3/7/2023 - Greg Powell, Director of Enterprise Solutions
Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and industrial manufacturing are a pressing concern, with ransomware being the most popular among threat actors. This post highlights three effective strategies for safeguarding your facility against such threats.
2/8/2023 - Greg Powell, Director of Enterprise Solutions
Manufacturers should improve operational technology security by increasing asset visibility, segmenting the network, and continuously detecting threats.
12/20/2022 - Scott Savage, Rexel Technical Consultant
Part III of our In and Out Trilogy - Understanding SineWave Filter Applications.
11/30/2022 - Scott Savage, Rexel Technical Consultant
Part II of our In and Out Trilogy - an overview and introduction to dv/dt filtration.
10/12/2022 - Anita O'Brien, Rexel Technical Consultant
Gaps in skills and knowledge in your facility don't have to hold you back. There are convenient training options to keep your employees at the top of their game.
8/10/2022 - Scott Savage, Rexel Technical Consultant
Part I of our In and Out Trilogy - Line reactors may be optional for your drive installation, but there are several benefits you may be missing out on.
7/1/2022 - Scott Savage, Rexel Technical Consultant
This article addresses analog scaling to the analog input to the PowerFlex 525 drive. The example is a 4-20mA signal with a different minimum or maximum frequency output from the drive.
6/2/2022 - Scott Savage, Rexel Technical Consultant
60% of all electrical energy is from electrical motors. Learn how you can save energy that exists with air compressors, fans, and pumps in your facility.
5/24/2022 - Scott Savage, Rexel Technical Consultant
Learn the facts about multiple motors on one VFD solutions to reoccurring issues.
5/20/2022 - Chris Williams, Rexel Technical Consultant
Discover how to increase performance and flexibility with ethernet-based servo drives.
5/18/2022 - Scott Savage, Rexel Technical Consultant
This blog will address the three operation models and when to use each mode of the VFD drive in a variety of heavy-duty applications.
5/5/2022 - Will Cole, Rexel Technical Consultant
Machine safety is an important topic whenever you have moving hazards like motors and conveyors. This post will discuss using trapped key interlocks and access/control locking modules.
5/4/2022 - Scott Savage, Rexel Technical Consultant
This post will discuss two of the three operations modes to allow for the best and most reliable characteristics of the drive, improving the performance of pumps and fans.
3/31/2022 - Horizon Solutions
Horizon Solutions won the inaugural Ecosystem Award at the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork conference for our Business Intelligence in a Box offering, which is a solution bundle.
3/8/2022 - Joe Amorese, Rexel Technical Consultant
FactoryTalk Logix Echo emulation software for ControlLogix 5580 controllers offers a convenient way to save time during prototyping, design, and testing. Let's look at reasons to try it.
3/2/2022 - Eric Haff, Rexel Technical Consultant
Are your patch policies set up to protect your production computers? Are you on top of upcoming patches? Learn how to manage your patch policies to avoid costly downtime.
Did you know that terminating a VFD cable differs from terminating other shielded cables? Terminating the cable and its shield correctly is essential to system performance and reliability.
2/15/2022 - Austin Desmond, Rexel Technical Consultant
Making the right Studio 5000 software selection can be confusing. This post breaks down the selection process for Logix Controllers, including CompactLogix and ControlLogix.
2/1/2022 - Eric Haff, Rexel Technical Consultant
If you work in an industrial setting, an IDMZ (industrial demilitarization zone) might be the cybersecurity component you need to protect your employees and productivity.
1/18/2022 - Marcia Pohl, Rexel Technical Consultant
Is unexplained downtime costing you sleep, productivity, and money? A process controller can help! Learn how to gain more visibility and find issues faster to get up and running quickly.
1/4/2022 - Anita O'Brien, Rexel Technical Consultant
Why are industrial companies a target for cybercrime? In the industrial world, we have a lot of systems that are more than 20 years old. These legacy systems often have insecure designs.
12/14/2021 - Will Cole, Rexel Technical Consultant
Rexel Technical Specialist Will Cole talks about the move from Allen-Bradley Bulletin 140M to 140MT motor protection circuit breakers (MPCB).
12/7/2021 - Scott Savage, Rexel Technical Consultant
Are you ready to move away from mechanical starters to a solid-state, non-wearing drive that can do so much more than a starter? Learn how to convert to a PowerFlex 4M drive.
12/1/2021 - Tom Hopkins, Rexel Technical Consultant
Are phantom issues plaguing your machines and causing downtime? PQ issues could be to blame. Learn how to improve power quality in your facility with the right solutions.
11/23/2021 - Scott DeVost, Rexel Technical Consultant
CIP Safety devices confirm data integrity and go into a safe state when errors occur. Learn how to apply CIP Safety in your facility with Allen-Bradley products from Rockwell Automation.
10/26/2021 - Rexel
If you read our blog, you know we put our specialists to work. But did you know we also provide downloadable resources that you can take with you? We have a free growing library.
10/12/2021 - Michael Martinson, Rexel Technical Consultant
Meet lockout/tagout requirements with help from the experts. Learn how Rockwell Automation can help you maintain compliance at your facility with several convenient options to choose from.
10/5/2021 - Chris Williams, Rexel Technical Consultant
In this blog, first we’ll look at single-loop control and its potential issues. Then we’ll learn about dual-loop servo control and the circumstances under which it may be a good solution.
9/28/2021 - David Kew, Rexel Technical Consultant
To stay competitive in today’s rapidly changing marketplace, manufacturers need fast access to intelligent, actionable operational data. Learn how FactoryTalk Edge Gateway can help.
9/14/2021 - Tom Hopkins, Rexel Technical Consultant
We all know e-stops on automated machinery are a requirement. But what is the best way to apply and position them, especially for long spans? Cable pull switches are an option.
8/31/2021 - Jim Bischoff, Rexel Technical Consultant
Let’s look at five reasons to start your digital transformation. Even if you’re working within a budget or have limited capital, there is always a way to start or continue your journey.