MicroLogix 1500 System Expansion Worksheet

Use the worksheet below to account for the amount of 5V dc and 24V dc current consumed by your controller, expansion I/O, and user supplied equipment. Current
consumed by the Base Units, Memory Modules, and Real Time Clock Modules has already been factored into the calculations below. A system is valid if the current
and power requirements are satisfied, and if all expansion I/O modules are mounted no further than 8 modules away from a power supply or Base Unit. The 1769HSC, 1769-SDN, and 1769-SM2 must be mounted within 4 modules of a power supply or Base Unit and the 1769-SM1 within 6 modules of a power supply or Base
Unit.
This version of the MicroLogix 1500 system qualifier is an interactive version which utilizes user input to calculate system current and power. The qualifier then
determines if the chosen system is acceptable or if it violates any of the MicroLogix 1500 requirements and/or rules.
Blue cells represent directions for user input and cells colored in yellow represent where the user enters that input. Red cells
represent any errors the user input has caused or any MicroLogix 1500 requirements and/or rules that have been violated.

MicroLogix 1500 Hardware Configuration: Base Unit and Processor

Base Unit
(Required: Only one maximum)

Maximum Sensor
Power Available

Embedded I/O Configuration

Catalog Number
(Click below and use drop-down
menu to select a controller)

AC Inputs

DC Inputs

DC Outputs

Relay Outputs

24V dc (mA)

Select Base Unit

Select Base Unit

Select Base Unit Select Base Unit Select Base Unit Select Base Unit

Processor
(Required: Only one maximum)

Device Current Draw

Catalog Number
(Click below and use drop-down
menu to select a controller)

Select Processor
Select Processor

5V dc
(mA)

24V dc
(mA)

Select Processor

Select Processor

Processor Accessories
(Optional: Only one of each maximum)

Selection

Catalog Number

Number of
Accessories

5V dc
(mA)

24V dc
(mA)

1764-DAT(1) (optional)

350

1764-MM1, -MM1RTC, 1764-MM2,

-MM2RTC, or 1764-RTC

(1)

Select Base Unit

Device
Current Draw

Base Current Consumed

Included in
processor budget

5V dc
(mA)

24V dc
(mA)

No DAT
Selected
No Module
Selected

No DAT
Selected
No Module
Selected

These are optional accessories. Current is consumed only if the accessory is installed. Only one of each may be selected.

Communication / Display Devices

(Optional: Only one maximum)

Device Current Draw

Catalog Number(1)(2)
(Click below and use drop-down
menu to select a device)

5V dc
(mA)

24V dc
(mA)

Select Device

Select Device

Select Device

Select Device
(1)

These are optional accessories. Current is consumed only if the accessory is installed.
Current for the 1761-NET-AIC or 1761-NET-ENI may be supplied from the controller communications port or
from an external 24V dc source. No current is consumed from the controller when a user supplied external
source is used. The current for a 2707-MVH232 or 2707-MVP232 MicroView Operator Interface is always
supplied from the controller's communication port, if directly connected.
(2)

Device(s) Current Draw Subtotal:

5V dc
(mA)

24V dc
(mA)

Select Base Unit

Select Base Unit

Expansion Power Supply

(Optional: only one per system, must be
used with expansion cable - not
connected directly to Base Unit)

Maximum Sensor
Current Available

Expansion Current Available

Catalog Number
(Click below and use drop-down
menu to select a controller)

5V dc
(mA)

24V dc
(mA)

24V dc
(mA)

Select Expansion Power Supply

Select Expansion Power Supply

Select Expansion Power Supply

Select Expansion Power Supply

Select Expansion Power Supply

Catalog Number

Expansion Modules
(Optional: See
restrictions below)

Bank 0
Base

Number
of
Modules(3)

Bank 1
Expansion

Left
Expansion
Bank

Right
Expansion
Bank

Number
of
Modules(3)

Number
of
Modules(3)

5V dc
(mA)
90

115
120

0
150

1769-IF4 (Series B)
1769-IF4X0F2

120
120

60
160

1769-IF8
1769-IM12

120
100

70
0

1769-IQ6XOW4
1769-IQ16

105
115

50
0

1769-IQ16F
1769-IQ32

110
170

0
0

1769-IR6
1769-IT6
1769-OA8

100
100
145

45
40
0

1769-OA16
1769-OB8

225
145

0
0

1769-OB16
1769-OB16P

200
160

0
0

1769-OB32
1769-OF2 (Series A)

300
120

0
200

1769-OF2 (Series B)
1769-OF8C

120
145

120
160

1769-OF8V
1769-OW8

145
125

125
100

1769-OV16
1769-OW8I

200
125

0
100

1769-OW16

205
425

180
0

440
350

0
0

280

1769-SM2
1769-SM1

(5)

Total Modules (3):

Bank 1 * A =

Bank 1 * B =

Base Unit

Select

Base Unit

Calculated Current
Needed on Base

24V dc
(mA)

1769-IA8I

(4)

Bank 0 * B
+ subtotal =

Select

Module Current Requirements

1769-IA16
1769-IF4 (Series A)

1769-HSC(4)
1769-SDN(4)

Bank 0 * A
+ subtotal =

Module Current
Subtotal:

Total Base System Current Consumed:

5V dc
(mA)

Select Base Unit Select Base Unit

A maximum of 8 modules are addressable with Series A Base Units.

