GuardPLC Certified

Function Blocks --
Basic Suite
Catalog Number 1753-CFBBASIC

Safety Reference Manual

Important User Information Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of
electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines for the Application,
Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (publication SGI-1.1
available from your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com) describes some important
differences between solid state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical
devices. Because of this difference, and also because of the wide variety of
uses for solid state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this
equipment must satisfy themselves that each intended application of this
equipment is acceptable.
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for
indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of
this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative
purposes. Because of the many variables and requirements associated with
any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume
responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to
use of information, circuits, equipment, or software described in this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without
written permission of Rockwell Automation, Inc., is prohibited.
Throughout this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware
of safety considerations.

Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause

WARNING
an explosion in a hazardous environment, which may lead to personal
injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.

Identifies information that is critical for successful application and

IMPORTANT
understanding of the product.
Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead
ATTENTION
to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.
Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and recognize
the consequence

SHOCK HAZARD Labels may be located on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive
or motor, to alert people that dangerous voltage may be present.

BURN HAZARD Labels may be located on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive
or motor, to alert people that surfaces may be dangerous
temperatures.

The first line of trademarks is an example; the brand or product name changes according to publication but the rest of the line
should remain the same. The second line should be used exactly as listed below in any case where it applies.

Allen-Bradley, ControlLogix, and RSLinx are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc.

Trademarks not belonging to Rockwell Automation are property of their respective companies.
 Summary of Changes

The information below summarizes the changes to this manual since

the last publication.

To help you find new and updated information in this release of the
manual, we have included change bars as shown to the right of this
paragraph.

Topic Page
Correction to the Diverse Input Wiring Diagram - Automatic Reset 38
Important revised recommendations for setting the Pulse Test 94
Duration of the Redundant Pulst Test Ouput (RPTO) function block

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 Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Understanding Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Additional Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter 1
Redundant Input Function Block Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
(RIN) Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operation with Inconsistent Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operation with Circuit Reset Held On - Manual Reset
Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cycle Inputs Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Function Block Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Relationship of I/O Wiring to Function Block Parameters . . . 16
Redundant Input with Manual Reset Wiring and
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Redundant Input with Automatic Reset Wiring and
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chapter 2
Emergency Stop Function Block Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
(ESTOP) Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Operation with Inconsistent Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Operation with Circuit Reset Held On - Manual Reset
Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cycle Inputs Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Function Block Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Relationship of I/O Wiring to Function Block Parameters . . . 26
Emergency Stop with Manual Reset Wiring and
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Emergency Stop with Automatic Reset Wiring and
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Chapter 3
Diverse Input Function Block (DIN) Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Operation with Inconsistent Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Operation with Circuit Reset Held On - Manual Reset
Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Cycle Inputs Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Function Block Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Relationship of I/O Wiring to Function Block Parameters . . . 36
Diverse Input with Manual Reset Wiring and
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Diverse Input with Automatic Reset Wiring and
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Chapter 4
Enable Pendant Function Block Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
(ENPEN) Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Operation with Inconsistent Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Operation with Circuit Reset Held On - Manual Reset
Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cycle Inputs Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Function Block Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Relationship of I/O Wiring to Function Block Parameters . . . 46
Enable Pendant with Manual Reset Wiring and
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Enable Pendant with Automatic Reset Wiring and
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Chapter 5
Light Curtain Function Block (LC) Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Light Curtain Muting Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Inputs Inconsistent Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Circuit Reset Held On Operation (Manual Reset Mode
Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Cycle Inputs Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Input Filter Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Function Block Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Relationship of I/O Wiring to Function Block Parameters . . . 60
Light Curtain with Manual Reset Wiring and
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Light Curtain with Automatic Reset Wiring and
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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Chapter 6
Redundant Output with Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Continuous Feedback Monitoring Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Function Block (ROUT) Function Block Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Relationship of I/O Wiring to Function Block Parameters . . . 69
Redundant Output with Negative Feedback Wiring and
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Redundant Output with Positive Feedback Wiring and
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Chapter 7
Five-Position Mode Selector Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Function Block (FPMS) Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Function Block Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Relationship of I/O Wiring to Function Block Parameters . . . 75
Five-Position Mode Selector Wiring and Programming . . . 75

Chapter 8
Two-Hand Run Station Function Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Block (THRS) Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Button Tie-Down Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Cycle Buttons Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Button Fault Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Function Block Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Relationship of I/O Wiring to Function Block Parameters . . . 83
Two-Hand Run Station with Active Pin Disabled
Wiring and Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Two-Hand Run Station with Active Pin Enabled
Wiring and Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Chapter 9
Redundant Pulse Test Output Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Function Block (RPTO) Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Cross-wiring Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Automatic Fault Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Generate Pulse Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Pulse Test on Input Transition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Function Block Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Relationship of I/O Wiring to Function Block Parameters . . . 95
Redundant Pulse Test Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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Chapter 10
Single Pulse Test Output Function Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Block (SPTO) Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Function Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Relationship of I/O Wiring to Function Block Parameters . . 103
Single Pulse Test Output Wiring and Programming . . . . 103

Index

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 Preface

Introduction This reference manual is intended to describe Rockwell Automation’s

GuardPLC Safety Application Function Block Set for Safety Integrity
Level (SIL) 3, Category (CAT) 4 applications.

Understanding Terminology The following table defines abbreviations used in this manual.

Abbreviation Type Description

AP Input Active Pin
BP Output Buttons Pressed
BT Output Button Tiedown
CB Output Cycle Buttons
CHA Input Channel A
CHB Input Channel B
CI Output Cycle Inputs
CR Input Circuit Reset
CRHO Output Circuit Reset Held On
EN Input Enable
FB1 Input Feedback 1
FB2 Input Feedback 2
FP Output Fault Present
FR Input Fault Reset
IFT Input Input Filter Time
II Output Inputs Inconsistent
IN1 to IN5 Input Input 1 to Input 5
LBF Output Left Button Failure
LBNC Input Left Button Normally Closed
LBNO Input Left Button Normally Opened
LCB Output Light Curtain Blocked
LCM Output Light Curtain Muted
MLC Input Mute Light Curtain
MMS Output Multiple Modes Selected
NM Output No Mode
O1 to O5 Output Output 1 to Output 5
O1FF Output Output 1 Feedback Failure
O2FF Output Output 2 Feedback Failure
RBF Output Right Button Failure
RBNC Input Right Button Normally Closed
RBNO Input Right Button Normally Opened
SA Output Station Active
SAF Output Station Active Failure

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Additional Resources The following table lists documents that contain additional
information concerning Rockwell Automation GuardPLC products.

Resource Description
GuardPLC Controller Systems Safety Reference Manual, Provides in-depth information on the safety concept of GuardPLC controller
publication 1755-RM001 systems
GuardPLC 1600 Controllers Installation Instructions, Provides information on installing GuardPLC 1600 controllers
publication 1753-IN001
GuardPLC 1800 Controllers Installation Instructions, Provides information on installing GuardPLC 1800 controllers
publication 1753-IN002
GuardPLC 1753-IB20XOB8 I/O Module Installation Provides information on installing GuardPLC 1753-IB20XOB8 I/O module
Instructions, publication 1753-IN003
GuardPLC 1753-IB16 Input Module Installation Provides information on installing GuardPLC 1753-IB16 Input Module
Instructions, publication 1753-IN004
GuardPLC 1753-OB16 Output Module Installation Provides information on installing GuardPLC 1753-OB16 Output Module
Instructions, publication 1753-IN005
RSLogix Guard PLUS! Programming Software Installation Provides information on installing RSLogix Guard PLUS! programming
Instructions, publication 1753-IN006 software
GuardPLC OPC Server Installation Instructions, publication Provides information on installing GuardPLC OPC server
1753-IN007
Allen-Bradley Programmable Controller Grounding and Provides in-depth information on grounding and wiring Allen-Bradley
Wiring Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1 programmable controllers
Application Considerations for Solid-State Controls, A description of important differences between solid-state programmable
publication SGI-1.1 controller products and hard-wired electromechanical devices
National Electrical Code - Published by the National Fire An article on wire sizes and types for grounding electrical equipment
Protection Association of Boston, MA.

If you would like a manual, you can:

• download a free electronic version from the Internet at

http://literature.rockwellautomation.com.
• purchase a printed manual by contacting your local
Allen-Bradley distributor or Rockwell Automation sales office.

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 Chapter 1

Redundant Input Function Block (RIN)

Overview The basic purpose of the Redundant Input Function Block is to

emulate the input functionality of a safety relay in a software
programmable environment which is intended for use in SIL3/CAT4
safety applications.

Operation Normal Operation

This function block monitors the states of two input channels and
turns on Output 1 when the following conditions are met:

• When using Manual Reset: both inputs are in the Active state
and the Circuit Reset input is transitioned from a zero to a one.
• When using Automatic Reset: both inputs are in the Active state
for 50 ms.

This Function Block turns Output 1 off when either one or both of the
input channels returns to the Safe state.

Both input channels for the Redundant Input Function Block (RIN) are
normally open. This means zeros on both channels represent the Safe
state, and ones on both channels represent the Active state.

These normal operation state changes are shown in the following

timing diagrams.

Normal Operation
Manual Reset Automatic Reset

1 1
Channel A Channel A
0 0

1 1
Channel B Channel B
0 0
50 ms
1 1
Circuit Reset Output 1
0 0

1
Output 1
0

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Operation with Inconsistent Inputs

This function block generates a fault if the input channels are in

inconsistent states (one Safe and one Active) for more than the
specified period of time. The inconsistent time period is 500 ms.

This fault condition is enunciated via the Inputs Inconsistent and the
Fault Present outputs. Output 1 cannot enter the Active state while the
Fault Present output is active. The fault indication is cleared when the
offending condition is remedied and the Fault Reset input is
transitioned from zero to one.

These state changes are shown in the following timing diagram.

Inputs Inconsistent, Fault Present, and Fault Reset Operation

1
Channel A
0

1
Channel B
0

1
Output 1
0
500 ms
1
Inputs
Inconsistent 0

1
Fault Present
0

1
Fault Reset
0

Operation with Circuit Reset Held On - Manual Reset Only

This function block also sets the Circuit Reset Held On output prompt
if the Circuit Reset input is set (1) when the input channels transition
to the Active state.

These state changes are shown in the following timing diagram.

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Circuit Reset and Circuit Reset Held On Operation

1
Channel A
0

1
Channel B
0

1
Circuit Reset
0

1
Output 1
0

Circuit Reset 1
Held On
0

Cycle Inputs Operation

If, while Output 1 is active, one of the input channels transitions from
the Active state to the Safe state and back to the Active state before
the other input channel transitions to the Safe state, the Cycle Inputs
output prompt is set, and Output 1 cannot enter the Active state again
until both input channels cycle through their Safe states.

These state changes are shown in the following timing diagram.

Cycle Inputs Operation

1
Channel A
0

1
Channel B
0

1
Output 1
0

1
Cycle Inputs
0

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Function Block Description

RIN_RA RIN_AUTO_RA
Redundant Input Manual Reset Redundant Input Automatic Reset

Channel A Output 1 Channel A Output 1

Channel B Cycle Inputs Channel B Cycle Inputs
Circuit Reset Held On Inputs Inconsistent
Circuit Reset Inputs Inconsistent Fault Reset Fault Present
Fault Reset Fault Present

Redundant Inputs (RIN) Function Block Parameters

Parameter Short Type Data Type Description Safe, Active and

Name Initial Values
Channel A — Input Boolean Channel A Input (Normally Open) Safe = 0, Active = 1
Channel B — Input Boolean Channel B Input (Normally Open) Safe = 0, Active = 1
Circuit Reset — Input Boolean Circuit Reset Input Initial = 0, Reset = 1

Manual Reset - Sets Output 1 after Channel A and

Channel B transition from the Safe state to the
Active state, and the Circuit Reset input transitions
from zero to one.
Fault Reset — Input Boolean After fault conditions are corrected for the function Initial = 0, Reset = 1
block, the fault outputs for the function block are
cleared when this input transitions from off to on.
Output 1 O1 Output Boolean Output 1 is set to the Active state when input Safe = 0, Active = 1
conditions are met.
Cycle Inputs CI Prompt Boolean Cycle Inputs prompts for action. Before Output 1 is Initial = 0, Prompt = 1
Output turned on, Channel A and Channel B inputs must be
cycled through their Safe States at the same time
before the circuit can be reset.

This prompt is cleared when Channel A and Channel

B transition to the Safe state.

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Redundant Inputs (RIN) Function Block Parameters

Parameter Short Type Data Type Description Safe, Active and

Name Initial Values
Circuit Reset Held CRHO Prompt Boolean Manual Reset - The Circuit Reset Held On prompt is Initial = 0, Prompt = 1
On Output set when both input channels transition to the
Active states, and the Circuit Reset input is already
on.

The Circuit Reset Held On prompt is cleared when

the Circuit Reset input is turned off.
Inputs Inconsistent II Fault Boolean This fault is set when Channel A and Channel B Initial = 0, Fault = 1
Output inputs are in inconsistent states (one Safe and one
Active) for a period of time greater than the
Inconsistent Time Period (listed below). This fault is
cleared when Channel A and Channel B inputs
return to consistent states (both Safe or both Active)
and the Fault Reset input transitions from off to on.

