Allen-Bradley

Ethernet PLC-5
Programmable
Quick Start
Controller
(Cat. No. 1785-L20E,
-L40E, -L80E)
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Information publication, those responsible for the application and use of this
control equipment must satisfy themselves that all necessary steps
have been taken to assure that each application and use meets all
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shown in this guide are intended solely for purposes of example.
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particular installation, Allen-Bradley does not assume responsibility
or liability (to include intellectual property liability) for actual use
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Allen-Bradley publication SGI-1.1, Safety Guidelines for the
Application, Installation, and Maintenance of Solid-State Control
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 Preface

Preface
Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual.
This preface covers the following topics:
• who should use this manual
• the purpose of this manual
• how to use this manual
• conventions used in this manual
• Rockwell Automation support

Who Should Use To use this manual, you should understand programmable controllers
This Manual and be able to interpret the ladder logic instructions required to
control your application. For more information, see the documents
listed on the following page or contact your local Rockwell
Automation representative.

Purpose of This Manual This manual is for users of the Ethernet PLC-5® processor. It:
• presents you with the basic information you need to get your
system up and running
• provides “memory jogger” information, such as specific bit and
switch settings for modules
• includes high-level procedures with cross-references to other
manuals for more detail

How to Obtain a User Manual There is a user manual associated with this product that contains
detailed information about configuring, programming, and using a
PLC-5 processor. To obtain a copy of the Enhanced and Ethernet
PLC-5 Programmable Controllers User Manual, publication number
1785-6.5.12, you can either:
• view or download an electronic version from the internet:
www.theautomationbookstore.com
• purchase a hardcopy from the internet:
www.theautomationbookstore.com
• contact your local distributor or Rockwell Automation
representative to place an order.
See the table on the next page for other related publications.

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Related Documentation
The following documents contain additional information concerning
the products discussed in this manual.

For more information about: See this document: Publication number:

Ethernet programmable controllers Enhanced and Ethernet PLC-5 Programmable Controllers User Manual 1785-6.5.12

Universal 1771 I/O chassis Universal I/O Chassis Installation Instructions 1771-2.210

power supply Power Supply Modules (1771-P4S, -P6S, -P4S1, -P6S1) 1771-2.135
Installation Instructions

DH+® network Enhanced and Ethernet PLC-5 Programmable Controllers User Manual 1785-6.5.12

Data Highway/Data Highway Plus/Data Highway II/Data Highway-485 1770-6.2.2

Cable Installation Instructions

communication cards 1784-KTx Communication Interface Card User Manual 1784-6.5.22

Allen-Bradley Publication Index (for your specific communication card) SD499

cables Enhanced and Ethernet PLC-5 Programmable Controllers User Manual 1785-6.5.12

batteries Allen-Bradley Guidelines for Lithium Battery Handling and Disposal AG-5.4

grounding and wiring Allen-Bradley Allen-Bradley Programmable Controller Wiring and Grounding Guidelines 1770-4.1
programmable controllers

current Allen-Bradley documentation, Allen-Bradley Publication Index SD499

including ordering instructions

terms and definitions Allen-Bradley Industrial Automation Glossary AG-7.1

Common Techniques Used in We use the following conventions throughout this manual:
This Manual • Bulleted lists provide information, not procedural steps.
• Numbered lists provide sequential steps or hierarchical
information.
We use this symbol to indicate additional references you can use
when you need more information about a particular topic.

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country in the world.

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Technical Product Assistance

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your local Allen-Bradley representative.

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 Table of Contents

Overview Chapter 1
What You Need to Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Identifying the Processor’s Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Components You Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Compliance to European Union Directives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
EMC Directive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Low Voltage Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Set up the Hardware Chapter 2

Install the Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Configure the I/O Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Ground the I/O Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Install the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Install the PLC-5 Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Power Up the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Install the I/O Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Connect the Personal Computer to the PLC-5 Processor . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Set up the Software Chapter 3

Install the Software and Set Up the Programming System . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Start the Programming Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Power Up the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Troubleshoot the Processor Chapter 4

System Use the PLC-5 Processor
Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Troubleshoot General Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Troubleshoot the Processor Communication Channels . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Troubleshoot the Ethernet Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Specifications Appendix A
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Processor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Battery Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Battery Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Average Battery Lifetime Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

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Overview
This quick start is designed to provide you with the information you
need to get your system up and running quickly. Use this document if
you are knowledgeable about Ethernet PLC-5 products, but may not
have used one or more of them recently. The information we provide
is geared to “jog your memory”.