Up to a maximum of 16 modules are addressable when using the following system:
Series B Base Units with Series C Processor Units, an expansion cable, an expansion power supply, and
RSLogix 500 or RSLogix 500 Starter software version 5.00 or later.
All modules must be used within their specified "Power Supply Distance Rating".
Most modules have a rating of 8 (see 1769-HSC, 1769-SDN, 1769-SM2, and 1769-SM1 below).
(4)

1769-HSC, 1769-SDN, and 1769-SM2 modules have a power supply distance rating of 4.
They may have no more than 3 modules between them and the MicroLogix 1500 Base Unit or Expansion Power Supply.
The 1769-SM1 module has a power supply distance rating of 6.
They may have no more than 5 modules between them and the MicroLogix 1500 Base Unit or Expansion Power Supply.
NOTE: One 1769-ECR (Right End Cap Terminator) OR 1769-ECL (Left End Cap Terminator)
is needed for any system using Compact Expansion I/O.

5V dc
(mA)

24V dc
(mA)

Select Base Unit Select Base Unit Select Base Unit Select Base Unit

(3)

(5)

24V dc
(mA)

Calculated Current
on Expansion Supply

Validating System Power Loading on Base Units

After you have calculated the amount of Base Unit current consumed by your system,
use the tables below to verify that the total power loading is less than the maximum allowed.
If the Base Unit current or the Base Unit power loading is exceeded;
or if you are using more than 8 modules, you must use an external power supply and cable.
1764-24AWA and 1764-28BXB Base Units
Current Loading

Total 5V dc
Current Consumed (mA)

Total 24V dc
Current Consumed (mA)

Maximum
Current

Select Base Unit

Select Base Unit

Calculated
Current

Select Base Unit

Select Base Unit

Total Watts

Maximum
Power
Calculated
Power

Select Base Unit

Select Base Unit

Select Base Unit

Select Base Unit

Select Base Unit

1764-24BWA Base Units Add any User 24V sensor current for applications with dc input sensors
Total 5V dc
Current Consumed (mA)

Total 24V dc
Current Consumed (mA)

Maximum
Current

Select Base Unit

Select Base Unit

Calculated
Current

Select Base Unit

Select Base Unit

Current Loading

Total Watts

User 24V
Sensor Current
(Max. = 400 mA)

Maximum
Power
Calculated
Power

Select Base Unit

Select Base Unit

Select Base Unit

Select Base Unit

Select Base Unit

MicroLogix 1500 System Expansion Worksheet

Use the worksheet below to account for the amount of 5V dc and 24V dc current consumed by your controller, expansion I/O, and user supplied equipment. Current
consumed by the Base Units, Memory Modules, and Real Time Clock Modules has already been factored into the calculations below. A system is valid if the current
and power requirements are satisfied, and if all expansion I/O modules are mounted no further than 8 modules away from a power supply or Base Unit. The 1769HSC, 1769-SDN, and 1769-SM2 must be mounted within 4 modules of a power supply or Base Unit and the 1769-SM1 within 6 modules of a power supply or Base
Unit.
This version of the MicroLogix 1500 system qualifier is a printable version which allows the user to print the qualifier and fill out a hard copy for their records. The user
must determine if their system is acceptable or not using the guidelines below.

MicroLogix 1500 Hardware Configuration: Base Unit and Processor

Base Unit
(Required: Only one maximum)

Maximum Sensor
Power Available

Embedded I/O Configuration

Catalog Number

AC Inputs

DC Inputs

DC Outputs

Relay Outputs

24V dc (mA)

1764-24AWA
1764-24BWA
1764-28BXB

12
0
0

0
12
16

0
0
6

12
12
6

None
400
None

Processor
(Required: Only one maximum)

Device Current Draw

Catalog Number

5V dc
(mA)

24V dc
(mA)

1764-LSP
1764-LRP (w/ second RS-232 port)

300
380

0
0

Processor Accessories
(Optional: Only one of each maximum)

Device Current Draw

Catalog Number

5V dc
(mA)

24V dc
(mA)

1764-DAT(1) (optional)

350

1764-MM1, -MM1RTC, 1764-MM2,

-MM2RTC, or 1764-RTC

0
(Included in processor budget)

0
(Included in processor budget)

(1)

These are optional accessories. Current is consumed only if the accessory is installed. Only one of each may
be selected.
Communication / Display Devices
(Optional: Only one maximum)

Device Current Draw

Catalog Number(1)(2)

