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Rockwell Automation News
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION PRESENTS ENHANCED ARMORBLOCK 5000 IO-LINK MASTER BLOCKS
The newly added features, coupled with the On-Machine™ capability, provide a significant boost in functionality and performance for applications within demanding industrial environments.
Manufacturers can further streamline operation processes and reduce deployment time with the release of an enhanced firmware and Add-on Profile (AOP) update in the Allen‑Bradley® ArmorBlock 5000® IO-Link master blocks.
Highlights of the new capabilities in ArmorBlock 5000 IO-Link master blocks include:
- Generic IO-Link profile allows compatibility with a wider range of IO-Link devices, enabling expanded machine capabilities for existing automation systems.
- Process Data-only mode further simplifies the IO-Link integration experience by transmitting data specified by the IO-Link device.
- Automatic download of IODD files via the IO-Link device registration tool helps to simplify the workflow, speeding up configuration and optimizing overall efficiency.
- EDS file import/export functionality enables more efficient project deployment where users can leverage the same EDS file across different machines.
- Change type functionality allows the replacement of an IO-Link master block with a different power variant without device and software reconfiguration.
With these latest enhancements, manufacturers can benefit from increased flexibility, efficiency, and productivity in their automation processes. The improved ArmorBlock 5000 IO-Link master blocks will heighten the Premier Integration experience, which makes automating and maintaining the system easier than before.
