Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 1769-L23E-QB1B User manual

Installation Instructions
CompactLogix Packaged Controllers
Catalog Numbers 1769-L23E-QB1B, 1769-L23E-QBFC1B, 1769-L23-QBFC1B
Use this document as a guide to install the CompactLogix™ packaged controllers.
Topic Page
Important User Information 2
Verify Compatibility 6
Before You Begin 6
Installation Checklist 8
Packaged Controller Dimensions 9
Install the Battery 11
Connect Expansion Modules (optional) 12
Panel Mount the System 14
DIN-rail Mount the System 14
Grounding Considerations 15
Wiring Power to the System 15
Wire the I/O Removable Terminal Blocks 17
Connect Using the RS-232 Connection 28
Connect Using the Ethernet Connection 28
Download and Install EDS Files 29
Download Packaged Controller Firmware 29
Use the AutoFlash Feature of RSLogix 5000 Software to Load Firmware 29
Use the ControlFLASH Utility to Load Firmware 33
Select the Packaged Controller’s Operating Mode 35
Power Supply Status Indicator 36
Controller Status Indicators 36
Additional Resources 42
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Important User Information
Solid-state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines for
the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (Publication SGI-1.1 available from your local Rockwell
Automation®sales office or online at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/) describes some important differences
between solid-state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices. Because of this difference, and also because of the wide
variety of uses for solid-state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this equipment must satisfy themselves that each
intended application of this equipment is acceptable.
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or
application of this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and
requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or liability for
actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits, equipment, or software
described in this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell Automation, Inc., is
prohibited.
Throughout this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.
WARNING: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in a hazardous
environment, which may lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.
ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death,
property damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard and recognize the
consequences.
SHOCK HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, drive or motor, to alert people that
dangerous voltage may be present.
BURN HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, drive or motor, to alert people that
surfaces may reach dangerous temperatures.
IMPORTANT Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product.

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Environment and Enclosure
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge
WARNING: This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2 industrial environment, in
overvoltage Category II applications (as defined in IEC publication 60664-1), at altitudes up to
2000 meters (6562 ft) without derating.
This equipment is considered Group 1, Class A industrial equipment according to IEC/CISPR
Publication 11. Without appropriate precautions, there may be potential difficulties ensuring
electromagnetic compatibility in other environments due to conducted as well as radiated
disturbance.
This equipment is supplied as open-type equipment. It must be mounted within an enclosure that
is suitably designed for those specific environmental conditions that will be present and
appropriately designed to prevent personal injury resulting from accessibility to live parts. The
enclosure must have suitable flame-retardant properties to prevent or minimize the spread of
flame, complying with a flame spread rating of 5VA, V2, V1, V0 (or equivalent) if non-metallic. The
interior of the enclosure must be accessible only by the use of a tool. Subsequent sections of this
publication may contain additional information regarding specific enclosure type ratings that are
required to comply with certain product safety certifications.
In addition to this publication, see the following:
•Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, Allen-Bradley®publication 1770-4.1,
for additional installation requirements
•NEMA Standards publication 250 and IEC publication 60529, as applicable, for explanations of
the degrees of protection provided by different types of enclosure
WARNING: This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge, which can cause internal
damage and affect normal operation. Follow these guidelines when you handle this equipment:
•Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static.
•Wear an approved grounding wrist-strap.
•Do not touch connectors or pins on component boards.
•Do not touch circuit components inside the equipment.
•Use a static-safe workstation, if available.
•Store the equipment in appropriate static-safe packaging when not in use.
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North American Hazardous Location Approval
The following information applies when operating this
equipment in hazardous locations.
Informations sur l’utilisation de cet équipement en
environnements dangereux.
Products marked "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D" are
suitable for use in Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D,
Hazardous Locations and nonhazardous locations
only. Each product is supplied with markings on the
rating nameplate indicating the hazardous location
temperature code. When combining products
within a system, the most adverse temperature
code (lowest "T" number) may be used to help
determine the overall temperature code of the
system. Combinations of equipment in your system
are subject to investigation by the local Authority
Having Jurisdiction at the time of installation.
Les produits marqués "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D" ne
conviennent qu'à une utilisation en environnements de
Classe I Division 2 Groupes A, B, C, D dangereux et non
dangereux. Chaque produit est livré avec des
marquages sur sa plaque d'identification qui indiquent
le code de température pour les environnements
dangereux. Lorsque plusieurs produits sont combinés
dans un système, le code de température le plus
défavorable (code de température le plus faible) peut
être utilisé pour déterminer le code de température
global du système. Les combinaisons d'équipements
dans le système sont sujettes à inspection par les
autorités locales qualifiées au moment de l'installation.
WARNING:
Explosion Hazard -
• Do not disconnect equipment unless
power has been removed or the area is
known to be nonhazardous.
• Do not disconnect connections to this
equipment unless power has been
removed or the area is known to be
nonhazardous. Secure any external
connections that mate tothis equipment
by using screws, sliding latches,
threaded connectors, or other means
provided with this product.
• Substitution of components may impair
suitability for Class I, Division 2.
• If this product contains batteries, they
must only be changed in an area known
to be nonhazardous.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Risque d’Explosion –
• Couper le courant ou s'assurer que
l'environnement est classé non dangereux
avant de débrancher l'équipement.
• Couper le courant ou s'assurer que
l'environnement est classé non dangereux
avant de débrancher les connecteurs. Fixer
tous les connecteurs externes reliés à cet
équipement à l'aide de vis, loquets
coulissants, connecteurs filetés ou autres
moyens fournis avec ce produit.
• La substitution de composants peut rendre
cet équipement inadapté à une utilisation en
environnement de Classe I, Division 2.
• S'assurer que l'environnement est classé non
dangereux avant de changer les piles.

