Handheld terminal from Rockwell Automation helps reduce downtime and improve control system security

罗克韦尔自动化手持式终端帮助减少停工期和提高控制系统安全性

Easy-to-use maintenance tool speeds device commissioning, improves response rates in downtime events

易用维护工具加快了设备的调试，改善了停工期事件的加载性

MILWAUKEE, July 31, 2006 - The new Allen-Bradley GuardPLC handheld terminal from Rockwell Automation helps maintenance workers program and configure Allen Bradley GuardPLC safety controllers and I/O modules without the hassle of bringing a personal computer to the plant floor. This time-saving device, available and shipping today, can reduce downtime, increase control system security and maintain high productivity at manufacturing sites.

密尔沃基7约1日消息——罗克韦尔自动化的艾伦—布拉德利GuardPLC手持式终端设备帮助维护工人无需带个人电脑到工厂里就可以编程和设定艾伦—布拉德利GuardPLC安全控制器和I/O模块。这个节省时间的设备今天开始供货，可以减少停工时间，提高控制系统安全性，在生产现场保持高生产力。

“Programming or reconfiguring devices on the factory floor is often a time-intensive, but necessary task. With the GuardPLC handheld terminal, commissioning a GuardPLC controller or I/O module is as simple as plugging the terminal into the device and reloading the program,” said Jeff Gellendin, GuardPLC product manager, Rockwell Automation. “The application program and data can be downloaded to the GuardPLC from the handheld terminal, eliminating the complexity found in programming software packages and providing an easier, faster method than traditional configuration options.”

罗克韦尔自动化GuardPLC产品经理Jeff Gellendin表示：“工厂里的编程和重设设备通常比较耗时，但这是必须的任务。利用GuardPLC手持式终端，调试一个GuardPLC控制器或者I/O模块是如此的简单，只需要把这手持式终端插到设备中，然后重装程序即可。应用程序和数据可以通过这手持式终端下载到GuardPLC，免除了编程软件包里的复杂性，提供了一个比传统设定选择更容易、更快速的方法。”

Compatible with all Allen-Bradley GuardPLCs and distributed I/O blocks, the GuardPLC handheld terminal can connect to any GuardPLC device on the Ethernet network. Programs can be stored on the terminal’s on-board flash memory or on removable multimedia memory cards, permitting the terminal to hold all GuardPLC application programs and distributed I/O configuration data used for an entire project. The programs and data are password protected, reducing the chance of accidental or malicious program changes and helping to ensure correct programming is being used.

兼容所有的艾伦—布拉德利GuardPLC和I/O模板，GuardPLC手持式终端设备可以在以太网网络中连接到任何GuardPLC设备。程序可以储存在该终端设备自带的闪存记忆或者可移动的多媒体记忆卡里，允许该终端保存应用于一整个项目的所有GuardPLC应用程序和分布式I/O设定数据。那些程序和数据受到密码保护，减少了意外或者恶意程序改变的机率，帮助保证正在使用的是正确的程序。

The GuardPLC handheld terminal is ideal for downtime events that require the quick replacement of a GuardPLC or distributed I/O block, and also has capability to perform other maintenance tasks, including changing various controller parameters (IP address, Safety Requirements Specification (SRS), date and time) and rebooting the controller in the event of a safety stop condition.

GuardPLC手持式终端设备是要求一个GuardPLC或者I/O模板迅速复位的停工事件的理想选择，而且，还可以胜任其它维护任务，包括变更各种控制器参数（IP地址、安全要求规范、数据和时间等），以及在一个安全停止器状态事件中重启控制器。

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK), is a leading global provider of automation, power, control, and information solutions that help manufacturers achieve a competitive advantage in their businesses. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., U.S.A., the company employs about 21,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.

罗克韦尔自动化是全球最大的自动化、电力、控制和信息解决方案供应商，致力于帮助生产商提升其业务竞争优势。公司总部位于美国威斯康星州密尔沃基市，公司雇员大约2万1千人，业务遍及全球超过80个国家。

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