{"product_id":"1769-l18erm-bb1bk-allen-bradley-compactlogix-5370-l18-controller","title":"1769-L18ERM-BB1BK | Allen Bradley | CompactLogix 5370 L18 Controller","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen Bradley 1769-L18ERM-BB1BK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efunctions as a high-performance, compact controller within the CompactLogix 5370 L18 family. This module integrates a 512 KB user memory processor with 16 embedded 24V DC digital inputs and 16 embedded 24V DC digital outputs. As a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and Original\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\"K\" variant, it features factory-applied\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConformal Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing essential protection against moisture, dust, and corrosive chemical vapors. It supports integrated motion over EtherNet\/IP for up to two axes, making it a robust solution for precise positioning in extreme industrial climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart Number Breakdown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1769-L18ERM-BB1BK alphanumeric code identifies specific hardware capabilities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1769:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIdentifies the CompactLogix hardware platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL18:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpecifies the 5370 L18 controller tier with 512KB memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIndicates Dual Ethernet ports with Device Level Ring (DLR) support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDenotes Integrated Motion over EtherNet\/IP capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBB1B:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIdentifies the embedded I\/O configuration (16 DC In \/ 16 DC Out).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eK:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSignifies\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConformal Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor environmental hardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis controller delivers localized I\/O and advanced networking within a hardened, DIN-rail mounted footprint:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUser Memory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e512 KB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmbedded I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 Inputs (24V DC), 16 Outputs (24V DC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Motion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupported (Up to 2 Axes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Ports (Supports Linear, Star, and DLR)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet Nodes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 Nodes Maximum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConformal Coated (CC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O Expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports up to 8 local 1734 POINT I\/O modules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgramming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLadder, Structured Text, Function Block, SFC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24V DC Nominal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggressive Environmental Defense:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe conformal coating shields internal circuitry from salt spray, humidity, and airborne contaminants. This treatment prevents dendritic growth and premature failure in wastewater, refinery, or offshore applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Motion Efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module executes motion profiles for up to 2 axes directly over the network. This eliminates the need for specialized motion hardware and reduces wiring complexity between the PLC and servo drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFault-Tolerant Networking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDual Ethernet ports enable Device Level Ring (DLR) topologies. This ensures the system maintains communication even if a single cable segment fails, maximizing machine uptime in critical processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Density Compact Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy combining a processor, 32 points of embedded I\/O, and motion control into one unit, this controller significantly reduces the required panel space for machine-side control enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance-Free Data Backup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe unit utilizes internal energy storage to maintain memory during power cycles, removing the need for lithium batteries. An included SD card slot provides non-volatile backup for the user program and safety tags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the primary benefit of the \"K\" version over the standard model?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1769-L18ERM-BB1BK (K version) includes a protective conformal coating on the internal PCBs. Use this version if your equipment operates in environments with high humidity, chemical fumes, or fine conductive dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich I\/O modules can I add to this controller for expansion?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis controller uses 1734 POINT I\/O modules for local expansion. 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