TRC Talks

Brad Freeman is joined by Bill Prather from the TechConnect team at Rockwell Automation to discuss remote technical support contracts: what options are available and how to get the most value out of your contract.

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ric Bombere, a Safety Solution Consultant with Rockwell Automation joins Brad Freeman to discuss Risk Assessments and other related safety topics.Contact information for our Automation Specialist team can be found here

Leslie Bell, the eSolutions Manager for TRC joins Brad Freeman to discuss updates to eCommerce at TRC, ease of doing business, and more.If you are interested in learning more about eCommerce solutions with TRC, Leslie can be contacted hereFor more information on using ReynoldsOnline.com, please visit our Instructional Video pageContact information for our Automation Specialist team can be found here

Show Notes:David Aldrich, Safety Component Specialist with TRC speaks with Eric Bombere, a Safety Solution consultant with Rockwell Automation, on what makes a safety circuit truly safe.Resources: Smart Safety Webinar RecordingRA Machine Safety Solutions WebpageRA Safety Products websiteMachinery Safebook 5Safety Function DocumentsSafety Automation Builder SoftwareSISTEMA Performance Level Calculator Software

Brad Freeman welcomes Danielle Newsome from Rockwell Automation's Global Workforce Solutions team to discuss their capabilities to manage larger training initiatives for our customers.Additional Resources:Workforce Development & Training servicesFind your local training specialist

Welcome to Repair Month! Each month this year we are highlighting one of the solutions we can bring to the table to help you and your team. This month we are highlighting our repair services and the quality we provide. Additional Resources:Remanufacturing and Repair resource page on the TRC websiteView this month's webinar recording on Repair here (this will be from the Wednesday 2/15 TechTalk, so I don't have the link yet)Contact the TRC Automation team here

In this partner spotlight episode, Brandon Singh, Networking Specialist with The Reynolds Company,  is joined by Ed Williams of Claroty, for a discussion on industrial cybersecurity.Contact The Reynolds Company specialist teamLearn more about ClarotyAdditional Claroty references:Claroty SRA: Introduction  https://youtu.be/8eHIbmv5sT8Claroty Edge: Network Visibility in Minutes  https://youtu.be/XlXHzKmozwIThe Complete Claroty Platform: Key Benefits (CTD + SRA)  https://youtu.be/U3i91KDKhBgClaroty SRA Intro DEMO: https://youtu.be/ofOXHPFcCIwClaroty SRA Deep-Dive DEMO: https://youtu.be/FjFfHHwUcFw   (20:00 min runtime)Claroty CTD (DEMO):  https://youtu.be/0Aau693L6IkClaroty Edge (DEMO): https://youtu.be/liDyYSfYncw 

Brad Freeman is joined by Phil Lucia of Wittenstein for a discussion of how the Industrial Internet of Things is being utilized within their gearboxes.Contact The Reynolds Company specialist teamLearn more about cynapse - WITTENSTEIN alpha

Brad is joined by Lauren Price with Rockwell Automation to discuss the different types of support available to our customers and how the Integrated Service Agreement accesses each of them.Additional Resources:Learn more about our Technical Remote Support SolutionsLearn more about our Field Services & Onsite Support SolutionsContact our team of Automation SpecialistsView upcoming TechTalks and User Groups

In this episode of TRC Talks, Brad Freeman speaks with Tim Bohmann of Rockwell Automation on the topic of Lockout Tagout.Additional Resources:Contact our Technical Support teamSafety SolutionsLOTO TechTalk

Brad and Wayne are joined by Katherine Kramer, Marketing Team Leader, with The Reynolds Company to discuss the upcoming Automation Fair® event.This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Automation Fair event, and we are excited to welcome Automation Fair back to Houston for the third time. New this year, Rockwell Automation will be providing a HYRBID experience for this premier event. You can join us in-person at the George R. Brown Convention Center, or online, on November 10-11, 2021.Additional Resources:Learn more about Automation Fair, register to attend, and sign up for our hotel package at reynoldsonline.com/automationfairView upcoming TechTalks and User Groups

In this episode of TRC Talks, Brad Freeman speaks with Tim Bohmann of Rockwell Automation on the topic of Lockout Tagout.Additional Resources:Contact our Technical Support teamSafety SolutionsLOTO TechTalk

