Specifications

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1768-SG001A-EN-P -- March 2006
CompactLogix Selection Guide
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You can configure your system for information exchange between a range of devices and
computing platforms and operating systems. Select a CompactLogix controller with
integrated communications or the appropriate communication device for the networks that
meet your needs:
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• Plant management
• Configuration, data collection, and control
on a single, high-speed network
• Time-critical applications with no
established schedule
• Data sent regularly
• Internet/Intranet connection
EtherNet/IP 1768-ENBT scanner
• Connections of low-level devices directly
to plant floor controllers, without interfacing
them through I/O modules
• Data sent as needed
• More diagnostics for improved data
collection and fault detection
• Less wiring and reduced start-up time
than a traditional, hard-wired system
DeviceNet
1769-SDN scanner
1761-NET-DNI interface
1769-ADN adapter
• Modems
• Supervisory control and data acquisition
(SCADA)
• Manipulate ASCII data
Serial
built-in serial port on all CompactLogix
controllers
1769-ASCII module
• Connections to existing DH-485 networks DH-485 built-in serial port with a 1761-NET-AIC
A ControlNet option is not currently available for the 1768 CompactLogix controller, but it
is planned to be available at the Logix V16 release.