Selecting a CompactLogix controller
There are many factors to consider when selecting a CompactLogix controller due to their module nature and wide range of form factors which are available:
- Supported Logix Designer software versions
- Cabinet size restrictions
- CompactLogix form factors or I/O module scalability
- Processing the requirements of your current application and future expansion
- Memory requirements of your current application and future expansion
The CompactLogix controllers and their software version compatibilities are shown in the following table:
|
CompactLogix controllers |
Logix Designer software (RSLogix 5000) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Controller |
Memory |
Minimum version |
Maximum version |
|
Bulletin 1768 | |||
|
1768-L43 |
2 MB |
v16 |
v20 |
|
1768-L45 |
3 MB |
v16 |
v20 |
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