32    CompactLogix Controllers 
Publication
 1768-IN004D-EN-P - December 2009
Specifications
1768-L43, 1768-L43S, 1768-L45, 1768-L45S Controllers
Attribute 1768-L43 1768-L43S 1768-L45 1768-L45S
1768 backplane module 
support
24
Backplane current 1.3 A @ 24V 1.4 A @ 24V 2.0 A @ 24V 2.1 A @ 24V
1769 backplane current 
output 
2.0 A @ 5.2V 2.0 A @ 5.2V
1768 backplane current 
output 
2.8 A @ 5.2V 5.6 A @ 5.2V
Total 1768 and 1769 
backplane current output
4.8 A @ 5.2V 7.6 A @ 5.2V
Power dissipation 
6.3 W
(2)
7.5 W
(2)
8.3 W
(2)
9.5 W
(2)
Power consumption 31.3 W 33.6 W 48.0 W  50.4 W
Number of 1769-series I/O 
modules, max
16 30
Number of I/O banks, max 2 3
Number of 1768 modules 
available, max
2
(3)
4 
(3)
Isolation voltage 30V (continuous)
Functional Insulation Type
Type Tested @ 500V AC for 60 s, RS-232 to system
Wiring category
(1)
2 - on communication ports
North American 
temperature code
T4
IEC temperature code Not 
Applicable
T4 Not 
Applicable
T4
Mounting screw torque 1.16 N
•m (10 lb•in), using M4 or #8 screws