MP-Series™ &
TL-Series™
Electric Cylinders
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Agenda
1. Overview and Benefits
2. Anatomy
3. Product Positioning & Applications
4. Product Overview & Specifications
5. Competitive Comparison
6. Commercial Information
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MP-Series and TL-Series Electric Cylinders
The MP-Series™ and TL-Series ™ Electric Cylinders are energyefficient linear motion applications that provide both accurate
positioning and forces which can build very quickly. These fully
assembled and ready to mount cylinders are seamlessly integrated with
RSLogix 5000™ software to extend and retract with precise positioning,
velocity or force.
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Choose Electric Cylinders Over…
Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
• Highly repeatable, multi set point,
positioning and/or force control
• Energy Efficient, Cost-effective
operation
• No costly or messy leaks
• Precise control of motion
(including speed, acceleration,
and stopping)
• Quiet operation
Increased Flexibility and Efficiency for Machine Motion
MP-Series/TL-Series Electric Cylinders Benefits
•
Fluid power solutions
• Typically open loop requiring separately installed
sensors for verification
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Increased Machine Flexibility
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Highly repeatable, multi-set point, positioning
and/or force control
Thrust forces can be controlled
Motion profiles can be customized
Movements can have smooth start up and soft
stops
Simple, fast recovery routines with closed loop
absolute feedback
A pneumatic cylinder: fixed length extend
retract
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Single source solution, ready to install, connect, & control
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Integrated with Motion Analyzer and RSLogix 5000
Opportunities for Innovation
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MP-Series/TL-Series Electric Cylinders Benefits
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Energy efficient alternative to fluid power actuators
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Greater energy efficiency
– One energy conversion vs. two for fluid power systems
– Compressed air is typically the most expensive energy medium in a production
facility.
– 88% of the Total Cost of Ownership for pneumatics is not in the purchase price
but in the operation and maintenance
– Air leaks are often considered harmless and not taken seriously
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No costly or messy leaks
•
Reduced cost and maintenance through
elimination of air compressors, filters,
and plumbing
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Clean, quiet and safe operation
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Electric Cylinders Features
• TLAR: smaller, lighter duty industrial
packaging
Bulletin TLAR
– IP 40 packaging (rod seal and breather port)
– For servo systems 200-230V AC
• MPAR: heavier duty industrial packaging
Bulletin MPAR
– Rod seal and breather port with electrical and
electronics sealed for IP66
– Choice of 200/230V AC or 380/480V AC
systems
• Common characteristics / specs
Specification Overview
Frame
ISO 15552
Size 32
Size 40
Size 63
Max
Feed
Force
Cont
Feed
Force
Max
Speed
N (lbs)
N (lbs)
m/sec
(in./sec)
350
(79)
800
(180)
1625
(365)
280
(63)
640
(143)
975
(219)
0.5
(19.7)
0.64
(25.2)
1.0
(39.4)
– Pneumatic class frame sizes 32,40, and 63
– Stainless steel rod with multi-turn abs feedback
– Similar force/speed specifications & available
stroke lengths up to 800mm
– 100% duty cycle rated, lubricated for life
– 7 Share same accessories and attachments
MP-Series Heavy Duty Electric Cylinders (MPAI)
+
a Servo Motor
a Rod Actuator
=
MPAI
The MP-Series™ Heavy Duty Electric Cylinders (MPAI) are compact,
lightweight, high force actuators. With the ability to synchronize and
coordinate with multi-axis machine motions, the energy-efficient cylinders
provide a dynamic, precise response for a wide range of linear motion
applications.
MPAI - Features
MP (MP-Series Servo) A (Actuator) I (Integrated) •
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Servo Driven Rod Actuator
Two sizes: 83 & 110mm (3.3”, 4.4”)
Available stroke lengths:761, 150, 300,
450mm (3”, 6”, 12”,18”)
Choice Ball Screw or Roller Screw
Mechanics (leads: 5 & 10mm)
Max. Forces: up to 14679N (3300 lbf.)
100% duty cycle rated
Speeds: up to 559 mm/s (22”/sec)
Available with 230 or 460 VAC motor
windings
Digital / Absolute Feedback
a new stroke length choice for 83mm frames only
(includes shorter body length for tight mounting locations)
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MPAI Anatomy
Rotatable DIN
Connectors
Field Replaceable Rod Seal
IP67 Environmental
Rated Enclosure
MP-Series Heavy Duty – Food Grade Option
MP(MP Series Servo) A
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(Actuator) I (Integrated)
w/ Food Grade Paint Option
110mm Frame
83 mm Frame
Durable white food grade epoxy coating
Smooth body design
Stainless Rod, Viton1 seals
Corrosion resistant stainless fasteners
IP66/67 Environmental Rating
Performance specifications: same a std.
