Rockwell Automation has rebuilt its Motion Analyzer software as a Web tool. The tool offers new features and an expanded product catalog to help users specify, design and validate complete motion control systems.
The Motion Analyzer Web tool is cloud-based, allowing users to access, update and collaborate on projects stored in a single location, helping to reduce version control issues and the need to share project files back and forth. A cloud-based platform also means users are no longer limited by the processing speed of their computers when designing systems for more complex applications. The tool's new browser-style format allows users to filter, review and compare products and general pricing, similar to search capabilities on e-commerce sites.
The Motion Analyzer Web tool provides machine builders access to a wider range of motion control products. It incorporates products from nine Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork Encompass product partners, including STOBER Drives, NIDEC-SHIMPO, ITEM North America, Tolomatic, Nook Industries, WITTENSTEIN, Exlar Corporation, Bonitron, and Elwood Corporation.
Using the Motion Analyzer Web tool, engineers can determine a system's specifications, evaluate multiple products, finalize the design and create a bill of materials. The tool is designed to help shorten motion system design. The Web tool supports English, German and Chinese languages, and it is compatible with a range of computer, smartphone and tablet operating systems.
To protect user data, Rockwell Automation developed the Motion Analyzer Web tool using industry best practices in security. This includes using the HTTPS/TLS 1.2 protocol for 128-bit encryption of all connections. The tool also leverages the defense-in-depth security features built into the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, which has achieved international certification and accreditation, including ISO 27001.
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