{"product_id":"1785-l40e-allen-bradley-plc-5-40e-ethernet-processor","title":"1785-L40E Allen-Bradley PLC-5\/40E Ethernet Processor","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Allen-Bradley 1785-L40E coordinates data processing and network bridging across large-scale factory automation systems. This central processing unit executes intricate machine logic routines while providing high-speed plant-floor connectivity through an embedded Ethernet port. The controller manages large multi-rack configurations, orchestrating up to 2048 total inputs and outputs across localized and distributed control architectures. To help plant engineers bypass the risks of using refurbished hardware in mission-critical manufacturing cells, this warehouse inventory comprises exclusively 100% brand new, original factory-packaged modules complete with full security-sealed documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllen-Bradley \/ Rockwell Automation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalog Model Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1785-L40E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eController Core Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLC-5\/40E Enhanced Platform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive User Memory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48 Kilowords Battery-Backed Static RAM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-Volatile Memory Upgrades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccepts 1785-ME16, -ME32, -ME64, and -M100 EEPROM modules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum I\/O Capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2048 total points (or 2048 in and 2048 out complementary configuration)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax Distributed Rack Capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLinks up to 125 total racks (maximum 60 universal remote racks)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated Network Ports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Ethernet (10Base-T), 1 x Data Highway Plus (DH+), 1 x Remote I\/O (RIO)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative Serial Connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x User-Configurable Port (Supports RS-232, RS-423, and RS-422A)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystem Power Supply Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs directly with 1771-P4S, -P6S, -P4S1, and -P6S1 modules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNominal Calculation Speed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5 milliseconds per Kiloword of bit instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive Backplane Current Draw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.3 Amperes maximum at 5 VDC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Internal Power Dissipation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17.3 Watts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMemory Backup Energy Cell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1770-XYC Lithium Battery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperational Thermal Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 to 60 degrees Celsius (Per IEC 60068 environmental testing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.00 lbs (1.36 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis processor module eliminates the need for standalone external network gateways by consolidating legacy data channels and supervisory Ethernet infrastructure onto a single faceplate. The native 10Base-T Ethernet port streams real-time operational diagnostics directly to upper-tier enterprise software databases, while the companion Data Highway Plus and Remote I\/O connections simultaneously handle deterministic scanning loops across older 1771 field racks. This multi-network layout allows manufacturing facilities to upgrade supervisory software architectures without disturbing validated, low-level field instrumentation wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure uncompromised data continuity inside extreme electromagnetic environments, the processor card utilizes hardened internal filters across its communication buses. This shielding prevents high-voltage transient spikes, caused by adjacent variable frequency drives or high-amperage motor starters, from corrupting volatile user registers or causing unexpected watchdog faults. The compact physical frame slides directly into standard 1771 universal I\/O chassis slots, pulling its operating current through the integrated backplane to simplify spatial requirements inside tightly sealed, non-climate-controlled plant enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the 1785-L40E replace standard non-Ethernet PLC-5\/40 processors directly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 1785-L40E shares backward compatibility with standard 1785-L40 hardware variants. You can place this module directly into the same universal chassis slot and import your existing ladder logic using RSLogix 5 software. However, you must update the channel configuration settings inside the software project to assign the new IP address parameters for the integrated Ethernet port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat specific operational routine prevents user memory loss during battery maintenance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintenance staff must keep the 1771 chassis power supply turned ON while swapping out the low-voltage 1770-XYC lithium battery. Removing the cell while the backplane lacks active AC input voltage instantly drops the internal SRAM rail voltage, resulting in the total deletion of all downloaded ladder logic programs, system variables, and active timers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the module handle non-volatile code backups if the active battery fails completely?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module supports optional non-volatile backup by accommodating 1785-ME16 through -M100 EEPROM memory cartridges. By flashing your finalized control program directly onto these optional cartridges, you ensure that the controller automatically restores its operational code and configuration parameters upon power-up, even if an unmaintained battery completely drains during an extended plant shutdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Allen Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43388663496794,"sku":"1785-L40E","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5957\/0778\/files\/68_a825be49-9bbf-49ff-b884-f14ec69fb5e5.jpg?v=1779085171","url":"https:\/\/www.spareoil.com\/products\/1785-l40e-allen-bradley-plc-5-40e-ethernet-processor","provider":"SpareOil Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}