User Manual · Publication 1756-UM543 · Rockwell Automation
ControlLogix 5580 & GuardLogix 5580 Controllers User Manual
This user manual covers the ControlLogix 5580 and GuardLogix 5580 controller families under Bulletin 1756. It addresses system design, controller project creation, communication network configuration, I/O module management, safety application development, and troubleshooting. The manual applies to standard controllers (1756-L81E through 1756-L85E series), safety controllers (1756-L81ES through 1756-L85ES series), XT extreme-environment variants, NSE No Stored Energy variants, and Process controller variants. Programming is performed with the Studio 5000 Logix Designer application.
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Specifications
ControlLogix 5580 Controller Features
| User Memory (1756-L81E series) | 3 MB |
|---|---|
| User Memory (1756-L82E series) | 5 MB |
| User Memory (1756-L83E series) | 10 MB |
| User Memory (1756-L84E series) | 20 MB |
| User Memory (1756-L85E series) | 40 MB |
| EtherNet/IP nodes (1756-L81E, Logix Designer v30+) | 100 nodes |
| EtherNet/IP nodes (1756-L82E, Logix Designer v30+) | 175 nodes |
| EtherNet/IP nodes (1756-L83E, Logix Designer v30+) | 250 nodes |
| EtherNet/IP nodes (1756-L84E, Logix Designer v30+) | 250 nodes |
| EtherNet/IP nodes (1756-L85E, Logix Designer v28+) | 300 nodes |
| Communication ports | 1 USB 2.0 full-speed Type B; 1 EtherNet/IP port (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
| Controller tasks | 32 tasks; 1000 programs/task; all event triggers |
| Programming languages | Ladder Diagram (LD), Structured Text (ST), Function Block Diagram (FBD), Sequential Function Chart (SFC) |
GuardLogix 5580 Controller Features
| User Memory (1756-L81ES series) | 3 MB |
|---|---|
| Safety Memory (1756-L81ES series) | 1.5 MB |
| User Memory (1756-L82ES series) | 5 MB |
| Safety Memory (1756-L82ES series) | 2.5 MB |
| User Memory (1756-L83ES series) | 10 MB |
| Safety Memory (1756-L83ES series) | 5 MB |
| User Memory (1756-L84ES series) | 20 MB |
| Safety Memory (1756-L84ES series) | 6 MB |
| User Memory (1756-L85ES) | 40 MB |
| Safety Memory (1756-L85ES) | 3 MB |
| EtherNet/IP nodes (1756-L81ES series) | 100 nodes |
| EtherNet/IP nodes (1756-L82ES series) | 175 nodes |
| EtherNet/IP nodes (1756-L83ES series) | 250 nodes |
| EtherNet/IP nodes (1756-L84ES series) | 250 nodes |
| EtherNet/IP nodes (1756-L85ES) | 300 nodes |
| Controller tasks | 31 standard tasks, 1 safety task; 1000 programs/task |
| Safety task programming language | Ladder Diagram (LD) only |
| Standard task programming languages | LD, ST, FBD, SFC |
| Max safety level without safety partner | SIL 2 / PLd (Category 3) |
| Max safety level with safety partner | SIL 3 / PLe (Category 4), 1oo2 architecture |
ControlLogix-XT / GuardLogix-XT Temperature Ratings
| Standard ControlLogix operating temperature | 0 to 60 °C (33 to 140 °F) |
|---|---|
| ControlLogix-XT / GuardLogix-XT operating temperature | -25 to +70 °C (-13 to +158 °F) |
NSE Controller Stored Energy
| Residual stored energy after power-off wait | 400 µJ or less |
|---|---|
| Required wait time after power-off | At least 40 seconds |
Communication Protocols
Supported industrial networks and field buses for the products covered by this publication.
EtherNet/IP Supports 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1 Gbps link speeds. Used for integrated motion, time synchronization, distributed I/O, produce/consume data, and CIP Safety connections. You cannot bridge through the Ethernet front port of another controller to add remote I/O.
ControlNet Supports distributed I/O control and produce/consume data between controllers.
DeviceNet Supports control of distributed I/O and messaging to devices. Safety I/O can be distributed over EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet only.
Data Highway Plus (DH+) Supports messaging to and from other devices.
Universal Remote I/O (RIO) Supports control of distributed I/O.
CIP Safety SIL 3/PLe-rated version of CIP. Used for safety I/O connections over EtherNet/IP. Safety connections are not allowed to use DNS host names.
CIP Security Provides device identity and authentication, data integrity and authentication, and data confidentiality so CIP-connected devices authenticate each other before exchanging data over EtherNet/IP.
OPC UA Supported on ControlLogix 5580 and GuardLogix 5580 controllers per publication 1756-UM023.
HART Listed as a supported network for control of distributed I/O.
Foundation Fieldbus Listed as a supported network for control of distributed I/O.
