Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley Kinetix 5500 servo drive with integrated safety

The Allen-Bradley Kinetix 5500 servo drive with integrated safety can help machine builders take advantage of a single EtherNet/IP network, as well as a common design environment with Rockwell Software Studio 5000 Logix Designer software.

With high-speed coordination to meet demanding motion requirements, the drive uses the EtherNet/IP network for streamlined machine safety functions. The network allows safety signals to travel via the same wires and IP addresses used for control and motion. This eliminates the need for a hardwired safety system and removes potential points of failure, resulting in less troubleshooting and downtime.

Machine and equipment builders can quickly install the drive and provide users with ease of use via the Logix Designer development environment and Allen-Bradley GuardLogix safety controllers. In addition to motion and control parameters, users can configure the safety system within the Logix Designer software. They can unlatch the safe torque off function, program an unlimited number of setpoints, change safety zoning and re-use code to maintain system validation.

Users also gain improved diagnostics information through the drive’s integration with the GuardLogix safety controller. Details on safety-related faults, such as safe torque off requests, are shown on the drive’s LCD display. This information can be pulled into existing information databases and reporting solutions already in use.