In part 4 of our cyber security series, Network Specialists, Brandon Singh and Joe Belaschky, return to conclude our series with a discussion about ways to prevent and protect, detect, and respond to unwanted cyber incidents.References:Networking SolutionsTechnical Support TeamTech Talk ArchiveUser Group Archive

In part 3 of our cyber security series, Network Specialists, Brandon Singh and Joe Belaschky, discuss cyber threats aimed at the physical layers of your industrial control systems.  This includes the network itself, physical devices such as the PLC, and software.References:Networking SolutionsTechnical Support Team

In part 2 of our cyber security series, Network Specialists, Brandon Singh and Joe Belaschky, discuss cyber threats often aimed at your greatest resource, your employees.  Your people are often the easiest way for an attacker to gain access.  We discuss how to recognize targeted attacks such as fishing, spear fishing, social engineering, and the importance of training your workforce to understand the risks. References:Networking SolutionsTechnical Support Team

We're starting a new series of episodes on cyber security and how that relates to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and OT infrastructure.In part 1 of this series, Network Specialists, Brandon Singh and Joe Belaschky, introduce cyber security from a broad perspective.  What is it?  What are some of the threats?  Who are the threat actors?  And why would someone want to attack us anyway?References:Networking SolutionsTechnical Support Team

Network Specialists, Brandon Singh and Joe Belaschky, join host Wayne Welk, for a discussion on the various networking services that are available from The Reynolds Company.  These services include the network survey, network design and cyber security posture.References:Networking Solutions from The Reynolds CompanyThe Reynolds Company Automation Specialists list

In this episode of TRC Talks, Brad Freeman is joined by Mike Lehman and Jason Dahlberg of Advanced Safety & Energy (ASE), to discuss Arc Flash Safety – what it is, how to approach it, and what programs we can offer to keep your team safe.Additional Resources:Upcoming TechTalk - Networking Update - Stratix 5800 Managed SwitchUpcoming User Group - System Redundancy Best PracticesContact our Technical Support Team

In this episode of TRC Talks, Brandon Singh, Joe Belaschky, and Wayne Welk, discuss the new Stratix® 5800 industrial Ethernet switch.The Allen-Bradley Stratix 5800 managed industrial Ethernet switch offers gigabit performance in a flexible package. It comes in both fixed and modular designs supporting a wide variety of copper, fiber, and PoE expansion modules and is available with Layer 2 switching or Layer 3 routing firmware options to meet a diverse range of application needs.Additional Resources:Stratix 5800 Product ProfileStratix 5800 User ManualStratix Ethernet Devices Technical DataUpcoming TechTalk - CIP Safety over EtherNet/IPUpcoming User Group - Machine Safety vs Process Safety

In this episode of TRC Talks, Mike Masterson and Joe Belaschky return for the second part of our fiber optic cable series.  In this episode we discuss fiber optic terminations and splicing techniques, and cable testing equipment.This podcast is a companion to a recent TechTalk online seminar also on fiber optic cable selection.View our TechTalk Archives and upcoming schedule here.

In this episode of TRC Talks, Mike Masterson and Joe Belaschky discuss fiber optic cable selection.  Single-mode or multi-mode, tight buffered, or loose tube?  Learn more about selecting the right fiber for industrial networking.  This podcast is a companion to a recent TechTalk online seminar also on fiber optic cable selection. View our TechTalk Archives and upcoming schedule here.

In this episode of TRC Talks, Mike Masterson and Joe Belaschky discuss the MicroLogix controller life cycle status and ways to migrate to the Micro800 controller. This topic was also presented in a recent TechTalk seminar, which is available to watch here on our YouTube channel.Additional Resources:TechTalk ArchivesMicroLogix 1100 and 1200 Migration SolutionsMicroLogix 1500 Migration Solutions

Brad Freeman speaks with Brian Fortney of Rockwell Automation to discuss Learning+, the new platform for Rockwell’s e-learning and virtual instructor led training. Resources:· TRC Technical and Support Team Contact Info· Further information on Learning+

In this episode of TRC Talks, Wayne Welk speaks with Brianne Murray, an Information and Analytics Solutions Consultant with Rockwell Automation, about the use of augmented reality (AR) in providing remote technical support and mentoring. With PTC's Vuforia Chalk and Expert Capture, users can quickly and easily deploy AR technology that can help with remote troubleshooting and training new workers.And when the AR software is paired with innovative hardware, such as RealWear's HMT-1 or intrinsically safe HMT-1Z1 industrial wearable Android tablet, a technician can safely connect with a remote expert for guidance while working.Additional Resources:Remote Assistance with RealWear TechTalk recordingTechTalk ArchivePTC Vuforia ChalkPTC Vuforia Expert CapturePTC Vuforia Expert Capture videoVuforia Chalk for RealWear

