Rockwell Automation has expanded its toolbox for companies looking to easily migrate from legacy DCS systems to the PlantPAx process automation system. These new tools are part of a phased migration approach from Rockwell Automation that helps eliminate many of the costs, risks and complexities involved in moving to a modern, scalable, multidisciplined control platform.
“Implementing a single control platform across all plant-floor applications provides our customers with a number of advantages, including reduced spare-parts requirements, more synchronized processes, and lower maintenance and training costs,” said Mike Vernak, DCS Migrations program manager, Rockwell Automation. “It also improves plantwide integration by enabling the seamless transfer of real-time data from disparate control systems for improved decision making and increased manufacturing flexibility.”
- The new migration tools from Rockwell Automation include:
- Database conversion, cabling solution and I/O scanner for migrating a Siemens MOORE APACS system
- Cabling solution and improved database-conversion tool for migrating the Invensys Foxboro I/A system
- I/O scanner for Allen-Bradley SMART I/O for migrating an Emerson Fisher PROVOX system
- Universal Control Network interface for migrating the Honeywell TDC3000 system