Features
- Provide twice the processing speed in the L7 models when compared to the L6 models
- Provide safety and integrated motion in the same chassis
- Offer TÜV certification for SIL 3 functional safety (controller and safety partner required)
- Support Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP™, integrated Sercos™ motion, and analog motion
- Support safety communications via EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, and DeviceNet™ networks
- Require no setup for automatically-configured safety partner
- Support removal and insertion under power (RIUP)
- Support multiple controllers in the same chassis, with each one operating independently
- Let you program using relay ladder logic, structured text, function block, and SFC languages
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Offer flexible user memory options
Products
- 1756 GuardLogix® L7 & L6 Safety Controllers
GuardLogix Safety Controller Comparison
| Feature | L7 Models | L6 Models |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Capability | Twice the performance of L6 models | High |
| Max. Controller Connections | 500 | 250 |
| Built-in Port | USB | Serial |
| Energy Storage Module (ESM) Included | Yes | No |
| Battery Required | No | Yes |
| On-board Display Included | Yes | No |
| Supported in Studio 5000™ Environment | Yes | No |
| Non-volatile Memory | SecureDisc card | CompactFlash card |
| Max. User Memory | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Max. I/O Points | 128,000 digital; 4,000 analog | 128,000 digital; 4,000 analog |
| I/O Module Integration | ControlLogix® I/O, CompactBlock™ Guard™ I/O, ArmorBlock® Guard I/O, POINT Guard I/O | ControlLogix® I/O, CompactBlock™ Guard™ I/O, ArmorBlock® Guard I/O, POINT Guard I/O |
Certifications
- GuardLogix Safety Controllers, L7 models: c-UL-us, CE, C-Tick, ATEX, KC, FM, TÜV
- GuardLogix Safety Controllers, L6 models: c-UL-us, CSA, CE, C-Tick, ATEX, KC, FM, TÜV