Rockwell Automation 284D On-Machine ArmorStart Accelerator Toolkit - Manual (Page 13)

Publication IASIMP-QS015C-EN-P - August 2011 13
Chapter
1
Hardware Selection
In this chapter, you will select six ArmorStart controllers including peripherals by using the Rockwell
Automation Integrated Architecture Builder (IAB) software. This graphical software tool is used to configure
Logix-based automation systems. IAB helps you select hardware and generate a bill of material (BOM) for
applications that include I/O, networks, ArmorStart controllers, On-Machine cabling, wiring, and other
devices. Outputs include BOM and reports with graphics. You can install IAB and ProposalWorks from the
Configuration and Selection Tools page which pops up after registering the CD.
Before You Begin
Collect specific application data, that may include the following:
• Control and line power
• Networks used
• Transmission type
• Motor data if specified and available
• Cable lengths
What You Need
• ArmorStart Accelerator Toolkit CD, publication IASIMP-SP015 . For a copy of the CD, contact your
local Rockwell Automation distributor or sales representative.
• Personal computer with Internet access for downloading software.
• ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controller and ArmorConnect Power Media Selection Guide,
publication 280-SG001 .
• Integrated Architecture Builder and ProposalWorks software can be downloaded from
http://www.ab.com/e-tools . For a copy of the Product Selection Toolbox CD, you can also contact
your local Rockwell Automation distributor or sales representative.