Inconsistent Time Period: 500 ms

Fault Present FP Fault Boolean This is set whenever a fault is present in the Initial = 0, Fault = 1
Output function block. Output 1 cannot enter the Active
state when Fault Present is set. Fault Present is
cleared when all faults are cleared and the Fault
Reset input transitions from off to on.

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Relationship of I/O Wiring Redundant Input with Manual Reset Wiring and Programming
to Function Block
Parameters Wiring Example

The following wiring diagram is one example of how to wire a

2-channel switch having two normally open contacts to a GuardPLC
module to comply with EN954-1 Category 4.

Redundant Input Wiring Diagram - Manual Reset

The inputs shown on this wiring
diagram correspond to the inputs
for the function block.

L+ DI 1 DI 2 DI 3 DI 4 DI 5

E1
L- DO 1 DO 2 LS+
GuardPLC

S2 S3 S4

S1
E1 - 24V Power Supply
S1 - Redundant Input Switch
S2 - Circuit Reset Switch
S3 - Fault Reset Switch
S4 - Generate Pulse Test Switch
S1 as shown is in the Active state.

Programming Example

The following programming example shows how the Redundant

Input Function Block with Manual Reset can be applied to the wiring
diagram shown in Redundant Input Wiring Diagram - Manual Reset,
on page 16.

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Redundant Input Programming Example - Manual Reset

Guard PLC
User Program

RPTO_RA
Redundant Pulse Test Output

T#2 to 60 sec Pulse Test Interval Pulse Test Source A DO 1

T#10 - 500 msec Pulse Test Duration Pulse Test Source B DO 2
DI 5 Generate Pulse Test Pulse Test Fault A To User Logic
Pulse Test Fault B To User Logic

DI 1 Input 1 A Output 1 A
DI 2 Input 1 B Output 1 B

RIN_RA
Redundant Input Manual Reset

Channel A Output 1 To User Logic

Channel B Cycle Inputs To User Logic
DI 3 Circuit Reset Circuit Reset Held On To User Logic
DI 4 Fault Reset Inputs Inconsistent To User Logic
Fault Present To User Logic

EN954-1 Category 4 requires that inputs be independently pulse

tested.

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Redundant Input with Automatic Reset Wiring and Programming

Wiring Example

The following wiring diagram shows one example of how to wire a

2-channel switch having two normally open contacts to a GuardPLC
module to comply with EN954-1 Category 4.

ATTENTION
Various safety standards (EN 60204, EN 954) require that when
using the Automatic Circuit Reset feature, other measures must
be implemented to ensure that an unexpected (or unintended)
startup will not occur in the system or application.

Redundant Input Wiring Diagram - Automatic Reset

The inputs shown on this wiring
diagram correspond to the inputs
for the function block.

L+ DI 1 DI 2 DI 3 DI 4

E1
L- DO 1 DO 2 LS+
GuardPLC

S2 S3

S1
E1 - 24V Power Supply
S1 - Redundant Input Switch
S2 - Fault Reset Switch
S3 - Generate Pulse Test Switch

S1 as shown is in the Active state.

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Programming Example

The following programming example shows how the Redundant

Input Function Block with Automatic Reset can be applied to the
wiring diagram shown in Redundant Input Wiring Diagram -
Automatic Reset, on page 18.

Redundant Input Programming Example - Automatic Reset

Guard PLC
User Program

RPTO_RA
Redundant Pulse Test Output

T#2 to 60 sec Pulse Test Interval Pulse Test Source A DO 1

T#10 - 500 msec Pulse Test Duration Pulse Test Source B DO 2
DI 4 Generate Pulse Test Pulse Test Fault A To User Logic
Pulse Test Fault B To User Logic

DI 1 Input 1 A Output 1 A
DI 2 Input 1 B Output 1 B

RIN_AUTO_RA
Redundant Input Automatic Reset

Channel A Output 1 To User Logic

Channel B Cycle Inputs To User Logic
DI 3 Fault Reset Inputs Inconsistent To User Logic
Fault Present To User Logic

EN954-1 Category 4 requires that inputs be independently pulse

tested.

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 Chapter 2

Emergency Stop Function Block (ESTOP)

Overview The basic purpose of the Emergency Stop Function Block is to

emulate the input functionality of a safety relay in a software
programmable environment which is intended for use in SIL3/CAT4
safety applications.

Operation Normal Operation

This function block monitors the states of two input channels and
turns on Output 1 when the following conditions are met:

• When using Manual Reset: both inputs are in the Active state
and the Circuit Reset input is transitioned from a zero to a one.
• When using Automatic Reset: both inputs are in the Active state
for 50 ms.

This function block turns Output 1 off when either one or both of the
input channels returns to the Safe state.

Both input channels for the Emergency Stop Function Blocks are
normally open. This means zeros on both channels represent the Safe
state, and ones on both channels represent the Active state.

These normal operation state changes are shown in the following

timing diagrams.

Normal Operation
Manual Reset Automatic Reset

1 1
Channel A Channel A
0 0

1 1
Channel B Channel B
0 0
50 ms
1 1
Circuit Reset Output 1
0 0

1
Output 1
0

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Operation with Inconsistent Inputs

This function block generates a fault if the input channels are in

inconsistent states (one Safe and one Active) for more than the
specified period of time. The inconsistent time period is 500 ms.

This fault condition is enunciated via the Inputs Inconsistent and the
Fault Present outputs. Output 1 cannot enter the Active state while the
Fault Present output is active. The fault indication is cleared when the
offending condition is remedied and the Fault Reset input is
transitioned from zero to one.

These state changes are shown in the following timing diagram.

Inputs Inconsistent, Fault Present, and Fault Reset Operation

1
Channel A
0

1
Channel B
0

1
Output 1
0
500 ms
1
Inputs
Inconsistent 0

1
Fault Present
0

1
Fault Reset
0

Operation with Circuit Reset Held On - Manual Reset Only

This function block also sets the Circuit Reset Held On output prompt
if the Circuit Reset input is set (1) when the input channels transition
to the Active state.

These state changes are shown in the following timing diagram.

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Circuit Reset and Circuit Reset Held On Operation

1
Channel A
0

1
Channel B
0

1
Circuit Reset
0

1
Output 1
0

Circuit Reset 1
Held On
0

Cycle Inputs Operation

If, while Output 1 is active, one of the input channels transitions from
the Active state to the Safe state and back to the Active state before
the other input channel transitions to the Safe state, the Cycle Inputs
output prompt is set, and Output 1 cannot enter the Active state again
until both input channels cycle through their Safe states.

These state changes are shown in the following timing diagram.

Cycle Inputs Operation

1
Channel A
0

1
Channel B
0

1
Output 1
0

1
Cycle Inputs
0

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Function Block Description

ESTOP_RA ESTOP_AUTO_RA
Emergency Stop Manual Reset Emergency Stop Automatic Reset

Channel A Output 1 Channel A Output 1

Channel B Cycle Inputs Channel B Cycle Inputs
Circuit Reset Held On Inputs Inconsistent
Fault Reset Fault Present
Circuit Reset Inputs Inconsistent
Fault Reset Fault Present

Emergency Stop Function Block Parameters

Parameter Short Type Data Type Description Safe, Active and

Name Initial Values
Channel A — Input Boolean Channel A Input (Normally Open) Safe = 0, Active = 1
Channel B — Input Boolean Channel B Input (Normally Open) Safe = 0, Active = 1
Circuit Reset — Input Boolean Circuit Reset Input Initial = 0, Reset = 1

Manual Reset - Sets Output 1 after Channel A and

Channel B transition from the Safe state to the
Active state, and the Circuit Reset input transitions
from zero to one.
Fault Reset — Input Boolean After fault conditions are corrected for the function Initial = 0, Reset = 1
block, the fault outputs for the function block are
cleared when this input transitions from off to on.
Output 1 O1 Output Boolean Output 1 is set to the Active state when input Safe = 0, Active = 1
conditions are met.
Cycle Inputs CI Prompt Boolean Cycle Inputs prompts for action. Before Output 1 is Initial = 0, Prompt = 1
Output turned on, Channel A and Channel B inputs must be
cycled through their Safe States at the same time
before the circuit can be reset.

This prompt is cleared when Channel A and Channel

B transition to the Safe state.

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Emergency Stop Function Block Parameters

Parameter Short Type Data Type Description Safe, Active and

Name Initial Values
Circuit Reset Held CRHO Prompt Boolean Manual Reset - The Circuit Reset Held On prompt is Initial = 0, Prompt = 1
On Output set when both input channels transition to the
Active states, and the Circuit Reset input is already
on.

The Circuit Reset Held On prompt is cleared when

the Circuit Reset input is turned off.
Inputs Inconsistent II Fault Boolean This fault is set when Channel A and Channel B Initial = 0, Fault = 1
Output inputs are in inconsistent states (one Safe and one
Active) for a period of time greater than the
Inconsistent Time Period (listed below). This fault is
cleared when Channel A and Channel B inputs
return to consistent states (both Safe or both Active)
and the Fault Reset input transitions from off to on.

Inconsistent Time Period: 500 ms

Fault Present FP Fault Boolean This is set whenever a fault is present in the Initial = 0, Fault = 1
Output function block. Output 1 cannot enter the Active
state when Fault Present is set. Fault Present is
cleared when all faults are cleared and the Fault
Reset input transitions from off to on.

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Relationship of I/O Wiring Emergency Stop with Manual Reset Wiring and Programming
to Function Block
Parameters Wiring Example

The following wiring diagram shows one example of how to wire a

2-channel Emergency Stop switch having two normally open contacts
to a GuardPLC module to comply with EN954-1 Category 4.

Emergency Stop Wiring Diagram - Manual Reset

The inputs shown on this wiring
diagram correspond to the inputs
for the function block.

L+ DI 1 DI 2 DI 3 DI 4 DI 5

E1
L- DO 1 DO 2 LS+
GuardPLC

S2 S3 S4

S1
E1 - 24V Power Supply
S1 - Emergency Stop Switch
S2 - Circuit Reset Switch
S3 - Fault Reset Switch
S4 - Generate Pulse Test Switch
S1 as shown is in the Active state.

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Programming Example

The following programming example shows how the Emergency Stop

Function Block with Manual Reset can be applied to the wiring
diagram shown in Emergency Stop Wiring Diagram - Manual Reset on
page 26.

Emergency Stop Programming Example - Manual Reset

Guard PLC
User Program

RPTO_RA
Redundant Pulse Test Output

T#2 to 60 sec Pulse Test Interval Pulse Test Source A DO 1

T#10 - 500 msec Pulse Test Duration Pulse Test Source B DO 2
DI 5 Generate Pulse Test Pulse Test Fault A To User Logic
Pulse Test Fault B To User Logic

DI 1 Input 1 A Output 1 A
DI 2 Input 1 B Output 1 B

ESTOP_RA
Emergency Stop Manual Reset

Channel A Output 1 To User Logic

Channel B Cycle Inputs To User Logic
Circuit Reset Held On To User Logic
DI 3 Circuit Reset Inputs Inconsistent To User Logic
DI 4 Fault Reset Fault Present To User Logic

EN954-1 Category 4 requires that inputs be independently pulse

tested.

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Emergency Stop with Automatic Reset Wiring and Programming

Wiring Example

The following wiring diagram shows one example of how to wire a

2-channel Emergency Stop switch having two normally open contacts
to a GuardPLC module to comply with EN954-1 Category 4.

ATTENTION
Various safety standards (EN 60204, EN 954) require that when
using the Automatic Circuit Reset feature, other measures must
be implemented to ensure that an unexpected (or unintended)
startup will not occur in the system or application.

Emergency Stop Wiring Diagram - Automatic Reset

The inputs shown on this wiring
diagram correspond to the inputs
for the function block.

L+ DI 1 DI 2 DI 3 DI 4

E1
L- DO 1 DO 2 LS+
GuardPLC

S2 S3

S1
E1 - 24V Power Supply
S1 - Emergency Stop Switch
S2 - Fault Reset Switch
S3 - Generate Pulse Test Switch

S1 as shown is in the Active state.

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Programming Example

The following programming example shows how the Emergency Stop

Function Block with Automatic Reset can be applied to the wiring
diagram shown in Emergency Stop Wiring Diagram - Automatic Reset,
on page 28.

Emergency Stop Programming Example - Automatic Reset

Guard PLC
User Program

RPTO_RA
Redundant Pulse Test Output

T#2 to 60 sec Pulse Test Interval Pulse Test Source A DO 1

T#10 - 500 msec Pulse Test Duration Pulse Test Source B DO 2
DI 4 Generate Pulse Test Pulse Test Fault A To User Logic
Pulse Test Fault B To User Logic

DI 1 Input 1 A Output 1 A
DI 2 Input 1 B Output 1 B

ESTOP_AUTO_RA
Emergency Stop Automatic Reset

Channel A Output 1 To User Logic

Channel B Cycle Inputs To User Logic
Inputs Inconsistent To User Logic
DI 3 Fault Reset Fault Present To User Logic

EN954-1 Category 4 requires that inputs be independently pulse

tested.

