Improving productivity
November 1st 2005

Manufacturers interested in improving consistency, productivity and quality in batch applications - while also reducing development time and lowering total cost of ownership - will welcome the new PhaseManager feature included in the latest version of RSLogix 5000 programming software from Rockwell Automation.

PhaseManager embeds ISA S88-compliant code into all Logix family controllers, providing a standard framework for configuring and sequencing phase state logic directly in the controller or by using Rockwell Software's RSBizWare Batch.

PhaseManager's use throughout the Allen-Bradley Logix controller family provides unprecedented scalability, lowering user's cost.

PhaseManager executes phases based on industry standard S88 and PackML data and control structures. These predefined structures encapsulate complex Phase Logic Interface code, that is typically time consuming and prone to error when created from scratch.

Phases can be quickly sequenced with Rockwell Software's RSBizware Batch, or directly in the Logix controller using Sequential Function Chart routines, and viewed with a built in Phase Monitor that helps plan corrective action before a costly shutdown, equipment damage or personal injury occurs.

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