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Stroke length choices: 762,150, 300, 450mm
Choice of mechanics: 5 & 10mm leads
Max. Forces: up to 14679N (3300 lbf.)
100% duty cycle rated
Speeds: up to 559 mm/s (22”/sec)
For 230 or 460 VAC systems
1 A trademark
of the Dupont Co.
a new stroke length choice for 83mm frames only
(includes shorter body length for tight mounting locations)
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MPAI - Food Grade White Paint option
• Pricing - G9 Discount schedule.
– ~+5% List Price increase vs std. MPAI
– Attractive alternative to all stainless
• All stainless comparison
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Front face mount
Rear clevis option
Positive Pressure Kit
Field installable option
Stainless rod
Viton1 seals, IP66,67
Smooth body, all stainless fasteners
Stainless front flange (optional)
No change in force speed specifications
• Stainless actuators require approx. a
25% derating in force ratings
• Leadtime
– Allow up to 6 weeks ARO
(a competitor’s very expensive all stainless actuator)
– Type II hard coat anodized prior to assembly
– Primer, epoxy painting, and curing following
assembly
1 A trademark
of the Dupont Co.
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MPAI Food Grade vs MPF Series Servo Motors
• Similarities
– FDA epoxy white paint , Viton seals, stainless
fasteners1,
– Field replaceable front wiper seal .
– Front face mount: unpainted machined face
• For tight fit machine/flange mounting2
– Painted SpeedTEC connectors
– IP66/67 environmental rated
– Like the MPF motor bearings, non-food grade
grease lubricates mechanics that are behind the
seals
• How are the actuators different?
– Stainless pilot/front wiper seal retaining ring
– Future Food grade grease option3
See the updated MPAI catalog page for a complete materials listing of Food grade paint option
protects against paint buildup affecting actuator reliability w/ proper mechanical alignment
3 Testing underway for any mechanical life and/or performance load de-ratings
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A Ready to Install Solution
Assembling servo driven linear actuators from components requires
mechanical design/integration, multiple components from different
suppliers, and mechanical/electrical assembly.
Component
Actuator
Solution
versus
Sizing &
Design
Multiple
Components
Assembly
A-B Electric Cylinders
are a ready-to-connect
and-control solution
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Product Positioning
Integrated Actuator/Motor
P
E
A
K
2k lb.f
1k lb.f
F
O
R
C
E
Roller screw
Ball screw
Wide Selection
Size and Force Range
P
R
I
C
E
Modular/Replaceable
Mechanics
future
Now Available
future
Food Grade White Paint options
MPAI: On machine Lubrication System
0.2klb.f
0.05k lb.f
MPAR/TLAR Lubricated For Life
46
54
76
500w
1.0kW
83
110
140
Traditional Fluid Power Size / Frame (Sq. Flange Size (mm )
140 watts
2.0kW
3.0kW
Servo Power Range (Choice of 200 or 400 vac Systems)
Product Positioning
Components & Intelligent Motor
Control
Connected Components
Integrated Archit ecture
Compact Machine
Solutions
Advanced Machine
Solutions
E t h e r N e t/ I P
K300, K3
K300 E/IP, Ultra3000-DN,
Low
K2K, K6k, K300, K350 PowerFlex 755
Integration
Continuum
K2K, K6K, K350, Ultra3000
High
A-B Motion System Compatibility
Motion systems compatible with
Allen-Bradley electric cylinders
Systems
Multiaxis
Drives
Kinetix 6000
Kinetix 6200
Kinetix 6500
Cylinders
MPAR
MPAI
MPAR
MPAI
MPAR
MPAI
Coordinated and point to point motion using Kinetix
6000 and Kinetix 2000
Kinetix 2000
TLAR/MPAR
MPAI
Ultra 3000
K3
Kinetix 300
PwrFlex 755/700S
MPAR
TLAR
TLAR/MPAR
MPAR
MPAI
N/A
MPAI
MPAI
Single and 1.5 Axis
Electronic gearing/camming or Point to Point using
the Ultra/Kinetix/PowerFlex Series of servo drives.