What You Need to Do If you need more information, see the Enhanced and Ethernet PLC-5
Programmable Controllers User Manual, publication number
1785-6.5.12 (see page P-1 for information about how to obtain a copy
of this manual).

PC with
Programming
Software
Set up the Hardware
(Chapter 2)

Set up the Software

(Chapter 3)
PLC-5/20E Internal
Processor Power Supply
Troubleshoot the
Processor System
(Chapter 4)
Data Highway
Plus

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Identifying the Processor’s Front These pictures show the Enhanced PLC-5 processor front panel
Panel Components components.
PLC-5/20E Processor Front Panel

battery indicator (red when the battery is low)

processor RUN/FAULT indicator (green when
running; red when faulted)
force indicator (amber when I/O forces
keyswitch; selects processor mode are enabled)
channel 0 communication status indicator
(green when the channel is communicating)
channel 2 Ethernet status indicator (green when
functioning normally; red when not functioning)
channel 2, Ethernet transmit indicator
channel 2 communication port; (green when the channel is communicating)
a 15-pin Ethernet port
Install memory module here
channel 0*25-pin D-shell serial port; supports standard
EIA RS-232C and RS-423 and is RS-422A compatible
Use this port with ASCII or DF1 full-duplex, half-duplex
master, and half-duplex slave protocols. The port’s
default configuration supports processor programming:
DF1 point-to-point one stop-bit Install battery here
2400 bps BCC error check
no parity no handshaking

channel 1A status indicator

(lights green and red) channel 1B status indicator
(lights green and red)
8-pin mini-DIN, DH+ programming terminal
connection parallel to channel 1A channel 1B communication port;
its default configuration is remote I/O scanner
channel 1A communication port; its default
configuration is DH+ communication PLC-5/20E
Programmable
Controller PLC-5 family member designation

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PLC-5/20E Processor Front Panel

battery indicator (red when the battery is low)

processor RUN/FAULT indicator (green when

running; red when faulted)
force indicator (amber when I/O forces
are enabled)

channel 0 communication status indicator

keyswitch; selects processor mode (green when the channel is communicating)

channel 2 Ethernet status indicator (green when

functioning normally; red when not functioning) channel 2, Ethernet transmit indicator (green when
the channel is communicating)

channel 0-25-pin D-shell serial port; supports standard

channel 2 communication port; EIA RS-232C and RS-423 and is RS-422A compatible
a 15-pin Ethernet port
Use this port with ASCII or DF1 full-duplex, half-duplex
master, and half-duplex slave protocols. The port’s
default configuration supports processor programming:
DF1 point-to-point one stop-bit
2400 bps BCC error check
channel 1A status indicator no parity no handshaking
(lights green and red)
channel 1B status indicator (lights green and red)

8-pin mini-DIN, DH+ programming terminal

connection parallel to channel 1A
Install memory module here
channel 1A communication port; its default
configuration is DH+ communication
Use these labels to write information about the
channel 1B communication port; its default channel: communication mode, station addresses etc.
configuration is remote I/O scanner

Install battery here

PLC-5/40E
Programmable
Controller
PLC-5 family member designation

ATTENTION: Make sure you understand the anti-static environment.

! The processor is shipped in a static-shielded container to guard against

electrostatic damage. Electrostatic discharge can damage integrated
circuits or semiconductors in the processor module if you touch
backplane connector pins. It can also damage the module when you set
configuration plugs or switches inside the module. Avoid electrostatic
damage by observing the following precautions.
• Remain in contact with an approved ground point while handling the
module (by wearing a properly grounded wrist strap).
• Do not touch the backplane connector or connector pins.
• When not in use, keep the module in its static-shielded container.
Wrist strap

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Components You Need

Product name: Catalog number:
Hardware
Ethernet PLC-5 processor 1785-L20E, -L40E, -L80E
with 2 keys
Lithium Battery 1770-XYC
(in a clear bag)
I/O chassis 1771-A1B, -A2B, -A3B, -A3B1, -A4B
Power supply 1771-P4S, -P6S, -P4S1, -P6S1
Programming System
PC Check your programming software documentation for
system requirements, such as memory, etc.
PLC-5 programming Choose a programming software package that is
software compatible with Ethernet PLC-5 processors.
communication module Ethernet interface and interconnect cable

Important: In this manual, we assume you are using a brand-new

Enhanced PLC-5 processor out of the box.

