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Selection Criteria
Technology Overview (continued)
SmartGuard™ 600
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Features/Benefits
The SmartGuard 600 controller is designed for SIL3 applications that require some complex logic. It is a “packaged safety controller” that includes the CPU, 16 Safety Inputs and 8 Safety Outputs and an embedded DeviceNet communications port. Using the DeviceNet communications port, the SmartGuard 600 controller can control additional safety I/O modules including the 1791DS CompactBlock Guard I/O and 1732DS ArmorBlock Guard I/O, as well as 1734 POINT Guard I/O modules via a 1734-PDN module. In addition, the SmartGuard controller can also communicate with standard PLCs and HMIs on DeviceNet or EtherNet/IP networks. SmartGuard 600 systems are programmed using RSNetworx software.
Applications
- Wide range of general purpose applications
- Automotive
- Packaging
- Food and beverage
- Semiconductor
- Material handling
Common Misapplications
- Simple applications (MSR300 recommended)
Guard I/O™
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Features/Benefits
Guard I/O is the name for the Rockwell Automation family of Safety I/O modules that communicate via CIP Safety on EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet networks. CompactBlock Guard I/O modules on EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet networks are available in IP20 (in-cabinet) form-factor ArmorBlock Guard I/O modules on DeviceNet networks are available in IP67 (on-machine) form-factors. POINT Guard I/O modules provide EtherNet/IP and Devicenet connectivity in a maximum density in-cabinet I/O solution.
Applications
- Wide range of general purpose applications
- Automotive
- Packaging
- Food and beverage
- Semiconductor
- Material handling
Common Misapplications
- Simple applications (MSR300 recommended)
GuardPLC™
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Features/Benefits
GuardPLC refers to a family of SIL3 safety controllers that are programmed with the RSLogix Guard software package. Like the SmartGuard 600, the GuardPLC 1600 and GuardPLC 1800 Safety PLCs are “packaged safety controllers” with a CPU, safety I/O and embedded communication networks. In the case of the GuardPLC 1600 and 1800 the embedded communication network is Ethernet for communication to GuardPLC Safety I/O modules as well as EtherNet/IP for communications to standard controllers and HMIs. The GuardPLC 1600 includes 20 safety inputs and 8 safety outputs. The GuardPLC 1800 includes 24 safety inputs, 8 safety outputs, 8 analog safety inputs and 2 safety rated high speed counters.
Applications
- Wide range of general purpose applications
- Automotive
- Packaging
- Food and beverage
- Semiconductor
- Material handling
Common Misapplications
- Simple applications with low I/O counts
GuardLogix®
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Features/Benefits
The GuardLogix system is a SIL3 Logix5000™ controller that in addition to running all standard control functions like sequential, motion, etc., also has the ability to run a Safety Task and control safety DIO. This enables both safety and standard applications to run simultaneously in a single application project. This significantly reduces integration, spares and training and improves the flow of data to HMI and information systems. A GuardLogix controller communicates to Safety I/O via a standard communication modules. It is programmed with RSLogix 5000, just like a Logix5000 processor.
Applications
- Wide range of general purpose applications
- Automotive
- Packaging
- Food and beverage
- Semiconductor
- Material handling
Common Misapplications
- Simple applications with low I/O counts