USD 1,253.75
Safety Network Controller: SIL3 and PLe/Cat4 compliant CPU with 2 MB program capacity and support for FSoE and CIP Safety. Specifications include 1024 max safety I/O points, 3.35 W maximum power consumption, and 510 VAC dielectric strength, optimized for complex hybrid safety networks.
The Omron NX-SL5500 is a high-performance Safety Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) CPU Unit designed for integrated machine automation and safety logic. Certified to EN ISO13849-1 (PLe/Safety Category 4) and IEC 61508 (SIL3), it supports up to 1024 safety I/O points and seamlessly bridges EtherCAT (FSoE) and EtherNet/IP (CIP Safety) protocols. It accommodates flexible configurations by allowing the mixing of Safety Units with standard NX I/O units, streamlining standardization across large-scale robotic, automotive, and modular machine networks.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Safety I/O Points | 1024 points |
| Maximum Safety Master Connections | 128 connections |
| Program Memory Capacity | 2 MB (4096 KB internal rating) |
| Power Consumption | 3.35 W max. |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55°C |
| Weight | 130 g max. |
| Dielectric Strength | 510 VAC for 1 min between isolated circuits (5 mA max leakage) |
| Supported Safety Protocols | CIP Safety, FSoE (Safety over EtherCAT) |
| Safety Certifications | IEC 61508 (SIL3), EN ISO13849-1 (PLe/Cat4), IEC 61131-6 |
Utilizes the NX-SL5500's capacity for up to 1024 safety I/O points and 128 master connections to manage complex interlocking across multiple robotic welding and assembly cells.
Replaces hardwired safety relays across sprawling assembly floors, enabling complex safety logic modifications and immediate emergency stop propagation via CIP Safety over EtherNet/IP.
Deploys the safety CPU in conjunction with NX-series automation controllers to synchronize motion and safety via FSoE, achieving low local I/O response times for rapid conveyor halts and light curtain monitoring.
Prevents operator injury without halting the entire facility by zoning emergency stops and allowing standard machine control and safety protocols to coexist safely on a single EtherCAT network.
Employs the memory capacity and Sysmac Studio integration to utilize pre-certified Safety POUs across interchangeable machine modules, networking standard and safety I/O simultaneously.
Eliminates the need to redesign and re-certify safety circuits for each custom machine configuration, dramatically cutting deployment time while ensuring IEC 61508 (SIL3) compliance.