Compliance to If this product has the CE mark it is approved for installation within
European Union Directives the European Union and EEA regions. It has been designed and tested
to meet the following directives.

EMC Directive
This product is tested to meet Council Directive 89/336/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and the following standards,
in whole or in part, documented in a technical construction file:
• EN 50081-2EMC – Generic Emission Standard, Part 2 –
Industrial Environment
• EN 50082-2EMC – Generic Immunity Standard, Part 2 –
Industrial Environment
This product is intended for use in an industrial environment.

Low Voltage Directive

This product is tested to meet Council Directive 73/23/EEC Low
Voltage, by applying the safety requirements of EN 61131-2
Programmable Controllers, Part 2 – Equipment Requirements and
Tests.
For specific information required by EN 61131-2, see the appropriate
sections in this publication, as well as the following Allen-Bradley
publications:
• Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines For
Noise Immunity, publication 1770-4.1
• Guidelines for Handling Lithium Batteries, publication AG-5.4
• Automation Systems Catalog

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Set up the Hardware

1 Install the hardware

(page 2-2) PC with
Programming
Software

2 Connect the programming terminal

and the PLC-5 processor to the
communication card
(page 2-6)

PLC-5/20E Internal
Processor Power Supply

Data Highway
Plus or serial
cable

For more information, see the Enhanced and Ethernet User Manual,
publication number 1785-6.5.12.

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2-2 Set up the Hardware

Install the Hardware Configure the I/O Chassis

1 Set the backplane switches.

Pressed in
at top ON (closed)
Pressed in Switch
at bottom OFF (open) Last State
1
Outputs of this I/O chassis remain in their last state when
on
a hardware failure occurs. 1
Outputs of this I/O chassis are turned off when a
off
hardware failure occurs. 1
F
F
O
N
O1 2

Always
Off Switches
3

Addressing
4 5
4 5

off off 2 - slot

off on 1 - slot
6 7

on off 1/2 - slot

on on Not allowed
8

Switches
EEPROM Transfer
6 7
off off EEPROM memory transfer to processor memory at power-up. 2,
` 3´
EEPROM memory transfers to processor memory if processor memory
on on
not valid.
on off EEPROM memory does not transfer to processor memory. 4ˆ

Switch
Processor Memory Protection
8
off Processor memory protection disabled.

on Processor memory protection enabled. 5˜

1 Regardless of this switch setting, outputs are turned off when any of the following occurs:
- processor detects a runtime error
- an I/O chassis backplane fault occurs
- you select program or test mode
- you set a status file bit to reset a local rack
2` If an EEPROM module is not installed and processor memory is valid, the processor's PROC LED indicator blinks,
and the processor sets S:11/9, bit 9 in the major fault status word. To clear this fault, change the processor from
program mode to run mode and back to program mode.
3´ If the processor's keyswitch is set in REMote, the processor enters remote RUN after it powers up and has its
memory updated by the EEPROM module.
4ˆ A processor fault (solid red PROC LED) occurs if processor memory is not valid.
5˜ You cannot clear processor memory when this switch is on.

19309

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2 Set the power supply

configuration jumper.
Are you using a power
supply module in PLC-5/20
3 Install the keying bands. the chassis? Processor
Y N

2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Keying 20
22
Bands 24
26
28
30
32
YN 34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48

F
F
O
N
O 1
50
52

2
3
54
56

4
5
6
7
8
between
- 40 & 42
- 54 & 56

20609-M

For more information, see the Universal I/O Chassis installation

instructions, publication number 1771-2.10.

Ground the I/O Chassis

Enclosure
Grounding Electrode
Ground Conductor
Bus

To Grounding
Electrode System

Ground Lug

Nut and
Captive Washer

Star
Washer
Ground Lug
I/O Chassis Wall
20626-M

For more information, see the Allen-Bradley Programmable

Controller Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication number
1770-4.1.

