{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1785-v40l-plc-5-vmebus-processor-module-48k-memory","title":"Allen-Bradley 1785-V40L PLC-5 VMEbus Processor Module 48K Memory","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Allen-Bradley 1785-V40L is a specialized VME-based processor card from the PLC-5 family,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eengineered to integrate powerful programmable control logic directly into a VMEbus backplane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis module allows industrial users to combine the reliability of Allen-Bradley control architecture with the high-speed data processing capabilities of VME-based systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is particularly effective for high-level data exchange between controllers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eutilizing specific MG (Message) data types for synchronized communication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eEquipped with 48,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e000 words of user memory and a VME interface speed of 64 KB,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe 1785-V40L facilitates complex logic execution and substantial data logging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhile this model was officially discontinued on July 31,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2011,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eit remains a critical component for maintaining and upgrading legacy VME-integrated control systems in manufacturing and specialized research environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eTechnical Specifications and Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe 1785-V40L architecture is defined by its extensive port density and diagnostic capabilities,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eensuring high system visibility and expansive I\/O reach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eMemory Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e48,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e000 words (48k) user memory; requires an external memory module for full operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eVMEbus Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesigned for standard VMEbus racks; facilitates high-speed peer-to-peer data transfers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eNetwork Interfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4 dedicated Data Highway Plus (DH+) ports and 1 Remote I\/O (RIO) port.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eI\/O Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCapable of managing up to 15 I\/O racks with a maximum of 120 I\/O points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eCommunication Channels:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIncludes two remote I\/O scanner channels,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eone extended local I\/O scanner channel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a dedicated serial port channel (RS-232,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRS-422,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand RS-423).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eStatus Indicators:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFront-panel LEDs for Battery health,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRUN\/FAULT status,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI\/O Forces,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand individual channel activity (ACTIVE\/FAULT).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003ePhysical Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e72 kg (approx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e55 lbs).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eApplications and System Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe 1785-V40L is primarily utilized in hybrid environments where standard PLC logic must interface with specialized VMEbus computers or motion controllers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eVMEbus Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDirect mounting into VME chassis for high-speed communication with third-party VME cards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eDistributed Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eManaging multiple Remote I\/O racks across large-scale industrial plants using DH+ networking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eLegacy System Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEssential for the repair and sustainment of vintage automotive and aerospace assembly lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eData Acquisition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eServing as a bridge for complex data sets requiring the robust instruction set of the PLC-5 platform within a VME environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45519127412909,"sku":"1785-V40L","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/allen-bradley-1785-v40l-vmebus-programmable-controllers-c0cwx3ejv2l.jpg?v=1766987507","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/allen-bradley-1785-v40l-plc-5-vmebus-processor-module-48k-memory","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}