We're talking IIoT, or the Industrial Internet of Things, in this episode of the TRC Talks podcast from The Reynolds Company.David Nute, Automation Specialist, joins Wayne Welk, to discuss what is IIoT, and how to integrate MQTT into the ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and Micro800 controllers from Rockwell Automation.  As well as a discussion on the new FactoryTalk Edge Gateway.This podcast is a companion to a recent (January 2021) Tech Talk on the same topic.View this Tech Talk presentation on YouTube.View our complete Tech Talk archive here.

In this episode of the TRC Talks podcast, Brad Freeman and Wayne Welk, discuss the various digital resources created by the team of specialists from The Reynolds Company.The Reynolds Company has a vast library of digital content available for anyone to reference at any time online. Our digital content is available on various channels and platforms, such as YouTube, our website, social media platforms, and this podcast If you missed one of our live seminars, view our User Group and Tech Talk seminars in our digital archives. Read tech support articles on our blog site. Or listen to our technology conversations on the TRC Talks podcast.The Reynolds Company’s Digital Resources:WebsiteBlogYouTube ChannelUser Group ArchiveTech Talk ArchiveTRC Talks PodcastFacebookLinkedInTwitterCredits:Episode Producer… Brad FreemanGuest Panelist… Wayne WelkPost Production… Brad FreemanLooking for more information?Contact your local automation specialist or account manager at The Reynolds Company to discuss your automation applications. Find your specialist.The TRC Talks podcast features conversations with the specialists from The Reynolds Company, a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor. Each episode brings on a new topic and guest to explore the evolving landscape of industrial automation, controls and power distribution. Listen and subscribe to our new podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Pocket Cast, and more.

In this episode of the TRC Talks podcast, Mike Masterson and Wayne Welk give a preview of Automation Fair At Home. Automation Fair is Rockwell Automation’s premiere annual event, and this year attendees can participate from home. The “at home” experience will be familiar to anyone who has attended Automation Fair in the past. The event will include technical seminars, keynote addresses, industry forums, hands on labs, an exhibit hall, and plenty of opportunities to interact with experts from Rockwell Automation and representatives from their Partner Network companies.Don’t miss this unique opportunity to attend Automation Fair At Home, November 16 – 20, 2020.Resources:Automation Fair at Home information and registrationCredits:Episode Producer and Host… Wayne WelkGuest Panelist… Mike MastersonPost Production… Brad FreemanLooking for more information?Contact your local automation specialist or account manager at The Reynolds Company to discuss your automation applications. Find your specialist.The TRC Talks podcast features conversations with the specialists from The Reynolds Company, a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor. Each episode brings on a new topic and guest to explore the evolving landscape of industrial automation, controls and power distribution. Listen and subscribe to our new podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Pocket Cast, and more.

In the special edition of the TRC Talks podcast, we share a recent TechTalk presentation given by Kevin Howze with Rockwell Automation. Kevin provides a brief update on a few visualization products, and introduces the VersaView 6300 family of industrial computers. The VersaView 6300 is a complete line of open architecture industrial PCs, thin clients and monitors. This broad and adaptable portfolio allows customers to order exactly what they need to meet their specific performance requirements. This product family is a solid match for customers that need a high-performance Human Machine Interface (HMI) solution for industrial environments.Resources:Tech Talk archivesRockwell Automation Industrial Computer PortfolioAutomation Fair at Home information and registrationThe TRC Talks podcast features conversations with the specialists from The Reynolds Company, a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor. Each episode brings on a new topic and guest to explore the evolving landscape of industrial automation, controls and power distribution. Listen and subscribe to our new podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Pocket Cast, and more.