Ultra 5000 is compatible w/ MPAR Size 63
Target Customers and Applications
• Sales Targets
– Existing customers: using competitive actuators
• Target new designs or designs when competitor struggles (quality, avail., service)
• Amplify the competitive advantage of Integrated Architecture
– New and existing Customers, System Integrators, small and medium size OEMS :
• Help identify select fluid power axes as opportunity for more flexibility/efficiency
• Target machines w/ short time to market lead times or just a few axes of fluid power
– Customers using competitive controls
• No electric cylinder offering (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider, B&R, Beckhoff, Omron, etc)
• Win mechanical specification / sales in combinations w/ easily interfaced Kinetix 3,
Kinetix 300 drives
• Target key buying influences…mechanical engineers
– Selections driven by mechanical needs (means of connecting to load, force/speed, etc).
– Mechanical engineers design machines around mechanical components and actuators
• Reference application information in FAQ; “US distributor channel extranet” site:
availableHeavy
on
Product Launches /Motion Control IA MP Series
Duty Electric cylinders
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Applications for Electric Cylinders
• Typical Applications
– Positioning
– Clamping
Positioning:
•Up to 0.8m
•Up to 1m/sec
• Function: Push, Pull, Eject, Clamp,
Divert, Open, Close, Tilt, Pivot, Lower,
Insert, Remove, etc.
• Process: Parts, tools, gates, guards,
guides, valves, dampers, tables, cameras,
probes, applicators, etc
Push and hold
• Set-up axes especially where
higher thrust or higher precision
settings are required
• Adjustable stops, back gages
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Applications for Electric Cylinders
Fluid Dispensing
• Repeatable force
• Smooth velocity
Edge Guide
Spot Welding
• Compact, lightweight
• Repeatable, high force
Metering/Valve/Process Control
• Efficient
• Accurate positioning
• Quick response
Press Fitting
System
• High force
• Long life
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Non-Industrial Applications
• Large Non-Industrial Market
• Applications characterized by:
– < 100 watt power requirements
• Lead (acme) screws vs ball screw
• DC brush motors
• Stepper motors
• Lifetime travel requirement:
< 0.25 million inches or 6.5km
(a few operations per hour)
– Extremely large force ratings
Require Different Design/Cost Criteria for Cylinders
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Product Overview and Selection
• Catalog offering…subset1 of the std.
– Front face mounting
• Optional Type 316 Stainless Flange
– Rear clevis mounting
• With stainless steel inserts for pivot
wear points
– No opt’l mounting holes for trapping residue
– Ball screw mechanics1
Standard version
• Planned product support
– Motion Analyzer update Oct. ‘11
– Proposal Works and CAD files - Now!
– CAD files: 3D content central Oct. ‘11
w\ith optional Food
Grade White epoxy paint
1 For
multiple units or repeat order requirements, additional versions from the
standard offering available w/ factory quote. Allow 6-8 week leadtime for
orders (examples: roller screw mechanics, trunnion mounting, antirotate
guides, etc.). An order for standard units is recommended for urgent design
testing requirements.
Material Listings in Selection Guide
• Various washdown solutions have different cleaning/corrosive properties
• Reference for comparing/estimating MPAI resistance to corrosion based on
current experience of w/ machine components using same.
Materials
Construction
MPAI std
MPAI white paint
Chassis body/finish
black anodized extruded
alluminum
white painted anodized
alluminum
assembly hardware
Rod end
std. hardened steel
zink plated steel alloy
304 or 316 Stainless
304 or 316 Stainless
Rod
salt bath nitride treated steel,
Hardness = 65 HRC
Thickness = 0.0004” – 0.0008”
83mm size: 316 Stainless
110mm size: 304 or 316
Stainless
Rod wiper seal
wiper seal cover
Body seals
nitrile/standard grease
anodized allum.
nitrile
Front bearing block
wiper seal cover
zerk fitting
mounting hole
connectors
grease (roller screw)
grease (ball screw)
Viton
stainless
Viton
machined anodized
machined anodized alluminum
alluminum (white painted
except front face
anodized allum.
