Simple, Smart and Connected Control Panels with the EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution
Depending on the functionality of your system, a traditional control panel can contain thousands of individual wires connecting many essential devices. The smallest change in your components, whether that’s an unexpected maintenance issue or a planned expansion, can take hours to troubleshoot or reconfigure.
The EtherNet/IP™ In-cabinet Solution from Rockwell Automation® transforms the standard control cabinet from a complex collection of hard-wired devices into a connected, intelligent system that is easier to design, operate, maintain and scale. With its simplified design and advanced communication capabilities, you get greater visibility into your entire system and more sustainable operations.
Features & Benefits
Simplified Design
- Uses a single ribbon cable for both power and communication connections
- Up to 80% reduction of wiring and assembly time
- Easily configure and commission devices through a common EtherNet/IP infrastructure
- Minimal routing requirements and wire bundles for a smaller control panel footprint
Enhanced Connectivity
- Access real-time device data for advanced diagnostics
- Configure, monitor and troubleshoot devices from within Studio 5000 Logix Designer®
- Peer-to-peer functionality supports communication between devices (even when PLC connectivity is interrupted)
- Connects traditionally discrete components into a plant-wide digital network
Future-Ready
- Uses the globally adopted, ODVA-certified EtherNet/IP standard
- Open network functionality supports scalable architectures (up to 40 connected devices per gateway)
- Supports predictive maintenance strategies for reduced downtime
Questions or Requests
Connect with your McNaughton-McKay account manager or industrial controls specialist or visit your local branch to get your control panel connected with the new EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution.