Rockwell Automation announces program to replace legacy DCSs 

罗克韦尔自动化推出老化DCS替换计划

Program replaces aging DCS systems with the Integrated Architecture™ for improved performance, reduced costs and increased plant-wide integration

利用集成架构（Integrated Architecture）更换老化DCS系统计划旨在提高性能，减少成本，以及提高工厂级别集成度

Milmaukee, Dec. 15, 2006 – A new three-step migration program from Rockwell Automation helps manufacturers cost efficiently replace aging DCS systems with the highly flexible, multidisciplined Logix Control Platform for improved productivity, lower costs and easier access to parts and service. Responding to a market gap created by many vendors no longer supporting their systems, the program provides manufacturers with a phased approach that eliminates many of the costs, risks and complexities involved with migrating legacy DCS systems while providing a single platform for integrating both process and discrete applications. 

密尔沃基12月15日消息——罗克韦尔自动化一个新的三步更换计划帮助制造商以高性价比地将老化的DCS系统更换为高灵活、多规范Logix控制平台，以提高生产力，降低成本，以及更容易取得部件和服务。应对许多供应商不再支持其系统而造成的一个市场缺口，该计划为制造商提供了一个分阶段的方法，避免了替换老化DCS系统的大量成本、风险以及复杂性，同时，还为过程应用和离散应用提供了一个单一集成平台。

Implementing a single control platform across all plant-floor applications provides manufacturers with a number of advantages, including reduced spare parts requirements, more synchronized processes and lower maintenance and training costs. It also improves plant-wide integration by enabling the seamless transfer of real-time data from disparate control systems for improved decision making and increased manufacturing flexibility.

在所有工厂应用之间安装一个单一控制平台为制造商到来众多好处，包括减少备件需求，更多的同步过程，以及降低维护和培训成本。这一更换计划还提供了工厂级别的集成度，完全不同控制系统之间的实时数据可以无缝传递，从而实现更好的决策制定以及更高的生产灵活性。

“The risk of losing existing investments or impacting the production process are real concerns anytime a manufacturer is considering an upgrade to new advanced technology,” said Mike Vernak, program manager for the Legacy DCS Migration Solutions Program, Rockwell Automation. “The three-step program provides manufacturers with a defined DCS migration strategy while laying the groundwork for a smooth transition to a more flexible and scalable information and control architecture.”

罗克韦尔自动化老化DCS更换解决方案计划项目经理Mike Vernak表示：“任何时候，一个制造商在考虑一项新的高端技术升级的时候，真正关心的是现有投资的损失风险或者影响生产过程。这个三阶段计划在打下向一个更灵活的可升级信息和控制架构平稳过渡的基础上，为制造商提供了一个自定义的DCS转换战略。”

Phase one of the migration plan involves replacing legacy human-machine interface (HMI) consoles with Rockwell Software FactoryTalk View Site HMI infrastructure. In phase two, the legacy process controllers are replaced with Logix controllers, while allowing customers to reuse existing I/O modules to maximize the return on their existing investment. Phase three involves removing the legacy I/O infrastructure and replacing it with the Logix 1756-based I/O platform.

更换计划的第一阶段是将老化的人机界面控制台更换为罗克韦尔软件的FactoryTalk View Site人机界面架构。在第二阶段，利用Logix控制器替换老化的过程控制器，同时允许客户重新使用现有的I/O模块，最大化地获得现有投资的回报。第三阶段是移除老化的I/O架构，并替换上基于Logix 1756的I/O平台。

As part of the program, Rockwell Automation has developed custom field termination unit cable designs that allow the removal of legacy I/O without the need to remove field wires, significantly reducing installation costs and risks associated with I/O replacement. The custom cables plug directly into the legacy field termination units on one end and into the 1756 I/O module on the other.

作为该计划的一部分，罗克韦尔自动化开发了自定义现场终止设备电缆设计，使得在不需要移除现场电缆的情况下移除老化I/O模块，极大减少了安装成本和I/O替换的相关风险。自定义电缆的一端直接插入老化的现场终止设备，另一端插入到1756 I/O模块。

The Rockwell Automation migration tools, utilities and services are specifically designed for transitioning from many leading DCS brand-name systems. “Our legacy DCS migration capabilities will continue to expand in the coming years with programs designed to convert the majority of the industry-leading legacy DCS platforms. In addition to solutions available today for Honeywell, ABB and Fisher Provox, upcoming solutions will accommodate Westinghouse, Moore and Yokagowa, and other DCS systems,” Vernak said.

罗克韦尔自动化的更换工具、应用程序以及服务特地为众多领先DCS品牌系统的替换而设计。Vernak表示：“我们的老化DCS移除能力在未来的数年内将持续扩大，我们将设计出更多的程序用于转换大部分业界领先的老化DCS平台。除了现在适用于霍尼韦尔、ABB以及Fisher Provox的解决方案，即将可用的解决方案支持Westinghouse、摩尔和横河，以及其它DCS系统。”

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 23,000 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2万3千人，业务遍及全球超过80个国家。

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