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Chapter 3 Replacement Considerations with CompactLogix and Compact GuardLogix Systems
Use I/O Modules in 
CompactLogix Systems
You can use local and remote I/O modules with the controllers.
The following is information about how you can use I/O modules in 
different applications.
5370 Application 5380 Application
Local I/O modules 1769 Compact I/O modules across up to 
three banks
Compact 5000 I/O modules in one bank
Number of local I/O 
modules supported, 
max
• 1769-L30ER, 1769-L30ER-NSE, 
1769-L30ERM, 1769-L30ERMS: 8
• 1769-L33ER, 1769-L33ERM, 
1769-L33ERMS: 16
• 1769-L36ERM, 1769-L36ERMS: 30
• 5069-L306ER, 5069-L306ERM, 
5069-L310ER, 5069-L310ER-NSE, 
5069-L310ERM: 8
• 5069-L320ER, 5069-L320ERM: 16
• 5069-L330ER
(1)
, 5069-L330ERM, 
5069-L340ER, 5069-L340ERM, 
5069-L350ERM, 5069-L380ERM, 
5069-L3100ERM: 31
(1) When you use this controller with the Logix Designer application, version 29.00.00, the application limits the number of local 
I/O modules in the project to 16. For more information, see the Rockwell Automation® Knowledgebase article #942580, ‘5380 
CompactLogix controllers limited to 16 local 5069 modules in V29 of Studio 5000®.’ The document is available at http://
www.rockwellautomation.com/knowledgebase.
With the Logix Designer application, version 30.00.00 or later, the controller supports as many as 31 local I/O modules.
Installation location of 
local I/O modules
Across as many as three banks, the bank 
containing the controller and two 
expansion banks
Same bank as the controller
Installation orientation 
of local I/O modules
• I/O modules are only installed in the 
local bank - Horizontal only
• I/O modules are installed in multiple 
banks - Horizontal or vertical
Horizontal only
Spacing on all sides of 
system, min
For more information 
see, Controller Spacing 
on page 51
50 mm (2 in.) of space on all sides Varies based on the 
operating temperature:
• 50.80 mm (2.00 in.) at 55 °C (131 °F)
• 101.66 mm (4.00 in.) at 60 °C (140 °F)
Remote I/O modules Accessible over the following:
• EtherNet/IP network
• DeviceNet network via 1769-SDN 
adapter
The controllers cannot access Compact 
5000 I/O.
Accessible over an EtherNet/IP network
For optimal CompactLogix 5380 control 
system performance, we recommend that 
you use Compact 5000 I/O modules as the 
remote I/O modules.
Special considerations • Consider the number and type of 
1769 Compact I/O modules in a system 
when you set the requested packet 
interval (RPI) rate
• Track collective system power use by 
the local I/O modules
• Consider the power supply distance 
rating when you plan the slot location 
for local I/O modules
Track collective SA power use by the local 
I/O modules in a system