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Install the Power Supply

1 Set the jumpers on

the back side of the
power supply like this:

Locking
Bar
2 Connect the power cord to the 120V ac
connector of the power supply module.
This side plugs into connector on the module.

insert wire insert wire

here here
or

place tool here place tool here

3 Install the power supply in the chassis

20619-M and snap the module-locking bar over
the modules

For more information, see the Power Supply Modules

(1771-P4S, -P6S, -P4S1, -P6S1) Installation Instructions, publication
number 1771-2.135 or the AC (120/220V) 16A Power Supply
(1771-P7 Series B/C) Installation Instructions, publication
number 1771-5.39.

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Install the PLC-5 Processor

1 Define the DH+ Station Address of Channel 1A 2 Specify the serial communication of channel 0.
by setting switch assembly SW-1.
Bottom view of PLC-5/20E processor switch assembly SW2
Side View of PLC-5/20E processors SW1
Front of
Processor

1234567
Always off
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Side View of PLC-5/40E and -5/80E processors SW1

Bottom view of PLC-5/40E and -5/80E

processor switch assembly SW2
Front of
1234567 Processor
side view side view
For series E and later processors:
down use this switch to select baud rate
57.6 Kbaud For series D and earlier processors:
this switch is always off
up OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
230 Kbaud

3 Identify the Ethernet configuration jumper and 4 To install the battery, slide the battery-side connector into the
hardware Ethernet address. processor-side connector until you hear them snap together, and
attach the battery cover.

5 Install the processor module.

Hardware
Ethernet
address label

Locking
Bar

Ethernet Lift Eector Tab

configuration
jumper PLC-5/20E
ENET 802.3
Processor

Battery Connector
Battery Cover

Card Guides
IMPORTANT: Do not change the Etherrnet configuration
jumper default setting, which is set at 802.3. Battery 20897-M

Most Ethernet networks use the 802.3 standard; however

if your Ethernet network is an older network and complies ATTENTION: To maintain CSA certification for hazardous
with the original Ethernet standard, then set the jumper ! areas, do not substitute any other battery for the 1770-XYC.
to ENET.

The hardware Ethernet address label is located to the For detailed information about handling and disposing
right of the Ethernet configuration jumper and shows the More of the battery as well as other important guidelines, see
hardware Ethernet address assigned by Allen-Bradley. publication AG-5.4.

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Power Up the System

Power up the system. Check the LED display on the processor. If
your system is operating properly, the PROC LED should be steady
red. If the PROC LED is not red, see chapter 4 for troubleshooting
information before you install any I/O modules.

Install the I/O Modules

Locking
Bar

Install each I/O module and connect

Card Guides
the wiring arm.
20618-M

For more information, see the installation instructions or user manual

for the particular module you are installing.

Connect the Personal For more information, see:

Computer to the • Enhanced and Ethernet PLC-5 Programmable Controller User
PLC-5 Processor Manual, publication number 1785-6.5.12
• the documentation provided with your communication card
• Data Highway/Data Highway Plus/Data Highway II/Data
Highway 485 Cable Installation Manual, publication 1770-6.2.2

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Set up the Software

1 Install the software

2 Start the programming software

3 Powerup the system

The following instructions are general. For specific information, see

the documentation set for your particular software package.

Install the Software and Set Before you install your programming software, make certain you
Up the Programming System meet the system requirements for that software – sufficient disk
space, memory, etcetera. Then, follow the procedures outlined in the
software documentation to install the software and configure
communication.

Start the Start the programming software by following the procedures

Programming Software described in your programming software documentation.
If you have difficulty, verify that the power supply is turned on.
To monitor your system as you configure and run it, check the
processor LED display for the following indicators:

This LED: lights when:

COMM you establish DH+ communication

BATT no battery is installed or the battery voltage is low

REM I/O you establish Remote I/O communication

ADAPT the processor is in adapter mode

FORCE forces are present in your ladder program

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Power Up the System Power up the system if you have not done so already. Check the LED
display on the processor. If your system is operating properly, the
PROC LED should be steady red and the message “Processor RAM
is faulted. Press <Enter> to clear memory” should appear on
the display. See the following table to proceed. If the PROC LED is
not red, turn to chapter 4 for troubleshooting information.

