Compact GuardLogix 5380 Controllers With SIL 3 Functionality

2022 NED Innovation Award Finalist

Engineers can now bring the performance and cost-saving benefits of the Allen-Bradley Compact GuardLogix 5380 controllers to more safety applications.

Rockwell Automation has expanded the family of safety controllers with the addition of the new Compact GuardLogix 5380 SIL 3 controller. Using the expanded product line, engineers can now scale applications up to and including SIL 3/PLe performance with 1oo2 architecture. This flexible option to right-size a safety control system to an application based on its safety assessment helps reduce design and acquisition costs. The scalability benefits of the Compact GuardLogix 5380 controllers also allow companies to create smarter, simpler, and better-performing machines. 

The increased processing power in the controller can achieve faster reaction times and shorter safe distances. This can help create smaller machines, save valuable floor space and increase operator efficiencies. Having one high-performance controller for both standard and safety control also helps improve productivity and reduce the system cost, complexity, and cabinet size. And it allows engineers to mix and match standard and safety I/O in the same chassis. 

Embedded Gigabit Ethernet ports provide greater communications capacity for smart devices. This can help engineers meet data-intensive smart manufacturing goals without adding extra hardware. Future-proofing machines is made possible with the availability of easy diagnostics. Integrated support for certified motion safety instructions can minimize hardware components and wiring in a machine and improve ease of installation. And local safety I/O support can reduce the need for an adapter and improve machine performance.

• Ideal for small to large applications that require low axis motion and I/O point counts
• Enable high-speed I/O, motion control, Device Level Ring, and Linear topologies
• Offer a 1 gigabit (Gb) embedded EtherNet/IP port that enables CIP safety connections, I/O, and safety devices
• Include dual configurable ports that support Dual-IP address
• Provide enhanced diagnostics and troubleshooting with controller status and fault display
• Offer controller functions optimized for maximum system performance
• Offer enhanced security features that include controller-based change detection, logging, encrypted firmware, and role-based access control to routines and Add-On Instructions
• Support up to 31 local Compact 5000 I/O modules
• Offer integrated motion on EtherNet/IP up to 32 axes
• Offer a wide range of memory options from 0.6 to 10 MB

Compact GuardLogix 5380 safety controllers:

• Achieve up to SIL 2/PLd with 1oo1 architecture or up to SIL 3/PLe with 1oo2 architecture
• Offer standard memory options from 0.6 to 10 MB
• Offer safety memory options from 0.3 to 5 MB
• Offer 1 gigabit (Gb) embedded Ethernet port
• Support communication options for up to 180 EtherNet/IP nodes
• Offer conformal coated options for harsh environments
• Provide single controller/software/network for standard and safety control
• Ability to mix and match safety and standard I/O
• Provide integrated safety functions with drives and motion
• Ability to connect with scaled HMI options from PanelView 800 graphic terminals

CompactLogix 5380 Process controllers:

• Ideal for industries such as food & beverage, oil & gas, chemical, plastics, life sciences, metals & mining
• Incorporates standard controller functionality with motion capability and conformal coating option
• Provides tight integration with PlantPAx 5.0 system, which reduces the need to import Add-On Instruction
• Enables user to subscribe and receive diagnostic information through FactoryTalk View Site Edition without additional programming
• Recognize our process controllers with catalog numbers 5069-L320ERP and 5069-L340ERP