Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 5380 controller

Designed for high-speed applications with up to 20 axes of motion, the Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 5380 controller, when combined with the Allen-Bradley Bulletin 5069 compact I/O system, gives scheduled outputs with an improved I/O response time to as fast as 0.2 ms. Event triggers from the I/O modules are claimed to provide near-instantaneous task execution.

In addition, a dual-configurable, Gigabit Ethernet port supports device level ring (DLR) topologies or the use of multiple IP addresses. The ability to create multiple IP addresses is especially useful for manufacturers seeking to establish network separation between plant floor and enterprise-level traffic.

Diagnostic indicator lights display the status of communications, module health and I/O module activity. This allows operators and technicians to immediately understand problems without connecting the controller to a computer. In addition, built-in system and field power terminals reduce wiring to I/O modules.

The CompactLogix 5380 controller supports enhanced security as part of a defence-in-depth approach to help protect facilities, assets and intellectual property. The controller incorporates advanced security technologies and software features, including digitally signed and encrypted firmware, controller-based change detection and audit logging. It also provides role-based access control to routines and add-on instructions.