Safety Controller Leverages Architecture

Designed to leverage the vendor’s Integrated Architecture, GuardLogix safety controllers are based on the same Logix control engine, networking and I/O as other Integrated Architecture systems. This design commonality, along with using the standard RSLogix 5000 software, allows for better sharing of information, reduced training costs and faster programming and commissioning, says the vendor. “Although safety control has specific and unique requirements compared to standard control, users can now program and manage their safety control system using familiar standard control methods,” says Kevin Colloton, GuardLogix product manager. GuardLogix controllers leverage Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) Safety on DeviceNet for safety I/O connectivity, and EtherNet/IP for safety interlocking between GuardLogix processors.