n TECHNOLOGY ROCKWELL AUTOMATION HAS extended its EtherNet/IP in-cabinet technology, expanding its support for motor control and protection devices. The update will allow manufacturers to connect more components inside a control panel, simplify wiring and gain deeper diagnostic insights, without having to redesign their existing architectures. The technology streamlines communications between devices inside a panel, improving real-time data availability and making it easier to install, scale and maintain motor control systems over time. The expansion adds a supplemental power tap and extends the system’s EtherNet/IP connectivity to additional motor control components, including Rockwell’s Allen-Bradley Bulletin 140ME motor protective switching devices and E100 electronic overload relays, via a 100-E contactor communication module. Rockwell says that these enhancements will help manufacturers to build smarter, more connected control panels while improving diagnostics and system visibility. “The EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution continues to transform how customers design and deploy control panels,”says Rockwell product manager, Kelly Passineau. “With the addition of a supplemental power tap, and connections for additional panel components, we're giving them even more ways to reduce installation time, improve diagnostics and build intelligent, data-driven systems with less complexity.” Benefits claimed for the new version include: n Supplemental power tap This helps to maintain stable performance as device counts increase, reducing the need for oversized power supplies or additional interposing relays, and enabling scalable motor control architectures. n Expanded smart motor control capabilities This extends EtherNet/IP communications to protective switching devices and electronic overload relays. n Faster installation The technology can reduce wiring times by up to 80% compared to hard-wired installations. n Optimised space Compact components allow more devices to fit in the same footprint, helping to reduce panel sizes. n Improved data access Real-time communications between devices supports smarter decision-making. n Scalability Adapts easily to future networking needs without major redesigns or infrastructure changes. The technology is aimed at panel-builders, manufacturers and OEMs looking to streamline their industrial networking, simplify their in-panel wiring and gain better diagnostics from their control panels with more connected devices. “The EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution isn't just a product – it's a growing portfolio designed to evolve alongside your system,” explains Jimmy Alvarez, director of portfolio and business management at Rockwell Automation. “This release is the next step on our roadmap that includes expanding support for additional panel components, deeper data access and richer diagnostic capabilities that enhance visibility and performance over time. As your operational needs change, the solution is built to scale with you, offering a flexible, long-term path toward smarter, connected incabinet architectures.” EtherNet/IP in-cabinet tech simplifies panels and improves diagnostics 6/-*. 015*0/ 0634." 506() %6 '*5 065"/ Rockwell’s expanded EtherNet/IP in-cabinet technology offers new motor control and power connection capabilities
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