316 stainless
anodized allum.
stainless
same stainless inserts
*There should be no
stainless inserts 18-8 (304)
exposed mounting holes on
white paint option.
same as std. & white paint
zinc die cast, blue chromated
(same as MPF mtr)
proprietary order relube kit part# MPAI-NR001
Exxon Mobile Mobilith SHC220
option,
order relube kit part# MPAI-NR002
MPAI Technical Specifications
Ball screw mechanics
Characteristics / Frame Size
SCREW/NUT (MM Pitch)
MPAI 83
MPAI 110
5
10
5
10
4003 (900)
2002 (450)
7784 (1750)
3892 (875)
4448 (1000)
4003 (900)
8896 (2000)
7784 (1750)
Max. Speed mm/sec (in/sec)
279 (11.5)
559 (22)
279 (11.5)
559 (22)
Dynamic Load Rating N (lbf)
7602
(1709)
5400
(1214)
15100
(3395)
15000
(3372)
MPAI Length(150mm stroke)
415.17mm
415.17mm
466.59
466.59
Cont.* Thrust N (lbf)
Peak Thrust N (lbf)
•@25C ambient temp. & mounting to 11”x11”x0.5” aluminum mounting surface
•Backlash mm (in) : Size 83 =0.10 (0.004) Size 110 =0.13 (0.005)
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MPAI Technical Specifications
Roller screw mechanics
Characteristics / Frame Size
SCREW/NUT (MM Pitch)
MPAI 83
MPAI 110
5
10
5
10
Cont.* Thrust N (lbf)
3781 (850)
1891 (425)
7340 (1650)
3670 (825)
Peak Thrust N (lbf)
7562 (1700)
3781 (850)
14679 (3300)
7340 (1650)
Max. Speed mm/sec (in/sec)
279 (11.5)
559 (22)
279 (11.5)
559 (22)
Dynamic Load Rating N (lbf)
25000
(5620)
21250
(4777)
36000
(8093)
30600
(6879)
MPAI Length(150mm stroke)
415.17mm
415.17mm
466.59
466.59
* @25C ambient temp. & mounting to 11”x11”x0.5” aluminum mounting surface
•Backlash mm (in) : Size 83 =0.03 (0.0012) Size 110 =0.03 (0.0012)
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Roller Screws vs Ball Screws
Ball screw
Roller screws
• Ball screws
– Widely used globally in machine tools
– All major electric cylinder suppliers provide
ball screw driven electric cylinders:
Exception: Exlar
– Features: Cost effective, efficient, precise,
reliable
• Roller screws
– multiple threaded helical rollers assembled
in a planetary arrangement around
threaded shaft
– Features: High Dynamic Load Ratings, Life
• Summary
Inverted roller screw
– MPAI provides choice of ball or roller screw
– Motion Analyzers estimates life based on
customer’s load/motion profile
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MPAI Mounting and Rod End Options
Mounting
• Mounting Plates
• Rear Clevis
• Front Flange
• Front Trunnion
• Bottom Side Threaded Holes
Rod Ends
• External Threads
• Clevis
• Spherical Rod Eye
• Anti-Rotate Guide
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Investigating Application Requirements
IMPORTANT:
Loads MUST BE
separately guided
and supported
7. Preferred method of mounting and rod end load attachment
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Price
Competitive Comparison
Exlar
Size/ Performance
Focus for TL/MP Series
Cylinders
•Noticeably absent: Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider, GE Fanuc, B&R, Omron, etc.
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Competitive Summary vs Fluid Power Suppliers
• Need for flexibility and efficiency moving the market to electric Cylinders
• Parker, Bosch, Festo, Bimba, SMC, etc. introducing electric options
ISO Frame Size Pneumatic Cylinders
ISO Frame Size Electric Cylinders
Controls
RA Competitive Advantage: IA Control Solution & Integration
Benefits of Integrated Servo Electric Cylinders
ET Sizes: 32,50, 80,100,125
MPAI Sizes: 641,83,110,1441
(Hoerbiger Origa OSP Models)
EC Sizes: EC1 thru EC5
EMC Sizes: 32,40,50, 63 80,100
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Food grade
white paint option
Compact size
Direct drive, no belts/coupling
IP67 Environmental Rating Std.
Choice of Ball or Roller Screw
Smooth body
Optional Food Grade White
Paint, Stainless rod, Viton seals
std.
• max. stroke length 450mm (18”)
1 Ball
screw units 5mm pitch: Available Fall 2011
Benefits of Integrated Servo Electric Cylinders
MPAI Sizes: 641,83,110,1441
DNCE Sizes: 32,40,63
Rose & Krieger...induction motors
Not AB Focus
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Food grade
white paint option
Compact size
Direct drive, no belts/coupling
IP67 Environmental Rating Std.
