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MACHINE & EQUIPMENT BUILDER NEWSLETTER

SMC proudly presents the quarterly Connector Newsletter to provide updates on Rockwell Automation and SMC products and solutions.

Inside you will find we have incorporated ideas for innovation, obsolescence notices for planned migrations, and educational advancement opportunities just for you and your business.

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INSIDE:what’s new

what’s oldwhat’s happeningISSUE 1 spring 2013

VISIT US ONLINE TO FIND YOUR LOCAL SMC BRANCH:

ELECTRICALconduit, cable, wiring

AUTOMATIONdrives, sensors, PLCs

DATA COMM & SECURITYvoice, data, video, security

INDUSTRIALradios, drill bits, abrasives

SAFETYPPE, arc flash, fall protection

SOLUTIONSsupport services

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BULLETIN 700-HPS PCB PIN STYLE SAFETY CONTROL RELAY http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pp/700-pp031_-en-p.pdf

These small relays feature mechanically linked contacts required for safety circuits as per EN 50205 (Type B ).

Visual Aids:• Red cover provides quick

identification of safety circuits• Wiring diagram on top faceplate

Contact material options• Silver nickel (AgNi)• Silver nickel with gold plating

(AgNi+Au)

RED CABLES - ETHERNET MEDIA http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pp/1585-pp004_-en-p.pdf

Standard Colors:• Teal: Commonly used for Ethernet

applications on the industrial plant floor

• Red: Safety Systems• Multiple colors – any color

required for specific application or by corporate policy.

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The Safety Automation Builder (SAB) tool facilitates planning of safety systems, helps you select products to achieve the required safety performance level (PL) according to EN ISO 13849-1, and creates SISTEMA projects for analysis of all Safety Functions. Use SAB to:• Layout machine hazards and access points.• Define safety functions and select safety products for

each• Export data to SISTEMA for analysis.* • Direct integration to ProposalWorks for complete

BOMs

SAB leverages the industry’s most complete offering of safety products, utilizing widely accepted best practices to build a complete safety solution. Outputs of the tool include:• Bills of Material• Conceptual Safety Layout Drawings• SISTEMA project files*

*SAB and SISTEMA tools must be used in conjunction with each other to provide this output.

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KINETIX 5500 ETHERNET/IP SERVO DRIVEShttp://ab.rockwellautomation.com/Motion-Control/Kinetix-5500-Servo-Drive

Bulletin 2198 Kinetix® 5500 Servo Drives connect to and operate with CompactLogix™ 5370 controllers, supporting Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP™. With its innovative, compact design, the Kinetix® 5500 drive helps minimize machine footprint and simplifies system wiring. In addition, the dual-port

Ethernet allows for both line and Device Level Ring (DLR) topologies.• Offers innovative common AC/

DC bus• Includes dual-port Ethernet• Provides digital feedback

through a single cable• Provides disturbance observer

that allows up to 80-1 inertia mismatch

• Lets you run servo and induction motors on one drive platform

Built-in Safety Features:• Safe Torque-Off is certified at ISO

13849-1 PLe/SIL3, and requires an external safety relay to meet EN954-1, Category 3.

• Prevents drive restarts after the safety circuit is tripped.

• Kinetix® 5500 EtherNet/IP™ Servo Drives Certifications:UL 508C, ODVA, CE, C-Tick, SCCR: 200 kA, KCC

POWERFLEX 525 http://ab.rockwellautomation.com/Drives/PowerFlex-525

• Power ratings of 0.4 to 22 kW/0.5 to 30 Hp at 380/480V; global voltage classes from 100-600V

• An embedded port for EtherNet/IP™ supports seamless integration into the Logix environment and EtherNet/IP networks

• Simplify programming with intuitive software and configure drives faster using a standard USB interface

• Help protect personnel with embedded Safe Torque-Off

• Endures high ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F) and with current derating and a control module fan kit, up to 70°C (158°F)

• A wide range of motor control, including volts per hertz, sensorless vector control, closed loop velocity vector control and control for permanent magnet motors

• Offers a very compact footprint relative to its power range

SMC™-50 SOLID-STATE SOFT STARTERShttp://ab.rockwellautomation.com/Motor-Control/Soft-Starters/SMC-50

SMC™-50 Solid-state Smart Motor Controllers are available in three frame sizes and range from 180...520 A. This microprocessor based, fully solid-state soft motor starter helps maximize efficiency for motor starts and stops.

The SMC-50 motor starter offers many advanced monitoring and protection features to help keep your application running smoothly and ease troubleshooting during downtime. These soft starters are available as part of the Enclosed SMC product family.

