Important User Information2
About the Controller3
General Safety3
Install the Controller4
Mount the Controller5
Ground the Controller5
Wire the Controller6
Make Communication Connections15
Reset Push Button17
Controller Tests18
Status Indicators19
Specifications20
Additional Resources24
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Important User Information
Solid-state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment.
Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (Publication
SGI-1.1
available from your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/
equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices. Because of this difference, and also because of the
wide variety of uses for solid-state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this equipment must
satisfy themselves that each intended application of this equipment is acceptable.
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages
resulting from the use or application of this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many
variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot
assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits,
equipment, or software described in this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell
Automation, Inc., is prohibited.
Throughout this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.
WARNING: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can
cause an explosion in a hazardous environment, which may lead to personal
injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.
ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can
lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.
Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard and recognize the
consequences.
) describes some important differences between solid-state
SHOCK HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example,
drive or motor, to alert people that dangerous voltage may be present.
BURN HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example,
drive or motor, to alert people that surfaces may reach dangerous
temperatures.
IMPORTANT
Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of
the product.
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About the Controller
The GuardPLC 1800 controller is a programmable electronic system featuring 24 digital inputs,
8 digital outputs, 2 counters, 8 analog inputs, and 4 connections for GuardPLC Ethernet
communication.
Ethernet Ports
(on top of controller)
Voltage
Supply
Connection
Ethernet Ports (on bottom of controller)
Digital
Outputs
General Safety
ATTENTION: Personnel responsible for the application of safety-related
programmable electronic systems (PES) shall be aware of the safety
requirements in the application of the system and shall be trained in using the
system.
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge
Digital Inputs
High
Speed
Counter
Analog Inputs
ATTENTION: This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge, which can
cause internal damage and affect normal operation. Follow these guidelines
when you handle this equipment:
• Touch a grounded object to discharge static potential.
• Wear an approved wrist-strap grounding device.
• Do not touch connectors or pins on component boards.
• Do not touch circuit components inside the equipment.
• Use a static-safe workstation, if available.
• Store the equipment in appropriate static-safe packaging when not in use.
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Environment and Enclosure
ATTENTION: This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2
industrial environment, in overvoltage Category II applications (as defined in
IEC publication 60664-1), at altitudes up to 2000 m (6562 ft) without derating.
This equipment is considered Group 1, Class A industrial equipment according
to IEC/CISPR 11. Without appropriate precautions, there may be difficulties
with electromagnetic compatibility in residential and other environments due
to conducted as well as radiated disturbances.
This equipment is supplied as open-type equipment. It must be mounted within
an enclosure that is suitably designed for those specific environmental
conditions that will be present and appropriately designed to prevent personal
injury resulting from accessibility to live parts. The enclosure must have
suitable flame-retardant properties to prevent or minimize the spread of flame,
complying with a flame spread rating of 5VA, V2, V1, V0 (or equivalent) if
non-metallic. The interior of the enclosure must be accessible only by the use
of a tool. Subsequent sections of this publication may contain additional
information regarding specific enclosure type ratings that are required to
comply with certain product safety certifications.
In addition to this publication, see:
• Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, Rockwell
Automation publication 1770-4.1
• NEMA 250 and IEC 60529, as applicable, for explanations of the degrees of
protection provided by different types of enclosure.
, for additional installation requirements.
Install the Controller
Follow these steps to install the GuardPLC 1600 controller.
1. Mount the controller to a DIN rail.
2. Ground the controller.
3. Wire the controller.
4. Make communication connections.
This publication describes these steps in detail.
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Mount the Controller
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IMPORTANT
For effective cooling, mount the controller following these guidelines
• Mount the controller horizontally.
• Provide a gap of at least 100 mm (3.94 in.) above and below the controller.
• Select a location where air flows freely or use an additional fan.
• Do not mount the controller over a heating device.
The controller cannot be panel-mounted. Mount the controller to a DIN rail by following these
steps.
1. Hook the top slot over the DIN rail.
2. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the gap
between the housing and the latch and pull
the latch downward.
3. Hold the latch down as you push the housing
back onto the DIN rail.
4. Release the latch to lock the device onto the
rail.
TIP
To remove the controller from the DIN rail, insert a flathead screwdriver
into the gap between the housing and the latch and pull the latch
downward as you lift the controller off of the rail.
(3)
(2)
(1) Top Slot
DIN Rail
Latch
Ground the Controller
The controller is functionally grounded through its DIN rail connection. A protective earth
ground connection is required and is provided through a separate grounding screw on the upper
left of the housing and marked with the grounding symbol .
