Software

RSLogix Guard PLUS! Programming Software



Development and testing of programs for all GuardPLC systems is done with RSLogix Guard PLUS! programming software, an easy to use yet highly powerful programming software. RSLogix Guard PLUS! software is project-based, meaning you can store programs for multiple controllers in one project.

RSLogix Guard PLUS! is based on graphical function blocks. Simply design your logic using pre-defined elements such as AND-gates, OR-gates, numerical functions, etc., then connect inputs and outputs using the mouse.

RSLogix Guard PLUS! software offers unlimited data tags, program pages, and function blocks for maximum flexibility.

Once RSLogix Guard PLUS! software has been configured for the chosen controller, input and output variables are defined in a tag list to establish the link between hardware and software in a manner similar to that used by ControlLogix controllers and RSLogix 5000 programming software.

To save time and decrease development effort, the offline program simulation allows you to test your program without downloading it to a GuardPLC controller. Online program monitoring allows you to view your logic inside the controller to see which parts are logically true and false and to troubleshoot as necessary.

RSLogix Guard PLUS! Programming Software Examples

Use the project management screen to write a program, perform offline program simulation, and view the program running online.

The hardware management screen within RSLogix Guard PLUS! lets you configure the hardware of your GuardPLC system, create tags, and then drag them into your program.

Benefits

• Ease of use – program your safety control system using pre-defined graphical elements and a "drag and drop" palette.
  
• Tag-based system – define program variables to suit specific application and use variable names.
  
• Offline program simulation – test your program without using the controller.
  
• Online program monitoring – eases troubleshooting by viewing logic inside of GuardPLC controllers.
  
• Unlimited program pages and unlimited variables – configure program to suit specific needs.
  
• User-defined function blocks with library function – create your own specific instructions.
  
• Project-based controller linkage – store programs from multiple controllers in one project; ideal for cells that contain multiple GuardPLC controllers.
  
• Safety certified function blocks – save programming and configuration time by using function blocks that are already certified for use in safety applications.
  

System Requirements

Requirements to install RSLogix Guard PLUS! programming software on a personal computer.

Requirements	Minimum	Recommended
Personal Computer	Pentium III, 500 MHz	Pentium IV, 1.2 GHz
Operating System	Windows NT/2000	Windows NT/2000/XP
RAM	256 MB	512 MB
Free Hard Disk Space	at least 200 MB plus space for user programs	at least 200 MB plus space for user programs
Resolution	1024 x 768/256 colors	1280 x 1024/true color

RSLogix Guard PLUS! Programming Software

You can install RSLogix Guard PLUS! programming software on a local drive only (not a network).

Cat. No.	Description
1753-PCS-USB	RSLogix Guard PLUS! for all GuardPLC controllers. USB hardlock.
1753-PCS-PAR	RSLogix Guard PLUS! for all GuardPLC controllers. Parallel port hardlock.

Certified Function Blocks for RSLogix Guard PLUS!

GuardPLC Certified Function Blocks are additional, application-specific instructions that can be used in your GuardPLC controller's application program. Certified by TÜV, these function blocks make application development, debugging, and troubleshooting quicker and easier. Certified Function Blocks are sold in suites or libraries that contain several blocks for specific applications.

Cat. No.	Description
1753-CFBBASIC	Basic Suite of Certified Function Blocks. Includes: E-stop. Diverse Input, Light Curtain, Two-hand Run Station, Enable Pendant, Redundant Output, and Pulse Test Output.

GuardPLC OPC Server Software

GuardPLC OPC Server software allows a Windows-based PC to read data from and write data to the GuardPLC controller across the GuardPLC Ethernet network. For example, a VersaView computer could be running the GuardPLC OPC server and RSView software, then could display status information from the GuardPLC controller, such as which e-stop has been pressed, which gate is open, or which light curtain has been interrupted.

Cat. No.	Description
1753-OPC	GuardPLC OPC Server software