Read from the product label
- Maker
- Allen-Bradley
- Part no.
- 1785-L80E
- Serial / rev.
- as printed on your unit
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Allen-Bradley 1785-L80E is a PLC-5/80E Ethernet processor with 100 k words of user memory, 1 Ethernet channel, 2 DH+/remote I/O channels and up to 3072 I/O.
- Manufacturer
- Allen-Bradley
- Manufacturer part no.
- 1785-L80E
- Product family
- PLC-5 Processors (1785)
- Type
- PLC-5 Ethernet processor
- Lifecycle
- Discontinued
- OEM successor
- Not stated
- Technical datasheet
- Data sheet
Technical specifications
- Manufacturer
- Allen-Bradley
- Manufacturer part no.
- 1785-L80E
- Type
- PLC-5 Ethernet processor
- Application
- PLC controller
- Used with
- 1771 I/O chassis (leftmost slot)
- Processor
- PLC-5/80E
- Maximum user memory (words)
- 100 k
- Total I/O, maximum
- 3072 any mix or 3072 in + 3072 out (complement)
- Channels
- 1 Ethernet; 2 DH+/remote I/O
- I/O chassis, maximum total
- 65
- Remote I/O chassis, maximum
- 64
- Power dissipation, maximum
- 19 W
- Backplane current load
- 3.6 A
- Operating temperature
- 0...60 °C (32...140 °F)
- Storage temperature
- -40...85 °C (-40...185 °F)
- Relative humidity
- 5...95% noncondensing
- Vibration
- 2 g @ 10...500 Hz
- Shock
- Operating 30 g; non-operating 50 g
- Enclosure type rating
- None (open style)
- Time-of-day clock/calendar
- Maximum variation at 60 °C: ±5 min per month; typical at 20 °C: ±20 s per month
- I/O modules
- Bulletin 1771 I/O, 1794 I/O, 1746 I/O, and 1791 I/O, including 8-, 16-, 32-pt and intelligent modules
- Hardware addressing
- 2-slot, 1-slot or 1/2-slot
- Location
- 1771-A1B, -A2B, -A3B, -A3B1, -A4B chassis; leftmost slot
- Replacement battery
- Allen-Bradley 1770-XYC
- Available cartridges
- 1785-RC Relay Cartridge
- Memory modules
- 1785-ME16, 1785-ME32, 1785-ME64, 1785-M100
- Isolation
- 50V basic insulation between communication ports and between communication ports and backplane; tested to withstand 500V rms for 60 s
- Wire size
- Ethernet: 802.3 compliant shielded or unshielded twisted pair; remote I/O: 1770-CD cable
- Weight
- 3 lb, 1 oz (1.39 kg)
Technical documents (1)
Key features
- Maximum 3072 I/O, any mix or complement
- Works with Bulletin 1771, 1794, 1746 and 1791 I/O
- Up to 65 I/O chassis, 64 of them remote
- Operating temperature 0 to 60 °C, open style
- Memory modules 1785-ME16, -ME32, -ME64 and -M100 available
About the Allen-Bradley 1785-L80E
The Allen-Bradley 1785-L80E is a PLC-5 Ethernet Processor, listed by Rockwell Automation as the PLC-5/80E. Rockwell publication 1785-IN063 gives maximum user memory of 100 k words, 3072 total I/O, and channels of 1 Ethernet and 2 DH+/remote I/O. The same publication lists a backplane current load of 3.6 A, maximum power dissipation of 19 W and a weight of 3 lb, 1 oz (1.39 kg). Rockwell's Product Lifecycle Search shows it as discontinued on 31 July 2017, with the replacement category Engineering Replacement.
What is the 1785-L80E used for?
The 1785-L80E is located in the leftmost slot of a 1771-A1B, -A2B, -A3B, -A3B1 or -A4B chassis. It works with Bulletin 1771, 1794, 1746 and 1791 I/O, including 8-, 16-, 32-point and intelligent modules, using 2-slot, 1-slot or 1/2-slot hardware addressing. Rockwell lists up to 65 I/O chassis in total, 64 of them remote, with connection through its Ethernet and DH+/remote I/O channels.
Lifecycle and successor
Discontinued.
Before you order
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Check that the catalog number on the label reads 1785-L80E, and note the series letter and firmware revision printed there. Send us a photo of the label if you want us to confirm the part before you order.
Alternatives for 1785-L80E
The manufacturer’s named successor and other parts in the same family. None is a drop-in replacement without checking wiring, I/O and configuration for your installation.
| Product | Manufacturer | Type | Lifecycle | Relationship | Qty Available | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen-Bradley 1785-L11BPLC-5/11 processor, 8K words, 1 DH+/remote I/O channel | Allen-Bradley | PLC-5 processor | Discontinued | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Allen-Bradley 1785-L20BPLC-5/20 processor, 16K words, 512 I/O | Allen-Bradley | PLC-5 processor | Discontinued | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Allen-Bradley 1785-L30BPLC-5/30 processor, 32K words, 2 DH+/remote I/O channels | Allen-Bradley | PLC-5 processor | Discontinued | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Allen-Bradley 1785-L40BPLC-5/40 processor, 48K words, 4 DH+/remote I/O channels | Allen-Bradley | PLC-5 processor | Discontinued | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Allen-Bradley 1785-L60BPLC-5/60 processor, 64K words, 4 DH+/remote I/O channels | Allen-Bradley | PLC-5 processor | Discontinued | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Allen-Bradley 1785-L80BPLC-5/80 processor, 100K words, 4 DH+/remote I/O channels | Allen-Bradley | PLC-5 processor | Discontinued | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Allen-Bradley 1785-L20EPLC-5/20E Ethernet processor, 16K words, 512 I/O | Allen-Bradley | PLC-5 Ethernet processor | Discontinued | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Allen-Bradley 1785-L40EPLC-5/40E Ethernet processor, 48K words, 2 DH+/remote I/O channels | Allen-Bradley | PLC-5 Ethernet processor | Discontinued | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
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