5V dc
(mA)

24V dc
(mA)

1761-NET-AIC
1761-NET-ENI

0
0

120
100

2707-MVH232
2707-MVP232

0
0

80
80

(1)

These are optional accessories. Current is consumed only if the accessory is installed.
Current for the 1761-NET-AIC or 1761-NET-ENI may be supplied from the controller communications port or
from an external 24V dc source. No current is consumed from the controller when a user supplied external
source is used. The current for a 2707-MVH232 or 2707-MVP232 MicroView Operator Interface is always
supplied from the controller's communication port, if directly connected.
(2)

5V dc
(mA)

24V dc
(mA)

Device(s) Current Draw Subtotal:

Expansion Power Supply

(Optional: only one per system, must be
used with expansion cable - not
connected directly to Base Unit)
Catalog Number

5V dc
(mA)

1769-PA2
1769-PA4
1769-PB2
1769-PB4

Catalog Number

Expansion Modules
(Optional: See
restrictions below)

Bank 0
Base

Number
of
Modules(3)

Maximum Sensor
Current Available

Expansion Current Available

24V dc
(mA)

24V dc
(mA)

2000

800

250

4000
2000
4000

2000
800
2000

0
0
0

Bank 1
Expansion
Left
Expansion
Bank

Right
Expansion
Bank

Number
of
Modules(3)

Number
of
Modules(3)

24V dc
(mA)

1769-IA8I
1769-IA16

90
115

0
0

1769-IF4 (Series A)
1769-IF4 (Series B)
1769-IF4X0F2
1769-IF8
1769-IM12

120
120
120
120
100

150
60
160
70
0

1769-IQ6XOW4
1769-IQ16
1769-IQ16F
1769-IQ32
1769-IR6

105
115
110
170
100

50
0
0
0
45

1769-IT6
1769-OA8
1769-OA16
1769-OB8
1769-OB16

100
145
225
145
200

40
0
0
0
0

1769-OB16P
1769-OB32
1769-OF2 (Series A)
1769-OF2 (Series B)
1769-OF8C

160
300
120
120
145

0
0
200
120
160

1769-OF8V
1769-OW8
1769-OV16
1769-OW8I
1769-OW16

145
125
200
125
205
425
440
350
280

125
100
0
100
180
0
0
0
0

1769-SM1 (5)

Bank 0 * B
+ subtotal =

2250 mA Max

400 mA Max

Module Current Requirements

5V dc
(mA)

1769-HSC(4)
1769-SDN(4)
1769-SM2 (4)

Bank 0 * A
+ subtotal =

Module Current
Subtotal:

Total Modules (3):

Total Base System Current Consumed:

(3)

A maximum of 8 modules are addressable with Series A Base Units.

Up to a maximum of 16 modules are addressable when using the following system:
Series B Base Units with Series C Processor Units, an expansion cable, an expansion power supply, and
RSLogix 500 or RSLogix 500 Starter software version 5.00 or later.
All modules must be used within their specified "Power Supply Distance Rating".
Most modules have a rating of 8 (see 1769-HSC, 1769-SDN, 1769-SM2, and 1769-SM1 below).
(4)

1769-HSC, 1769-SDN, and 1769-SM2 modules have a power supply distance rating of 4.
They may have no more than 3 modules between them and the MicroLogix 1500 Base Unit or Expansion Power Supply.
(5)

The 1769-SM1 module has a power supply distance rating of 6.

They may have no more than 5 modules between them and the MicroLogix 1500 Base Unit or Expansion Power Supply.
NOTE: One 1769-ECR (Right End Cap Terminator) OR 1769-ECL (Left End Cap Terminator)
is needed for any system using Compact Expansion I/O.

Calculated Current
Needed on Base

5V dc
(mA)

24V dc
(mA)

Bank 1 * A =
mA Max

Bank 1 * B =
mA Max

Calculated Current
on Expansion Supply

5V dc
(mA)

24V dc
(mA)

Validating System Power Loading on Base Units

After you have calculated the amount of Base Unit current consumed by your system,
use the tables below to verify that the total power loading is less than the maximum allowed.
If the Base Unit current or the Base Unit power loading is exceeded;
or if
1764-24AWA and 1764-28BXB Base Units
Current Loading

Total 5V dc
Current Consumed (mA)

Total 24V dc
Current Consumed (mA)

Maximum
Current

2250 mA

400 mA

Calculated
Current

mA

mA

Total Watts

Maximum
Power
Calculated
Power

16 W

1764-24BWA Base Units Add any User 24V sensor current for applications with dc input sensors
Current Loading

Total 5V dc
Current Consumed (mA)

Total 24V dc
Current Consumed (mA)

User 24V
Sensor Current
(Max. = 400 mA)

Total Watts

mA

Maximum
Current

2250 mA

400 mA

Calculated
Current

mA

mA

Maximum
Power
Calculated
Power

22 W

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