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Diverse Input Function Block (DIN)

Overview The basic purpose of the Diverse Input Function Block is to emulate
the input functionality of a safety relay in a software programmable
environment which is intended for use in SIL3/CAT4 safety
applications.

Operation Normal Operation

This function block monitors the states of two input channels and
turns on Output 1 when the following conditions are met:

• When using Manual Reset: both inputs are in the Active state
and the Circuit Reset input is transitioned from a zero to a one.
• When using Automatic Reset: both inputs are in the Active state
for 50 ms.

This function block turns Output 1 off when either one or both of the
input channels returns to the Safe state.

The Diverse Input function block has one input channel that is
normally open and one that is normally closed. This means that a zero
on the normally open channel and a one on the normally closed
channel represents the Safe state and vice-versa for the Active state.

These normal operation state changes are shown in the following

timing diagrams.

Normal Operation
Manual Reset Automatic Reset

1 1
Channel A Channel A
0 0

1 1
Channel B Channel B
0 0
50 ms
1 1
Circuit Reset Output 1
0 0

1
Output 1
0

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Operation with Inconsistent Inputs

This function block generates a fault if the input channels are in

inconsistent states (one Safe and one Active) for more than the
specified period of time. The inconsistent time period is 500 ms.

This fault condition is enunciated via the Inputs Inconsistent and the
Fault Present outputs. Output 1 cannot enter the Active state while the
Fault Present output is active. The fault indication is cleared when the
offending condition is remedied and the Fault Reset input is
transitioned from zero to one.

These state changes are shown in the following timing diagram.

Inputs Inconsistent, Fault Present, and Fault Reset Operation

1
Channel A
0

1
Channel B
0

1
Output 1
0
500 ms
1
Inputs
Inconsistent 0

1
Fault Present
0

1
Fault Reset
0

Diverse Input Instruction

t1 - Inconsistent Time Period

Operation with Circuit Reset Held On - Manual Reset Only

This function block also sets the Circuit Reset Held On output prompt
if the Circuit Reset input is set (1) when the input channels transition
to the Active state.

These state changes are shown in the following timing diagram.

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Circuit Reset and Circuit Reset Held On Operation

1
Channel A
0

1
Channel B
0

1
Circuit Reset
0

1
Output 1
0

Circuit Reset 1
Held On
0

Cycle Inputs Operation

If, while Output 1 is active, one of the input channels transitions from
the Active state to the Safe state and back to the Active state before
the other input channel transitions to the Safe state, the Cycle Inputs
output prompt is set, and Output 1 cannot enter the Active state again
until both input channels cycle through their Safe states.

These state changes are shown in the following timing diagram.

Cycle Inputs Operation

1
Channel A
0

1
Channel B
0

1
Output 1
0

1
Cycle Inputs
0

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Function Block Description

DIN_RA DIN_AUTO_RA
Diverse Input Manual Reset Diverse Input with Automatic Reset

Channel A Output 1 Channel A Output 1

Channel B Cycle Inputs Channel B Cycle Inputs
Circuit Reset Held On Inputs Inconsistent
Circuit Reset Inputs Inconsistent Fault Reset Fault Present
Fault Reset Fault Present

Diverse Input (DIN) Function Block Parameters

Parameter Short Type Data Type Description Safe, Active and

Name Initial Values
Channel A — Input Boolean Channel A Input (Normally Open) Safe = 0, Active = 1
Channel B — Input Boolean Channel B Input (Normally Closed) Safe = 1, Active = 0
Circuit Reset — Input Boolean Circuit Reset Input Initial = 0, Reset = 1

Manual Reset - Sets Output 1 after Channel A and

Channel B transition from the Safe state to the
Active state, and the Circuit Reset input transitions
from zero to one.
Fault Reset — Input Boolean After fault conditions are corrected for the function Initial = 0, Reset = 1
block, the fault outputs for the function block are
cleared when this input transitions from off to on.
Output 1 O1 Output Boolean Output 1 is set to the Active state when input Safe = 0, Active = 1
conditions are met.
Cycle Inputs CI Prompt Boolean Cycle Inputs prompts for action. Before Output 1 is Initial = 0, Prompt = 1
Output turned on, Channel A and Channel B inputs must be
cycled through their Safe States at the same time
before the circuit can be reset.

This prompt is cleared when Channel A and Channel

B transition to the Safe state.

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Diverse Input (DIN) Function Block Parameters

Parameter Short Type Data Type Description Safe, Active and

Name Initial Values
Circuit Reset Held CRHO Prompt Boolean Manual Reset - The Circuit Reset Held On prompt is Initial = 0, Prompt = 1
On Output set when both input channels transition to the
Active states, and the Circuit Reset input is already
on.

The Circuit Reset Held On prompt is cleared when

the Circuit Reset input is turned off.
Inputs Inconsistent II Fault Boolean This fault is set when Channel A and Channel B Initial = 0, Fault = 1
Output inputs are in inconsistent states (one Safe and one
Active) for a period of time greater than the
Inconsistent Time Period (listed below). This fault is
cleared when Channel A and Channel B inputs
return to consistent states (both Safe or both Active)
and the Fault Reset input transitions from off to on.

Inconsistent Time Period: 500 ms

Fault Present FP Fault Boolean This is set whenever a fault is present in the Initial = 0, Fault = 1
Output function block. Output 1 cannot enter the Active
state when Fault Present is set. Fault Present is
cleared when all faults are cleared and the Fault
Reset input transitions from off to on.

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Relationship of I/O Wiring Diverse Input with Manual Reset Wiring and Programming
to Function Block
Parameters Wiring Example

The following wiring diagram is one example of how to wire a

2-channel switch having diverse inputs to a GuardPLC module to
comply with EN954-1 Category 4.

Diverse Input Wiring Diagram - Manual Reset

The inputs shown on this wiring

diagram correspond to the inputs
for the function block.

L+ DI 1 DI 2 DI 3 DI 4 DI 5

E1
L- DO 1 LS+
GuardPLC

S2 S3 S4

S1

E1 - 24V Power Supply

S1 - Diverse Input Switch
S2 - Circuit Reset Switch
S3 - Fault Reset Switch S1 as shown is in the Active state. IN0 - Normally Open, IN1 - Normally Closed.
S4 - Generate Pulse Test Switch

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Programming Example

The following programming example shows how the Diverse Input

Function Block with Manual Reset can be applied to the wiring
diagram shown in Diverse Input Wiring Diagram - Manual Reset, on
page 36.

Diverse Input Programming Example - Manual Reset

Guard PLC
User Program

SPTO_RA
Single Pulse Test Output

T#2 to 60 sec Pulse Test Interval Pulse Test Source A DO 1

T#10 - 500 msec Pulse Test Duration
DI 5 Generate Pulse Test Pulse Test Fault A To User Logic

DI 1 Input 1 A Output 1 A
DI 2 Input 1 Output 1

DIN_RA
Diverse Input Manual Reset

Channel A Output 1 To User Logic

Channel B Cycle Inputs To User Logic
Circuit Reset Held On To User Logic
DI 3 Circuit Reset Inputs Inconsistent To User Logic
DI 4 Fault Reset Fault Present To User Logic

EN954-1 Category 4 requires that inputs be independently pulse

tested.

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Diverse Input with Automatic Reset Wiring and Programming

Wiring Example

The following wiring diagram is one an example of how to wire a

2-channel switch having diverse inputs to a GuardPLC module to
comply with EN954-1 Category 4.

ATTENTION Various safety standards (EN 60204, EN 954) require that when
using the Automatic Circuit Reset feature, other measures must
be implemented to ensure that an unexpected (or unintended)
startup will not occur in the system or application.

Diverse Input Wiring Diagram - Automatic Reset

The inputs shown on this wiring
diagram correspond to the inputs
for the function block.

L+ DI 1 DI 2 DI 3 DI 4

E1
L- DO 1 LS+
1753 GuardPLC

S2 S3

S1

E1 - 24V Power Supply

S1 - Diverse Input Switch S1 as shown is in the Active state. CHA/DI 1 - Normally Open, CHB/DI 2 - Normally Closed
S2 - Fault Reset Switch
S3 - Generate Pulse Test Switch

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Programming Example

The following programming example shows how the Diverse Input

Function Block with Automatic Reset can be applied to the wiring
diagram shown in Diverse Input Wiring Diagram - Automatic Reset,
on page 38.

Diverse Input Programming Example - Automatic Reset

Guard PLC
User Program

SPTO_RA
Single Pulse Test Output

T#2 to 60 sec Pulse Test Interval Pulse Test Source A DO 1

T#10 - 500 msec Pulse Test Duration
DI 4 Generate Pulse Test Pulse Test Fault A To User Logic

DI 1 Input 1 A Output 1 A
DI 2 Input 1 Output 1

DIN_AUTO_RA
Diverse Input Automatic Reset

Channel A Output 1 To User Logic

Channel B Cycle Inputs To User Logic
Inputs Inconsistent To User Logic
DI 3 Fault Reset Fault Present To User Logic

EN954-1 Category 4 requires that inputs be independently pulse

tested.

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 Chapter 4

Enable Pendant Function Block (ENPEN)

Overview The basic purpose of the Enable Pendant Function Block is to emulate
the input functionality of a safety relay in a software programmable
environment which is intended for use in SIL3/CAT4 safety
applications.

Operation Normal Operation

This function block monitors the states of two input channels and
turns on Output 1 when the following conditions are met:

• When using Manual Reset: both inputs are in the Active state
and the Circuit Reset input is transitioned from a zero to a one.
• When using Automatic Reset: both inputs are in the Active state
for 50 ms.

This function block turns Output 1 off when either one or both of the
input channels returns to the Safe state.

Both input channels for the Enable Pendant function block are
normally open. This means zeros on both channels represent the Safe
state, and ones on both channels represent the Active state.

These normal operation state changes are shown in the following

timing diagrams.

Normal Operation
Manual Reset Automatic Reset

1 1
Channel A Channel A
0 0

1 1
Channel B Channel B
0 0
50 ms
1 1
Circuit Reset Output 1
0 0

1
Output 1
0

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Operation with Inconsistent Inputs

This function block generates a fault if the input channels are in

inconsistent states (one Safe and one Active) for more than the
specified period of time. The inconsistent time period is 3 seconds.

This fault condition is enunciated via the Inputs Inconsistent and the
Fault Present outputs. Output 1 cannot enter the Active state while the
Fault Present output is active. The fault indication is cleared when the
offending condition is remedied and the Fault Reset input is
transitioned from zero to one.

These state changes are shown in the following timing diagram.

Inputs Inconsistent, Fault Present, and Fault Reset Operation

1
Channel A
0

1
Channel B
0

1
Output 1
0
3 sec
1
Inputs
Inconsistent 0

1
Fault Present
0

1
Fault Reset
0

Operation with Circuit Reset Held On - Manual Reset Only

This function block also sets the Circuit Reset Held On output prompt
if the Circuit Reset input is set (1) when the input channels transition
to the Active state.

These state changes are shown in the following timing diagram.

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Circuit Reset and Circuit Reset Held On Operation

1
Channel A
0

1
Channel B
0

1
Circuit Reset
0

1
Output 1
0

Circuit Reset 1
Held On
0

Cycle Inputs Operation

If, while Output 1 is active, one of the input channels transitions from
the Active state to the Safe state and back to the Active state before
the other input channel transitions to the Safe state, the Cycle Inputs
output prompt is set, and Output 1 cannot enter the Active state again
until both input channels cycle through their Safe states.

These state changes are shown in the following timing diagram.

Cycle Inputs Operation

1
Channel A
0

1
Channel B
0

1
Output 1
0

1
Cycle Inputs
0

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Function Block Description

ENPEN_RA ENPEN_AUTO_RA
Enable Pendant Manual Reset Enable Pendant Automatic Reset

Channel A Output 1 Channel A Output 1

Channel B Cycle Inputs Channel B Cycle Inputs
Circuit Reset Held On Inputs Inconsistent
Circuit Reset Inputs Inconsistent Fault Reset Fault Present
Fault Reset Fault Present

Enable Pendant Function Block Parameters

Parameter Short Type Data Type Description Safe, Active and

Name Initial Values
Channel A — Input Boolean Channel A Input (Normally Open) Safe = 0, Active = 1
Channel B — Input Boolean Channel B Input (Normally Open) Safe = 0, Active = 1
Circuit Reset — Input Boolean Circuit Reset Input Initial = 0, Reset = 1

Manual Reset - Sets Output 1 after Channel A and

Channel B transition from the Safe state to the
Active state, and the Circuit Reset input transitions
from zero to one.

Automatic Reset - Visible, but not used.

Fault Reset — Input Boolean After fault conditions are corrected for the function Initial = 0, Reset = 1
block, the fault outputs for the function block are
cleared when this input transitions from off to on.
Output 1 O1 Output Boolean Output 1 is set to the Active state when input Safe = 0, Active = 1
conditions are met.
Cycle Inputs CI Prompt Boolean Cycle Inputs prompts for action. Before Output 1 is Initial = 0, Prompt = 1
Output turned on, Channel A and Channel B inputs must be
cycled through their Safe States at the same time
before the circuit can be reset.

