Inside…....................page Related Documentation ................3 Description ....................4 European Communities (EC) Directive Compliance ........4 General Safety ..................5 Mounting....................5 Connecting the GuardPLC 1600 ..............6 Reset Pushbutton..................7 Wiring the GuardPLC 1600 ...............8 Controller Tests ..................15 Troubleshooting with LED Indicators ............16 Specifications ..................18 Publication 1753-IN001B-EN-P - March 2004...
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GuardPLC™ 1600 Controllers 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.ab.com/manuals/gi) describes some important differences between solid state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices.
GuardPLC™ 1600 Controllers Related Documentation The table below provides a listing of publications that contain important information about GuardPLC systems. Read this document Publication number Detailed information regarding the safety certification GuardPLC Systems Safety 1755-RM001 of the GuardPLC System. Reference Manual Detailed information on installing, wiring, configuring, GuardPLC Systems User Manual 1753-UM001...
GuardPLC™ 1600 Controllers Description The GuardPLC 1600 is a Programmable Electronic System featuring 20 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs and 4 connections for GuardPLC Ethernet communications, as shown below. Digital Outputs Ethernet Ports (on top of controller) Voltage Supply...
• Do not mount the controller over a heating device. The GuardPLC 1600 cannot be panel-mounted. Mount the GuardPLC 1600 controller to a DIN rail by following the four steps below. 1. Hook the top slot over the DIN rail.
Data packets must only be able to reach a node via a single path. OPC Server The GuardPLC 1600 is an OPC client. An OPC server, catalog number 1753-OPC, is available from Rockwell Automation and allows PC applications to read and write data to and from the GuardPLC.
GuardPLC™ 1600 Controllers Pin Assignments of D-shell Connector The pin assignments of the D-shell connector are as follows: Connection Signal Function — — 5V, decoupled with diodes RxD/TxD-A Receive/Transmit data A CNTR-A Control signal A DGND Data reference potential 5V, positive pole of supply voltage —...
(SELV – EN 60950) and Protective Extra Low Voltage (PELV – EN 60204) guidelines. Protect the controller with a slow-blowing fuse. IMPORTANT The GuardPLC 1600 can draw up to 8A. 0.5A is needed to operate IMPORTANT the controllers. Up to 7.5A can be used to source voltage power for inputs and outputs connected to the 1600.
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The controller has 20 digital inputs whose status is indicated via LEDs when the controller is in RUN mode. LS+ is a voltage source that provides 24V dc for a group of four dry contact inputs. There are five groups on the GuardPLC 1600. 24V dc Power Supply (—)
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GuardPLC™ 1600 Controllers If devices require 24V dc to operate and use the same power source as the GuardPLC, then wire the outputs of the device directly to inputs on the GuardPLC. 24V dc Power Supply (—) (—) 10 11 12 11 12 L+ L+ 24V DC...
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GuardPLC™ 1600 Controllers 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” LED activates. For more information on input wiring, see the GuardPLC™ System User Manual, publication number 1753-UM001.
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GuardPLC™ 1600 Controllers Terminal Number Designation Function Sensor supply for inputs 13 to 16 Digital input13 Digital input 14 Digital input 15 Digital input 16 Reference pole Sensor supply for inputs 17 to 20 Digital input 17 Digital input 18 Digital input 19 Digital input 20 Reference pole...
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GuardPLC™ 1600 Controllers When the following occurs, inputs are set to 0, a fault code is generated, and the FAULT LED is on. • short-circuit between two parallel connections • reversal of two connections • earth fault on one of the lines (only with earthed reference pole) •...
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GuardPLC™ 1600 Controllers Digital Output Terminals 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 (2A) (2A) Terminals accommodate wires up to 1.5 mm (16 AWG). Digital outputs are connected to the following terminals: Terminal Number Designation...
GuardPLC™ 1600 Controllers Example: Connecting Actuators to the Outputs Inductive loads can be connected without a protection diode on the load. However, Rockwell Automation strongly recommends that a protection diode be fitted directly to the load to suppress any interference voltage. A 1N4004 diode is recommended. The digital outputs can be pulsed with the safety-related digital inputs of the same device.
GuardPLC™ 1600 Controllers Temperature Tests The temperature of the controller is automatically and continuously monitored. The alarm is triggered by the temperature conditions described in the table below. Operating Temperature Alarm < 60°C (140°F) None (normal) 60° C to 70°C (140°F to 158°F) Warning ON >...
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GuardPLC™ 1600 Controllers Indicator State Condition • The routine (logic) has caused an error. FAULT • The controller configuration is faulty. • The upload of a new operating system was not successful and the operating system is corrupted. Flashing An error has occurred during a Flash ROM write cycle. One or more I/O errors have occurred.
GuardPLC™ 1600 Controllers Specifications Controller User Memory max. 250 KB user program memory max. 250 KB application data memory Minimum Watchdog 10 ms Minimum Safety Time 20 ms Current Consumption max. 8 A (with max. load) 0.5 A idle current ≤...
GuardPLC™ 1600 Controllers Specifications (continued) Mechanical Dimensions Width 257 mm (10.1 in.) including housing screws Height 114 mm (4.49 in.) including latch Depth 66 mm (2.60 in.) including grounding bolt Weight 1.2 kg (2.64 lbs.) Agency Certifications (when product is marked) C-UL Listed Industrial Control Equipment Marked for all applicable directives Marked for all applicable acts...