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European Hazardous Location Approval
European Zone 2 Certification (The following applies when the product bears the Ex or EEx Marking.)
This equipment is intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres as defined by European Union Directive 94/9/EC and has
been found to comply with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements relating to the design and construction of Category 3
equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, given in Annex II to this Directive.
Compliance with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements has been assured by compliance with EN 60079-15 and EN
60079-0.
WARNING:
•This equipment must be installed in an enclosure providing at least IP54 protection when
applied in Zone 2 environments.
•This equipment shall be used within its specified ratings defined by Allen-Bradley.
•Provisions shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from being exceeded by transient
disturbances of more than 40% when applied in Zone 2 environments.
•Secure any external connections that mate to this equipment by using screws, sliding latches,
threaded connectors, or other means provided with this product.
•Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been removed or the area is known to be
nonhazardous.
ATTENTION: This equipment is not resistant to sunlight or other sources of UV radiation.
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Verify Compatibility
This table shows the compatible pairs of RSLogix 5000 software versions and controller
firmware revisions.
Before You Begin
This section contains information you should understand before installing the CompactLogix
packaged controller.
Restrictions
The maximum amount of expansion modules that can be used with the packaged controllers is
two. Within that limit, the number of expansion I/O modules that can be attached to the
packaged controller depends on the bus current draw of the modules being attached.
Each packaged controller has a specified amount of available bus current as shown in this table.
To determine the number of expansion I/O modules you can add, total the bus current draw
(maximum) of your planned expansion I/O modules and the end cap. If your result is less than
IMPORTANT
The series B controllers are compatible only with the controller firmware and the RSLogix 5000
software versions as indicated in the table below.
Attempting to use controllers with incompatible software and firmware revisions can result in
the following:
•An inability to connect to the series B controller in RSLogix 5000 software
•Unsuccessful firmware upgrades in ControlFLASH™or AutoFlash utilities
Controller RSLogix 5000 Software Version or Later Controller Firmware Revision or Later
1769-L23E-QB1B,
1769-L23E-QBFC1B,
1769-L23-QBFC1B
16.00.00 16.023
17.01.02 17.012
19.01.00 19.015
20.01.00 20.013
Packaged Controller Bus Current and Expansion Module Limits
Cat. No. Total Available 5V DC Bus Current
1769-L23E-QB1B 1 A (1000 mA)
1769-L23E-QBFC1B 450 mA
1769-L23-QBFC1B 800 mA