This prompt is cleared when Channel A and Channel

B transition to the Safe state.

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Enable Pendant Function Block Parameters

Parameter Short Type Data Type Description Safe, Active and

Name Initial Values
Circuit Reset Held CRHO Prompt Boolean Manual Reset - The Circuit Reset Held On prompt is Initial = 0, Prompt = 1
On Output set when both input channels transition to the
Active states, and the Circuit Reset input is already
on.

The Circuit Reset Held On prompt is cleared when

the Circuit Reset input is turned off.

Automatic Reset - Visible, but not used.

Inputs Inconsistent II Fault Boolean This fault is set when Channel A and Channel B Initial = 0, Fault = 1
Output inputs are in inconsistent states (one Safe and one
Active) for a period of time greater than the
Inconsistent Time Period (listed below). This fault is
cleared when Channel A and Channel B inputs
return to consistent states (both Safe or both Active)
and the Fault Reset input transitions from off to on.

Inconsistent Time Period: 3 s

Fault Present FP Fault Boolean This is set whenever a fault is present in the Initial = 0, Fault = 1
Output function block. Output 1 cannot enter the Active
state when Fault Present is set. Fault Present is
cleared when all faults are cleared and the Fault
Reset input transitions from off to on.

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Relationship of I/O Wiring Enable Pendant with Manual Reset Wiring and Programming
to Function Block
Parameters Wiring Example

The following wiring diagram is one example of how to wire a

2-channel switch having two normally open contacts to a GuardPLC
module to comply with EN954-1 Category 4.

Enable Pendant Wiring Diagram - Manual Reset

The inputs shown on this wiring
diagram correspond to the inputs
for the function block.

L+ DI 1 DI 2 DI 3 DI 4 DI 5

E1
L- DO 1 DO 2 LS+
GuardPLC

S2 S3 S4

S1
E1 - 24V Power Supply
S1 - Enable Pendant Switch
S2 - Circuit Reset Switch
S3 - Fault Reset Switch
S4 - Generate Pulse Test Switch

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Programming Example

The following programming example shows how the Enable Pendant

function block with Manual Reset can be applied to the wiring
diagram shown in Enable Pendant Wiring Diagram - Manual Reset, on
page 46.

Enable Pendant Programming Example - Manual Reset

Guard PLC
User Program

RPTO_RA
Redundant Pulse Test Output

T#2 to 60 sec Pulse Test Interval Pulse Test Source A DO 1

T#10 - 500 msec Pulse Test Duration Pulse Test Source B DO 2
DI 5 Generate Pulse Test Pulse Test Fault A To User Logic
Pulse Test Fault B To User Logic

DI 1 Input 1 A Output 1 A
DI 2 Input 1 B Output 1 B

ESTOP_RA
Emergency Stop Manual Reset

Channel A Output 1 To User Logic

Channel B Cycle Inputs To User Logic
Circuit Reset Held On To User Logic
DI 3 Circuit Reset Inputs Inconsistent To User Logic
DI 4 Fault Reset Fault Present To User Logic

EN954-1 Category 4 requires that inputs be independently pulse

tested.

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Enable Pendant with Automatic Reset Wiring and Programming

Wiring Example

The following wiring diagram is one example of how to wire a

2-channel switch having two normally open contacts to a GuardPLC
module to comply with EN954-1 Category 4.

ATTENTION
Various safety standards (EN 60204, EN 954) require that when
using the Automatic Circuit Reset feature, other measures must
be implemented to ensure that an unexpected (or unintended)
startup will not occur in the system or application.

Enable Pendant Wiring Diagram - Automatic Reset

The inputs shown on this wiring
diagram correspond to the inputs
for the function block.

L+ DI 1 DI 2 DI 3 DI 4

E1
L- DO 1 DO 2 LS+
GuardPLC

S2 S3

S1
E1 - 24V Power Supply
S1 - Enable Pendant Switch
S2 - Fault Reset Switch
S3 - Generate Pulse Test Switch

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Programming Example

The following programming example shows how the Enable Pendant

Function Block with Automatic Reset can be applied to the wiring
diagram shown in Enable Pendant Wiring Diagram - Automatic Reset,
on page 48.

Enable Pendant Programming Example - Automatic Reset

Guard PLC
User Program

RPTO_RA
Redundant Pulse Test Output

T#2 to 60 sec Pulse Test Interval Pulse Test Source A DO 1

T#10 - 500 msec Pulse Test Duration Pulse Test Source B DO 2
DI 4 Generate Pulse Test Pulse Test Fault A To User Logic
Pulse Test Fault B To User Logic

DI 1 Input 1 A Output 1 A
DI 2 Input 1 B Output 1 B

ENPEN_AUTO_RA
Enable Pendant Automatic Reset

Channel A Output 1 To User Logic

Channel B Cycle Inputs To User Logic
Inputs Inconsistent To User Logic
DI 3 Fault Reset Fault Present To User Logic

EN954-1 Category 4 requires that inputs be independently pulse

tested.

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Light Curtain Function Block (LC)

Overview The basic purpose of the Light Curtain Function Block is to provide a
manual and an automatic circuit reset interface from a programmable
controller to a light curtain used in SIL3/CAT4 safety applications.

Many Light Curtains pulse test their two outputs; OSSD1 and OSSD2.
If these outputs are wired directly into GuardPLC controller inputs, the
pulse test needs to be filtered. Otherwise, the GuardPLC controller
may mistake the LO pulse test for a light curtain blockage.

Note that most light curtains do provide ‘controllers’ or ‘relays’ that

essentially filter out the pulse test and provide two dry contacts for
OSSD1 and OSSD2. If using these devices, then OSSD1 and OSSD2
can be wired directly to the GuardPLC controller.

If you are NOT using the light curtain ‘controller’ or ‘relay’, then the
GuardPLC controller must provide the pulse test filtering. There are
two ways for the GuardPLC controller to filter this signal. The first is
hardware- based digital input filters on the Safety input modules. The
second is a software- based filter in the Light Curtain function block.
For information on the software-based filter, see Input Filter Time on
page 5-57 of this manual.

Of these two methods, the hardware filter is preferred. If the digital

input filters the LO signals for longer than the LO pulse test width,
then the hardware filter will filter out the pulse test. For example, if
the Light Curtain signals pulse LO for 100 µs during a pulse test, then
the hardware must filter out LO signals that are 100 µs or longer. Note
that the Safety DeviceNet I/O modules have a configurable filter of 0
to 126 ms. The safety I/O modules have a fixed filter time of 100 µs.

If the hardware filter cannot filter the pulse test, or you choose not to
use the hardware filter, then the filtering must be done in the
GuardPLC controller code. Software based filters look at the input
once every program cycle. Theoretically, every time the GuardPLC
controller looks at OSSD1, it may be LO if the pulse test is occurring at
that exact time. In other words, you may have to make your software
filter long enough to scan OSSD1 multiple times before the filter times
out, and OSSD1 is set logically LO.

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The following chart shows how many times OSSD1 must be scanned
LO before the timer times out. It assumes a scan time of 25 ms.

Filter Time Consecutive Scans

OSSD1 LO
0 1
1-25 2
26-50 3
51-75 4
76-100 5
… …

The downside of using a longer hardware or software filter is that this

filter time must be directly added to the calculation of the light curtain
safety reaction time.

Operation Normal Operation

This function block monitors the states of two input channels and
turns on output 1 when the following conditions are met:

• When using Manual Reset: both inputs are in the Active state
when the Circuit Reset input is transitioned from a zero to a one.
• When using Automatic Reset: both inputs are in their Active state
for 50 ms.

The function block turns output 1 off when either one or both of the
input channels return to the Safe state.

These normal operation state changes are shown in the following

timing diagrams.

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Normal Operation
Manual Reset Automatic Reset

1 1
Channel A Channel A
0 0

1 1
Channel B Channel B
0 0
50 ms
1 1
Circuit Reset Output 1
0 0

1 Light Curtain 1
Output 1 Blocked
0 0

1
Light Curtain
Blocked 0

Light Curtain Muting Operation

The one exception to the normal Output 1 control is Light Curtain

Muting which, when enabled, permits the inputs to leave the Active
state and output 1 to remain on. The Light Curtain Muted output
represents the value of the Mute Light Curtain input and indicates that
the light curtain is not being used.

This function block also has a Light Curtain Blocked output which
indicates when the input channels are NOT in the Active state (ones).

These state changes are shown in the following timing diagrams.

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Light Curtain Muting Operation - Example 1

1
Channel A
0

1
Channel B
0

1
Output 1
0

1
Mute Light
Curtain 0

1
Light Curtain
Muted 0

1
Light Curtain
Blocked 0

If the Mute Light Curtain input is not set, or the light curtain is blocked
after the muting period is finished, the behavior of this function block
reverts back to the behavior defined earlier when no muting is
present.

Light Curtain Muting Operation - Example 2

1
Channel A
0

1
Channel B
0

1
Output 1
0

1
Mute Light
Curtain 0

1
Light Curtain
Muted 0

1
Light Curtain
Blocked 0

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Inputs Inconsistent Operation

This function block generates a fault if the input channels are in

inconsistent states (one Safe and one Active) for more than 500 ms.
This fault condition is enunciated via the Inputs Inconsistent and the
Fault Present outputs. Output 1 cannot enter the Active state while the
Fault Present output is active. The fault indication is cleared when the
offending condition is remedied and the Fault Reset input is
transitioned from zero to one.

These state changes are shown in the following timing diagram.

Inputs Inconsistent Operation

1
Channel A
0

1
Channel B
0

1
Output 1
0
500 ms
1
Inputs
Inconsistent 0

1
Fault
Present 0

1
Fault Reset
0

1
Light Curtain
Blocked
0

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Circuit Reset Held On Operation (Manual Reset Mode Only)

This function block also sets the Circuit Reset Held On output prompt
if the Circuit Reset input is set (1) when the input channels transition
to the Active state.

These state changes are shown in the following timing diagram.

Circuit Reset Held On Operation

1
Channel A
0

1
Channel B
0

1
Circuit Reset
0

1
Output 1
0

1
Circuit Reset
Held On 0

Cycle Inputs Operation

If, while Output 1 is active, one of the input channels transitions from
the Active state to the Safe state and back to the Active state before
the other input channel transitions to the Safe state, this function block
sets the Cycle Inputs output prompt, and Output 1 cannot enter the
Active state again until both input channels cycle through their Safe
states. If the inputs were in inconsistent states for more than 500 ms,
the Inputs Inconsistent and Fault Present outputs are also set to 1.

If the Light Curtain Muted input is active and one of the input
channels transitions from the Active state to the Safe state and back to
the Active state, Output 1 remains active and the Cycle Inputs prompt
is set to one.

IMPORTANT In version 1.0 of the Light Curtain instructions, if the Light

Curtain Muted input is active and one of the input channels
transitions from the Active state to the Safe state and back to
the Active state, Output 1 turns off immediately and the Cycle
Inputs prompt is set to one.

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These state changes are shown in the following timing diagram.

Cycle Inputs Operation

1
Channel A
0

1
Channel B
0

1
Output 1
0

1
Cycle Inputs
0

Input Filter Time

When an input filter time is specified, then, for that length of time, an
input channel is allowed to go to the Safe state while the other
channel is in the Active state without Output 1 going to its Safe state.
However, Output 1 will go to the Safe state when both input channels
are in the Safe state at the same time.

Input Filter Time

1
Channel A
0
t1
1
Channel B
0
t1
1
Output 1
0

t1 ≤ input filter time

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Function Block Description

LC_RA LC_AUTO_RA
Light Curtain Manual Reset Light Curtain Automatic Reset

Channel A Output 1 Channel A Output 1

Channel B Cycle Inputs Channel B Cycle Inputs
Input Filter Time Light Curtain Blocked Input Filter Time Light Curtain Blocked
Mute Light Curtain Light Curtain Muted Mute Light Curtain Light Curtain Muted
Circuit Reset Held On Inputs Inconsistent
Circuit Reset Inputs Inconsistent Fault Reset Fault Present
Fault Reset Fault Present

Light Curtain Function Block Parameters

Parameter Short Name Type Data Type Description Safe, Active and Initial Values
Channel A — Input Boolean Channel A Input Safe = 0, Active = 1
Channel B — Input Boolean Channel B Input Safe = 0, Active = 1
Input Filter Time — Input Time This is a selectable time, from 0 to Initial = 0 ms
250 ms, used for filtering of the
output pulse testing by the light
curtain.
Mute Light Curtain — Input Boolean Permits muting of the light curtain Initial = 0, Mute Light Curtain = 1
when it is not being used.
Circuit Reset — Input Boolean Circuit Reset Input Initial = 0, Reset = 1

Manual Reset - Sets Output 1 after

Channel A and Channel B transition
from the Safe state to the Active
state, and the Circuit Reset input
transitions from zero to one.
Fault Reset — Input Boolean After fault conditions are corrected Initial = 0, Reset = 1
for the function block, the fault
outputs for the function block are
cleared when this input transitions
from off to on.
Output 1 O1 Output Boolean Output 1 is set to the Active state Safe = 0, Active = 1
when input conditions are met.
Cycle Inputs CI Prompt Boolean Cycle Inputs prompts for action. Initial = 0, Prompt = 1
Output Before Output 1 is turned on,
Channel A and Channel B inputs
must be cycled through their Safe
States at the same time before the
circuit can be reset.

