SLC™ 500 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS

RIGHT FOR TODAY. READY FOR TOMORROW.

POWERFUL FLEXIBLE

SLC 500. A SOLID INVESTMENT. TODAY. TOMORROW.

When it comes to flexibility and power, the Allen-Bradley® SLCTM 500 family from Rockwell Automation® is a proven solution of small logic controllers. Designed with smaller to mid-sized automation applications in mind, the SLC 500 provides powerful, reliable performance without

requiring customers to pay for the unused capacity and features of a full-size programmable logic controller.

What’s more, we’re constantly looking toward the future of automation, evolving and enhancing

the SLC 500 system to stay ahead of our customers’ ever-changing demands. And we offer unmatched support, having trained more than 100,000 satisfied customers in the United States alone. No wonder

we have a worldwide installed base of 1.6 million — and growing.

The SLC 500 was one of the first full-featured, small controllers on the market, and it remains the gold standard in small logic controllers more than a decade after its introduction. It’s a rugged chassis-based platform, which means you can configure exactly the stand-alone or distributed system you need for dependable control of your application.

In fact, the SLC 500 provides cost-efficient, reliable control in hundreds of thousands of applications around the world — everything from amusement park rides and microbreweries to pharmaceutical and food processes.

The Small Controller for Big Applications

The Allen-Bradley SLC 500 is Rockwell Automation's small, chassis-based, modular family of programmable controllers and I/O. The smaller size of the SLC means that you can use it in applications where

you can't afford the size and overhead of a traditional, full-size programmable logic controller. And its modular design offers you the flexibility to buy exactly what you need.

But don’t let its diminutive size fool you. The SLC platform has the horsepower to run all of your critical industrial applications. When tight budgets, performance, flexibility and rugged reliability are key, the SLC 500 family is the proven solution you can build on today and tomorrow.

Meeting Changing Times Head-on

The SLC is suited for change. It can be stand alone or networked. It can control a single machine, or it can be distributed throughout a wide area for SCADA applications. With an SLC running your application, you can easily expand processor capabilities or add I/O as your system grows.

And the SLC platform is continuing to grow, too.

You can be assured that the SLC is positioned for the future. Outstanding performance and continuous development illustrate why the

SLC 500 is a solid investment. The entire SLC 500 family is fully supported by Rockwell Automation and the ongoing innovation of our EncompassTM Partners program of third-party vendors.

Protecting Your Control Investment Protecting your control investment is equally as

important. We are constantly continuing to develop, improve, and expand the SLC 500 platform with enhancements to help minimize downtime, reduce manufacturing costs, and improve operating efficiency for the SLC's ever-growing installed base.

The SLC 500 is a celebrated workhorse in more than just packaging and conveyor

applications. Water/Wastewater is another area of the SLC's expertise. Offering daily, 24-hour uninterrupted service, the SLC

is a product you can count on.

VERSATILE

RELIABLE

SLC 500 PROCESSORS

The SLC family demonstrates our commitment to the highest standards of product dependability, technological innovation, and performance. Stability and uncompromising quality are the hallmarks of the SLC 500.

The highly-respected and well-equipped SLC 500 can address high-speed discrete and complex process control applications from a single platform. This makes it ideal for fast-paced operations like bottling lines and packaging machines. Plus, comprehensive diagnostics simplify troubleshooting throughout your process.

Range of Capabilities

The SLC 500 processors are designed to offer a wide range of choices in memory (from 1K to 64K), chassis options (4, 7, 10, or 13 slot), instruction set, power supplies and built-in network capabilities, so you can tailor your control system to exactly meet your application requirements. These processors have an extensive installed base covering a broad range of applications. And ongoing enhancements ensure that the SLC family will grow with your application.

Processor Options

The SLC 500 is an adaptable platform. The family is made up of five processor models: the 5/01, 5/02, 5/03, 5/04, and 5/05. Because of this array of

C A S E     H I S T O R Y

processors, the SLC 500 has the flexibility to control simple machines or a complex process — small or

Welding Technology Corporation

large, these processors have the scalability you need for your diverse applications.

