Brand & Series: Part of Rockwell Automation’s Allen-Bradley 1756 ControlLogix platform, a flagship line for large-scale industrial control systems.

Lifecycle Status: Typically listed as Active (current production) for ongoing industrial deployments.

System Compatibility: Designed to slot into ControlLogix chassis (e.g., 1756-A10, 1756-A13) and integrate with ControlLogix PACs (e.g., 1756-L8 series), leveraging the Logix control engine for unified programming and monitoring.

Network & Connectivity:

• Communication Protocol: Native EtherNet/IP (Industrial Protocol based on IEEE 802.3), supporting standard industrial communication functions.
• Data Rate: 100Mbps (Fast Ethernet), full-duplex or half-duplex operation.
• Redundancy: Equipped with Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP)—a key feature that provides "zero-loss" network redundancy by maintaining two independent, parallel Ethernet connections. If one network path fails, traffic automatically shifts to the second path without interruption.
• Ports: 2 x RJ45 Ethernet ports (for PRP dual-path connectivity).

Electrical & Environmental:

• Power Supply: Derived from the ControlLogix chassis backplane, typically operating on 5V DC.
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F), suitable for harsh industrial environments.
• Protection Rating: Designed for panel mounting (chassis-integrated), with no standalone IP rating.

Form Factor: ControlLogix "wide" module (fits standard 1756 chassis slots).

Dimensions: Approx. 130mm (height) x 32mm (width) x 160mm (depth).

Weight: ~0.3kg (0.66lbs), consistent with other ControlLogix module standard weights.

Mounting: Chassis-mounted via the 1756 backplane, secured with a front-panel latch.

• High Availability via PRP: Eliminates network downtime with redundant paths, ideal for applications requiring 24/7 operation.
• Seamless Logix Integration: Works natively with Studio 5000 software, enabling centralized configuration, programming, and diagnostics.
• Industrial Ruggedness: Built to withstand vibration, temperature extremes, and electrical noise common in factory floors.
• Scalable Connectivity: Supports connection to multiple EtherNet/IP devices and integration with enterprise systems.

• Mission-critical industrial control systems (power, chemical processing, mining).
• High-availability manufacturing lines (automotive, semiconductor).
• Distributed control systems (DCS) where network redundancy is mandatory.
• Integration of ControlLogix PACs into enterprise-wide industrial networks.