Allen-Bradley · ControlLogix PLC platform
1756-L73K is an Allen-Bradley PLC controller with Supply voltage 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2); Enclosure rating IP20 (IEC 60529); Communication ports EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet. It is used in packaging machines, conveyor transfer cells, small process skids where the installed unit is matched to the original catalog number and a compact, documented part is required.
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Supply voltage24 V DC (IEC 61131-2)
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Enclosure ratingIP20 (IEC 60529)
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Mounting35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715)
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Supply voltage |
24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) |
| Mechanical |
| Mounting |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| Enclosure rating |
IP20 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) |
| Certifications |
CE, UL, cULus |
Values follow the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC platform specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC platform variants |
| Catalog number |
Supply voltage |
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1756-L73K (this page) |
24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) |
| 1756-L73 |
24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) |
| 1756-L73EROM |
24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) |
| 1756-L73EROMS |
24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) |
Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
Where it sits in the control system
The 1756-L73K is the device-level element in an Allen-Bradley PLC controller installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) — and switches or conditions the load within the the rated ratings shown in the Specifications table. Wiring and protective devices are sized to those same numbers, not to a generic assumption.
Typical installations place it in packaging machines, conveyor transfer cells, small process skids, where the unit is matched to the original catalog number and the enclosure provides 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) support. Record the catalog number and revision from the nameplate of the installed unit before specifying a like-for-like spare.
Selection notes for Allen-Bradley 1756-L73K
Allen-Bradley 1756-L73K — PLC / CPU module used as the device-level control core in an automation panel, handling logic, timing and communication tasks. The figures below are taken from the specification table on this page for catalog number 1756-L73K; size the surrounding wiring and upstream protection to these published ratings rather than to a generic assumption.
- Operating temperature: 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Enclosure rating: IP20 (IEC 60529) — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
- Certifications: CE, UL, cULus — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
- Mounting: 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
For a discontinued unit, match function and electrical ratings rather than the label alone.
Common questions about 1756-L73K
Q.For 1756-L73K, what does the specification table state about enclosure rating?
The specification table lists enclosure rating = IP20 (IEC 60529) for Allen-Bradley 1756-L73K. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Which value is published under operating temperature for catalog number 1756-L73K?
For 1756-L73K, operating temperature is given as 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1). Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.Before ordering 1756-L73K, which certifications entry should be checked?
The certifications entry quoted above is CE, UL, cULus. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.Can the 1756-L73K replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 1756-L73K and the ratings above with the nameplate of the installed device. A current-production equivalent is selected by function and electrical rating, not by the label alone.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for 1756-L73K?
Send the full catalog number 1756-L73K, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Allen-Bradley 1756-L73K.