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Preface
This manual describes the GuardLogix® 5580 and Compact GuardLogix 5380
controller systems, which are type-approved and certified for use in safety
applications as detailed in SIL Certification on page 9
.
Use this manual for the development, operation, and maintenance of a
GuardLogix 5580 or Compact GuardLogix 5380 controller-based safety
system that uses the Studio 5000 Logix Designer® application. Read and
understand the safety concepts and the requirements that are presented in this
manual and familiarize yourself with applicable standards (for example
IEC 61508, IEC 62061, IEC 61511, and ISO 13849-1) before operating a
GuardLogix 5580 or Compact GuardLogix 5380 controller-based safety
system.
Summary of Changes
This manual contains new and updated information as indicated in the
following table.
Terminology
This section defines terms that are used in this manual.
In this publication, the terms ‘GuardLogix controller’ or ‘GuardLogix system’
apply to both GuardLogix 5580 and Compact GuardLogix 5380 controllers
unless otherwise noted.
Also, the term ‘SIL 2’ represents SIL 2, SIL CL2, and PLd, and ‘SIL 3’
represents SIL 3, SIL CL3, and PLe.
For common abbreviations and other definitions, see the Glossary on
page 103.
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Terminology 7
Additional Resources 8
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Updated Preface introduction text 7
Updated Safety Partner text 16
Added Important table to Compact GuardLogix 5380 Controller Hardware section 17
Updated Safety Concept Assumptions section 47
Updated title of Table 9
72
Updated Product Failure Rates section 96
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