This prompt is cleared when

Channel A and Channel B transition
to the Safe state.

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Light Curtain Function Block Parameters

Parameter Short Name Type Data Type Description Safe, Active and Initial Values
Circuit Reset Held CRHO Prompt Boolean Manual Reset - The Circuit Reset Initial = 0, Prompt = 1
On Output Held On prompt is set when both
input channels transition to the
Active states, and the Circuit Reset
input is already on.

The Circuit Reset Held On prompt is

cleared when the Circuit Reset input
is turned off.
Light Curtain LCB Indicator Boolean This is indicates that the light Initial = 0, Blocked = 1
Blocked Output curtain is blocked or has lost power.
Light Curtain LCM Indicator Boolean This indicates that the light curtain Initial = 0, Muted = 1
Muted Output is muted (not being used).
Inputs Inconsistent II Fault Boolean This fault is set when Channel A Initial = 0, Fault = 1
Output and Channel B inputs are in
inconsistent states (one Safe and
one Active) for a period of time
greater than 500 ms. This fault is
cleared when Channel A and
Channel B inputs return to
consistent states (both Safe or both
Active) and the Fault Reset input
transitions from off to on.
Fault Present FP Fault Boolean This is on whenever a fault is Initial = 0, Fault = 1
Output present in the function block. Output
1 cannot enter the Active state
when Fault Present is set. Fault
Present is cleared when all faults
are cleared and the Fault Reset
input transitions from off to on.

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Relationship of I/O Wiring Light Curtain with Manual Reset Wiring and Programming
to Function Block
Parameters Wiring Example

The following wiring diagram is one example of how to wire a light

curtain’s two normally open outputs and two inputs required for
muting to a GuardPLC module to comply with EN954-1 Category 4.

Light Curtain Wiring Diagram - Manual Reset

The inputs shown on this wiring
diagram correspond to the inputs
for the function block.
OSSD1

OSSD2
LCA LCB

L+ DI 1 DI 2 DI 3 DI 4 DI 5 DI 6 DI 7

E1
L- DO 1 DO 2 LS+
GuardPLC

Dual Input
Muting Device
S1 S2 S3

MDA MDB

E1 - 24V Power Supply

LCA - Light Curtain Output A
LCB - Light Curtain Output B
MDA - Dual Input Muting Device Channel A
MDB - Dual Input Muting Device Channel B
S1 - Circuit Reset Switch
S2 - Fault Reset Switch
S3 - Generate Pulse Test Switch

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Programming Example

The following programming example shows how the Light Curtain

Function Block with Manual Reset can be applied to the wiring
diagram shown in Light Curtain Wiring Diagram - Manual Reset, on
page 60.

Light Curtain Programming Example - Manual Reset

Guard PLC
User Program

RPTO_RA
Redundant Pulse Test Output

T#2 to 60 sec Pulse Test Interval Pulse Test Source A DO 1

T#10 - 500 msec Pulse Test Duration Pulse Test Source B DO 2
DI 7 Generate Pulse Test Pulse Test Fault A To User Logic
Pulse Test Fault B To User Logic

DI 3 Input 1 A Output 1 A
DI 4 Input 1 B Output 1 B

RIN_RA
Redundant Input Manual Reset

Channel A Output 1
Channel B Cycle Inputs To User Logic
DI 5 Circuit Reset Circuit Reset Held On To User Logic
DI 6 Fault Reset Inputs Inconsistent To User Logic
Fault Present To User Logic

LC_RA
Light Curtain Manual Reset

DI 1 Channel A Output 1 To User Logic

DI 2 Channel B Cycle Inputs To User Logic
T#0 to 250msec Input Filter Time Light Curtain Blocked To User Logic
Mute Light Curtain Light Curtain Muted To User Logic
Circuit Reset Circuit Reset Held On To User Logic
Fault Reset Inputs Inconsistent To User Logic
Fault Present To User Logic

EN954-1 Category 4 requires that inputs be independently pulse

tested.

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Light Curtain with Automatic Reset Wiring and Programming

Wiring Example

The following wiring diagram is one example of how to wire a light

curtain’s two normally open outputs and two inputs required for
muting to a GuardPLC module to comply with EN954-1 Category 4.

ATTENTION
Various safety standards (EN 60204, EN 954) require that when
using the Automatic Circuit Reset feature, other measures must
be implemented to ensure that an unexpected (or unintended)
startup will not occur in the system or application.

Light Curtain Wiring Diagram - Automatic Reset

The inputs shown on this wiring
diagram correspond to the inputs
for the function block.
OSSD1

OSSD2

LCA LCB

L+ DI 1 DI 2 DI 3 DI 4 DI 5 DI 6

E1
L- DO 1 DO 2 LS+
GuardPLC

Dual Input
Muting Device
S1 S2

MDA MDB

E1 - 24V Power Supply

LCA - Light Curtain Output A
LCB - Light Curtain Output B
MDA - Dual Input Muting Device Channel A
MDB - Dual Input Muting Device Channel B
S1 - Fault Reset Switch
S2 - Generate Pulse Test Switch

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Programming Example

The following programming example shows how the Light Curtain

Function Block with Automatic Reset can be applied to the wiring
diagram shown in Light Curtain Wiring Diagram - Automatic Reset,
page 62.

Light Curtain Programming Example - Automatic Reset

Guard PLC
User Program

RPTO_RA
Redundant Pulse Test Output
Version X

T#2 to 60 sec Pulse Test Interval Pulse Test Source A DO 1

T#10 - 500 msec Pulse Test Duration Pulse Test Source B DO 2
DI 6 Generate Pulse Test Pulse Test Fault A To User Logic
Pulse Test Fault B To User Logic

DI 3 Input 1 A Output 1 A
DI 4 Input 1 B Output 1 B

RIN_AUTO_RA
Redundant Input Automatic Reset

Channel A Output 1
Channel B Cycle Inputs To User Logic
DI 5 Fault Reset Inputs Inconsistent To User Logic
Fault Present To User Logic

LC_AUTO_RA
Light Curtain Automatic Reset

DI 1 Channel A Output 1 To User Logic

DI 2 Channel B Cycle Inputs To User Logic
T#0 to 250msec Input Filter Time Light Curtain Blocked To User Logic
Mute Light Curtain Light Curtain Muted To User Logic
Fault Reset Inputs Inconsistent To User Logic
Fault Present To User Logic

EN954-1 Category 4 requires that inputs be independently pulse

tested.

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 Chapter 6

Redundant Output with Continuous Feedback

Monitoring Function Block (ROUT)

Overview The basic purpose of the Redundant Output with Continuous

Feedback Monitoring Function Block is to emulate the output
functionality of a safety relay in a software programmable
environment which is intended for use in SIL3/CAT4 safety
applications.

The Redundant Output with Continuous Feedback Monitoring

Function Block can be used in two ways:

• Redundant Output with Negative Feedback (RONF)

• Redundant Output with Positive Feedback (ROPF)

Operation This function block monitors a single logical input and activates two
field outputs when the logical input goes Active.

1
Enable
0

1
Output 1
0

1
Output 2
0

It also monitors a feedback channel for each field output and

generates a fault if both channels do not, within a time limit, indicate
the desired state of the associated outputs.

Function block operation is illustrated in the following timing

diagrams.

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Negative Feedback Examples

1 1
Enable Enable
0 0

Output 1 1 Output 2 1

0 0

1 1
Feedback 1 Feedback 2
0 0
250 ms 250 ms
Output 1 1 Output 2 1
Feedback Feedback
Failure 0 Failure 0

1 1
Fault Reset Fault Reset
0 0

1 1
Enable Enable
0 0

Output 1 1 Output 2 1

0 0

1 1
Feedback 1 Feedback 2
0 0
250 ms 250 ms
Output 1 1 1
Output 2
Feedback Feedback
0 0
Failure Failure
1 1
Fault Reset Fault Reset
0 0

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Positive Feedback Examples

1 1
Enable Enable
0 0

Output 1 1 Output 2 1
0 0
1 1
Feedback 1 Feedback 2
0 0
250 ms 250 ms
Output 1 1 Output 2 1
Feedback Feedback
0 0
Failure Failure
1 1
Fault Reset Fault Reset
0 0

1 1
Enable Enable
0 0

Output 1 1 Output 2 1

0 0

1 1
Feedback 1 Feedback 2
0 0
250 ms 250 ms
Output 1 1 Output 2 1
Feedback Feedback
Failure 0 0
Failure
1 1
Fault Reset Fault Reset
0 0

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Function Block Description

RONF_RA ROPF_RA

Redundant Output Negative Feedback Redundant Output Positive Feedback

Enable Output 1 Enable Output 1

Feedback 1 Output 2 Feedback 1 Output 2
Feedback 2 Output 1 Feedback Failure Feedback 2 Output 1 Feedback Failure
Output 2 Feedback Failure
Output 2 Feedback Failure
Fault Reset Fault Present
Fault Reset Fault Present

Redundant Output with Continuous Feedback Function Block Parameters

Parameter Short Type Data Type Description Safe, Active and Initial
Name Values
Enable — Input Boolean Input to Enable the Redundant Outputs Safe = 0, Active = 1
Feedback 1 — Input Boolean Feedback from a device either directly or RONF: Off = 1, On = 0
indirectly controlled by Output 1.
ROPF: Off = 0, On = 1
Feedback 2 — Input Boolean Feedback from a device either directly or RONF: Off = 1, On = 0
indirectly controlled by Output 2.
ROPF: Off = 0, On = 1
Fault Reset — Input Boolean After fault conditions are corrected for the Initial = 0, Reset = 1
function block, the Fault Present output for
the function block is cleared when this
input transitions from off to on.
Output 1 O1 Output Boolean Output 1 of the redundant outputs. Safe = 0, Active = 1
Output 2 O2 Output Boolean Output 2 of the redundant outputs. Safe = 0, Active = 1
Output 1 Feedback O1FF Fault Boolean Output 1 Feedback is not indicating the Initial = 0, Fault = 1
Failure correct state of Output 1 within 250 ms
Output 2 Feedback O2FF Fault Boolean Output 2 Feedback is not indicating the Initial = 0, Fault = 1
Failure correct state of Output 2 within 250 ms
Fault Present FP Fault Boolean This is set whenever a fault is present in Initial = 0, Fault = 1
the function block. Outputs cannot enter
the Active state when Fault Present is set.
Fault Present is cleared when all faults are
cleared and the Fault Reset input
transitions from off to on.

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Relationship of I/O Wiring Redundant Output with Negative Feedback Wiring and
to Function Block Programming
Parameters
Wiring Example

The following wiring diagram is one example of how to wire two

contactors and normally open auxiliary contacts to a GuardPLC
module to comply with EN954-1 Category 4.

Redundant Output with Negative Feedback Wiring Diagram

The inputs shown on this
wiring diagram correspond
to the inputs for the function
block.

L1 L2 L3

GuardPLC K1 K1a
L+ DI 1 DI 2 DI 3 DI 4

E1
L- DO 1 DO 2 LS+ DO 3 DO 4 K2 K2a

K1 K2 E1 - 24V Power Supply

K1a K2a S1 S2
PS - Power Source (application specific)
PS
K1 - Power Contact 1
K2 - Power Contact 2
K1a - Auxilary Contact 1
K2a - Auxilary Contact 2
S1 - Fault Reset Switch
S2 - Generate Pulse Test Switch

Programming Example

The following programming example shows how the Redundant

Output function block with negative feedback can be applied to the
wiring diagram shown in Figure Redundant Output with Negative
Feedback Wiring Diagram, Redundant Output with Negative Feedback
Wiring Diagram.

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Redundant Output with Negative Feedback Programming Example

Guard PLC
User Program

RPTO_RA
Redundant Pulse Test Output

T#2 to 60 sec Pulse Test Interval Pulse Test Source A DO 1

T#10 - 500 msec Pulse Test Duration Pulse Test Source B DO 2
DI 4 Generate Pulse Test Pulse Test Fault A To User Logic
Pulse Test Fault B To User Logic

DI 1 Input 1 A Output 1 A
DI 2 Input 1 B Output 1 B

RONF_RA

Redundant Output Negative Feedback

Input from another Safety

Enable Output 1 DO 3
Instruction Output
Feedback 1 Output 2 DO 4
Feedback 2 Output 1 Feedback Fault To User Logic
DI 3 Fault Reset Output 2 Feedback Fault To User Logic
Fault Present To User Logic

EN954-1 Category 4 requires that inputs be independently pulse

tested.

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Redundant Output with Positive Feedback Wiring and

Programming

Wiring Example

The following wiring diagram is one example of how to wire two

contactors and normally open auxiliary contacts to a GuardPLC
module to comply with EN954-1 Category 4.

Redundant Output with Positive Feedback Wiring Diagram

The inputs shown on this
wiring diagram correspond
to the inputs for the function
block.

