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GuardLogix 5580 Controllers Installation Instructions
Install the SD Card
If the SD card is not already installed in the controller, then complete these steps to 
install the SD card.
1. Verify that the SD card is locked or unlocked according to your preference.
For more information about the lock/unlock memory settings, see the 
ControlLogix 5580 and GuardLogix 5580 Controllers User Manual, 
publication 1756-UM543
.
2. Remove the key.
3. To access the SD card slot, open the door on the controller key panel. 
4. Position the SD card so that the contact end goes into the controller, with 
the contacts on the right and the label on the left. The beveled corner is on 
top.
5. Insert the SD card into the card slot and gently press the card until it clicks 
into place. 
6. The card slides in easily, if it is oriented correctly. You can insert the card 
only one way.
7. Close the door.
8. Reinsert the key, if desired.
Connect to an EtherNet/IP Network
If you are connecting the controller directly to an EtherNet/IP network, then 
connect an RJ45 cable to the Ethernet port on the controller.
Confirm Installation
After you insert the controller into the chassis and apply power, the 4-character 
display and status indicators provide information about the controller. 
See the ControlLogix 5580 and GuardLogix 5580 Controllers User Manual, 
publication 1756-UM543
, for information on how to interpret the 4-character 
display messages and the status indicators.
WARNING:  When you insert or remove the SD memory card 
while power is on, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause 
an explosion in hazardous location installations. Be sure that 
power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before 
proceeding.
WAR NIN G:  If you connect or disconnect the communications 
cable with power applied to this module or any device 
on the network, an electrical arc can occur. This could 
cause an explosion in hazardous location installations. 
Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous 
before proceeding.
ATTENTION: 10 Mbps Ethernet automatic negotiations 
are functional. However, 10 Mbps Ethernet connections 
are not fully supported or intended for normal use. Use 10 
Mbps Ethernet connections only if necessary during 
temporary setup.