You must also provide an acceptable grounding path for each device in your application. For
more information on proper grounding guidelines, refer to the Industrial Automation Wiring
and Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1
ATTENTION: This product is grounded through the DIN rail to chassis ground.
Use zinc-plated yellow-chromate steel DIN rail to assure proper grounding. The
use of other DIN rail materials (for example, aluminum or plastic) that can
corrode, oxidize, or are poor conductors, can result in improper or intermittent
grounding. Secure DIN rail to mounting surface approximately every 200 mm
(7.8 in.) and use end-anchors appropriately.
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Wire the Controller
The following section describe how to connect the voltage supply and wire the controller’s
digital inputs and outputs.
Connect the Voltage Supply
The 24V DC voltage supply must feature galvanic isolation (in accordance with
EN 60950 or UL 1950) since inputs and outputs are not electrically isolated from the processor.
To comply with CE Low Voltage Directives (LVD) and UL restrictions, you must use either a
Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV), or a Protected Extra Low Voltage (PELV) power supply to
power this controller. A SELV supply cannot exceed 30V rms, 42.4V peak, or 60V DC under
normal conditions and under single-fault conditions. A PELV supply has the same rating and is
connected to protected earth.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
The supply voltage is connected via a 4-pin connector that accommodates wire sizes up to
2
(14 AWG). You need to connect only one wire to L+ and one wire to L-. Both L+ and
2.5 mm
L- terminals are internally connected, so you can daisy-chain 24V DC power from the
GuardPLC controller to other devices in the panel by using the remaining terminal.
Protect the controller with a slow-blowing fuse.
The GuardPLC 1800 controller can draw up to 9 A. The controller needs 1 A to
operate. Up to 8 A can be used to source voltage power for inputs and
outputs connected to the controller.
ATTENTION: Do not reverse the L+ and L- terminals or damage to the
controller will result. There is no reverse polarity protection.
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Safety-Related Digital Inputs
The controller has 24 digital inputs whose status is indicated via status indicators when the
controller is in RUN mode.
LS+ is a voltage source that provides 24V DC for a group of eight dry contact inputs. There are
three groups on the GuardPLC 1800 controller.
COM
24V DC
Power
+
Supply
(—)4(—)
3
L-L-L+ L+
24V DC
RS-485
Connection of Voltage Supply to Input Device
If devices require 24V DC to operate and use the same power source as the controller, then wire
the outputs of the device directly to inputs on the controller.
COM
24V DC
Power
+
Supply
123456
1234
1L-
Light Curtain
(or any Safety Input)
COM
+
78910
56
345 678
11 12 13 14 15 16
11 12 13 14
10789
L-DO2
(2A)(2A)
17 18 19 20
15 16
1LS+L-DI2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2017 18 19
(—)4(—)
3
L-L-L+ L+
24V DC
RS-485
123456
1234
1L-
3456 78
56
78910
(2A)(2A)
10789
L-DO2
11 12 13 14 15 16
15 16
11 12 13 14
1LS+L-DI2 3 4 5 6 7 8
17 18 19 20
2017 18 19
Connection of Voltage Supply to Input Device
Devices with their own dedicated power supply can also be connected. Connect the reference
pole of the external power supply to the L- reference pole of the input.
Light Curtain
(or any Safety Input)
24V DC
Power
Supply
COM
+
(—)4(—)
3
L-L-L+ L+
24V DC
RS-485
24V DC
Power
Supply
COM
+
123456
1234
1L-
COM
+
78910
56
345 678
11 12 13 14 15 16
11 12 13 14
10789
L-DO2
(2A)(2A)
17 18 19 20
15 16
1LS+L-DI2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2017 18 19
Connection of Devices with Dedicated Power Supplies
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The safe state of an input is indicated by a 0 signal being passed to the user program logic. If the
test routines detect a fault in the digital inputs, a 0 signal is processed in the user program for the
defective channel. When a fault occurs, the inputs are switched off (0).
Follow the closed-circuit principle for external wiring when connecting sensors. To create a safe
state in the event of a fault, the input signals revert to the de-energized state (0). The FAULT
status indicator activates.
Digital Input Terminals
11 12 13 14 15 16
11 12 13 14
1LS+L-DI2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Terminals accommodate wires up to 1.5 mm2 (16 AWG). See the terminal torque specifications
on page 21. Digital inputs are connected to these terminals.