L1 L2 L3

GuardPLC K1 K1a
L+ DI 1 DI 2 DI 3 DI 4

E1
L- DO 1 DO 2 LS+ DO 3 DO 4 K2 K2a

K1 K2 E1 - 24V Power Supply

K1a K2a S1 S2
PS - Power Source (application specific)
PS
K1 - Power Contact 1
K2 - Power Contact 2
K1a - Auxilary Contact 1
K2a - Auxilary Contact 2
S1 - Fault Reset Switch
S2 - Generate Pulse Test Switch

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Programming Example

The following programming example shows how the Redundant

Output function block with positive feedback can be applied to the
wiring diagram shown in Redundant Output with Positive Feedback
Wiring Diagram, on page 71.

Redundant Output with Positive Feedback Programming Example

Guard PLC
User Program

RPTO_RA
Redundant Pulse Test Output

T#2 to 60 sec Pulse Test Interval Pulse Test Source A DO 1

T#10 - 500 msec Pulse Test Duration Pulse Test Source B DO 2
DI 4 Generate Pulse Test Pulse Test Fault A To User Logic
Pulse Test Fault B To User Logic

DI 1 Input 1 A Output 1 A
DI 2 Input 1 B Output 1 B

ROPF_RA

Redundant Output Positive Feedback

Input from another Safety

Enable Output 1 DO 3
Instruction Output
Feedback 1 Output 2 DO 4
Feedback 2 Output 1 Feedback Fault To User Logic
DI 3 Fault Reset Output 2 Feedback Fault To User Logic
Fault Present To User Logic

EN954-1 Category 4 requires that inputs be independently pulse

tested.

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Five-Position Mode Selector Function Block

(FPMS)

Overview The basic purpose of the Five-Position Mode Selector Function Block
is to provide an interface from a programmable controller to a
three-to-five-position selector switch used in SIL3/CAT4 safety
applications.

Operation The Five-Position Mode Selector Function Block has five outputs that
are associated with five inputs. Its main job is to enable one of the five
outputs when its associated input goes active.

It has two faults; one for more than one input active, and the other for
no inputs active. These faults occur when the associated input
conditions exist for more than 250 ms.

During this 250 ms, if one of the fault conditions is detected, the
outputs temporarily remain in their last state. If the fault condition is
still present after the 250 ms, the Fault Present bit is set to one and the
instruction's outputs are set to zero.

IMPORTANT In version 1.0 of the FPMS instruction, all outputs are

immediately set to zero upon detection of either input fault
condition.

Faults may be cleared by the rising edge of the Fault Reset signal, but
only after the input fault condition has been cleared.

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Function Block Description

FPMS_RA
Five Position Mode Selector

Input 1 Output 1
Input 2 Output 2
Input 3 Output 3
Input 4 Output 4
Input 5 Output 5
No Mode
Multiple Modes Selected
Fault Reset Fault Present

Five-Position Mode Selector Switch Function Block Parameters

Parameter Short Name Type Data Type Description Safe, Active and Initial
Values
Input 1 — Input Boolean Mode 1 Selected Input Safe = 0, Active = 1
Input 2 — Input Boolean Mode 2 Selected Input Safe = 0, Active = 1
Input 3 — Input Boolean Mode 3 Selected Input Safe = 0, Active = 1
Input 4 — Input Boolean Mode 4 Selected Input Safe = 0, Active = 1
Input 5 — Input Boolean Mode 5 Selected Input Safe = 0, Active = 1
Fault Reset — Input Boolean After fault conditions are corrected for the Initial = 0, Reset = 1
function block, the Fault Present output for
the function block is cleared when this
input transitions from off to on.
Output 1 O1 Output Boolean Output associated with Input 1 Safe = 0, Active = 1
Output 2 O2 Output Boolean Output associated with Input 2 Safe = 0, Active = 1
Output 3 O3 Output Boolean Output associated with Input 3 Safe = 0, Active = 1
Output 4 O4 Output Boolean Output associated with Input 4 Safe = 0, Active = 1
Output 5 O5 Output Boolean Output associated with Input 5 Safe = 0, Active = 1
No Mode NM Fault Boolean No Mode Selected Fault Initial = 0, Fault = 1
Multiple Modes MMS Fault Boolean More than One Mode Selected Fault Initial = 0, Fault = 1
Selected
Fault Present FP Fault Boolean This is set whenever a fault is present in Initial = 0, Fault = 1
the function block. An Output cannot enter
the Active state when Fault Present is set.
Fault Present is cleared when all faults are
cleared and the Fault Reset input
transitions from off to on.

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Relationship of I/O Wiring Five-Position Mode Selector Wiring and Programming

to Function Block
Parameters Wiring Example

The following wiring diagram is one example of how to wire a

five-position selector switch to a GuardPLC module to comply with
EN954-1 Category 4.

Five-Position Selector Switch Wiring Diagram

The inputs shown on this wiring
diagram correspond to the inputs
for the function block.

L+ DI 1 DI 2 DI 3 DI 4 DI 5 DI 6

E1
L- LS+
GuardPLC

S2

1 2 3 4 5

S1

E1 - 24V Power Supply

S1 - Five Position Selector Switch (Shown with Position 1 selected)
S2 - Fault Reset Switch

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Programming Example

The following programming example shows how the Five-Position

Mode Selector function block can be applied to the wiring diagram
shown in Five-Position Selector Switch Wiring Diagram, on page 75.

Five-Position Mode Selector Programming Example

Guard PLC
User Program

FPMS_RA
Five Position Mode Selector

DI 1 Input 1 Output 1 To User Logic

DI 2 Input 2 Output 2 To User Logic
DI 3 Input 3 Output 3 To User Logic
DI 4 Input 4 Output 4 To User Logic
DI 5 Input 5 Output 5 To User Logic
DI 6 Fault Reset No Mode To User Logic
Multiple Modes Selected To User Logic
Fault Present To User Logic

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Two-Hand Run Station Function Block (THRS)

Overview The basic purpose of the Two-Hand Run Station function block is to
provide a method to incorporate two diverse input buttons used as a
single operation start button into a software programmable
environment which is intended for use in SIL3/CAT4 safety
applications.

A run station can also be inserted or removed from controlling the

process by using an Active Pin input in this function block. The
Two-Hand Run Station with Active Pin Function Block takes the four
inputs (two from each button) and turns them into one signal for the
rest of the application.

Operation Normal Operation

The Two-Hand Run Station function block takes the four inputs (two
from each button) and turns them into one signal for the rest of the
application.

These normal operation state changes are shown in the following

timing diagram.

Normal Operation
1
Right Button
Normally Open 0

1
Right Button
Normally Closed
0

1
Left Button
Normally Open 0

1
Left Button
Normally Closed 0

1
Buttons Pressed
0

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Button Tie-Down Operation

The Two-Hand Run Station function block also monitors the four
inputs to make sure none of them fail or are intentionally defeated. If
the buttons are not pressed within 500 ms (t1) of each other, this
function block generates a Button Tie-Down condition and prevents
the Buttons Pressed output from entering the Active state.

These state changes are shown in the following timing diagram.

Button Tie-Down Operation

1
Right Button
Normally Open
0

1
Right Button
Normally Closed
0
500 ms
1
Left Button
Normally Open 0

1
Left Button
Normally Closed 0

1
Button Tie-Down
0

1
Buttons Pressed
0

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Cycle Buttons Operation

If, while Buttons Pressed is active, one of the buttons transitions from
the Active state to the Safe state and back to the Active state before
the other button transitions to the Safe state, this function block sets
the Cycle Buttons output prompt, and prevents the Buttons Pressed
output from entering the Active state again until both buttons cycle
through their Safe states.

These state changes are shown in the following timing diagram.

Cycle Buttons Operation

1
Right Button
Normally Open 0

1
Right Button
Normally Closed 0

1
Left Button
Normally Open 0

1
Left Button
Normally Closed 0

1
Cycle Buttons
0

1
Buttons Pressed
0

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Button Fault Operation

This function block also monitors the individual inputs from each
button. If the two contacts for one of the buttons are in opposite
safety states for more than 250 ms (t1), the appropriate fault is set (Left
Button Fault or Right Button Fault). The Fault Present output is also
set.

The Buttons Pressed output is set to the Safe state whenever one of
these faults exists.

These state changes are shown in the following timing diagrams.

Left Button Fault Operation

1 1
Left Button
Normally Open 0 0

1 1
Left Button
Normally Closed 0 0
t1 t1
1 1
Left Button
Fault
0 0

1 1
Fault Reset
0 0

Right Button Fault Operation

1 1
Right Button
Normally Open 0 0

1 1
Right Button
Normally Closed 0 0
t1 t1
1 1
Right Button
Fault 0 0

1 1
Fault Reset
0 0

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Function Block Description

THRS_RA THRS_AP_RA
Two Hand Run Station Two Hand Run Station Active Pin

Right Button Normally Open Buttons Pressed Active Pin Buttons Pressed
Right Button Normally Closed Button Tiedown Right Button Normally Open Station Active
Left Button Normally Open Cycle Buttons Right Button Normally Closed Button Tiedown
Left Button Normally Closed Right Button Fault Left Button Normally Open Cycle Buttons
Left Button Fault Left Button Normally Closed Station Active Fault
Fault Reset Fault Present
Right Button Fault
Left Button Fault
Fault Reset Fault Present

Two-Hand Run Station Function Block Parameters

Parameter Short Type Data Type Description Safe, Active and

Name Initial Values
Active Pin — Input Boolean Active Pin for run station Initial = 0, Set = 1

When set, the Buttons Pressed output can enter

the Active state. When clear, the Buttons
Pressed output remains off.
Right Button — Input Boolean Right Button N.O. Contact Input Safe = 0, Active = 1
Normally Open
Right Button — Input Boolean Right Button N.C. Contact Input Safe = 1, Active = 0
Normally Closed
Left Button — Input Boolean Left Button N.O. Contact Input Safe = 0, Active = 1
Normally Open
Left Button — Input Boolean Left Button N.C. Contact Input Safe = 1, Active = 0
Normally Closed
Fault Reset — Input Boolean Fault Reset Input Initial = 0, Reset = 1

Active Pin Enabled - When transitioned from off

to on, and the fault cause has been cleared, the
Right Button Fault, Left Button Fault and Station
Active Fault outputs are cleared.

Active Pin Disabled - When transitioned from off

to on, and the fault cause has been cleared, the
Right Button Fault and Left Button Fault outputs
are cleared.
Buttons Pressed BP Output Boolean Output is enabled when the run station buttons Safe = 0, Active = 1
are pressed and no faults are present.
Station Active SA Indicator Boolean Output is enabled when the run station is active. Initial = 0, Active = 1
Output
Button Tiedown BT Indicator Boolean Indicates that both buttons were not pressed Initial = 0, Active = 1
Output within 500 ms of each other.

Cleared when both buttons are released.

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Two-Hand Run Station Function Block Parameters

Parameter Short Type Data Type Description Safe, Active and

Name Initial Values
Cycle Buttons CB Prompt Boolean Set when the Button Tiedown indicator is set. Initial = 0, Active = 1
Output Cleared when the Button Tiedown indicator is
cleared.
Station Active Fault SAF Fault Boolean Fault is set when the station is inactive. Initial = 0, Active = 1
Output
Right Button Fault RBF Fault Boolean There is a right button fault. Initial = 0, Active = 1
Output
Set when the Right Button Normally Closed and
the Right Button Normally Open inputs are not
both energized or not both de-energized within
250 ms.
Left Button Fault LBF Fault Boolean There is a left button fault. Initial = 0, Active = 1
Output
Set when the Left Button Normally Closed and
the Left Button Normally Open inputs are not
both energized or not both de-energized within
250 ms.
Fault Present FP Fault Boolean One or more of the faults are present. Initial = 0, Active = 1
Output
Active Pin Enabled - Set when the Station Active
Fault, Right Button Fault or Left Button Fault
outputs are set. Cleared when the Station Active
Fault, Right Button Fault and Left Button Fault
outputs are cleared.

Active Pin Disabled - Set when the Station Right

Button Fault or Left Button Fault outputs are set.
Cleared when the Right Button Fault and Left
Button Fault outputs are cleared and the Fault
Reset input transitions from off to on.

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Relationship of I/O Wiring Two-Hand Run Station with Active Pin Disabled Wiring and
to Function Block Programming
Parameters
Wiring Example

IMPORTANT The Two-Hand Run Station is wired properly when the four run
button inputs are in the safe state when the run buttons are
released.

The following wiring diagram is one example of how to wire Right

and Left push buttons to a GuardPLC module to comply with EN954-1
Category 4. Each Push Button has 2 diverse input channels.

Two-Hand Run Station with Active Pin Disabled Control Wiring Diagram
The inputs shown on this
wiring diagram correspond
to the inputs for the function
block.

L+ DI 1 DI 2 DI 3 DI 4 DI 5 DI 6

E1
L- LS + DO 1
GuardPLC

S1 S2

RB LB

E1 - 24V Power Supply

RB - Right Button
LB - Left Button
S1 - Fault Reset Switch
S2 - Generate Pulse Test Switch

Programming Example

The following programming examples show how the Two-Hand Run

Station without Active Pin function block can be applied to the wiring
diagram shown in Two-Hand Run Station with Active Pin Disabled
Control Wiring Diagram, on page 83. One example shows Active Pin
disabled, and the other shows Active Pin enabled.

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Two-Hand Run Station Programming Example - Active Pin Disabled

Guard PLC
User Program

SPTO_RA
Single Pulse Test Output

T#2 to 60 sec Pulse Test Interval Pulse Test Source A DO 1

T#10 - 500 msec Pulse Test Duration
DI 6 Generate Pulse Test Pulse Test Fault A To User Logic

DI 1 Input 1 A Output 1 A
DI 2 Input 1 Output 1
DI 3 Input 2 A Output 2 A
DI 4 Input 2 Output 2

THRS_RA
Two Hand Run Station

Right Button Normally Open Buttons Pressed To User Logic

Right Button Normally Closed Button Tiedown To User Logic
Left Button Normally Open Cycle Buttons To User Logic
Left Button Normally Closed Right Button Fault To User Logic
DI 5 Fault Reset Left Button Fault To User Logic
Fault Present To User Logic

EN954-1 Category 4 requires that inputs be independently pulse

tested.

Two-Hand Run Station with Active Pin Enabled Wiring and

Programming

Wiring Examples

IMPORTANT The Two-Hand Run Station is wired properly when the four run
button inputs are in the safe state when the run buttons are
released.

The following wiring diagram is one example of how to wire Right

and Left push buttons to a GuardPLC module to comply with EN954-1
Category 4. Each Push Button has 2 diverse input channels.

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Two-Hand Run Station with Active Pin Enabled Control Wiring Diagram
(Active Pin High - Run Station Connected to System)
The inputs shown on this
wiring diagram correspond
to the inputs for the function
block.

L+ DI 1 DI 2 DI 3 DI 4 DI 5 DI 7 DI 6

E1
L- LS + DO 1
GuardPLC

S1 S2

RB LB
E1 - 24V Power Supply
RB - Right Button
LB - Left Button
S1 - Fault Reset Switch
S2 - Generate Pulse Test Switch

The following wiring diagram is one example of how to wire a

Dummy Plug to a GuardPLC module to comply with EN954-1
Category 4. Each Push Button has 2 diverse input channels.

Two-Hand Run Station with Active Pin Enabled Control Wiring Diagram
(Active Pin Low - Run Station Not Connected to System)
The inputs shown on this
wiring diagram correspond
to the inputs for the function
block.

L+ DI 1 DI 2 DI 3 DI 4 DI 6 DI 5 DI 7

E1
L- LS + DO 1
GuardPLC

Dummy Plug S1 S2

E1 - 24V Power Supply

S1 - Fault Reset Switch
S2 - Generate Pulse Test Switch

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Programming Example

The following programming examples show how the Two-Hand Run

Station with Active Pin function block can be applied to the wiring
diagram shown in Two-Hand Run Station with Active Pin Enabled
Control Wiring Diagram (Active Pin High - Run Station Connected to
System), on page 85. One example shows Active Pin disabled, and the
other shows Active Pin enabled.

Two-Hand Run Station Programming Example - Active Pin Enabled

Guard PLC
User Program

SPTO_RA
Single Pulse Test Output

T#2 to 60 sec Pulse Test Interval Pulse Test Source A DO 1

T#10 - 500 msec Pulse Test Duration Pulse Test Source B DO 2
DI 7 Generate Pulse Test Pulse Test Fault A To User Logic
Pulse Test Fault B To User Logic

DI 1 Input 1 A Output 1 A
DI 2 Input 1 Output 1
DI 3 Input 2 A Output 2 A
DI 4 Input 2 Output 2

THRS_AP
Two Hand Run Station Active Pin

DI 6 Active Pin Buttons Pressed To User Logic

Right Button Normally Open Station Active To User Logic
Right Button Normally Closed Button Tiedown To User Logic
Left Button Normally Open Cycle Buttons To User Logic
Left Button Normally Closed Station Active Fault To User Logic
DI 5 Fault Reset Right Button Fault To User Logic
Left Button Fault To User Logic
Fault Present To User Logic

EN954-1 Category 4 requires that inputs be independently pulse

tested.

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Redundant Pulse Test Output Function Block

(RPTO)

Overview The Redundant Pulse Test Output function block is designed for
SIL3/CAT4 safety applications which require a pulse test for the input
device.

There are two ways to generate a pulse test in the GuardPLC family of
products:

• Using the RPTO and SPTO function blocks in the application

program
• Using the services built into the GuardPLC 1600 controller’s
operating system

Users can choose between the two methods for pulse testing the
GuardPLC 1600 and DIO blocks controlled by the GuardPLC 1600
(IB16, IB8XOB8, IB16XOB8, IB20XOB8).

Refer to the following table for pulse test methods available for your
product.

Product RPTO/SPTO OS Configurable

1200 yes no
1600 optional yes
1800 yes no
2000 yes no

Consider the following when choosing a method of pulse testing.

• Function block allows the pulse test source (output) and safety
input to be on different physical nodes. The OS configured
pulse test assumes that the source and input are local to the
same physical controller or I/O block.
• The function block has a pulse test fault output that can be used
for status inside the user program. The OS configured pulse test
has an error code that can be monitored for pulse test status.

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• The OS configured pulse test occurs each GuardPLC cycle. The

pulse test function blocks allow the user to configure the pulse
test interval.
• The duration of the pulse test is configurable when using the
function blocks.
• The pulse test could be disabled if necessary when using the
function blocks.

For more information on OS configuration for pulse testing see the

GuardPLC User Manual, 1753-UM001.

Operation Normal Operation

The Redundant Pulse Test Output function block provides the ability
to select from 1 to 16 input pairs.

Pulse Test Source A Input 1 A

Pulse Test Source B Input 1 B

.
.
.

Input 16 A

Input 16 B

The Redundant Pulse Test Output provides two alternating pulsed

outputs Pulse Test Source A and Pulse Test Source B whose waveform
is specified by Pulse Test Interval and Pulse Test Duration. The Pulse
Test Outputs are used to source the inputs of a external device, an
Emergency Stop switch for example. The external device outputs are
then directed to a pair of function block inputs Input x A and Input x
B which are pulse tested by the function block. The corresponding
outputs, Output x A and Output x B are then used to source the
Channel A and Channel B inputs of an ESTOP safety relay function
block (x can have the value of 1 through 16).

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Normal Operation

1
Pulse Test Source A D D
0
I I
1
Pulse Test Source B D
0

1
Input x A
0

1
Input x B
0

1
Output x A
0

1
Output x B
0

Cross-wiring Fault

This function block will generate a fault when Input x A is cross-wired

with Input x B, when the inputs are shorted to VCC, or when Input x
A is shorted to Input x B. The fault condition is enunciated via the
Pulse Test Fault A and Pulse Test Fault B outputs.

TIP Input B goes to LO when Source A is pulsed LO, a likely

indication of cross-wiring

Cross Wiring Fault Example

1
Pulse Test Source A D
0
I I
1
Pulse Test Source B D
0

1
Input x A
0

1
Input x B
0

1
Output x A
0

1
Output x B
0

1
Pulse Test Fault A
0

1
Pulse Test Fault B
0

TIP Input A is consistently HI indicating it is likely shorted to VCC.

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Input x A Fault Example

1
Pulse Test Source A D D
0
I I
1
Pulse Test Source B D
0

1
Input x A
0

1
Input x B
0

1
Output x A
0

1
Output x B
0

1
Pulse Test Fault A
0

1
Pulse Test Fault B
0

TIP Both Input A and Input B are HI during the pulse test. Both have
another source of VCC; likely a short between the two
channels.

Input x A to Input x B Fault Example

1
Pulse Test Source A D
0
I I
1
Pulse Test Source B D
0

1
Input x A
0

1
Input x B
0

1
Output x A
0

1
Output x B
0

1
Pulse Test Fault A
0

1
Pulse Test Fault B
0

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Automatic Fault Clearing

Once the wiring problem causing the fault condition has been
corrected, the fault condition will be cleared at the next pulse test
sequence. A pulse test can be forced by setting the Generate Pulse
Test input.

Automatic Fault Clearing Example

1
Pulse Test Source A D
0
I I
1
Pulse Test Source B D
0

1
Input x A
0

1
Input x B
0

1
Output x A
0

1
Output x B
0

1
Pulse Test Fault A
0

1
Pulse Test Fault B
0

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Generate Pulse Test

Generate Pulse Test forces a pulse test on Channel A followed in

100 ms by a pulse test of Channel B.

Fault Clearing via Generate Pulse Test Example

1
Pulse Test Source A D
0
100msec 100msec
1
Pulse Test Source B D
0

1
Input x A
0

1
Input x B
0

1
Generate Pulse Test
0

1
Output x A
0

1
Output x B
0

1
Pulse Test Fault A
0

1
Pulse Test Fault B
0

Pulse Test on Input Transition

The pulse test sequence will also be started when a low to high
transition is detected on Input x A and Input x B during the pulse test
interval timing period.

The purpose of the Pulse Test on a low to high transition is to prevent

the user from masking a fault by

• putting faulted input into the safe state,

• putting some other "good" input into the active state which will
pass the next pulse test.

This would allow the machine to restart and run until the next pulse
test captures the fault again. If the interval between pulse tests is long,
this could be a safety issue.

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Pulse Test on Input Transition Example

1
Pulse Test Source A D
0
100msec 100msec
1
Pulse Test Source B D
0

1
Input x A
0

1
Input x B
0

1
Output x A
0

1
Output x B
0

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Function Block Description

RPTO_RA
Redundant Pulse Test Output

Pulse Test Interval Pulse Test Source A

Pulse Test Duration Pulse Test Source B
Generate Pulse Test Pulse Test Fault A
Pulse Test Fault B
Input 1 A Output 1 A
Input 1 B Output 1 B

Input 16 A Output 16 A
Input 16 B Output 16 B

Redundant Pulse Test Output Function Block Parameters

Parameter Short Type Data Type Description Safe, Active and

Name Initial Values
Generate Pulse Test GPT Input Boolean Sets the Start Pulse Test output. Initial = 0, Test = 1
Input x A IxA Input Boolean 1 of 16 pulse tested Channel A inputs. x = 1 to n. (1) Safe = 0, Active = 1
Input x B IxB Input Boolean 1 of 16 pulse tested Channel B inputs. x = 1 to n. (1) Safe = 0, Active = 1
Output x A OxA Output Boolean 1 of 16 Channel A outputs corresponding to one of Safe = 0, Active = 1
the Input x A inputs. x = 1 to n.(1)
Output x B OxB Output Boolean 1 of 16 Channel B outputs corresponding to one of Safe = 0, Active = 1
the Input x B inputs. x = 1 to n.(1)
Pulse Test Duration PTD Input Time User settable pulse width from 10 to 500 ms. This is Initial = 10 ms
the maximum amount of time to wait for an input
being pulse tested to go low.

IMPORTANT: Set the pulse test duration to at least

2 times the maximum scan time of the GuardPLC
controller. We recommend a pulse test duration of 5
times the maximum scan time.
Pulse Test Interval PTI Input Time User settable from 2 to 60 seconds to set the time Initial = 2 seconds
between test pulses. This is defined as the time that
the Channel A pulse ends and the Channel B pulse
starts and vice versa.
Pulse Test Fault A PTFA Output Boolean This is a Fault. Initial = 0, Fault = 1
Pulse Test Fault B PTFB Output Boolean This is a Fault. Initial = 0, Fault = 1
Pulse Test Source A PTSA Output Boolean This is the Channel A pulse test source derived from Safe = 0, Active = 1
the Pulse Test Interval and Duration.
Pulse Test Source B PTSB Output Boolean This is the Channel B pulse test source derived from Safe = 0, Active = 1
the Pulse Test Interval and Duration.
(1) A number of Timer Expired and Timer Start/Stop signals exist in the model. Each is scoped to its timer transformation.

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Relationship of I/O Wiring Redundant Pulse Test Output

to Function Block
Parameters Wiring Example

The following wiring diagram is one example of how to wire a

2-channel switch having two normally open contacts to a GuardPLC
module to comply with EN954-1 Category 4.

Redundant Pulse Test Output Wiring Diagram

The inputs shown on this wiring

diagram correspond to the inputs
for the function block.

L+ DI 1 DI 2 DI 3 DI 4 DI 5 DI 6 DI 7

E1
L- DO 1 DO 2 LS+
Guard PLC

S3 S4 S5

S1 S2
E1 - 24V Power Supply
S1 - Emergency Stop Switch #1
S2 - Emergency Stop Switch #2
S3 - Circuit Reset Switch
S4 - Fault Reset Switch
S5 - Generate Pulse Test Switch

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Programming Example

The following programming example shows how the Redundant

Pulse Test Output function block can be applied to the wiring diagram
shown in Redundant Pulse Test Output Wiring Diagram, on page 95.

Redundant Pulse Test Output Programming Example

Guard PLC
User Program

RPTO_RA
Redundant Pulse Test Output

T#2 to 60 sec Pulse Test Interval Pulse Test Source A DO 1

T#10 - 500 msec Pulse Test Duration Pulse Test Source B DO 2
DI 7 Generate Pulse Test Pulse Test Fault A To User Logic
Pulse Test Fault B To User Logic

DI 1 Input 1 A Output 1 A
DI 2 Input 1 B Output 1 B
DI 3 Input 2 A Output 2 A
DI 4 Input 2 B Output 2 B

ESTOP_RA
Emergency Stop Manual Reset

Channel A Output 1 To User Logic

Channel B Cycle Inputs To User Logic
DI 5 Circuit Reset Circuit Reset Held On To User Logic
DI 6 Fault Reset Inputs Inconsistent To User Logic
Fault Present To User Logic

ESTOP_RA
Emergency Stop Manual Reset

Channel A Output 1 To User Logic

Channel B Cycle Inputs To User Logic
Circuit Reset Circuit Reset Held On To User Logic
Fault Reset Inputs Inconsistent To User Logic
Fault Present To User Logic

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Single Pulse Test Output Function Block

(SPTO)

Overview The Single Pulse Test Output function block is designed for SIL3/CAT4
safety applications which require a pulse test for the input device.

There are two ways to generate a pulse test in the GuardPLC family of
products:

• Using the RPTO and SPTO function blocks in the application

program
• Using the services built into the GuardPLC 1600 controller’s
operating system

Users can choose between the two methods for pulse testing the
GuardPLC 1600 and DIO blocks controlled by the GuardPLC 1600
(IB16, IB8XOB8, IB16XOB8, IB20XOB8).

Refer to the following table for pulse test methods available for your
product.

Product RPTO/SPTO OS Configurable

1200 yes no
1600 optional yes
1800 yes no
2000 yes no

Consider the following when choosing a method of pulse testing.

• Function block allows the pulse test source (output) and safety
input to be on different physical nodes. The OS configured
pulse test assumes that the source and input are local to the
same physical controller or I/O block.
• The function block has a pulse test fault output that can be used
for status inside the user program. The OS configured pulse test
has an error code that can be monitored for pulse test status.

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• The OS configured pulse test occurs each GuardPLC cycle. The

pulse test function blocks allow the user to configure the pulse
test interval.
• The duration of the pulse test is configurable when using the
function blocks.
• The pulse test could be disabled if necessary when using the
function blocks.

For more information on OS configuration for pulse testing see the

GuardPLC User Manual, 1753-UM001.

Operation Normal Operation

The Single Pulse Test Output function block provides the ability to
select from 1 to 16 input pairs.

Pulse Test Source A Input 1 A

24Vdc Input 1

.
.
.

Input 16 A

Input 16

The Single Pulse Test Output function block provides a single Pulse
Test Source A whose waveform is specified by Pulse Test Interval and
Pulse Test Duration. The Pulse Test Output is used to source one
input of an external device, an Emergency Stop switch for example.
The other input is not pulse tested and is sourced by Vcc. The
external device outputs are then directed to a pair of function block
inputs Input x A and Input x where only Input x A input is pulse
tested by the function block. The corresponding outputs, Output x A
and Output x are then used to source the Channel A and Channel B
inputs of an ESTOP safety relay function block. (x can have the value
of 1 through 16)

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Normal Operation

1
Pulse Test Source A D I D
0

1
Input x A
0

1
Input x
0

1
Output x A
0

1
Output x
0

This function block will generate a fault when the Input x A is shorted
to VCC, when Input x A is shorted to Input x, or if the Input is
cross-wired.

TIP All three faults exhibit the same reaction of Input x A remains
HI during a pulse test.

The fault condition is enunciated via the Pulse Test Fault A output.

Input x A Fault Example

1
Pulse Test Source A D I
0

1
Input x A
0

1
Input x
0

1
Output x A
0

1
Output x
0

1
Pulse Test Fault A
0

Once the wiring problem causing the fault condition has been
corrected, the fault condition will be cleared at the next pulse test
sequence. A pulse test can be forced by setting the Generate Pulse Test
input.

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Automatic Fault Clearing

1
Pulse Test Source A D I
0

1
Input x A
0

1
Input x
0

1
Output x A
0

1
Output x
0

1
Pulse Test Fault A
0

Fault Clearing via Generate Pulse Test Example

1
Pulse Test Source A D I
0

1
Input x A
0

1
Input x
0

1
Generate Pulse Test
0

1
Output x A
0

1
Output x
0

1
Pulse Test Fault A
0

The pulse test sequence will also be started when a low to high
transition is detected on Input x A during the pulse test Interval timing
period.

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Pulse Test on Input Transition Example

1
Pulse Test Source A D I
0

1
Input x A
0

1
Input x
0

1
Output x A
0

1
Output x
0

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Function Block Diagram

SPTO_RA
Single Pulse Test Output

Pulse Test Interval Pulse Test Source A

Pulse Test Duration Pulse Test Fault A
Generate Pulse Test
Input 1 A Output 1 A
Input 1 Output 1

Input 16 A Output 16 A
Input 16 Output 16

Single Pulse Test Output Parameters

Parameter Short Scope Data Type Description Safe, Active and

Name Initial Values
Generate Pulse Test GPT Input Boolean Sets the Start Pulse Test output. Initial = 0, Active = 1
Input x A IxA Input Boolean 1 of 16 pulse tested Channel A inputs. x = 1 to n.(1) Safe = 0, Active = 1
Input x Ix Input Boolean 1 of 16 non pulse tested inputs. x = 1 to n.(1) Safe = 0, Active = 1
Output x A OxA Output Boolean 1 of 16 Channel A outputs corresponding to one of Safe = 0, Active = 1
the Input x A inputs. x = 1 to n.(1)
Output x Ox Output Boolean 1 of 16 outputs corresponding to one of the non Safe = 0, Active = 1
pulse tested Input x inputs. x = 1 to n.(1)
Pulse Test Duration PTD Input Time User settable pulse width from 10 to 500 ms. This Initial = 10 ms
is the maximum amount of time to wait for an
input being tested to go low.
Pulse Test Interval PTI Input Time User settable from 2 to 60 seconds to set the time Initial = 2 seconds
between test pulses. This is defined as the time
that the Channel A pulse ends and the Channel B
pulse starts and vice versa.
Pulse Test Fault A PTFA Output Boolean This is a Fault. Initial = 0, Fault = 1
Pulse Test Source A PTSA Output Boolean This is the Channel A pulse test source derived Safe = 0, Active = 1
from the Pulse Test Interval and Duration.
(1)
x ranges from 1 to 16 depending on the number of input pairs selected.

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Relationship of I/O Wiring Single Pulse Test Output Wiring and Programming
to Function Block
Parameters Wiring Example

The following wiring diagram is one example of how to wire a

2-channel switch having two normally open contacts to a GuardPLC
module to comply with EN954-1 Category 4.

SPTO Wiring Diagram

The inputs shown on this wiring
diagram correspond to the inputs
for the function block.

L+ DI 1 DI 2 DI 3 DI 4 DI 5

E1
L- DO 1 LS+
Guard PLC

S2 S3 S4

S1

E1 - 24V Power Supply

S1 - Emergency Stop Switch
S2 - Circuit Reset Switch
S3 - Fault Reset Switch
S4 - Generate Pulse Test Switch

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Programming Example

The following programming example shows how the Single Pulse Test
Output function block can be applied to the wiring diagram shown in
SPTO Wiring Diagram, on page 103.

SPTO Programming Example

Guard PLC
User Program

SPTO_RA
Single Pulse Test Output

T#2 - 60 sec Pulse Test Interval Pulse Test Source A DO 1

T#10 - 500 msec Pulse Test Duration Pulse Test Fault A To User Logic
DI 5 Generate Pulse Test

DI 1 Input 1 A Output 1 A
DI 2 Input 1 Output 1

ESTOP_RA
Emergency Stop Manual Reset

Channel A Output 1 To User Logic

Channel B Cycle Inputs To User Logic
DI 3 Circuit Reset Circuit Reset Held On To User Logic
DI 4 Fault Reset Inputs Inconsistent To User Logic
Fault Present To User Logic

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D F
DIN Five-Position Mode Selector Function
Automatic Reset 38 Block (FPMS) 73
Cycle Inputs Operation 33 Five-Position Mode Selector Wiring and
Function Block Parameters 34 Programming 75
Manual Reset 36 FPMS
Normal Operation 31 Function Block Parameters 74
Operation with Circuit Reset Held On - Programming Example 76
Manual Reset Only 32 Wiring Example 75
Programming Example 37, 39
Wiring Example 36, 38
Diverse Input Function Block (DIN) 31 G
Diverse Input with Automatic Reset Generate Pulse Test
Wiring and Programming 38 RPTO 92
Diverse Input with Manual Reset Wiring generate pulse test
and Programming 36 SPTO 99
Dummy Plug 85
I
E Installation Assistance 109
Emergency Stop Function Block (ESTOP)
21 L
Emergency Stop with Automatic Reset
LC
Wiring and Programming 28
Automatic Reset 62
Enable Pendant Function Block (ENPEN)
Circuit Reset Held On Operation (Manual
41 Reset Mode Only) 56
Enable Pendant with Automatic Reset Cycle Inputs Operation 56
Wiring and Programming 48 Input Filter Time 57
Enable Pendant with Manual Reset Inputs Inconsistent Operation 55
Wiring and Programming 46 Light Curtain Muting Operation 53
ENPEN Manual Reset 60
Automatic Reset 48 Normal Operation 52
Cycle Inputs Operation 43 Programming Example 61, 63
Manual Reset 46 Wiring Example 60, 62
Normal Operation 41 Light Curtain Function Block (LC) 51
Operation with Circuit Reset Held On - Light Curtain Muting Operation 53
Manual Reset Only 42 Light Curtain with Automatic Reset
Operation with Inconsistent Inputs 42 Wiring and Programming 62
Programming Example 47, 49 Light Curtain with Manual Reset Wiring
Wiring Example 46, 48 and Programming 60
ESTOP
Automatic Reset 28
Cycle Inputs Operation 23 N
Manual Reset 26 New Product Satisfaction Return 109
Normal Operation 21, 88, 98
Operation with Circuit Reset Held On -
Manual Reset Only 22 P
Operation with Inconsistent Inputs 22 Programming Example
Programming Example 27, 29, 96 DIN 37, 39
Wiring Example 26, 28 ENPEN 47, 49
ESTOP 27, 29, 96
FPMS 76

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LC 61, 63 Negative Feedback Examples 66

RIN 16, 19 Positive Feedback 71
ROUT 69, 72 Positive Feedback Examples 67
THRS 83, 86 Programming Example 69, 72
Pulse Test Wiring Example 69, 71
Diverse Input 37, 39, 70, 72, 84, 86 RPTO
Emergency Stop 27, 29 automatic fault clearing 91
Enable Pendant 49 cross-wiring fault 89
Light Curtain 61, 63 function block description 94
Redundant Input 17, 19 generate pulse test 92
pulse test duration normal operation 88
RPTO 88, 94 Overview 87
SPTO 98 parameters 94
pulse test interval programming example 96
RPTO 88, 94 pulse test duration 88
SPTO 98 pulse test interval 88
wiring diagram 95
R
Redundant Input Function Block(RIN) 11 S
Redundant Input with Automatic Reset Single Pulse Test Output (SPTO)
Wiring and Programming 18 overview 97
Redundant Input with Manual Reset SPTO
Wiring and Programming 16 automatic fault clearing 100
Redundant Output with Continuous generate pulse test 99, 100
normal operation 98
Feedback Monitoring Function
parameters 102
Block (ROUT) 65 programming example 104
Redundant Output with Negative pulse test duration 98, 102
Feedback (RONF) 65 pulse test interval 98, 102
Redundant Output with Positive wiring diagram 103
Feedback (ROPF) 65
Redundant Output with Positive
Feedback Wiring and
T
Programming 71 terminology
Redundant Pulse Test Output (RPTO) 87 used throughout manual 9
RIN THRS
Automatic Reset 18 Active Pin Disabled 83
Cycle Inputs Operation 13 Active Pin Enabled 84
Function Block Parameters 14 Button Fault Operation 80
Manual Reset 16 Button Tie-Down Operation 78
Normal Operation 11 Cycle Buttons Operation 79
Operation with Circuit Reset Held On - Dummy Plug 85
Manual Reset Only 12 Normal Operation 77
Operation with Inconsistent Inputs 12 Programming Example 83, 86
Programming Example 16, 19 Wiring Example 83
Wiring Example 16, 18 Wiring Examples 84
Rockwell Automation Support 109 Two-Hand Run Station Function Block
RONF 67, 69 (THRS) 77
ROPF 66, 71 Two-Hand Run Station with Active Pin
ROUT Disabled Wiring and
Function Block Parameters 68 Programming 83
Negative Feedback 69

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Two-Hand Run Station with Active Pin RIN 16, 18

Enabled Wiring and ROUT 69, 71
Programming 84 THRS 83, 84

W Z
Wiring Example Emergency Stop with Manual Reset
DIN 36, 38 Wiring and Programming 26
ENPEN 46, 48 Redundant Output with Negative
ESTOP 26, 28 Feedback Wiring and
FPMS 75 Programming 69
LC 60, 62

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