Brief: Thinking about an upgrade? This short demo helps you evaluate the fit. Watch as we explore the Allen Bradley 1768-L43S Compact GuardLogix CPU, showing its dual backplane architecture and explaining proper installation requirements for safety and standard applications.
Related Product Features:
The 1768-L43S controller features one built-in serial port for communication.
A front panel keyswitch allows you to change between RUN, PROGram, and REMote modes.
Combines a 1768 backplane with a 1769 backplane for integrated safety and standard applications.
The controller must be installed as the last module in the 1768 backplane, furthest from the power supply.
The local bank supports up to eight 1769 I/O modules for flexible expansion.
Slot numbering in the 1768 backplane is from right to left, starting with the controller as slot 0.
The 1768 CompactLogix power supply distributes power from the right and must be the leftmost module.
Retains all advantages of the 1768 architecture while supporting 1769 I/O for standard applications.
FAQs:
What are the key features of the 1768-L43S Compact GuardLogix CPU?
The 1768-L43S features a built-in serial port, a mode keyswitch for RUN/PROG/REMOTE, and combines 1768 and 1769 backplanes to support both safety and standard I/O applications in a compact controller.
How should the 1768-L43S controller be installed in the system?
Install the controller as the last module (furthest from the power supply) in the 1768 backplane, with the 1768 power supply as the leftmost module, and slot numbering runs right to left starting from the controller as slot 0.
What I/O modules are compatible with the 1768-L43S controller?
The controller supports up to eight 1769 I/O modules in the local bank, allowing integration of standard I/O alongside its native 1768 safety architecture for versatile application support.