Modernization Solutions
When you think “modernization,” you probably visualize a rip-and-replace. Extended downtime. Profit losses. The negatives you prefer never to ponder. There’s a better way, though: With a phased modernization of your Allen-Bradley® legacy equipment, you’ll update your systems on your timeline and your budget, minimizing drastic effects on your operation.
Through modernizing, you’ll:
- Extend the life of your assets
- Connect legacy devices
- Increase reliability
- Reduce downtime
Modernizing Legacy Remote I/O™ and DH+™ Equipment
Your legacy Allen-Bradley equipment needs to be updated. But how do you keep the custom programming? Or keep everything running while trying out the new system?
Find out how you can modernize your Variable Frequency Drives, PanelView™ terminals, FLEX™ I/O Adapters, PLC-5®, and SLC™!
DOWNLOAD THE SOLUTION BRIEF(If you need to migrate from a different vendor to Rockwell Automation®, find out what that journey would look like here.)
Modernizing DF1 Equipment
Rockwell Automation has discontinued the 1761-NET-ENI. With solutions replacing that module and enabling phased modernizations of your legacy DF1 equipment, you’ll be able to make the move to EtherNet/IP™ without skipping a beat.
Learn how you can update DF1 equipment in phases!
DOWNLOAD THE SOLUTION BRIEFBridging Old and New
The type of connectivity that's a cornerstone of the IIoT can be handled by devices using EtherNet/IP and other newer protocols – but not so much an older PLC such as a PLC-5 or SLC. Getting those devices' information into your control system or to the enterprise level via OPC UA or MQTT is essential for data collection and analysis. Solutions for DH485, ControlNet, and DeviceNet equipment can help you gain that connectivity.
Real-World Examples
140 Hours and $100,000 Saved
American Castings updated its system to ControlLogix®. They benefited in big ways by being able to keep their original equipment running while testing the new system.
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End User Testimonial: Tillamook
Tillamook’s facility had Texas Instruments™ I/O and a Siemens® PLC – then they updated to a ControlLogix® via the AN-X2 gateway, saving the facility from a lengthy shutdown.
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Keeping the Beer Flowing
Brains Brewery needed to upgrade its PLC-2® controllers - but only 3 days of downtime was available. The systems were updated, beer availability didn't skip a beat, and the process cost 40% less than an alternative modernization approach.
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