Seven new Allen-Bradley safety I/O modules for smarter
and better performing machines
Machine designers must increasingly consider safety aspects
integrate the design of industrial systems. To design for them
to make it easier and also help them meet the requirements that
to applications, Rockwell Automation has seven new safety
modules for three I/O platforms. The modules offer designers both
local and distributed safety I/O options and a wide range of components
for performance and connectivity, enabling them to improve compliance and performance
can improve their machines.
“Our safety I/O portfolio has been expanded to better accommodate this
meet designers' need for more and better safety options,”
says Steven Goh, vice president and general manager of Asia Pacific
Rockwell Automation Business Center. “For every Allen-Bradley I/O module
security options can now be selected. The new modules also have
faster safety response times, more accurate diagnostic capabilities and
improved communication capabilities to design competitive machines.”
The new safety modules also simplify the
design process. For example, they have a large, common
data structure and a graphical user interface. By organizing modules in this way
programming and configuring, design time is reduced, codes can be
are reused and the learning curve for designers is shortened.
The new safety I/O modules:
• The
Allen-Bradley Compact 5000 safety I/O modules provide local and distributed
safety I/O for the Compact GuardLogix 5380 safety controller and distributed
safety I/O for the GuardLogix 5580 safety controller. The modules have a
faster response time, allowing designers to reduce costs and build smaller and
design simpler machines. They also offer additional
diagnostic capabilities, making it easier for users to troubleshoot errors
identify.
• The
Allen-Bradley ControlLogix CIP Safety I/O modules provide local safety I/O
for the GuardLogix 5580 controllers in large applications that require high
density of I/O solutions. By building these into a chassis
Using modules simplifies configuration and reduces space requirements
switch cabinets are reduced, because no adapter is needed anymore. These modules
can also be used for distributed safety I/O.
• The
Allen-Bradley FLEX 5000 safety I/O modules are ideal for applications requiring
fixed field connections and for both vertical and horizontal mounting. The
distributed I/O modules can operate in extreme environments and directly
connected to copper or fiber networks. They support a range of
network topologies, including a redundant star network via the Parallel
Redundancy Protocol and improve communication thanks to a 1-gigabit
EtherNet/IP connectivity. The FLEX 5000 platform provides distributed
safety I/O for the Compact GuardLogix 5380 and GuardLogix 5580 controllers.
Each of the seven new safety I/O modules is
TÜV certified for use in safety applications up to SIL 3 and PLe,
Cat. 4. For additional protection against environmental factors, the modules can also be
be delivered with approved
coating options.