If your keyswitch
do this:
is in this position:

PROGRAM Clear memory. The PROC LED should turn off.

The software is in Program mode.

REMOTE Clear memory. The PROC LED should turn off.

The software is in Remote Program mode.

RUN You see the message “No access or

privilege violation” because you cannot
clear memory in Run mode. Change the keyswitch
position to Program or Remote and press <Enter> to
clear memory.

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Troubleshoot the Processor System

1 Use the PLC-5 Processor

Status Indicators
BATT

(page 4-1) PROC

FORCE

COMM

Use the PLC-5 Processor Troubleshoot General Problems

Status Indicators

Indicator Color Description Probable Cause Recommended Action

BATT Red Battery low Battery low Replace battery within 10 days

Off Battery is good Normal operation No action required

PROC Green Processor is in run Normal operation No action required

(steady) mode and fully
operational

Green Processor memory is

(blinking) being transferred to
BATT EEPROM

PROC
Red Major fault Run-time error • Check major fault bit in status file
(blinking) (S:11) for error definition
FORCE • Clear fault bit, correct problem,
and return to run mode
COMM
Red Major fault • Processor memory • Clear memory and reload program
(steady) has checksum • Check backplane switch settings
error and/or insert correct memory
• Memory module module
error • Power down, reseat processor
• Internal and power up; then, clear
diagnostics have memory and reload your program.
failed Replace EEPROM with new
program; then, if necessary,
replace the processor

Off Processor is in Check power supply and

program load or test connections
mode or is not
receiving power

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Indicator Color Description Probable Cause Recommended Action

FORCE Amber SFC and/or I/O forces Normal operation No action required
(steady) enabled

Amber SFC and/or I/O forces

(blinking) present but not
enabled

Off SFC and/or I/O forces

not present

COMM Off No transmission on Normal operation if

channel 0 channel is not being
used

Green Transmission on Normal operation if

(blinking) channel 0 channel is being used

Troubleshoot the Processor Communication Channels

Indicator Color Channel Mode Description Probable Cause Recommended Action

A or B Green Remote I/O Scanner Active Remote I/O link, all Normal operation No action required
(steady) adapter modules are present
and not faulted

Remote I/O Adapter Communicating with scanner

DH+ Processor is transmitting or

receiving on DH+ link
A B
Green Remote I/O Scanner At least one adapter is • Power off at • Restore power to the
(blinking faulted or has failed remote rack rack
rapidly or • Cable broken • Repair cable
slowly)
A
DH+ No other nodes on network

Red Remote I/O Scanner Hardware fault Hardware error • Turn power off, then
(steady) Remote I/O Adapter on.
DH+ • Check that the
software
configurations match
the hardware set-up.
• Replace the processor.

Red Remote I/O Scanner Faulted adapters detected • Cable not • Repair cable
(blinking connected or is
rapidly or broken
slowly) • Power off at • Restore power to racks
remote racks

DH+ Bad communication on DH+ Duplicate node Correct station address

detected

Off Remote I/O Scanner Channel offline Channel is not Place channel online if
Remote I/O Adapter being used needed
DH+

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Troubleshoot the Ethernet Status Indicators

Indicator Color Description Probable Cause Recommended Action

STAT Solid red Critical hardware fault Processor requires Contact Allen-Bradley
internal repair Global Technical Support
(GTS)

Blinking red Hardware or software fault Fault-code dependent Contact Allen-Bradley GTS
(detected and reported via a
ENET code)

STAT

Off Ethernet interface is functioning Normal operation Attach the processor to an

properly but it is not attached to active Ethernet network
an active Ethernet network

Green Ethernet channel 2 is Normal operation No action required

functioning properly and has
detected that it is connected to
an active Ethernet network
RUN XMIT green lights (green) briefly when the
ENET Ethernet port is transmitting a
packet. It does not indicate
XMIT whether or not the Ethernet port
is receiving a packet.

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Specifications
General This table lists general specifications.

