11/2/2019 20150 - Logix5000 Controllers: CPU Clock Speeds

Logix5000 Controllers: CPU Clock Speeds

20150 | Date Created: 08/28/2001 | Last Updated: 01/10/2018
Print
Access Level: TechConnect

Question
What are 1785 and 1756 module CPU clock speeds?
How critical is the clock speed of the Processor?

Answer
Note Rockwell Automation does not disclose the CPU frequency specification.

Unlike a personal computer, it is important to understand that the CPU speed does not determine the overall
processing performance of the programmable controller or communication bridge module.
Below offers some explanation of how performance can be determined.

Logix5000 Controller Resources

Each new controller family has delivered an increase in scan time performance. For example, the 1756-L7x is
faster than the 1756-L6x, which is faster than the 1756-L55, which is faster than the original L1 controllers.

The scan time performance is the same within each controller family, it's the user memory capacity that varies
between models. For example the 1756-L75 has more user memory available than the 1756-L74, which as more
user memory than the 1756-L73.

The following manual can be used to estimate and compare execution times of instructions between controller
families Execution Time and Memory Use for Logix5000 Controller Instructions Reference Manual
(http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/1756-rm087_-en-p.pdf), Publication
1756-RM087.

1768 CompactLogix, 1756-L6x ControlLogix, 1756-L7x ControlLogix controllers have two internal
microprocessors.

The Logic CPU executes application code and messages.

The backplane CPU communicates with I/O and sends/receives data from the backplane. This CPU
operates independently from the Logic CPU, so it sends and receives I/O information asynchronous to
program execution.

1769 CompactLogix and DriveLogix controllers have a single CPU that performs all operations.

Isolated tasks perform I/O and communication and interact with networks. These tasks simulate the
backplane CPU.
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20150 1/3
11/2/2019 20150 - Logix5000 Controllers: CPU Clock Speeds

For more information on the details above, refer Logix5000 Controllers Design Considerations Reference
Manual, (http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/1756-rm094_-en-p.pdf)
Publication 1756-RM094.

Communication Modules Resources

1756 Logix5000 communication bridge modules are measured in connections and how many packets per second
they can transfer from the network to the backplane.

Some recent models with a 2 in the catalog number can provide double the perform over past models.

Ethernet bridge modules service Class 1 I/O data differently than Class 3 HMI/MSG communications. The table
below shows the performance differences for each:

Actual CPU utilization for Ethernet modules can be viewed within the embedded web page.

A ControlNet modules performance depends upon the topology, number of nodes, distances, connections and
network update time so we won't go into detail here.

https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20150 2/3
11/2/2019 20150 - Logix5000 Controllers: CPU Clock Speeds

Some recent models with a 2 in the catalog number can provide double the perform over past models.

Note that the actual CPU utilization for a ControlNet bridge module can be viewed within RSLinx Classic
properties under module status.

Attachments

DISCLAIMER
This knowledge base web site is intended to provide general technical information on a particular subject or
subjects and is not an exhaustive treatment of such subjects. Accordingly, the information in this web site is not
intended to constitute application, design, software or other professional engineering advice or services. Before
making any decision or taking any action, which might affect your equipment, you should consult a qualified
professional advisor.

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION DOES NOT WARRANT THE COMPLETENESS, TIMELINESS OR ACCURACY OF

ANY OF THE DATA CONTAINED IN THIS WEB SITE AND MAY MAKE CHANGES THERETO AT ANY TIME IN ITS
SOLE DISCRETION WITHOUT NOTICE. FURTHER, ALL INFORMATION CONVEYED HEREBY IS PROVIDED TO
USERS "AS IS." IN NO EVENT SHALL ROCKWELL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING
DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS PROFIT OR DAMAGE, EVEN IF ROCKWELL
AUTOMATION HAVE BEEN ADVISED ON THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IN RESPECT

OF THE INFORMATION (INCLUDING SOFTWARE) PROVIDED HEREBY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. Note that certain
jurisdictions do not countenance the exclusion of implied warranties; thus, this disclaimer may not apply to you.

This page is best viewed in Internet Explorer 11, Edge, Firefox 41, Chrome 46, Safari 9 or newer.

https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20150 3/3