In this episode of TRC Talks, Wayne Welk, is joined by Dean Bickerton, as they discuss the ISA101 standards for Human Machine Interfaces, or HMI. ISA101 provides guidance to System Integrators, OEMs and end users to create HMI applications that improve situational awareness of the operators.  This can lead to improved safety and efficiency. Many elements of the ISA101 standards have been incorporated into FactoryTalk View SE, ME, Studio 5000 and PlantPAx.Resources:Learn more about ISA: https://www.isa.org/ISA101 Standards InformationRockwell Automation ISA101 Style GuideRockwell Automation HMI for Distributed Control Systems WhitepaperRockwell Automation ISA101 On Demand WebinarCredits:Episode Producer and Host… Wayne WelkGuest Panelist… Dean BickertonPost Production… Brad FreemanLooking for more information?Contact your local automation specialist or account manager at The Reynolds Company to discuss your automation applications. Find your specialist.The TRC Talks podcast features conversations with the specialists from The Reynolds Company, a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor. Each episode brings on a new topic and guest to explore the evolving landscape of industrial automation, controls and power distribution. Listen and subscribe to our new podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Pocket Cast, and more.

In part 6 of our Asset Management series, Brad Freeman, is joined by Bobbie Tillotson, to discuss two asset-based service contracts – the Parts Management Agreement and the Annual Repair Agreement.Resources:TRC Technical and Support Team Contact InfoCredits:Episode Producer and Host… Brad FreemanGuest Panelist… Bobbie Tillotson, Rockwell AutomationPost Production… Brad FreemanLooking for more information?Contact your local automation specialist or account manager at The Reynolds Company to discuss your automation applications. Find your specialist.The TRC Talks podcast features conversations with the specialists from The Reynolds Company, a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor. Each episode brings on a new topic and guest to explore the evolving landscape of industrial automation, controls and power distribution. Listen and subscribe to our new podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Pocket Cast, and more.

In part 5 of our Asset Management series, Brad Freeman is joined by Joe Boudreaux and Parker Richerson to discuss CHAMP and RAAMP – two Asset Management programs centered on trained individuals available as resources to our customers.Resources:TRC Technical and Support Team Contact InfoCredits:Episode Producer and Host… Brad FreemanGuest Panelist… Joe Boudreaux, Parker RichersonPost Production… Brad FreemanLooking for more information?Contact your local automation specialist or account manager at The Reynolds Company to discuss your automation applications. Find your specialist.The TRC Talks podcast features conversations with the specialists from The Reynolds Company, a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor. Each episode brings on a new topic and guest to explore the evolving landscape of industrial automation, controls and power distribution. Listen and subscribe to our new podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Pocket Cast, and more.

In part 4 of our Asset Management series, Brad Freeman is joined by Rich Haugg of Rockwell Automation to discuss Repair and Remanufacturing services, focusing on both quality and cost savings.Resources:Remanufacturing Services informationRemanufacturing Overview VideoTRC Technical and Support Team Contact InfoCredits:Episode Producer and Host… Brad FreemanGuest Panelist… Rich Haugg, Rockwell AutomationPost Production… Brad FreemanLooking for more information?Contact your local automation specialist or account manager at The Reynolds Company to discuss your automation applications. Find your specialist.The TRC Talks podcast features conversations with the specialists from The Reynolds Company, a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor. Each episode brings on a new topic and guest to explore the evolving landscape of industrial automation, controls and power distribution. Listen and subscribe to our new podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Pocket Cast, and more.

In part 3 of our Asset Management series, Wayne Welk is joined by Mark McGinnis to discuss FactoryTalk® AssetCentre. FactoryTalk AssetCentre software is a centralized tool for securing, managing, versioning, tracking and reporting automation-related asset information across your entire production system. In our conversation, we discuss management of change, and its importance to maintaining your operations.Resources:FactoryTalk AssetCentreFactoryTalk AssetCentre BrochureTRC Technical and Support Team Contact InfoCredits:Episode Producer and Host… Wayne WelkGuest Panelist… Mark McGinnisPost Production… Brad FreemanLooking for more information?Contact your local automation specialist or account manager at The Reynolds Company to discuss your automation applications. Find your specialist.The TRC Talks podcast features conversations with the specialists from The Reynolds Company, a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor. Each episode brings on a new topic and guest to explore the evolving landscape of industrial automation, controls and power distribution. Listen and subscribe to our new podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Pocket Cast, and more.

In part 2 of our Asset Management series, Brad Freeman is joined by Brandon Singh to discuss the Network Assessment, a plant survey used to gain insight on both the logical layout and the performance of an industrial network.Resources:The Reynolds Company Networking SolutionsRockwell Automation Industrial Network ServicesTechnical and Support Team Contact InfoCredits:Episode Producer and Host… Brad FreemanGuest Panelist… Brandon SinghPost Production… Brad FreemanLooking for more information?Contact your local automation specialist or account manager at The Reynolds Company to discuss your automation applications. Find your specialist.The TRC Talks podcast features conversations with the specialists from The Reynolds Company, a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor. Each episode brings on a new topic and guest to explore the evolving landscape of industrial automation, controls and power distribution. Listen and subscribe to our new podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Pocket Cast, and more.

