Rockwell Automation on-machine distributed I/O

Aug. 8, 2023
Rockwell Automation’s Allen Bradley ArmorBlock 5000 I/O blocks are integrated with IO-Link technology

Rockwell Automation’s Allen Bradley ArmorBlock 5000 I/O blocks are integrated with IO-Link technology. The distributed I/O is designed to offer smart capabilities that can help industrial manufacturers improve operational productivity with minimal cost. Manufacturers can deploy and maintain smart automation with the ArmorBlock 5000 I/O. With the highly integrated IO-Link capabilities, machine design complexity is designed to be reduced through simpler device configuration and better integration with Allen Bradley controllers. Users can speed up project development with the common tag structure and configuration workflows in the intuitive Studio 5000 Logix Designer environment. Optimized for on-machine use, the ArmorBlock 5000 I/O blocks are designed to enable quicker installation, commissioning and troubleshooting. The I/O blocks can operate in a wide range of temperatures and offer up to IP69K protection for high-speed applications in harsh environments. Plus, the blocks are available in three industry-standard power variants.

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