Rockwell Automation announced this week the release of its FactoryTalk Historian Machine Edition (ME) v3.5 module. The unit is the first that can enable off-chassis data collection from a modular historian. According to Rockwell, the module allows operators using Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers to easily collect data from controllers and devices connected via the Ethernet network.
A modular historian can be critical in operations that require data collection in remote or hazardous locations, and when speed and reliability are crucial. An intuitive auto-discover feature allows the historian module to recognize controllers without additional or custom coding.