• Support for 31 local I/O modules
• High-speed backplane for faster transfer rates
• Improved status indicators for information about module health
• Supports 1-Gb embedded switch technology for Linear and Device Level Ring (DLR) topologies
• Integrated USB port allows easy configuration

Further product information can be found by clicking here to purchase this product on our website please click here.

Which Modbus® TCP module should I use in my ControlLogix® PLC?

For all applications, you can use the MVI56E-MNETC module. This module allows multi-client (30) and multi-server (10) communications, with a 10,000-word database.

If you need to use your module in a rack with ControlNet™ and that network is already crowded, you can use the MVI56E-MNETR. If you need to communicate with up to 30 server devices simultaneously, you may prefer the MVI56E-MNETCR.

Learn more about our Modbus TCP solutions  on ProSoft Technology's website here. 

If you would like more information about ProSoft Technology products please email us. 

FactoryTalk AssetCentre Software Simplifies Life-Cycle Management

Manufacturers and industrial producers are gaining insight into their operations through connected technology.

Now, they have a single tool for managing automation assets. FactoryTalk AssetCentre v7.0 software from Rockwell Automation automates discovery and tracks the status of devices, network switches and software on workstation computers across an entire facility or production operation. The software streamlines life-cycle management and helps decrease unplanned downtime.

You can read more about this new software here.

If you require further information please email us. FactoryTalk software is available to buy from our website. 

Have you seen who will be exhibiting at Routeco LIVE?

Routeco LIVE will showcase the very latest in Industrial Control and Automation products and give you the opportunity to learn about the latest trends and hot topics within the industrial sector. Our events will comprise of both a show floor, where you find exhibits from our manufacturing partners, and three break out rooms with presentations and discussions running throughout the day.

We are pleased to announce that the following exhibitors will be present at Routeco LIVE:

Routeco LIVE is a free of charge event but pre-registration is a requirement for attendees. 

To register, email RoutecoLIVE@routeco.com stating your full name, contact details and company stating which event you wish to attend.

Event details:
AJ Bell Stadium, 1, Stadium Way, Eccles, Salford, M30 7EYTuesday 4th October 2016

MK Dons Stadium, Grafton Street, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1STThursday 6th October 2016

The events will open at 8.30am with presentations running from 9.30am and closing at 4pm. Breakfast rolls, refreshments and a buffet lunch will be provided.

If you are a business leader, engineer, technical manager or commercial manager for a machine builder, system integrator, panel builder or manufacturing plant then this event is for you! 

Did you know there’s a new Routeco OEM team?

The Routeco OEM Solutions team are dedicated to helping you improve efficiency and reduce cost of your Electrical and Pneumatic procurement.

The team can also help you differentiate your machines with top class engineering support available from Routeco’s own Product Sales Specialist teams, Rockwell Automation Commercial Engineers and a host of resources from our other leading franchise partners.

From L-R: Chris Glendinning (OEM Team Leader -North), Chris Appleton (OEM Solutions Support), Don Hall (OEM Solutions Consultant), Michael Appleton (OEM Solutions Consultant - Implementation), Paul Gibson (OEM Solutions Consultant - Implementation), Rob Stebbings (OEM Team Leader - South), Steve Hill (OEM Solutions Consultant). 

There’s a lot of change happening in the OEM market at present with ‘Smart Machines’, ‘Batch size of one’, ‘Connected Enterprise’ etc.  If you’d like to know more about these, or challenge us to identify procurement savings for you then contact us at info@routeco.com

Rockwell Automation Price Review

With effect from 28^th August 2016 Rockwell Automation will be implementing its annual price adjustment. These adjustments will vary by catalogue number although legacy products may experience the largest adjustments.

The net impact of the price adjustment is highly dependent upon the mix of your product purchases, although we will continue to provide cost-effective products and solutions, at high-quality, that reduce your total automation cost and increase productivity.

A copy of our new price list can be downloaded from http://goo.gl/e5ti27

All orders placed after 26^th August 2016 will be subject to new prices.

All orders placed before or on 26^th August 2016 with deliveries specified for a date later than 26^th August 2016 will also be subject to new prices

We would be grateful if you could please ensure relevant colleagues within your company are advised of this information,

If you have any concerns and wish to discuss these changes, please contact your local Rockwell Automation or Routeco Account Manager.

Thank you for your continued support of Rockwell Automation products and services.