In part 1 of our Asset Management series, Brad Freeman is joined by Andrew Hultgren to discuss the Installed Base Evaluation (IBE), an assessment used to gather data about the current state of a facility in order to more effectively manage automation infrastructure.Resources:Installed Base Evaluation OverviewThe Reynolds Company Technical and Support Team Contact InfoCredits:Episode Producer and Host… Brad FreemanGuest Panelist… Andrew HultgrenPost Production… Brad FreemanLooking for more information?Contact your local automation specialist or account manager at The Reynolds Company to discuss your automation applications. Find your specialist.The TRC Talks podcast features conversations with the specialists from The Reynolds Company, a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor. Each episode brings on a new topic and guest to explore the evolving landscape of industrial automation, controls and power distribution. Listen and subscribe to our new podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Pocket Cast, and more.

In part 8 of our TRC Talks industrial networking series, previous panelists, Joe Belaschky and Mike Masterson, return for a discussion on network resiliency. The panel talks about various resilient network architectures, such as ring and redundant star topologies, and common resiliency protocols, such as DLR, used on the plant floor.Resources:CPwE Design Implementation GuideDeploying a Resilient Converged Plantwide Ethernet ArchitectureList of Embedded Switch DLR Capable DevicesEtherNet/IP Device Level Ring Application TechniqueNetworking SolutionsAlso watch our recent Industrial Networking TechTalk webinar series on our YouTube channel.Credits:Episode Producer and Host… Wayne WelkGuest Panelists… Joseph Belaschky and Mike MastersonPost Production… Brad FreemanLooking for more information?Contact your local automation specialist or account manager at The Reynolds Company to discuss your automation applications. Find your specialist.The TRC Talks podcast features conversations with the specialists from The Reynolds Company, a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor. Each episode brings on a new topic and guest to explore the evolving landscape of industrial automation, controls and power distribution. Listen and subscribe to our new podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Pocket Cast, and more.

In part 7 of our TRC Talks industrial networking series, previous panelists, Joe Belaschky, Mike Masterson, and Brandon Singh, return for a discussion on the Converged Plantwide Ethernet, or CPwE. The panel talks about the importance of the library of CPwE Design Implementation Guides, the Cisco and Rockwell Automation alliance, Cell/Area/Zone concepts, and how Integrated Architecture Builder (IAB) can help you validate your network design.Resources:CPwE Design Implementation GuideNetworking SolutionsAlso watch our recent Industrial Networking TechTalk webinar series on The Reynolds Company’s YouTube channel.Credits:Episode Producer and Host… Wayne WelkGuest Panelists… Joseph Belaschky, Mike Masterson, and Brandon SinghPost Production… Brad FreemanLooking for more information?Contact your local automation specialist or account manager at The Reynolds Company to discuss your automation applications. Find your specialist.The TRC Talks podcast features conversations with the specialists from The Reynolds Company, a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor. Each episode brings on a new topic and guest to explore the evolving landscape of industrial automation, controls and power distribution. Listen and subscribe to our new podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Pocket Cast, and more.

In part 6 of our TRC Talks industrial networking series, Brandon Singh, Networking Specialist with The Reynolds Company, returns for a discussion on the Industrial Demilitarized Zone, or IDMZ. We talk about what the IDMZ is, its role within the CPwE, and ways to go about implementing an IDMZ within the converged industrial network.Resources:Securely Traversing IACS Data across the Industrial Demilitarized Zone DIGCPwE Design Implementation GuideSecure Cloud Connectivity to Plant Ethernet TRC TechTalkNetworking SolutionsAlso watch our recent Industrial Networking TechTalk webinar series on our YouTube channel.Credits:Episode Producer and Host… Wayne WelkGuest Panelist… Brandon SinghPost Production… Brad FreemanLooking for more information?Contact your local automation specialist or account manager at The Reynolds Company to discuss your automation applications. Find your specialist.The TRC Talks podcast features conversations with the specialists from The Reynolds Company, a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor. Each episode brings on a new topic and guest to explore the evolving landscape of industrial automation, controls and power distribution. Listen and subscribe to our new podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Pocket Cast, and more.

