Product Introduction
The Allen Bradley 1756-L64 ControlLogix Logix5564 Processor is a high-performance programmable automation controller engineered for complex and data-intensive industrial automation systems. As a member of the Logix5560 family, this processor is designed to manage large control architectures that require substantial memory capacity, extensive I/O handling, and deterministic execution performance.
Equipped with 16 MB of user memory, the 1756-L64 supports advanced control strategies, large tag databases, and high-level data processing requirements. It is widely used in large-scale manufacturing plants, process industries, and infrastructure projects where system scalability and long-term reliability are critical.
The processor installs into a ControlLogix chassis and integrates seamlessly with communication, I/O, motion, and specialty modules. This modular architecture allows engineers to design distributed or centralized control systems with flexibility and expandability.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor Type | Logix5564 |
| User Memory | 16 MB |
| Maximum Discrete I/O | 128,000 |
| Maximum Analog I/O | 4,000 |
| Tasks Supported | Up to 32 |
| Programs per Task | Up to 100 |
| Backplane Current @ 5 VDC | 1.2 A |
| Backplane Current @ 24 VDC | 14 mA |
| Power Dissipation | Approx. 3.5 W |
| Thermal Dissipation | Approx. 11.9 BTU/hr |
| Isolation Voltage | 30 V continuous |
| Optional Nonvolatile Memory | CompactFlash support |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 60°C |
| Relative Humidity | 5–95% noncondensing |
| Vibration | 10–500 Hz |
| Dimensions | 145.2 x 34.6 x 139.6 mm |
| Weight | 0.544 kg |
Applications
• Large distributed automation systems requiring expanded memory and coordinated control
• Automotive and heavy manufacturing lines with high I/O density and synchronized operations
• Integrated motion control platforms managing multi-axis servo applications
• Oil & gas and petrochemical processing facilities with distributed field I/O
• Power generation and auxiliary turbine control systems
• Batch processing industries including pharmaceutical and food production
• Material handling and logistics automation systems
The processor is particularly suited for installations that require significant program storage and high-performance execution across multiple control domains.
Advantages
• Large 16 MB user memory capacity supporting complex automation programs
• High I/O scalability enabling expansion up to 128,000 discrete points
• Deterministic multi-task execution ensuring predictable control timing
• Flexible modular architecture within the ControlLogix platform
• Optional nonvolatile storage capability for secure data retention
• Robust environmental tolerance for industrial operating conditions
• Integrated engineering environment compatibility with Studio 5000
• Reliable backplane communication performance for stable system operation
The 1756-L64 delivers the performance and flexibility required for enterprise-level automation systems while maintaining compatibility with the broader ControlLogix ecosystem.
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