The primary driver for v35 was the support for new hardware modules and expanded controller capacities. It introduced compatibility for the latest GuardLogix controllers and significantly improved the integration of the Kinetix 5100 and 5300 drives. By tightening the bond between the software and the hardware, Rockwell reduced the need for external configuration tools, allowing engineers to handle more of the drive lifecycle directly within the Studio 5000 environment. Process and Motion Enhancements
Elias, the lead automation engineer, sat before a bank of monitors. His eyes were locked on a single line of text inside the Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 environment:
The primary driver for v35 was the support for new hardware modules and expanded controller capacities. It introduced compatibility for the latest GuardLogix controllers and significantly improved the integration of the Kinetix 5100 and 5300 drives. By tightening the bond between the software and the hardware, Rockwell reduced the need for external configuration tools, allowing engineers to handle more of the drive lifecycle directly within the Studio 5000 environment. Process and Motion Enhancements
Elias, the lead automation engineer, sat before a bank of monitors. His eyes were locked on a single line of text inside the Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 environment: