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Rockwell Automation introduced its new Allen-Bradley Bulletin 1719 Ex I/O platform for devices deployed in hazardous areas. With the new platform, users can access data from field devices and more easily control process operations in hazardous areas, as well as leverage EtherNet/IP as an enabler of The Connected Enterprise.
As part of Rockwell Automation's PlantPAx distributed control system (DCS), Bulletin 1719 Ex I/O allows users to monitor operations using a common platform that communicates with the DCS or other automation systems. This helps to create a flow of information throughout the plant and enterprise.
The new I/O platform is integrated into the Rockwell Software Studio 5000 design environment, which can help reduce configuration time. In addition, an EtherNet/IP device-level-ring (DLR) adapter enables DLR topology to help improve network resilience, and an optional N+1 power supply provides power redundancy.
The distributed I/O platform is certified for mounting in Class I, Division 2 (North America) and Zone 2 (global) hazardous areas. As intrinsically safe I/O, it connects to field devices in Class I, Division 1 (North America) and Zone 1 (Global) hazardous areas.
Three chassis models are available, providing from eight to 45 I/O modules on a single adapter. Once operational, a removal-and-insertion-under-power (RIUP) feature allows users to replace modules and make connections while a system is running in the absence of a hazardous atmosphere. This can help improve maintenance flexibility and increase system uptime.
The I/O platform operates in a wide temperature range and is designed for use in industries with hazardous applications, such as oil and gas, chemical, life sciences, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage.
Keywords: Safe Field Devices, Connected Enterprise, Process Operations, Hazardous Areas, Distributed Control System (DCS), ARC Advisory Group.