{"product_id":"1769-l32c-allen-bradley-compactlogix-controlnet-plc-controller","title":"1769-L32C Allen-Bradley CompactLogix ControlNet PLC Controller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-strong complete\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-strong complete\"\u003eAllen-Bradley 1769-L32C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003e is a compact, high-performance programmable logic controller (PLC) from the CompactLogix 5370 series, featuring an integrated ControlNet communication port for deterministic, high-speed industrial networking. Designed for mid-range automation applications, it combines embedded I\/O processing, real-time control, and seamless integration into Rockwell Automation architectures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003eThis controller supports up to 30 local 1769 I\/O modules across three banks (with appropriate power supplies and expansion cables) and can manage distributed I\/O via ControlNet or EtherNet\/IP when used with compatible adapters. Its onboard non-volatile memory retains programs and data without battery backup, enhancing reliability in power-loss scenarios.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003eKey technical specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"qk-md-ul list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-strong complete\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003e: CompactLogix 5370 series, 32-bit architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-strong complete\"\u003eUser Memory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003e: 1 MB (for logic, tags, and data)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-strong complete\"\u003eDigital I\/O Capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003e: Up to 256 local points; expandable to thousands via remote I\/O\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-strong complete\"\u003eAnalog I\/O Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003e: Yes, via 1769 analog modules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-strong complete\"\u003eIntegrated Communication Ports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"qk-md-ul list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003e1 × RS-232\/485 serial port (DF1, Modbus RTU)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003e1 × \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-strong complete\"\u003eControlNet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003e port (coaxial BNC connector, compliant with CIP Sync and CIP Motion)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-strong complete\"\u003eControlNet Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"qk-md-ul list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003eSupports I\/O, messaging, and time-critical motion control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003eNetwork update interval as low as 2 ms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003eRedundant media support (via external repeaters)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-strong complete\"\u003eProgrammable with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003e: Studio 5000 Logix Designer (v20+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-strong complete\"\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003e: Powered via 1769 backplane (requires 1769-PA or -PB power supply)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-strong complete\"\u003eSlot Width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003e: Occupies 3 module slots in a 1769 chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-strong complete\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003e: 0°C to +60°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-strong complete\"\u003eIsolation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003e: 500 V AC between field wiring and system circuits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-strong complete\"\u003eReal-Time Clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003e: Built-in, battery-free (retained via supercapacitor)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem class=\"qk-md-em\"\u003eNote: The 1769-L32C does not include an embedded EtherNet\/IP port—unlike the L33ER or L35E models. For Ethernet connectivity, a 1769-ENBT or similar communication module must be added.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-strong complete\"\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"qk-md-ul list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003eMachine control with synchronized motion over ControlNet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003eLegacy system upgrades requiring deterministic network performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003ePackaging, material handling, and assembly lines with distributed I\/O\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003eIntegration with Allen-Bradley drives (e.g., PowerFlex) and remote I\/O racks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-strong complete\"\u003eQ: Can the 1769-L32C communicate over EtherNet\/IP?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003eA: Not natively. It requires an additional 1769-series communication module such as the 1769-ENBT (EtherNet\/IP) or 1769-SM2 (serial\/EtherNet combo).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-strong complete\"\u003eQ: Is this controller suitable for motion control?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003eA: Yes. With ControlNet and Studio 5000, it supports coordinated motion using CIP Motion—ideal for applications with Kinetix 300\/350 drives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-strong complete\"\u003eQ: How many I\/O banks can it support?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qk-md-text complete\"\u003eA: Up to three banks (Bank 0 + Bank 1 + Bank 2), connected via 1769-CRL expansion cables, with each bank requiring its own 1769 power supply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52513549058232,"sku":"1769-L32C","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/6132\/3704\/files\/1769-L32C1.jpg?v=1769756635","url":"https:\/\/www.globalpetroparts.com\/products\/1769-l32c-allen-bradley-compactlogix-controlnet-plc-controller","provider":"Global Petro Parts Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}