Backplane Current 3.6A

Heat Dissipation 65.00 BTU/hr

Operating Temperature. . . . . . . 0 to 60° C (32-140° F)

Environmental Conditions Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . –40 to 85° C (–40 to 185° F)
Relative Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . 5 to 95% (without condensation)

Operating . . . . . . 30 g peak acceleration for 11±1 ms duration

Shock
Non-operating . . . 50 g peak acceleration for 11±1 ms duration

Vibration
1 g @ 10 to 500 Hz
(operating and
0.012 inches peak-to-peak displacement
non-operating)

Maximum Variations at 60° C. . ± 5 min per month

Time-of-Day
Typical Variations at 20° C. . . . ± 20 s per month
Clock/Calendar1
Timing Accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 program scan

Battery 1770-XYC

1785-ME16 1785-ME64
Memory Modules
1785-ME32 1785-M100

• 0.5 ms / extended-local I/O adapter

• 10 ms / remote I/O rack at 57.6 kbps
Typical Discrete I/O Scan
• 7 ms / remote I/O rack at 115.2 kbps
• 3 ms / remote I/O rack at 230.4 kbps

Bulletin 1771 I/O including 8-, 16-, 32-pt, and intelligent

I/O Modules
modules

2-slot
• Any mix of 8-pt modules
• 16-pt modules must be I/O pairs
• No 32-pt modules
Hardware Addressing
1-slot
• Any mix of 8- or 16-pt modules
• 32-pt modules must be I/O pairs
1/2-slot – Any mix of 8-,16-, or 32-pt modules
1
Please note that the Clock/Calendar will update appropriately each year, including the year 2000.

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General Specifications (continued)

• DH+ (trunk line: 3,048 cable-m (10,000 cable-ft);
drop line: 30.4 cable-m (100 cable-ft)
• DH using 1785-KA
Communication
• Serial
• Ethernet (TCP/IP protocol, 15-pin, AUI transceiver port)
• remote I/O
Location 1771-A1B, -A2B, A3B, -A3B1, -A4B, chassis, left-most slot
• Between 40 and 42
Keying
• Between 54 and 56
PLC-5/20E 1.43 kg (3.2 lbs)
Weight PLC-5/40E 1.39 kg (3.1 lbs)
PLC-5/80 1.38 kg (3.0 lbs)
• CSA Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D
Agency Certification
• UL listed
(when product is marked)
• CE marked for all applicable directives

Processor Specifications This table lists specifications of each Ethernet PLC-5 family
processor.

Maximum
Maximum
Processor/ Maximum I/O Types of Number Maximum Number of
User Memory
Cat. No. Communication Ports of I/O I/O Chassis
Words
Racks

• 1 DH+ (Fixed)
• 1 DH+/Remote I/O (Adapter
PLC-5/20E • 512 (any mix) or or Scanner)
16K • 512 in + 512 out • 1 serial port, configurable for 4 (0-3) 13 0 12
(1785-L20E) (complementary) RS-232 and 423 and
RS-422A compatible
• 1 channel Ethernet only

• 2 DH+/Remote I/O (Adapter

or Scanner)
PLC-5/40E • 2048 (any mix) or
• 1 channel Ethernet only
(1785-L40E) 48 K1 • 2048 in + 2048 out
• 1 serial port, configurable for
16 (0-17) 61 0 60
(complementary)
RS-232 and 423 and
RS-422A compatible

• 2 DH+/Remote I/O (Adapter

or Scanner)
PLC-5/80E • 3072 (any mix) or
• 1 serial port, configurable for
100 K2 • 3072 in + 3072 out RS-232 and 423 and
24 (0-27) 65 0 64
(1785-L80E) (complementary) RS-422A compatible
• 1 channel Ethernet only

1 The PLC-5/40E processors have a limit of 32K words per data table file.
2
The PLC-5/80E processors have 64K words of total data table space with a limit of 56K words per program file and 32K words per data table file.

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Battery Specification Battery Type

Ethernet PLC-5 processors use 1770-XYC batteries which contain
0.65 grams of lithium.

Average Battery Lifetime Specifications

Worst-case Battery Life Estimates

Battery Duration
Battery used in this processor: At this temperature: Power off 100%: Power off 50%:
after the LED lights1

PLC-5/20E 60°C 256 days 1.4 years 11.5 days

25°C 2 years 4 years 47 days

PLC-5/40E, -5/80E 60°C 84 days 150 days 5 days

25°C 1 year 1.2 years 30 days

1
The battery indicator (BATT) warns you when the battery is low. These durations are based on the battery supplying the only power to the
processor (power to the chassis is off) once the LED first lights.

