Power & Process

1. Simplified Architecture – Power is a natural extension of process control. Integrated process and power systems take advantage of a singular automation platform that allows cross-function visibility and interactive communication, simplifying the environment for operators in a connected plant, mill or mine.
2. Actionable, Real-Time Insight – Remote access and process monitoring drive efficiency. The remote operator can receive real-time data insights from the system and act on them faster and from any location at any time.
3. Stronger Cybersecurity – Visibility into assets on the network is critical to cybersecurity effectiveness. The capability to find and assess vulnerable assets and assign a risk factor to each helps prevent cyberattacks that can cripple a facility.

Traditional distributed control systems often rely on third-party protocols or hardwiring to connect power components, adding complexity and limiting performance. Rockwell Automation’s unified PlantPAx® approach uses a single EtherNet/IP network for both process and power, providing native, “premier integration” for Allen-Bradley devices, enabling faster commissioning, unified diagnostics and shared HMI faceplates.

Because the integration is built in, Rockwell Automation’s PlantPAx® distributed control system leverages a Logix-based automation platform to integrate critical areas of your plant. It connects process, discrete, power, information and safety control into a single plant-wide infrastructure.

Built to meet both NEMA and IEC standards, Rockwell Automation’s motor control devices are engineered for demanding industrial applications. They natively integrate into the Logix control system. This premier integration unifies design, configuration and commissioning into one software environment, reducing time, errors and costs. Devices can include:

• PowerFlex® variable frequency drives
• Allen-Bradley® motor control centers and devices
• ControlLogix® programmable logic controllers
• Network security & infrastructure