Allen-Bradley's new ControlLogix 5580 controller accelerates system performance, reduces complexity and supports enhanced security.
Rockwell Automation has expanded the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix family of controllers to enable faster system performance and support the increasing use of smart devices in manufacturing and industry. The new ControlLogix 5580 controller offers up to 45 percent more application capacity and includes a built-in 1-gigabit Ethernet port to support high-performance communications, I/O and applications with up to 256 axes.
In addition, product selection is easier with the ControlLogix 5580 controller, as users can now select the right model based on the total number of Ethernet nodes required. A single ControlLogix 5580 controller supports up to 300 Ethernet nodes.
The controller also supports enhanced security capabilities as part of a defense approach to protect installations, machinery and intellectual property. The controller is equipped with advanced security technologies and software features, such as digitally signed and encrypted firmware, change detection and audit logging.
As with other Logix controllers, engineers can use Rockwell Software Studio 5000 design software to configure the ControlLogix 5580 controller and develop all elements of the control system. Data can be defined once and then easily reused throughout the Studio 5000 environment to speed software development and commissioning.
