User guide

Rockwell Automation Publication 1768-UM002C-EN-P - April 2012 15
System Overview Chapter 1
Use these communication modules to provide an interface between Compact
GuardLogix controllers and network devices.
The Compact GuardLogix controller can connect to RSLogix 5000
programming software via a serial connection, an 1768-ENBT EtherNet module,
or a 1768-CNB ControlNet module.
See the Additional Resources
on page 9 for more information on using network
communication modules.
Programming Requirements
RSLogix 5000 software is the programming tool for Compact GuardLogix
controller applications.
Use Table 2
to identify the minimum software versions for use with your
Compact GuardLogix controllers.
Safety routines include safety instructions, which are a subset of the standard
ladder logic instruction set, and safety application instructions. Programs
scheduled under the safety task support only ladder logic.
Use this module To interface between
1768-ENBT, series A, revision 3
(1)
(1) This or later.
The Compact GuardLogix controller and EtherNet/IP devices
1768-CNB, series A, revision 3
(1)
Controllers on the ControlNet network
Table 2 - Software Versions
Cat. No. RSLogix 5000 Software
Version
(1)
(1) This version or later.
RSLinx
®
Classic Software
Version
(1)
1756-L43S, 1756-L45S 18 Any version
(2)
(2) RSLinx Classic version 2.59 or later is required with RSLogix 5000 software version 20 or later.