Choice of Ball or Roller Screw
Smooth body
optional Food Grade White
Paint, Stainless rod, Viton seals
std.
• max. stroke length 450mm (18”)
1 Ball
screw units 5mm pitch Available Fall 2011
Integrated Electric Cylinders Exlar vs MPAI
GSX
MPAI Sizes: 641,83,110,1441
Food grade white paint option
Positive Pressure Kit
Field installable option
• Smooth body design
• Stainless Rod, Viton seals
• Stainless Hardware
FT Series
– Optional Front flange, Rear Clevis
Inserts
– All assembly hardware
• Type II Hard coat anodized prior
to primer and painting
• IP66/67 Environmental Rating
• max. stroke length 450mm (18”)
1 Ball
screw units 5mm pitch: Available Fall 2011
Integrated Electric Cylinders Exlar vs MPAI
2”,3”,4”,5”, 6”
Exlar GS (GSX) Manual References
Must derate catalog
specs unless
running oil filled
Grease renewal
instructions
Video Instructions for servicing (regreasing)
In normal view mode: Right click and select “open hyperlink”
MPAI Sizes: 641,83,110,1441
A-B Strengths:
Food grade white paint option
– IP67 Rating Standard
– Choice of Ball or Roller screw
– Serviceability
• Lubrication zerk
• Field replaceable
front rod seal
– Motion Analyzer sizing (no Exlar)
• including life estimates based
on motion profile
– IA including published specs with
matching amplifiers and controls
Benefits of Integrated Servo Electric Cylinders
• IAI: Market Positioning
– Typically lower cost/power/force (see
below)
– Commonly stepper motor, dc brush
motor
– AC servos available with RCP2 Series
– Added software/hardware integration
challenges with machine PLC
Price
• IAI System Recommendations
Exlar
Size/ Performance
Focus
RA Competitive Advantage: IA Control Solution & Integration
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Benefits of Integrated Servo Electric Cylinders
MPAI Sizes: 641,83,110,1441
RSA, RSM
• MPAI Strengths:
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Food grade white paint option
Compact size
Direct drive, no belts or coupling
IP67 Environmental Rating Std.
Choice of Ball or roller screw
Smooth body
optional Food Grade White Paint
• Stainless rod
• Viton seals std.
• Matched single and multi-axis drives (with
published speed/force combination ratings) vs.
actuator-only suppliers
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Supporting Commercial Programs
• CAD drawings (3D Content Central)
• Mechatronics Promotion Campaign
• Motion Analyzer
– Update with Food Grade White paint option (4Q CY2011)
• Motion Profile Indexer – AOI and Faceplates (TODAY)
• Linear Force Control AOI (sample code available, commercial engineering)
• Field Demos
– MPAI Demo Case (1 per NA and EMEA District Office Feb 2010)
– Demos On-line (3 each from March 2010)
– Other electric cylinder demos
• MPAR Sample (1 per District Office Aug. ‘09)
• MPAR Demo Case (4 circulating in North America)
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Demos
• Application Development Demos
Rod guide example
Rod eye attachment example
MPAR
Ruler & Rod End
Pointer
MPAR for 200V AC
Connectivity
Shows Repeatability &
Positioning Capability
MPAI
Includes cables to connect to Kinetix drives
– 1st Kinetix demos with subpanels
– 2nd set required for direct connect w/
Kinetix amplifiers
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Contact Information
• North America
– Linear Solutions Market Development Mgrs
• Peter Boyle, pboyle@ra.rockwell.com cell: 631/664-9617
• Pat Malone, pmalone@ra.rockwell.com cell: 631/334-4596
• Jeff Alascio, Director, jalascio@ra.rockwell.com office: 414-382-0446
– Linear Solution Application engineers (sizing, selection, application assistance)
• Claude Chirignan, cchirignan@ra.rockwell.com Phone: 631 344-6583
• Dave Broich, dbroich@ra.rockwell.com Phone: 631 344 652
• Global
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EMEA: Jerry VanDen Berg, jvandenberg@ra.rockwell.com
Asia Pacific: John Watt, jwatts@ra.rockwell.com
LA: Cassio Vitor clvitor@ra.rockwell.com
NA : Jim Gegg jfgegg@ra.rockwell.com
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