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GuardPLC Safety Control Programming 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.