AutoMax – A Powerful Combination of Controls
Today’s challenge in industrial control is to simplify the task
of designing, implementing, and maintaining complex
automation and control systems. The natural solution is to
divide the complexity into manageable segments, distribute
the control function throughout the plant or process, and
provide an exchange of information between these
segments.
The AutoMax Distributed Control System provides many of
the same functions of expensive process controllers – at
savings up to half the price. The AutoMax system’s
“real-time” operating system also provides the user with
advanced programming tools not available in typical
programmable controllers. And, with its loadable run-base
architecture, future product upgrades are easily installed.
The AutoMax Distributed Control System is ideal for
applications that require millisecond response times and that
incorporate sequence control, process control, data
collection, or complex math. Applications can range from
stand-alone to multi-rack distributed control installations.
AutoMax is fully compatible with Reliance’s DCS 5000
Industrial Controller and incorporates many of its field-proven
features. AutoMax can be linked to the AutoMate
programmable controllers, via R-Net and to Allen-Bradley
controllers via standard networks using Data Highway Plus.
Using the AutoMax, an industrial control system can be
partitioned into subsystems which communicate with each
other, yet operate as totally self-contained units. Each
subsystem is further subdivided into modules that have
distinct functions operating in a coordinated manner.
Additionally, the AutoMax System Software separates the
required functions of the system into distinct tasks that
operate concurrently (multi-tasking) on a priority basis while
sharing system data and control signals. The System
Software further subdivides the tasks into high level, control,
and sequential logic operations and contains three separate
languages (BASIC, Control Block, Ladder Logic) to program
them.
Hardware Configurations To Complement
The System Requirements
