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CompactLogix Communications

Bulletin 1768, 1769 CompactLogix Programmable Automation Controller Communications

Bulletin 1768 and 1769 CompactLogix™ and Compact GuardLogix® communication modules help you configure your system to exchange information between operating systems and a range of devices and platforms. You can select a CompactLogix or Compact GuardLogix controller with built-in communication ports, or select a coordinating communications module for the networks that meet your needs.

 

Features

  • Network options include EtherNet/IP™, ControlNet™, DeviceNet™
  • Additional connectivity for serial and USB

Products

  • 1768 EtherNet/IP Communication Modules
  • 1768 ControlNet Communication Modules
  • 1769 Compact DeviceNet Communication Modules
  • 1769 CompactLogix Controllers with EtherNet/IP or ControlNet options

Network Comparison

Controller SeriesEtherNet/IPControlNetDeviceNet

5370 L3

Integrated dual-port Not available Requires separate module

5370 L2

Integrated dual-port Not available Requires separate module

5370 L1

Integrated dual-port Not available Not available
1768-L4x & 1768-L4xS Requires separate module Requires separate module Requires separate module
1769-L3x Controller option with integrated port Controller option with integrated port Requires separate module
1769-L23x Controller option with integrated port Not available Requires separate module

Communication Option Comparison

Controller SeriesSerialUSB

5370 L3

Requires separate module Integrated port

5370 L2

Requires separate module Integrated port

5370 L1

Not available Integrated port
1768-L4x & 1768-L4xS Integrated port Not available
1769-L3x Integrated port Not available
1769-L23x Integrated port Not available

Certifications

  • EtherNet/IP Communication Modules: c-UL-us, CE, C-Tick, KC
  • ControlNet Communication Modules: c-UL-us, CE, C-Tick, CI, KC
  • DeviceNet Communication Modules: c-UL-us, CE, C-Tick, ODVA, KC

Certifications apply when product is marked. See our Product Certification site for Declarations of Conformity, certificates and other certification details.

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Software

Use RSLogix 5000 programming software from Rockwell Software® to design and configure your CompactLogix™ or Compact GuardLogix® system.

The controllers and modules you select, along with your network configuration, determine what additional software packages you need to configure and program your system. Additional required software may include RSNetWorx configuration software and RSLinx communication software.

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Additional software products are available from Rockwell Software.

Frequently Viewed Publications

TitleNumberLanguage
Integrated Architecture BrochureIA-BR005
Midrange Architecture System Selection GuideIA-SG001
CompactLogix Selection Guide1769-SG001
CompactLogix Communication Modules Technical Data1769-TD007
EtherNet/IP Modules in Logix5000 Control Systems User ManualENET-UM001
ControlNet Modules in Logix5000 Control Systems User ManualCNET-UM001
DeviceNet Modules in Logix5000 Control Systems User ManualDNET-UM004

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Accessories

We offer a variety of accessories for your CompactLogix™ Communication Modules, including: