SLC 500 Controllers
Our Bulletin 1747 SLC™ 500 control platform is used for a wide variety of applications. Rockwell Automation has announced that some SLC 500 Bulletin numbers are discontinued and no longer available for sale. Customers are encouraged to migrate to our newer CompactLogix™ 5370 or 5380 control platforms.
Features
- Ladder-logic and structured-text programming
- Advanced instruction set including file handling, sequencer, diagnostic, shift register, immediate I/O, and program control instructions
- Built-in RS-232/422/423 communication port
- DeviceNet and ControlNet I/O on selected processors
- One or more on-board ports that can be configured for either Data Highway Plus™ (DH+) or Universal Remote I/O
- Universal Remote I/O ports can be configured as an I/O scanner port or an I/O adapter port
- Ethernet PLC-5® controllers and the Ethernet interface module (1785-ENET) provide built-in web services
- Backup options for increased fault tolerance through the ControlNet™ Hot Backup module or the PLC-5 Backup Communication module
Additional Information
Our Bulletin 1747 SLC™ 5/01 and 5/02 series controllers are discontinued and no longer available for sale.
As of August 31, 2018, our Bulletin 1746 SLC 5/03 8K series controllers will be discontinued and no longer available for sale. To support your transition, we recommend that you migrate to our CompactLogix 5370 or Compact Logix 5380 control platform.
Migration Solutions
Demanding market conditions pose significant challenges. Across the enterprise and throughout the lifecycle, you must continuously strive for ways to leverage your existing automation investment.
Let Rockwell Automation help you determine your migration options and show you the benefits, including better performance, more informed business decisions, reduced maintenance costs, and quicker response to changing market demands.
Use the Product Lifecycle Status search tool to find specific lifecycle information by catalog number.
Learn more about our Migration Solutions.
Small Control Systems
- CompactLogix Control Systems
- SmartGuard 600 Safety Controllers with Safety
- SLC 500 Controllers
Specifications
| Title | Number | Download |
|---|---|---|
| SLC 500 Systems Selection Guide | 1747-SG001 | EN |
Certifications
- UL
- C-UL
- CE
- C-Tick
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Product Certifications
Certifications apply when product is marked. See our Product Certification site for Declarations of Conformity, certificates and other certification details.
Documentation
| Title | Number | Download |
|---|---|---|
| SLC 500 Systems Selection Guide | 1747-SG001 | EN |
| SLC 5/03, 5/04, 5/05 Processors Installation Instructions | 1747-IN009 | EN |
| SLC 500 Modular Hardware Style User Manual | 1747-UM011 | EN |
| SLC 500 Fixed Hardware Style User Manual | 1747-UM009 | EN |
| SLC 500 Instruction Set Reference Manual | 1747-RM001 | EN |
| More SLC 500 System publications in Literature Library | All Languages | |
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Product Certifications
Certifications apply when product is marked. See our Product Certification site for Declarations of Conformity, certificates and other certification details.
Configuration & Selection Tools
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Other Resources
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