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Allen-Bradley 1756-L73 User Manual

Allen-Bradley 1756-L73
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ControlLogix System User Manual
Catalog Numbers 1756-L61, 1756-L62, 1756-L63, 1756-L63XT, 1756-L64, 1756-L65, 1756-L71, 1756-L72, 1756-L73,
1756-L73XT, 1756-L74, 1756-L75
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Allen-Bradley 1756-L73 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model1756-L73
SeriesControlLogix
Operating Temperature0 to 60 °C
Power Supply Voltage24 VDC
Number of Tasks32
Number of Programs per Task100
I/O Connections250
Shock30 g
Communication Ports1 Ethernet, 1 serial
I/O Modules Supported1756 series
Battery Life5 years
Relative Humidity5 to 95%, non-condensing
Vibration2 g

Summary

Important User Information

General Safety Warnings

Safety warnings, cautions, and important notes for equipment use.

Chapter 1 Install the 1756-L7x Controller

Prevent Electrostatic Discharge

Guidelines for handling equipment to prevent static discharge damage.

1756-L7x Controller Installation

Explains how to install the 1756-L7x controller.

Chapter 2 Install the 1756-L6x Controller

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge

Guidelines to prevent static discharge damage to equipment.

Insert the Controller into the Chassis

Steps to insert a controller into the chassis.

Remove the Controller from the Chassis

Steps to remove a controller from the chassis.

Chapter 3 Start Using the Controller

Make Connections

Procedures for establishing a connection to the controller.

Connect to the 1756-L7x Controller

Instructions for connecting to the controller using a USB port.

Configure the Serial Driver

Steps to configure the RS232 DF1 device driver in RSLinx.

Upgrade Controller Firmware

Methods for upgrading controller firmware.

Determine Required Controller Firmware

Table to determine necessary firmware revisions for controllers.

Use ControlFLASH Utility to Upgrade Firmware

Steps to upgrade controller firmware using ControlFLASH software.

Use AutoFlash to Upgrade Firmware

Steps to upgrade controller firmware using AutoFlash feature.

Set the Communication Path

Steps to specify the communication path in RSLogix 5000 software.

Go Online with the Controller

Methods to establish online connection with the controller.

Download to the Controller

Procedures to download a project to the controller.

Upload from the Controller

Procedures to upload a project from the controller.

Choose the Controller Operation Mode

How to select the controller's operation mode.

Use the Mode Switch to Change the Operation Mode

How to change the controller's operation mode using the physical switch.

Use RSLogix 5000 Software to Change the Operation Mode

How to change operation mode via RSLogix 5000 software.

Load or Store to the Memory Card

Procedures to load or store projects to the memory card.

Use ControlLogix Energy Storage Modules (ESMs)

How to use ESMs for power to controllers and saving programs.

Save the Program to On-board NVS Memory

Steps to save the controller program to NVS memory.

Chapter 4 ControlLogix System and Controllers

Design a ControlLogix System

Components to consider when designing a ControlLogix system.

ControlLogix Controller Features

Features of ControlLogix controllers.

System, Communication, and Programming Features

Lists system, communication, and programming features.

Memory Options

Table to determine controller memory requirements.

Chapter 5 Communication Networks

EtherNet/IP Network Communication

Overview of EtherNet/IP network communication.

ControlLogix EtherNet/IP Module Features

Features of ControlLogix EtherNet/IP communication modules.

ControlLogix EtherNet/IP Communication Modules

Lists EtherNet/IP modules and their capabilities.

ControlNet Network Communication

Overview of the ControlNet network.

ControlLogix ControlNet Module Features

Features of ControlLogix ControlNet modules.

DeviceNet Network Communication

Overview of DeviceNet network and its capabilities.

ControlLogix DeviceNet Module Features

Features of DeviceNet communication modules.

Data Highway Plus (DH+) Network Communication

Overview of DH+ network communication.

Universal Remote I/O (RIO) Communication

Options for universal remote I/O communication.

Foundation Fieldbus Communication

Overview of Foundation Fieldbus communication.

HART Communication

Overview of HART communication protocol.

Chapter 6 Serial Communication (1756-L6x controllers only)

1756-L6x Controller Serial Port

Information on the built-in RS-232 serial port for 1756-L6x controllers.

ControlLogix Chassis Serial Communication Options

Options for serial communication using controller or ProSoft modules.

Communication with Serial Devices

Steps to configure serial port mode and protocol.

DF1 Radio Modem Protocol

Driver for communication over DF1 radio modem protocol.

Configure the 1756-L6x Controller for Serial Communication

Steps to configure the controller's serial port for communication.

Configure Controller Serial Port Properties

Steps to configure serial port properties.

Program the Message Instruction

How to add and configure Message instructions.

Chapter 7 Manage Controller Communication (connections)

Connection Overview

Explains communication links between devices in a Logix5000 system.

Produce and Consume (interlock) Data

How ControlLogix controllers produce and consume system-shared tags.

Send and Receive Messages

How MSG instructions transfer data to other devices.

Chapter 8 I/O Modules

Selecting ControlLogix I/O Modules

Guidelines for selecting ControlLogix I/O modules.

Local I/O Modules

Explains how chassis choice affects the number of local I/O modules.

Add Local I/O to the I/O Configuration

Steps to add local I/O modules to the I/O configuration.

Remote I/O Modules

Refers to I/O not in the local chassis connected via a network.

Chapter 9 Develop Motion Applications

Program Motion Control

How the controller provides motion control instructions.

Program Motion Control (continued)

Details motion control instructions and programming languages.

Chapter 10 Develop Applications

Chapter 11 Using the PhaseManager Tool

Chapter 12 Redundant Systems

Build a Redundant System

Procedure to build a typical redundant system.

Chapter 13 SIL 2 Certification

Fault-tolerant Configuration

Uses fully-redundant controllers, comm modules, and remote I/O.

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