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873M GENERAL PURPOSE ULTRASONIC SENSORhttp://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pp/873m-pp001_-en-p.pdf

The Allen-Bradley 873M family of general-purpose ultrasonic sensor is designed to detect a solid or liquid target by using sound waves.• Compact 18 mm barrel is only 40

mm long, with straight or right-angle sensing face options

• Analog models feature 0…10VDC or 4 …20 mA output

• Discrete (PNP) models feature normally-open/normally-closed functions

• IP 67 Rating

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45LMS LASER MEASUREMENT PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pp/45lms-pp001_-en-p.pdf

Economical, mid- to long-range laser with high performance Features such as:• Eye Safe Class 1 or Class 2 laser (by

model)• Sensing ranges of 8 m (26 ft), 15 m (49

ft.) or 50 m (164 ft), • One discrete output (1 x NPN/PNP) and

one analog output (1 x 4…20 mA)• Easy setup of switch points or analog

scaling using programming buttons• IP65 enclosure

BULLETIN 1692 ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT PROTECTIONhttp://ab.rockwellautomation.com/Circuit-and-Load-Protection/1692-Electronic-Circuit-Protection-Module#/tab1

• Allows less “let-through” energy than non-limiting circuit breakers

• Uses output circuit indicators to indicate the presence of affected circuits for rapid troubleshooting and correction

• Provides ON/OFF and reset buttons

• Offers certified Class 2 circuits (on select devices only)

• DIN Rail mountable

VIRTUAL SUPPORT ENGINEERhttp://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pp/gmsp-pp002_-en-p.pdf

The Virtual Support Engineer is a service that offers a simple and secure approach to monitoring your equipment and collecting valuable performance analytics.

Now you can better understand how well your machinery is working and be alerted when performance falls outside of your predefined perimeters.

Simple , Secure, & Cost Effective Connectivity:• 24x7 Secure Connection to

Rockwell Automation Servers – RA Monitors and guarantees connection

• Connect to your machines from any internet connection quickly and securely. Using IT-approved, outbound-only communication

• Real Time Alarming and Data Collection Available

• Small, DIN rail mounted footprint, and remotely configured interface

• Ethernet and Cellular Connectivity

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BMP51 LABEL MAKER BY BRADYhttp://www.bradyid.com/bradyid/pfpv/Printers-and-Label-Makers~Portable-Label-Printers~BMP51-Label-Maker.html

The BMP51 features portable printing with a large display screen, easy-to-use label design apps, fast print speed, and more. You can carry this printer throughout your facility for quick and easy labels on the go.

• 300 dpi print head prints at a speed of 1” per second

• Continuous and die-cut materials up to 1.5” wide

• Built-in cutter• Raised Label Printing Option• Easy top-loading cartridges• 2 battery options with AC• Extensive connectivity and

networking options• Bluetooth technology, optional

Wi-Fi card compatible with Android phones or your computer

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS BY PANDUIThttp://www.panduit.com/wcs/Satellite?pagename=PG_Wrapper&Propers=/en/solutions/industrial-solutions

http://www.rockwellautomation.com/sales-partners/strategic-alliances/panduit.page

SMC, Rockwell and Panduit partner to offer the latest technology and innovation to help our customers connect, manage and protect physical media. These products enable distributed systems, improve availability, and increase operational efficiency. If your moving to managed solutions, the integration of IT and Enterprise operations

introduces the need for security, ease-of-use, rapid deployment and network management support.

Panduit solutions easily install and offer maximum durability in the most hazardous conditions to help you reduce risk, improve reliability, and successfully implement EtherNet/IP solutions and architectures:• Meet and exceed the most recent

industry/international standards through rigorous component and system performance testing

• Utilize a multi-layered approach for more effective physical network security

• Enhance workplace and operator safety Maximize Performance

• Meet greater performance requirements, perform quick and reliable installations, and achieve fast, easy maintenance and repair operations with a comprehensive portfolio of innovative products and solutions

• Leverage existing network assets/investments to reduce project/installation costs, and maximize ROI

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Rockwell Automation and Panduit Alliance Profi le

Industrial Ethernet networking is advancing in technology applications and rapidly being deployed from the plant fl oor through the enterprise. The integration of IT and automation operations introduces the need for increased security, ease-of-use, rapid deployment and network management support.

Rockwell Automation and Panduit are collaborating to provide industry leading solutions, architectures and services that help you reduce risk, enhance operational performance, improve reliability, and successfully implement EtherNet/IPTM solutions and architectures. This is achieved through:

• Optimized physical network infrastructure solutions from Panduit developed to align with Rockwell Automation® solutions helping to reduce risk, time for deployment, and total cost of ownership.

• Effective collaboration between Manufacturing and IT by providing design guidance for aligning logical and physical industrial network architectures that utilize industry best practices .

• Integrated solutions, tools, and services to simplify design and implementation for better equipment optimization and broader risk management.

“Industrial network convergence toward standard unmodified Ethernet enables manufacturing to leverage all aspects of IT; everything from R&D to equipment packaging. The Panduit and Rockwell Automation collaboration exemplifies this by providing best practices to utilize EtherNet/IP networks to form plant-wide solutions, utilizing the same Ethernet technology that IT has deployed confidently for years.”

