Preface, Preferred integration, Preface preferred integration – Rockwell Automation 1734sc-IE4CH E+H Instruments via HART to PlantPAx User Manual User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication PROCES-UM002A-EN-P - July 2014
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Preface
Preferred Integration
Rockwell Automation and Endress+Hauser have strengthened their strategic
alliance to provide complete process automation solutions that use best-in-class
instrumentation, software, and control systems.
There are hundreds of different components in a typical plant: controllers,
remote I/O, electrical drives, safety equipment, and sensors. Each must be
integrated, configured and optimized during start-up and operation. Recognizing
the challenges this creates, Rockwell Automation and Endress+Hauser are
focused on providing you with scalable, off-the-shelf solutions.
To supply robust system solutions, Rockwell Automation pre-tests many third-
party manufactured HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, and Profibus field
devices in the system test laboratory for compatibility with the Integrated
Architecture based plant automation system. Each field device is connected to
the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture based system and is subjected
to interoperability testing procedures similar to operating procedures in your
plant. The results of each field test are recorded in a test report for integration
planning purposes.
For Endress+Hauser field devices, an additional step provides an “Integration
Document” and “Interoperability Statement” for each tested instrument. The
Integration Document provides information on installation, configuration,
startup, and operation of the integrated system. The Interoperability Statement is
assurance that the Endress+Hauser field device meets Integrated Architecture
system interoperability performance measures, as jointly established by Rockwell
Automation and Endress+Hauser and verified through completion of common
test procedures performed by either company. Both the Integration Document
and Interoperability Statement ensure a no risk solution highlighted by ease of
integration and optimum performance.