In part 5 of our industrial networking series, Brandon Singh, Networking Specialist with The Reynolds Company, returns for a discussion on layer 3 distribution and core switches, and routing and inter-VLAN routing. We also discuss the Purdue model, and what happens in level 3, the site operations level.Resources:Stratix® 5700Stratix 5400Stratix 5410CPwE Design Implementation GuideNetworking SolutionsAlso watch our Industrial Networking TechTalk series.Credits:Episode Producer and Host… Wayne WelkGuest Panelist… Brandon SinghPost Production… Brad FreemanLooking for more information?Contact your local automation specialist or account manager at The Reynolds Company to discuss your automation applications. Find your specialist.The TRC Talks podcast features conversations with the specialists from The Reynolds Company, a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor. Each episode brings on a new topic and guest to explore the evolving landscape of industrial automation, controls and power distribution. Listen and subscribe to our new podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Pocket Cast, and more.

In part 4 of our industrial networking series, Brandon Singh and Joe Belaschky, Automation and Networking Specialists with The Reynolds Company, rejoin the podcast for a discussion on common IT concepts useful for the OT person. We discuss the difference between MAC and IP addresses, IP6, DHCP, subnet masks, default gateways, segmentation, VLANs, the 7-layer OSI model and some common Ethernet protocols used on the plant floor.Resources:CPwE Design Implementation GuideAlso watch our Industrial Networking Tech Talk series.Credits:Episode Producer and Host… Wayne WelkGuest Panelists… Joseph Belaschky and Brandon SinghPost Production… Brad FreemanLooking for more information?Contact your local automation specialist or account manager at The Reynolds Company to discuss your automation applications. Find your specialist.The TRC Talks podcast features conversations with the specialists from The Reynolds Company, a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor. Each episode brings on a new topic and guest to explore the evolving landscape of industrial automation, controls and power distribution. Listen and subscribe to our new podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Pocket Cast, and more.

In part 3 of our industrial networking series, Joe Belaschky, Automation and Networking Specialist with The Reynolds Company, joins the podcast for a discussion on common network topologies found on the plant floor. We also discuss various concepts of networking resiliency, quality of service (QoS) and how to prevent network storms from taking down your network.Resources:CPwE Design Implementation GuideNetworking SolutionsAlso watch our Industrial Networking TechTalk series.Credits:Episode Producer and Host… Wayne WelkGuest Panelist… Joseph BelaschkyPost Production… Brad FreemanLooking for more information?Contact your local automation specialist or account manager at The Reynolds Company to discuss your automation applications. Find your specialist.The TRC Talks podcast features conversations with the specialists from The Reynolds Company, a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor. Each episode brings on a new topic and guest to explore the evolving landscape of industrial automation, controls and power distribution. Listen and subscribe to our new podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Pocket Cast, and more.

In part 2 of our industrial networking series, Brandon Singh, Networking Specialist with The Reynolds Company, joins the podcast for a discussion on managed layer 2 access switches commonly used on the plant floor, such as the Stratix 2500, 5700 and 5400 switched from Rockwell Automation.Resources:Stratix 2500Stratix 5700Stratix 5400CPwE Design Implementation GuideNetworking SolutionsAlso watch our Industrial Networking TechTalk series.Credits:Episode Producer and Host… Wayne WelkGuest Panelist… Brandon SinghPost Production… Brad FreemanLooking for more information?Contact your local automation specialist or account manager at The Reynolds Company to discuss your automation applications. Find your specialist.The TRC Talks podcast features conversations with the specialists from The Reynolds Company, a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor. Each episode brings on a new topic and guest to explore the evolving landscape of industrial automation, controls and power distribution. Listen and subscribe to our new podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Pocket Cast, and more.

In part 1 of our industrial networking series, Mike Masterson, Automation Specialist with The Reynolds Company, joins Wayne Welk, for a discussion about the physical media used in industrial networking, such as the common types of copper and fiber cabling and SFP transceivers. Also discussed are the various tools to help you check and certify your network cables on the plant floor.Resources:Allen-Bradley Ethernet Network MediaAllen-Bradley Industrial Ethernet Media BrochurePanduit Infrastructure Solutions for Industrial NetworkingPanduit Industrial Ethernet Physical Layer Solutions Product BulletinPanduit The Industrial Network Infrastructure WhitepaperFluke NetworksSoftingNetworking SolutionsAlso check out our Industrial Networking TechTalk series.Credits:Episode Producer and Host… Wayne WelkGuest Panelist… Mike MastersonPost Production… Brad FreemanLooking for more information?Contact your local automation specialist or account manager at The Reynolds Company to discuss your automation applications. Find your specialist.The TRC Talks podcast features conversations with the specialists from The Reynolds Company, a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor. Each episode brings on a new topic and guest to explore the evolving landscape of industrial automation, controls and power distribution. Listen and subscribe to our new podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Pocket Cast, and more.