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Approbation d’utilisation dans des emplacements dangereux par la

CSA Hazardous Location Approval
CSA

CSA certifies products for general use as well as for use in hazardous La CSA certifie les produits d’utilisation générale aussi bien que ceux qui
locations. Actual CSA certification is indicated by the product s’utilisent dans des emplacements dangereux. La certification CSA en
label as shown below, and not by statements in any user vigueur est indiquée par l’étiquette du produit et non par des
documentation. affirmations dans la documentation à l’usage des utilisateurs.

Example of the CSA certification product label Exemple d'étiquette de certification d'un produit par la CSA
CL 1 DIV 2 CL 1 DIV 2
GP A,B,C,D GP A,B,C,D
TEMP TEMP
® ®

To comply with CSA certification for use in hazardous locations, the Pour satisfaire à la certification de la CSA dans des endroits dangereux, les
following information becomes a part of the product literature for informations suivantes font partie intégrante de la documentation des
CSA-certified Allen-Bradley industrial control products. produits industriels de contrôle Allen-Bradley certifiés par la CSA.
• This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, • Cet équipement convient à l’utilisation dans des emplacements de
Groups A, B, C, D, or non-hazardous locations only. Classe 1, Division 2, Groupes A, B, C, D, ou ne convient qu’à l’utilisation
• The products having the appropriate CSA markings (that is, Class I dans des endroits non dangereux.
Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D), are certified for use in other • Les produits portant le marquage approprié de la CSA (c’est à dire,
equipment where the suitability of combination (that is, application Classe 1, Division 2, Groupes A, B, C, D) sont certifiés à l’utilisation pour
or use) is determined by the CSA or the local inspection office d’autres équipements où la convenance de combinaison (application ou
having jurisdiction. utilisation) est déterminée par la CSA ou le bureau local d’inspection
qualifié.

Important: Due to the modular nature of a PLC control system, the Important: Par suite de la nature modulaire du système de contrôle PLC, le
product with the highest temperature rating determines the overall produit ayant le taux le plus élevé de température détermine le taux
temperature code rating of a PLC control system in a Class I, Division d’ensemble du code de température du système de contrôle d’un PLC dans
2 location. The temperature code rating is marked on the product un emplacement de Classe 1, Division 2. Le taux du code de température
label as shown. est indiqué sur l’étiquette du produit.

Temperature code rating Taux du code de température

CL 1 DIV 2 CL 1 DIV 2
GP A,B,C,D GP A,B,C,D
TEMP TEMP
® Look for temperature code ® Le taux du code de
rating here température est indiqué ici

The following warnings apply to products having CSA certification for Les avertissements suivants s’appliquent aux produits ayant la certification
use in hazardous locations. CSA pour leur utilisation dans des emplacements dangereux.

ATTENTION: Explosion hazard – AVERTISSEMENT: Risque d’explosion –

• Substitution of components may impair suitability • La substitution de composants peut rendre ce matériel
! for Class I, Division 2.
• Do not replace components unless power has ! inacceptable pour les emplacements de Classe I,
Division 2.
been switched off or the area is known to be • Couper le courant ou s’assurer que l’emplacement est
non-hazardous. désigné non dangereux avant de remplacer les
• Do not disconnect equipment unless power has composants.
been switched off or the area is known to be • Avant de débrancher l’équipement, couper le courant
non-hazardous. ou s’assurer que l’emplacement est désigné non
• Do not disconnect connectors unless power has dangereux.
been switched off or the area is known to be • Avant de débrancher les connecteurs, couper le courant
non-hazardous. Secure any user-supplied ou s’assurer que l’emplacement est reconnu non
connectors that mate to external circuits on an dangereux. Attacher tous connecteurs fournis par
Allen-Bradley product using screws, sliding l’utilisateur et reliés aux circuits externes d’un appareil
latches, threaded connectors, or other means Allen-Bradley à l’aide de vis, loquets coulissants,
such that any connection can withstand a 15 connecteurs filetés ou autres moyens permettant aux
Newton (3.4 lb.) separating force applied for a connexions de résister à une force de séparation de 15
minimum of one minute. newtons (3,4 lb. - 1,5 kg) appliquée pendant au moins
une minute.

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