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Allen-Bradley 1769-L18ER-BB1B

CompactLogix L18 512KB Controller, Active

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Allen-Bradley 1769-L18ER-BB1B CompactLogix L18 controller: 512 KB memory, EtherNet/IP for up to 8 nodes, 16 DC inputs and 16 DC outputs.

Manufacturer
Allen-Bradley
Manufacturer part no.
1769-L18ER-BB1B
Type
CompactLogix controller
Weight
approx. 0.66 kg (1.5 lb)
Lifecycle
Active
OEM successor
Not stated
Technical datasheet
Data sheet

Technical specifications

Manufacturer
Allen-Bradley
Manufacturer part no.
1769-L18ER-BB1B
Type
CompactLogix controller
Application
PLC controller
Used with
1769 Compact I/O
Controller tasks
32 tasks 100 programs/task
Communication
EtherNet/IP
EtherNet/IP node
Up to 8 nodes
Embedded I/O
16 DC digital inputs 16 DC digital outputs
Sockets, max
32
Programming
Relay ladder, Structured Text, Function block, SFC
Temperature, operating
-20…+60 °C (-4…+140 °F)
Temperature, storage
-40…+85 °C (-40…+185 °F)
Temperature, surrounding air
60 °C (140 °F)
Relative humidity
5…95% noncondensing
Vibration
2 g @ 10…500 Hz
Shock, operating
30 g
Shock, nonoperating
50 g
Emissions
IEC 61000-6-4
ESD immunity
6 kV contact discharges 8 kV air discharges
Radiated RF immunity
10V/m with 1 kHz sine wave 80% AM from 80…6000 MHz
EFT/B immunity
±3 kV at 5 kHz on power ports ±3 kV at 5 kHz on signal ports ±3 kV at 5 kHz on communication ports
Surge transient immunity
±1 kV line-line (DM) and ±2 kV line-earth (CM) on power ports ±1 kV line-line (DM) and ±2 kV line-earth (CM) on signal ports ±2 kV line-earth (CM) on communication ports
Conducted RF immunity
10V rms with 1 kHz sine wave 80% AM from 150 kHz…80 MHz
User memory
512 KB
Optional nonvolatile
1784-SD1 card with 1 Gb of available memory (shipped with controller) 1784-SD2 card with 2 Gb of available memory (available for separate ordering)
Current draw @ 5V DC
1 A
Current draw @ 24V
3 A - Combined total for all devices that draw current from field power connections, Input: 5 mA, Output: 500 mA
Power dissipation
11.5 W
Isolation voltage
50V (continuous), Basic Insulation Type, Tested at 500V AC for 60 s, System to, Field
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Short circuit
Internal fuse, Non-replaceable
Recommended
User-provided 4…5 A @ 3.15…5.5 A2t fuse
Weight, approx
0.66 kg (1.5 lb)
Module width
100.00 mm (3.94 in.)
Module location
DIN rail mount
Embedded power
24V DC input, isolated
Wire category
1 - signal ports 1 - power ports 2 - communication ports
Wire type, Ethernet
RJ45 connector according to IEC 60603-7, 2 or 4 pair Category 5e minimum cable according to TIA 568 B.1 or Category 5 cable according to ISO/IEC 24702
Wire type, power
Copper
Wire size, power
0.051…3.31 mm2 (30…12 AWG) solid or stranded copper wire rated at 90 °C (194 °F), or greater, 1.2 mm (3/64 in.) insulation, max, Each terminal accepts 1 or 2 wires
Wire stripping length
10 mm (0.39 in)
Screw torque, power
0.5…0.6 Nm (4.4…5.3 lbin)
Wire size, embedded I/
0.205…1.31 mm2 (24…16 AWG) solid or stranded copper wire rated at 90 °C (194 °F), or greater 1.2 mm (3/64 in.) insulation, max or 90 °C (194 °F), Each terminal accepts only 1 wire
North American
T4A
UKEX/ATEX
T4
Enclosure type rating
None (open-style)
Voltage category
24V DC sink
Operating voltage range
10…28.8V DC 24V DC nom
Digital filter, off to on/on to off
0.5 ms hardware plus 0…65 ms (selectable)
Off-state voltage, max
5V DC
Off-state current, max
1 mA
On-state current, min
2 mA @ 24V DC
Cyclic update time
1…750 ms
IEC input compatibility
Type 3
Isolated groups
None

Technical documents (1)

Key features

  • 512 KB user memory for control programs
  • EtherNet/IP communication with up to 8 nodes
  • Embedded 16 DC digital inputs and 16 outputs
  • Programs in ladder, Structured Text, function block, SFC
  • Operating temperature range of -20 to +60 °C

About the Allen-Bradley 1769-L18ER-BB1B

The 1769-L18ER-BB1B is a CompactLogix L18 controller with 512 KB of user memory (technical data 1769-TD005). It runs 32 tasks with 100 programs per task and talks EtherNet/IP with up to 8 nodes. Embedded I/O is 16 DC digital inputs and 16 DC digital outputs, 24V DC sink. It mounts on DIN rail, 100.00 mm wide, and weighs approximately 0.66 kg.

What is the 1769-L18ER-BB1B used for?

It controls a small machine with its I/O on board, programmed in relay ladder, Structured Text, function block or SFC. A 1784-SD1 or 1784-SD2 card gives nonvolatile memory, and the 1784-SD1 ships with the controller.

Lifecycle and successor

Active (Rockwell Automation lifecycle status, checked 24 October 2026).

Before you order

What to photograph or confirm so the right unit is quoted.

Read the catalog number 1769-L18ER-BB1B, the series letter and the firmware revision from the label. Send us a photo of the label and we confirm the match before we quote.

Other parts in the Allen-Bradley CompactLogix and Compact GuardLogix Controllers family

Listed for reference. They differ from the 1769-L18ER-BB1B in rating, supply, interface or function and are not interchangeable with it unless Allen-Bradley says so. Match the part number on your unit.

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