Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 1763-L16AWA |
| Manufacturer | Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) |
| Product Type | MicroLogix 1100 Compact Programmable Controller |
| Power Supply | 120/240 VAC (–15%, +10%) at 47–63 Hz; 46 VA consumption |
| Inrush Current | 25 A @ 120 VAC for 8 ms; 40 A @ 240 VAC for 4 ms |
| Digital Inputs | 10 × 120 VAC (on-state 79–132 VAC; off-state 0–20 VAC) |
| Analog Inputs | 2 × 0–10 VDC, 10-bit unsigned integer, 210 kΩ impedance |
| Digital Outputs | 6 × relay, 1080 VA maximum controlled load per bank |
| User Memory | 8 KB total — 4K words program + 4K words data (battery-backed) |
| Data Logging / Recipe Storage | Up to 128 KB data logging; 64 KB recipe |
| Communication Ports | 10/100 Mbps RJ45 EtherNet/IP; isolated RS-232/RS-485 combo |
| Supported Protocols | EtherNet/IP messaging, DF1, DH-485, Modbus RTU Master/Slave, ASCII |
| Display | Embedded LCD for status, messaging, bit/integer manipulation, trim pots |
| Expansion Capability | Up to four 1762-series I/O modules (digital, analog, RTD, thermocouple) |
| Real-Time Clock | Embedded, battery-backed (1763-BA) |
| Operating Temperature | –20 °C to +65 °C (–4 °F to +149 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | –40 °C to +85 °C (–40 °F to +185 °F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 90 × 110 × 87 mm (3.5 × 4.33 × 3.43 in); 104 mm with DIN latch open |
| Weight | 0.707 kg (1.56 lbs) |
| Certifications | UL Listed (Class I Div 2 Groups A, B, C, D), cUL, CE, RCM |
Main Features and Advantages
Complete All-in-One Controller Architecture: The 1763-L16AWA integrates everything a small control application requires into a single DIN-rail or panel-mount package — 120/240 VAC power supply, processor, ten 120 VAC digital inputs, two 0–10 VDC analog inputs, six relay outputs, two communication ports, an embedded LCD, and a real-time clock. This consolidation eliminates the need for separate power-supply sizing, separate display hardware, and separate battery modules for basic installations, dramatically reducing panel space, wiring complexity, and engineering time. For machines where the embedded I/O represents all the control required, the 1763-L16AWA truly is the entire control system in one box.
Embedded EtherNet/IP for Modern Connectivity: The built-in 10/100 Mbps EtherNet/IP port on the 1763-L16AWA supports peer-to-peer controller messaging, CIP generic messaging, an embedded web server for browser-based data access, and email notification — bringing networked connectivity to a controller class that historically offered only serial ports. IP addressing can be assigned automatically via BOOTP or DHCP or configured statically through RSLogix 500, and the current address can be viewed directly on the LCD screen. This Ethernet backbone allows the controller to exchange data with HMIs, supervisory SCADA systems, and other MicroLogix or ControlLogix controllers across the plant without additional interface modules.
Versatile Serial Networking on Channel 0: The isolated RS-232/RS-485 combo port gives the 1763-L16AWA native support for DF1 Full Duplex, DF1 Half Duplex Master and Slave, DF1 Radio Modem, DH-485, Modbus RTU Master and Slave, and ASCII protocols — making it an ideal RTU for SCADA systems that must speak Modbus RTU to legacy instrumentation while simultaneously serving an Ethernet supervisory layer. Using the 1763-NC01 RS-485 cable, the controller can be daisy-chained onto multi-drop DH-485 or Modbus RTU networks without external interface converters.
Operator Interface Built In: The embedded LCD on the 1763-L16AWA goes far beyond simple status indication — it displays controller mode, I/O status, fault codes, communication port state, and battery health, and it allows the operator to monitor and modify bit and integer values directly at the panel. A user-programmable LCD instruction lets the control logic send messages to the display and optionally receive input in return, enabling real-time interaction without a physical HMI. The LCD also acts as a pair of digital trim pots for setpoint tuning, and a configurable startup screen can identify the machine, designer, or owning company.
Memory, Diagnostics, and Online Editing: With 4K words of user program and 4K words of user data — both non-volatile and battery-backed — the 1763-L16AWA provides more working memory than the MicroLogix 1200 for memory-intensive applications, and its 128 KB data-logging and 64 KB recipe storage exceed even the MicroLogix 1500. True online editing allows program changes, including PID loop tuning, to be made while the controller is running without taking the process offline, and the optional 1763-MM1 memory module provides program backup and field transfer capability. Floating-point math, multiple PID loops, and a 20 Hz to 500 Hz vibration tolerance (5 g, 0.015 in. max peak-to-peak) round out a feature set engineered for continuous industrial duty.
