{"product_id":"1756-l82ek-5mb-ethernet-ip-processor-allen-bradley","title":"1756-L82EK 5MB EtherNet\/IP Processor Allen-Bradley","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAllen-Bradley ControlLogix 1756-L82EK Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 1756-L82EK\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance central processing module belonging to the ControlLogix Logix5580 controller family. Engineered by Rockwell Automation, this standard processor is custom-built to handle the data-intensive workloads of advanced, high-speed industrial automation applications. It installs seamlessly into any standard ControlLogix 1756 chassis slot, leveraging an enhanced architecture that significantly accelerates processing cycles and system communications. As a designated \u003cstrong\u003e\"K\" variant\u003c\/strong\u003e, this unit features a specialized, factory-applied conformal coating across its internal circuit board assemblies. This defensive layer shields sensitive electronics from harsh environmental airborne contaminants, moisture, and corrosive gas mixtures. Equipped with an onboard 1 Gbps Ethernet interface and a local USB 2.0 connection, the 1756-L82EK provides a centralized, ultra-responsive control hub with a net assembly weight of \u003cstrong\u003e0.39 Kilograms (approximately 0.86 Pounds)\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an ideal choice for modern smart-factory architectures, material handling systems, and heavy process manufacturing lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications Table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTechnical Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBrand \/ Manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAllen-Bradley \/ Rockwell Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eController Generation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eControlLogix Logix5580 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCatalog Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e1756-L82EK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUser Memory Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5 Megabytes (MB) fixed logic space\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEnvironmental Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConformally Coated PCB Insulation (\"K\" designation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOnboard Interfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 Embedded Gigabit Ethernet Port (RJ45); 1 USB 2.0 Port (Type-B)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEtherNet\/IP Node Limit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 80 network devices\/nodes maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaximum I\/O Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e128,000 Digital I\/O points; 4,000 Analog I\/O points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUnsecured HMI Messaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 2,000 messages per second max.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFully Encrypted HMI Messaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e900 messages per second (Full Integrity \u0026amp; Confidentiality)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eContinuous Power Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6.2 Watts (W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThermal Dissipation Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e21.2 BTU per hour (BTU\/hr)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBackplane Current (1.2V DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.0 milliamps (mA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBackplane Current (5.1V DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.20 Amps (A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLocal Diagnostics Display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4-character alphanumeric scrolling LED panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProgramming Environment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStudio 5000 Logix Designer Application Suite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModule Net Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e0.39 Kilograms (kg) \/ 0.86 Pounds (lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation, Hardware Routing, \u0026amp; Commissioning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMechanical Layout and Slot Installation Mechanics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1756-L82EK processor features a standard single-slot hardware profile that mounts directly into any available slot on a standard ControlLogix 1756 I\/O chassis. Despite its internal hardware improvements, the unit maintains a lightweight form factor of 0.39 Kilograms, preventing structural stress on the backplane connector lines. Prior to slotting the unit, ensure that the main power supply feeding the backplane chassis is completely shut down and locked out. Align the top and bottom integrated circuit guide tabs with the track rails inside the chassis. Push the module firmly straight back into the rack until the upper and lower locking tabs snap down securely into the metal frame, guaranteeing a uniform physical connection with the backplane logic pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrical Current Draw and Thermal Venting Limits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen engineering the power profile for your ControlLogix system, remember that the 1756-L82EK processor places a noticeable continuous current demand on the backplane logic lines. It draws 5.0 mA at 1.2V DC and a much more pronounced 1.20 Amps at 5.1V DC. Ensure that your slot-mounted 1756 power supply module has enough structural amperage headroom to comfortably back this controller plus the concurrent load of all neighboring communications cards and I\/O blocks. Maintain clean, unobstructed ventilation airflow above and below the chassis to safely carry away the unit's 21.2 BTU\/hr thermal dissipation footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNetwork Cabling and System Commissioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eField commissioning is straightforward using the built-in communication paths on the processor's front face. Insert a high-quality network cable directly into the integrated gigabit Ethernet port to link the device upward into your plant's industrial network infrastructure. For local engineering tasks, initial configuration, or firmware flashing via Studio 5000 Logix Designer, use a high-speed Type-B USB 2.0 patch cable connected into the front-facing service port. Once powered up, monitor the 4-character alpha\/numeric scrolling LED readout to verify normal startup scripts and catch real-time system faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: What specific environmental hazards does the conformal coating on the \"K\" model protect against?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA1: The conformal coating on the 1756-L82EK is a thin polymeric film sprayed onto the circuit boards. It insulates against conductive dust settling across trace lines, prevents corrosion from high humidity or moisture sprays, and guards against trace degrading from caustic chemical gases. This makes the \"K\" model ideal for harsh locations like wastewater plants, paper mills, and petrochemical facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Why does implementing higher levels of CIP Security lower the HMI messaging speeds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA2: CIP Security forces the controller to use cryptographic handshakes, compute packet digital signatures, and decrypt incoming data frames. While basic operation allows up to 2,000 messages\/sec, full confidentiality requires the internal processors to dedicate cycles to real-time math encryption, lowering the throughput capacity to 900 messages\/sec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Does the 1756-L82EK require an external battery card to maintain its logic program if power is lost?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA3: No. The ControlLogix Logix5580 processor line uses a built-in, non-volatile energy storage module. During a sudden power loss, this onboard capacitor circuit delivers enough energy to flush the temporary application memory directly into flash storage, eliminating the need to track, inspect, or swap out physical batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51050299097220,"sku":"1756-L82EK","price":156.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/7454\/7844\/files\/1756-L82EK.jpg?v=1785076492","url":"https:\/\/www.etowonauto.com\/kk\/products\/1756-l82ek-5mb-ethernet-ip-processor-allen-bradley","provider":"Etowon Auto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}