Allen-Bradley SLC 500 Series Migration Guide

12 Rockwell Automation Publication 1746-RM003D-EN-E - May 2019
Chapter 1 Overview
SLC 500 System
The SLC 500 system is a small chassis-based family of programmable controllers,
discrete, analog, and specialty I/O, and peripheral devices. The SLC 500 family
delivers power and flexibility with a wide range of communication
configurations, features, and memory options.
SLC 500 programmable controllers provide value with extensive capabilities to
address a broad range of applications including material handling, HVAC
control, high-speed assembly operations, small process control, simple motion
control, and SCADA. With SLC 500 Modular Hardware Style controllers, you
select the processor, power supply, and I/O modules to fit your application.
Modular style chassis are available in 4, 7, 10, and 13-slot versions.
Digital I/O modules, analog I/O modules, and specialty temperature, counting,
and process control modules are available to help you create a custom solution for
your application.
CompactLogix 5370
Controllers
CompactLogix 5370 controllers provide scalable controller solutions to address a
wide variety of applications. All CompactLogix 5370 controllers provide the
following functionality:
• Two EtherNet/IP ports
• One USB port
• Support for local expansion modules
• Control of local and distributed I/O modules
• Use of 1784-SD1 or 1784-SD2 Secure Digital (SD) card for nonvolatile
memory
• A battery is no longer necessary because of the internal energy-storage
solution
Some CompactLogix 5370 controllers provide the following functionality:
• Built-in power supply
• Some combination of embedded digital, analog, and high-speed counter
modules
• Support for Integrated Motion over an EtherNet/IP network
• Access to DeviceNet networks.
CompactLogix 5380
Controllers
CompactLogix 5380 controllers can operate in various applications that range
from standalone systems or in more complex systems with devices that are
connected to the controller via an EtherNet/IP network. All CompactLogix
5380 controllers provide the following functionality:
• Two EtherNet/IP ports
• One USB port
• Support for local expansion modules
• Control of local and distributed I/O modules

Allen-Bradley SLC 500 Series Specifications

General

Programming Software	RSLogix 500
Series	SLC 500
Category	Controller
Manufacturer	Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)
I/O Capacity	Up to 4096 I/O points
Communication Ports	DH-485
Programming Languages	Ladder Logic
Operating Temperature	0 to 60 °C (32 to 140 °F)
Relative Humidity	5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Memory	4K to 64K words (depending on the processor)
Power Supply	AC or DC (depending on the module)