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the packaged controller’s maximum available bus current, you are within the expansion I/O limit
of your packaged controller.
Example of Expansion I/O Calculation
In this example, these expansion I/O modules and bus current draws are planned for use with the
1769-L23E-QBFC1B packaged controller.
The total bus current draw of the Compact I/O modules (310 mA) is less than the total available
bus current of the packaged controller (450 mA). These planned expansion I/O modules are
within the limits of the 1769-L23E-QBFC1B packaged controller.
Parts (included with the controller)
These components are included with your CompactLogix packaged controller.
Parts (optional, not included with the controller)
In addition to the parts included with the packaged controller, you may choose to use these
components specific to your application.
Planned Expansion I/O Module Bus Current Draw, max(1)
(1) The maximum bus current draw specification for each Compact I/O™ module is available in the Compact I/O Selection Guide, publication
1769-SG002. This publication also provides further explanation of and a table for the calculation of Compact I/O power supply requirements.
1769-OV16 Sink Output Module 200 mA
1769-IF4 Analog Input Module 105 mA
1769-ECR End Cap 5 mA
Total Bus Current Draw 310 mA
Cat. No. Part
1747-KY Key
1769-BA Battery
1769-ECR End cap
If using Then use this component
RS-232 port to connect to the packaged controller. 1756-CP3 or 1747-CP3 serial cable.
EtherNet/IP port to connect to the packaged controller. Standard Ethernet cable with an RJ45 connector, or, for industrial
grade requirements, 1585J Ethernet connectivity media.
Panel mount method to install the packaged controller. 4…8 M4 or #8 panhead screws (depending on the number of
expansion modules used).
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Replacement Parts
These CompactLogix packaged controller replacement parts are available for order.
Required Tools
The only tool required for the installation of the CompactLogix packaged controller is a
medium-sized Phillips-head screwdriver.
Installation Checklist
This table lists tasks that must be completed to fully install and begin using your packaged
controller.
Catalog No. Description Compatible Packaged Controllers
1769-BA CompactLogix controller battery 1769-L23E-QB1B, 1769-L23E-QBFC1B, and
1769-L23-QBFC1B
1769-ECR Compact right end cap 1769-L23E-QB1B, 1769-L23E-QBFC1B, and
1769-L23-QBFC1B
1769-RDQB CompactLogix packaged controller door 1769-L23E-QB1B
1769-RDQBFC CompactLogix packaged controller door 1769-L23E-QBFC1B and 1769-L23-QBFC1B
Installation Tasks
Install the Battery
Connect Expansion Modules (optional)
Panel Mount the System or DIN-rail Mount the System
Grounding Considerations
Wiring Power to the System
Wire the I/O Removable Terminal Blocks
Connect Using the RS-232 Connection
Connect Using the Ethernet Connection
Download and Install EDS Files
Download Packaged Controller Firmware
Use the AutoFlash Feature of RSLogix 5000 Software to Load Firmware
or Use the ControlFLASH Utility to Load Firmware

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Packaged Controller Dimensions
1769-L23E-QB1B Packaged Controller
The 1769-L23E-QB1B controller has these approximate dimensions.
Measurement Dimension, approximate
a 185.2 mm (7.29 in.)
b 123.86 mm (4.88 in.)
c 118 mm (4.65 in.)
d 132 mm (5.20 in.)
e 132.9 mm (5.23 in.)
f 18 mm (0.71 in.)
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1769-L23E-QBFC1B and 1769-L23-QBFC1B Packaged Controllers
The 1769-L23E-QBFC1B and 1769-L23-QBFC1B packaged controllers have these
approximate dimensions.
Measurement(1)
(1) Applies to both the 1769-L23E-QBFC1B and 1769-L23-QBFC1B
packaged controllers.
Dimension, approximate
a 249.25 mm (9.81 in.)
b 123.86 mm (4.88 in.)
c 118 mm (4.65 in.)
d 132 mm (5.20 in.)
e 98.475 mm (3.88 in.)
f 98.475 mm (3.88 in.)
g 18 mm (0.71 in.)
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