SynchLink Listed as a communication option for ControlLogix 5580 controllers.
Certifications & Compliance
IEC-62443-4-2 SL 1 (ControlLogix 5580 firmware revision 32.011 or later; GuardLogix 5580 firmware revision 37.011 or later)
SIL 2 / PLd (Category 3): GuardLogix 5580 without safety partner
SIL 3 / PLe (Category 4): GuardLogix 5580 with safety partner in 1oo2 architecture
Document Contents
Full PDF covers the following topics in detail:
- Standard and Safety Controller Systems: available controllers, system configurations, controller features tables
- GuardLogix Functional Safety: safety network numbers, safety signatures, controller data flow, safety terminology
- Connect to the Controller: IP address methods, duplicate IP detection, DNS addressing, firmware upgrade guidelines, ControlFLASH Plus and AutoFlash procedures
- Communication Networks: EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, DH+, Universal Remote I/O network communication and modules
- Create a Controller Project: safety project configuration, safety level, passwords, SNN assignment, online/download/upload procedures, operation modes, reset button
- Use the Memory Card: store, load, and manage SD memory card operations
- Manage Controller Communication: produce/consume data, messaging, socket interface, SNMP via CIP Generic MSG, trusted slots
- Standard I/O Modules: electronic keying, local and remote I/O configuration, input/output data update flowcharts
- Safety I/O Devices: configure safety I/O, NAT with CIP Safety, SNN assignment, safety I/O signatures, replacement scenarios
- Develop Standard Applications: tasks, programs, routines, tags, programming languages, Add-On Instructions, module objects, sample projects
- Develop Safety Applications: programming safety applications
- Develop Secure Applications: IEC-62443-4-2 security requirements, fault routines, CIP bridging control, license-based protection, change detection, component tracking, controller logging, port and webpage management, trusted slots, privacy aspects
- Develop Motion Applications: motion control programming, axis information
- Troubleshoot the Controller: automatic diagnostics, communication loss diagnostics, Logix Designer and Linx-based diagnostics, port diagnostics, advanced time sync, controller webpages
- Status Indicators: general, safety, fault, and major fault messages; controller and EtherNet/IP indicators; thermal monitoring
- Access Diagnostic Assembly Tags: concurrent connections, Ethernet port, home webpage, OPC UA, PTP, faults, backplane statistics, standard network diagnostic assemblies
- Change Controller Project Type: standard to safety and safety to standard conversion behavior
- History of Changes appendix
Frequently Asked Questions
What controller catalog numbers does this manual cover?
The manual covers ControlLogix 5580 controllers (1756-L81E through 1756-L85E), conformal-coated K variants, NSE No Stored Energy variants, ControlLogix-XT 5580 variants, Process controllers (1756-L81EP, 1756-L83EP, 1756-L85EP), GuardLogix 5580 controllers (1756-L81ES through 1756-L85ES, 1756-L8SP), GuardLogix-XT 5580 variants, and conformal-coated GuardLogix ESK variants.
What safety integrity levels can the GuardLogix 5580 system achieve?
Without a safety partner installed, the GuardLogix 5580 system can achieve SIL 2/PLd (Category 3). With a safety partner installed in the slot immediately to the right of the primary controller, the system can achieve SIL 3/PLe (Category 4) using a 1oo2 architecture.
Which programming languages does the GuardLogix 5580 safety task support?
The safety task on GuardLogix 5580 controllers supports Ladder Diagram (LD) only. Standard tasks on the same controller support Ladder Diagram, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram, and Sequential Function Chart.
What are the minimum system requirements for ControlLogix 5580 and GuardLogix 5580 controllers?
The minimum requirements are a ControlLogix chassis series C (series B functions within a derated temperature range), a ControlLogix power supply, and Studio 5000 Logix Designer software along with Linx-based communication software and ControlFLASH Plus or ControlFLASH software. GuardLogix project editing requires the Professional or Full Edition of Logix Designer or a licensed GuardLogix Safety Editor.
What security standard do the ControlLogix 5580 and GuardLogix 5580 controllers support?
ControlLogix 5580 controllers at firmware revision 32.011 or later and GuardLogix 5580 controllers at firmware revision 37.011 or later support IEC-62443-4-2 SL 1 requirements.
How does the NSE controller handle residual stored energy?
The NSE controller depletes its residual stored energy to 400 µJ or less within 40 seconds after power is turned off. You must wait at least 40 seconds after turning off chassis power before removing the controller. There is no visual indicator when the 40 seconds has expired.
What EtherNet/IP port speeds do the 5580 controllers support, and are there topology restrictions?
The controllers support 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1 Gbps port speeds. You should not mix 1 Gbps and 100 Mbps port speeds within one DLR or linear network. When using legacy 100 Mbps devices with a 1 Gbps controller, a managed switch is required. When switches are used in a star topology, the controller ports should be set to Auto Negotiate.
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