CompactLogix 5380 controllers

In 2016, Rockwell Automation introduced the 5380 CompactLogix (Bulletin 1769) controllers, which feature the same processor as the ControlLogix L8 series controllers.

The 5380 series controllers feature the following improvements over the 5370 series:

• A 20% increase in memory capacity
• 5-20 times faster scan times and task switching
• The task monitor is now built into 5380 web pages
• Safety, Phase Manager, and Application lifecycle management (ALM) support to be added in future
• Supports Studio 5000 version 28+

The following illustration depicts a CompactLogix 5380 L3 CPU:

In the next section, let's take a look at the powerful 5380-L3 controller.

Bulletin 1769 5380 – L3

The CompactLogix 5380 series represents the fifth generation of CompactLogix controllers. The CompactLogix 5380 L3 controller is a powerful, expandable, and compact form factor Process Automation Controller (PAC).

The 5380 series features include the following:

• LED status indicators
• A run mode switch
• An SD card slot
• A USB port
• A four-digit digital status display
• Processor and field power connections
• Comes in 1 MB, 2 MB, 3 MB, and 4 MB versions
• No memory reserve required – 100% of the memory can be used for applications

The following is an illustration of the CompactLogix 5380 controller:

In the following section, we will introduce the Compact GuardLogix controller.

CompactLogix GuardLogix

The Compact GuardLogix form factor of the 5370 L3 controllers provides integrated safety and integrated motion in a single compact controller. The GuardLogix L3 controllers support integrated safety up to SIL 3, PLe Cat.4. Safety systems and GuardLogix are outside the scope of this book, but it is important to know they are available and their function within control systems.

The following is an illustration of the CompactLogix GuardLogix controller:

When programming safety-related functions, CompactLogix GuardLogix only supports ladder logic. However, CompactLogix GuardLogix controllers are fully capable of performing non-safety-related functions using the other International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) languages similar to a normal CompactLogix controller.

In the next section, we will introduce the CompactLogix 5480 hybrid controller and Windows-based solution in a compact form factor.