In this episode of TRC Talks, Bill Prather, from Rockwell Automation joins Brad Freeman, to discuss Rockwell’s technical support program, TechConnect, focusing on how customers can ensure they are accessing all of their contract’s benefits.Resources:Click here to find more information on Rockwell support services, including TechConnect.If The Reynolds Company is not your local distributor, you can find yours here.Credits:Episode Producer and Host… Brad FreemanGuest Panelist… Bill Prather, Rockwell AutomationPost Production… Brad FreemanLooking for more information?Contact your local automation specialist or account manager at The Reynolds Company to discuss your automation applications. Find your specialist.The TRC Talks podcast features conversations with the specialists from The Reynolds Company, a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor. Each episode brings on a new topic and guest to explore the evolving landscape of industrial automation, controls and power distribution. Listen and subscribe to our new podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Pocket Cast, and more.

In this episode of TRC Talks, David Nute and Wayne Welk, Automation Specialists with The Reynolds Company, discuss ROKLive and RAcbi.ROKLive is a new event offered by Rockwell Automation. Originally planned to be in Boston, it transformed into a virtual event complete with keynote speeches, technical seminars, a virtual trade show, and hands-on labs.Virtual hands-on labs are possible due to the Rockwell Automation Cloud-based Infrastructure, or RAcbi. RAcbi makes it possible to bring hands-on workshops right to your desktop with a standard web browser and an internet connection.Listen and learn more about ROKLive and how you can take advantage of the cloud-based workshops offered by Rockwell Automation. Are you in camp “R-A-c-b-i” or camp “Rack-Bee”?Resources:Learn more and register for Rockwell Automation’s ROKLive virtual event by clicking here.Credits:Episode Producer and Host… Wayne WelkGuest Panelist… David NutePost Production… Brad FreemanLooking for more information?Contact your local automation specialist or account manager at The Reynolds Company to discuss your automation applications. Find your specialist.The TRC Talks podcast features conversations with the specialists from The Reynolds Company, a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor. Each episode brings on a new topic and guest to explore the evolving landscape of industrial automation, controls and power distribution. Listen and subscribe to our new podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Pocket Cast, and more.

In this episode of TRC Talks, Brad Freeman, the Industrial Services Specialist for North Texas, and Ricky Boone, an account manager in East Texas, discuss the services Rockwell Automation is offering in response to the travel restrictions and industry changes caused by COVID-19.Resources:The open letter from Rockwell Automation CEO to customers, containing information on the services discussed, can be found here.The Reynolds Company’s podcasts, webinars, and other digital resources and online training opportunities can be found here.To access the free e-learning discussed in this episode, create a new account here.A complete list of The Reynolds Company’s automation specialist team can be found here.Credits:Episode Producer and Host… Brad FreemanGuest Panelist… Ricky BoonePost Production… Brad FreemanLooking for more information?Contact your local automation specialist or account manager at The Reynolds Company to discuss your automation applications. Find your specialist.The TRC Talks podcast features conversations with the specialists from The Reynolds Company, a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor. Each episode brings on a new topic and guest to explore the evolving landscape of industrial automation, controls and power distribution. Listen and subscribe to our new podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Pocket Cast, and more.

Introducing the TRC Talks podcast from The Reynolds Company. Co-hosts Brad Freeman and Wayne Welk discuss the concept of the podcast and the format for future episodes. Come back and listen as the specialist team from The Reynolds Company discuss the evolving landscape of products, services and solutions for industrial controls and automation.Looking for more information?Contact your local automation specialist or account manager at The Reynolds Company to discuss your automation applications. Find your specialist.The TRC Talks podcast features conversations with the specialists from The Reynolds Company, a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor. Each episode brings on a new topic and guest to explore the evolving landscape of industrial automation, controls and power distribution. Listen and subscribe to our new podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Pocket Cast, and more.