Rockwell Automation AADvance Controller Safety Manual User Manual
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A controller is built from a range of compact plug-in modules that are
straightforward to assemble into a system. They can be mounted onto
DIN rails in a cabinet (see photograph) or directly mounted onto a wall in
a control room. They do not require forced air cooling or special
environmental control equipment. However, certain consideration to the
cabinet type must be applied when used in hazardous environments.
A secure network communications protocol, developed by Rockwell
Automation for the AADvance system, permits distributed control and
safety using new or existing network infrastructure while ensuring the
security and integrity of the data. Individual sensors and actuators can
connect to a local controller, minimizing the lengths of dedicated field
cabling. There is no need for a large central equipment room; rather, the
complete distributed system can be administered from one or more PC
workstations placed at convenient locations.
Single input modules are designed to meet SIL3 and in the most basic
simplex configuration they offer a fail-safe solution. The AADvance
system has comprehensive built-in diagnostics, while maintenance
activities are straight forward operations which maximize system
availability.
The AADvance controller is developed and built for IEC 61131
compliance and includes support for all five programming languages.
Program access is secured by a removable "Program Enable" key.
Simulation software lets you prove a new application before
reprogramming and downloading, again maximizing system uptime.