SmartGuard 600 Compact Programmable Safety Controller Available

SmartGuard 600 Compact Programmable Safety Controller Available with EtherNet/IP

Rockwell Automation announces the Allen-Bradley  SmartGuard 600 controller, a programmable safety controller designed for safety applications that require some complex logic, allowing for more advanced safety functionality. The first release of this powerful compact safety controller offers DeviceNet connection supporting both standard and CIP Safety communication. The newly released version now offers an EtherNet/IP port for standard data communication to an EtherNet/IP based architecture.

It features 16 safety-rated inputs, 8 safety-rated outputs, 4 pulse test sources and can be configured and programmed over EtherNet/IP or DeviceNet networks, or through the built-in USB port.


Since the SmartGuard 600 safety controller is a safety master on the DeviceNet network, you can use Allen- Bradley Guard I/O modules to expand the number of safety devices the SmartGuard 600 controller can control. It can also perform safety interlocking between a GuardLogix or other SmartGuard 600 controllers. With your choice of EtherNet/IP™ or DeviceNet™ communication, other devices such as standard PLCs and HMIs can read data out of the SmartGuard 600 controller for system-level diagnostics and troubleshooting.

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