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Bulletin 1791 CompactBlock Guard Safety I/O In-Cabinet Block

Bulletin 1791DS and 1791ES CompactBlock™ Guard I/O™ modules provide the advantages of distributed I/O for safety systems. These modules work with safety controllers that communicate on DeviceNet™ or EtherNet/IP™ networks using CIP™ Safety. CompactBlock Guard Safety I/O is optimized to work with GuardPLC™, GuardLogix®, and SmartGuard™ controllers.

Features

  • TÜV certified as a system with GuardLogix®, GuardPLC™ 1600 and 1800, and SmartGuard™ 600 controllers
  • Supports both standard and safety control
  • 24V DC I/O circuits with built-in power supply
  • Point-level diagnostics for troubleshooting of all input and output circuits
  • Removal and insertion under power (RIUP), when following appropriate safety practices
  • DIN-rail mounting and removable terminals for easy installation and maintenance
  • Common power and I/O wiring
  • Additional standard solid-state outputs available for any unused safety inputs
  • Compatible with Allen-Bradley® Guardmaster® safety devices

Products

1791DS CompactBlock™ Guard I/O™ for DeviceNet

  • Compatible with safety controllers that communicate on DeviceNet™ using CIP™ Safety
  • All blocks include 4…16 single-channel safety inputs and 4…16 standard pulse test outputs
  • Some blocks include 4 or 8 safety solid-state outputs, single- or dual-channel or 4 single-channel safety relay outputs

1791ES CompactBlock Guard I/O for EtherNet/IP

  • Compatible with safety controllers that communicate on EtherNet/IP™ using CIP Safety
  • All blocks include single- or dual-channel safety inputs (16 single/8 dual or 8 single/4 dual) and 8 or 16 standard pulse test outputs
  • Some blocks include 4 dual-channel safety outputs

Certifications

  • DeviceNet blocks: UL, CE, C-Tick, CSA, UL Class I Div 2 Hazardous, UL NRGF, ODVA Conformance, TÜV certified for functional safety up to SIL 3, Cat. 4, PLe
  • EtherNet/IP blocks: c-UL-us, CE, C-Tick, CSA, UL Class I Div 2 Hazardous, UL NRGF, ODVA Conformance, TÜV and UL certified for functional safety up to SIL 3, Cat. 4, PLe

Certifications apply when product is marked. See our Product Certification site for Declarations of Conformity, certificates and other certification details.

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Frequently Viewed Publications

TitleNumberLanguage
CompactBlock Guard I/O on DeviceNet Product Profile1791DS-PP001
CompactBlock Guard I/O on EtherNet/IP Product Profile1791ES-PP001
CompactBlock Guard I/O on DeviceNet Safety Modules Installation Instructions1791DS-IN002
CompactBlock Guard I/O on EtherNet/IP Safety Modules Installation Instructions1791ES-IN001
CompactBlock Guard I/O on DeviceNet Safety Modules User Manual1791DS-UM001
CompactBlock Guard I/O on EtherNet/IP Safety Modules User Manual1791ES-UM001

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