Henry Forbes, Senior Analyst,

ARC Advisory Group

For more information visit:

http://www.rockwellautomation.com/

partners/panduit.html

Control Panel Solutions

Mitigate EMI noise risk, save

space and optimize EtherNet/IP

connectivity

Micro Data Center

Building block for enterprise to

plant network convergence

Network Zone Enclosure

Building block for safe, secure,

scalable network deployment

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INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS BY SMC http://www.smcelectric.com/products/industrial/

SMC offers an Inventory Management Solution that encompasses Point of Use, Vending, On-Site, Job site and Dock-to-Dock inventory management for tracking products you use everyday.

Our program provides total accountability with reduction of consumption, on-hand counts and labor costs associated with many high use and mission critical products.

SMC will help your business see cost savings, productivity gains and can streamline transactions with lower acquisition costs and provide real-time reporting to manage your supply chain.

Contact your SMC representative today to discuss the Inventory Management Solution that will work best for your business.

EXCELERATE™ PROGRAM FOR CUSTOM/MODIFIED ENCLOSUREShttp://www.hoffmanonline.com/search/index.aspx

When you need to customize an enclosure, Hoffman offers the industry’s largest selection of standard products to fit your project’s needs.• Select from the industry’s widest

choice of equipment protection solutions that enclose, protect and cool your electrical components.

• Design your standard by selecting from thousands of common modifications, available to ship in as few as 10 days.

• When your design requires a solution more complex than a

standard product or common modification, we will develop a custom solution to meet your unique needs.

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ULTRA5000 SERVO DRIVE New orders will not be accepted after March 31, 2013

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ALL PANELVIEW & PANELVIEW PLUS STANDARDS

SILVER SERIES OR OBSOLETE http://www.rockwellautomation.com/rockwellautomation/legacy/overview.page?

• Time to Plan —By knowing that a product will soon be unavailable as a replacement, you can choose when to migrate to newer technology, include an upgrade in your planning cycle, and manage your spare parts inventory.

• Direction for the Future—We also offer guidance for the replacement and reuse of products, with the intent of allowing you to retain much of the equipment you may have installed and working.

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE DISCONTINUED:

1336, 160, 1305 DRIVES

PLC-5 PLATFORM

REDUCED VOLTAGE STARTER ARMORSTART BULLETIN 283

New orders will not be accepted for 283D and 283A after May 1, 2013• Replacement parts are still

available i.e. Base module• Ex. 280D-FN-10-C or i.e. Control

Module Ex. 283D-FB16Z-N-R

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Before a product reaches the Discontinued stage, the Silver Series designation offers you:

KNOWLEDGE NETWORK

VIRTUAL LEARNING SERIES WEBINARS FOR CHANNEL PARTNERShttp://www.software.rockwell.com/extranet/know/index.cfm

Travel budget cut? Need more information on Rockwell Automation software products, productivity tools, and partner resources? The Knowledge

Network is a virtual learning series designed to help keep you up to date on the latest products, technologies, and productivity tools throughout the year.

This series is intended to improve competency and transfer knowledge to our PartnerNetwork™, Authorized Distributors, and Rockwell Automation sales. All webcasts are delivered via WebEx and tele-conference, and most are one hour in length. Spend time between projects increasing your technical proficiency by taking advantage of the Upcoming Sessions and On-Demand Archives.

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training & events

FUNCTIONAL SAFETY FOR MACHINERYMachinery Safety Introduction, Evaluation, Design and Implementation Program• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm • Tue. – Wed., Jun. 18-19• SMC Joplinhttp://www.smcelectric.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Functional-Safety-OEM-Jun-SMC13.pdf

ARC FLASH TRAINING NFPA-70E 2012 • 8:00 am – 3:30 pm • Tue., Jun. 18, SMC Joplinhttp://www.smcelectric.com/events/arc-flash-training-joplin-0613/

• 9:00 am – 3:30 pm • Wed., Jun. 19, Coffeyvillehttp://www.smcelectric.com/events/arc-flash-training-coffeyville0613/

ROCKWELL ON THE MOVE Integrated Architecture On Tour (Hands on Seminars)• Jun. 24-26 - SMC Joplinhttp://www.smcelectric.com/events/rockwell-on-the-move-2013-joplin/

• Jun. 27-28 & Jul. 1-5 - SMC Springfield

http://www.smcelectric.com/events/rockwell-on-the-move-2013-springfield-2/

COMPETENT PERSON INSPECTOR TRAINING • 8:00 am – 5:00 pm • Thu., Jul. 18 - SMC Springfieldhttp://www.smcelectric.com/events/competent-person-sgf0713/

PACKEXPO 2013You have a product to launch, a brand to refresh, a line to move faster, and safety and efficiency benchmarks to reach—and PACK EXPO has solutions. • Sep. 23 - 25• Las Vegas, NVhttp://www.packexpo.com

AUTOMATION FAIR 2013Explore smart, safe, sustainable manufacturing solutions geared toward improving your business profitability. • Nov. 13 - 14• George R. Brown Convention

Center, Houston, TX USAhttp://www.rockwellautomation.com/rockwellautomation/events/automation-fair/overview.page?

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR SMC BRANCH TO LEARN MORE ABOUT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES