Configure Safety I/O Devices

Add the safety I/O device to the communication device in the I/O configuration of the controller project.
TIP:
Some safety I/O devices support both standard and safety data. The device definition settings define what data is available.
  1. Right-click the Ethernet network and select New Module.
    This image shows how to add a new I/O module to the I/O configuration in Logix Designer.
  2. On the Select Module Type dialog box, select the safety I/O device and click Create.
    TIP:
    Use the filters to reduce the list of devices to choose from.
    This image shows how to select a safety I/O module in Logix Designer.
  3. Enter a name and IP address for the new device. If your network uses Network Address Translation (NAT), see Use Network Address Translation (NAT) with CIP Safety Devices.
  4. To modify the module definition settings, click Change.
    IMPORTANT:
    For safety I/O devices, do not use Disable Keying. See Electronic Keying.
  5. To modify the safety network number, click the ellipsis button.
  6. Set the connection reaction time limit by using the Safety tab.
    For information about system reaction time, see the GuardLogix 5580 and Compact GuardLogix 5380 Safety Reference Manual, publication 1756-RM012.
  7. To complete configuration of the safety I/O device, refer to the user documentation and the Logix Designer online help.
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