WTC began partnering with Rockwell Automation in 1994 by incorporating SLC 500 controller systems into its resistance-welding units for automotive production. With the success of its 3,000-spots-per-car welders, WTC recently made the decision to continue integrating the SLCs and associated connectivity modules into its next-generation welders, which will see applications in the automotive, appliance and aerospace production markets.

The SLC 5/05 provides optimized performance using

100Mbps Ethernet communications for program upload/download, on-line

editing, and data acquisition. Benefit from embedded Web server capabilities, channel-to-channel

passthrough, and either a 16K, 32K, or 64K memory size.

“As new metals are used in the production of cars, aircraft and other products, we needed a method to control our state-of-the-art welding technology,” said Dave Androvich,

vice president of controls at WTC. “The flexibility of SLC 500 controllers and Rockwell Automation’s ongoing support of the platform make it indispensable for high-tech OEMs.”

COMPLETE

Choose from over 60 modules to control digital, analog, and temperature signals. Numerous specialty modules from Rockwell Automation and third-party partners are also available. With this complete and varied assortment of modules, we can offer you the flexibility and speed you need to configure all your control applications.

Digital I/O

Our digital modules offer a broad range of densities. These modules can interface to an assortment of voltage levels, and they are available in several input/output combinations. Designed and tested for industrial applications, these high-quality modules perform well in a variety of harsh industrial conditions.

Analog I/O

Our analog modules have excellent accuracy, high resolution, and the choice of input filtering for fast response or high noise immunity. These analog modules are ideal for process control applications because of their inherent precision and ruggedness.

FAST

I/O MODULES

Distributed I/O Options

A diverse selection of I/O networking options provides connectivity to ControlNetTM, DeviceNetTM, and Remote I/O networks. Use these networks to connect the SLC 500 to Allen-Bradley FLEXTM I/O, POINTTM I/O and SLC I/O, Rockwell Automation’s world-class I/O products.

I/O Wiring Systems

Connecting to SLC 500 I/O is convenient and easy with Allen-Bradley Interface Modules and Cables. Our popular Interface Modules (IFMs), Pre-Wired Cables and Ready-to-Wire Cables replace terminal blocks, saving you 50% of the point-to-point wiring that normally occurs between the controller and its field devices. You gain faster installation, fewer wiring errors, and simplified troubleshooting. Also, our IFMs let you incorporate additional terminations, LED status indicators, and over-current protection.

Specialty I/O

A variety of modules for specialty applications are available, all of which fit directly into the SLC chassis. Look to our specialty modules for your temperature, high-speed counting, motion and positioning, hydraulic, or press control needs.

Configure your system to meet your precise needs. SLC I/O products from Rockwell Automation and third-party partners come in a full range of digital and analog I/O options—all housed in a rugged modular assembly.

INTEGRATED ACCESSIBLE

COMMUNICATION OPTIONS

Our many control and communication options provide plant-wide solutions that meet your automation and business needs.

Shop-Floor-to-Top-Floor Communications With available built-in Ethernet, the SLC 5/05's integrated Web capabilities let you monitor

production data from any computer with a standard Web browser. The SLC 500 can communicate

plant-floor data in data acquisition, supervisory control, program management, statistical quality control, production scheduling, and material tracking applications over an Ethernet network.

Peer-to-Peer Versatility

A choice of networking options provides superior connectivity. Every SLC 500 is offered with built-in DH-485 communications. In addition, you can select an SLC 500 processor that can support Ethernet, or one that can perform high-speed

peer-to-peer communications with built-in Data Highway PlusTM.

Remote I/O Compatibility

Add a Remote I/O (RIO) scanner or adapter module to your SLC system to support digital and block transfer options. Easily access drives, operator interface, and third-party devices, plus the many other RIO-compatible products on your Remote I/O network. Additionally, Remote I/O passthrough simplifies upload or download applications to the Human Machine Interface (HMI) products, like PanelViewTM, on your Remote I/O network.