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Making new tracks, "Rockwell Automation On Tour"

Don't miss this free one day educational workshop series which allows attendees from all industries to explore the latest aspects of the company's Integrated Architecture approach to plant-wide control and information systems.

• 18 April - Darwin NT
• 30 April - Adelaide SA
• 14 May - Perth WA
• 16 May - Bunbury WA
• 4 June - Mackay QLD

Keep in touch with the latest in network technology - EtherNet/IP Seminars"

Join us and our partners to discover some of the benefits of EtherNet/IP, including secure, robust, real-time network solutions for industrial automation and process control. Sessions on offer will cover network security, design best practices and troubleshooting methods.

• 8 May - Melbourne VIC
• 21 May - Sydney NSW
• 28 May - Brisbane QLD
• 5 June - Mackay QLD
• 23 July - Perth WA

Come and discuss your application needs with Rockwell Automation at the following events:

• 7-10 May - AUSPACK Plus 2013, Sydney NSW
• 5-6 June - WinEng 2013 Conference, McLaren Vale SA

Rockwell Automation Celebrates 110th Anniversary of the Allen-Bradley Brand With Engineered to Outlast Photo Contest

This year marks the 110th anniversary of the Allen-Bradley brand, and to celebrate its history of providing quality and innovative products, Rockwell Automation has launched the Engineered to Outlast photo contest. Rockwell Automation customers, partners and employees are invited to submit photos of Allen-Bradley products and materials on the contest tab of the company’s Facebook page.

Rockwell Automation Named One of World’s Most Ethical Companies for the Fifth Time

For the fifth time, the Ethisphere Institute has named Rockwell Automation as one of the “World’s Most Ethical (WME) Companies,” a recognition that highlights companies that outperform industry peers when it comes to business ethics. The Ethisphere Institute is a leading international organization dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics, governance, anti-corruption and sustainability.

How do I turn off UAC in Windows Vista or Windows 7?

Some Rockwell Software will work on Windows Vista, but it is recommended that the UAC (User Account Control) is turned off. How do I turn off the UAC?

To complement the launch of our new Training Schedule, Rockwell Automation (Australia & New Zealand) are offering a $350 Discount Voucher to companies wishing to register for our classroom training courses. This offer is restricted to one person per company and valid for 6 months. Please contact the Rockwell Automation Training Co-ordinator +61 3 97571101, to obtain your voucher and to register your interest for upcoming courses.

New compact drives simplify equipment design and operation

PowerFlex® 525 AC drives feature an innovative, modular design offering OEMs and end users fast and easy installation and configuration. Next generation compact drives come with embedded EtherNet/IP communications, safety, USB configuration and a high ambient operating temperature.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nVgW5fEb4s

Safety Automation Builder

Rockwell Automation Safety Automation Builder tool and Safety Functions helps automate safety system development and save machinery design time. This tool is available as a free download from the Rockwell Automation website. This tool guides you through the safety-system design process by providing options for layout, safety performance level (PL) according to global standard EN ISO 13849-1, and create SISTEMA projects for analysis of all safety functions.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfe76rIZbYk

Automation Today

Don’t miss the latest Automation Today including a ‘must read’ feature article “Designing a Scalable Control System” - The Midrange Architecture System from Rockwell Automation® is built upon components that help users match their automation needs to their applications.

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