PLC-5 Platform (Legacy) — Available Products
Allen-Bradley 1771-IXE
$2,536.99
Allen-Bradley 1771-OFE2
$401.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-P5E PLC-5
$1,250.99
Allen-Bradley 1771-KG
$2,045.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-NIV1
$1,273.99
Allen-Bradley 1771-OAD
$354.99
Allen-Bradley 1785-L20E
$4,339.99
Allen-Bradley 1771-SDN
$562.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-IGC
$599.00
Allen-Bradley 1785-L20B
$1,404.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-IR/D
$1,450.99
Allen-Bradley 1771-NOV
$4,142.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-OBD
$277.99
Allen-Bradley 1771-DE Digital I/O Module – Reliable and Efficient
$1,267.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-IG
$136.99
Allen-Bradley 1771-IFE
$417.99
Allen-Bradley 1785-L40B
$1,908.99
Allen-Bradley 1771-OW16
$470.99
Allen-Bradley 1785-L80B
$2,622.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-CP2
$127.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-IVN
$507.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-ACN
$3,084.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-ASB
$559.99
Allen-Bradley 1771-ACNR/B
$6,305.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-ID16 PLC-5
$384.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-A4B
$1,204.99
Allen-Bradley 1771-PS7
$3,813.99
Allen-Bradley 1771-CAP3
$412.00
1771-P6S Allen Bradley
$559.00
Allen-Bradley 1785-L80E
$3,699.99
Allen-Bradley 1785-L60B/E
$2,947.00
Allen-Bradley 1785-LT3
$5,202.00
Allen-Bradley 1785-TR10BT
$853.00
Allen-Bradley 1785-L40L
$3,628.00
Allen-Bradley 1785-L40E
$2,783.00
Allen-Bradley 1785-L40C15/F
$4,484.00
Allen-Bradley 1785-L20C15/E
$3,159.99
Allen-Bradley 1785-L11B
$1,221.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-NIV
$1,389.99
Allen-Bradley 1771-WH
$51.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-OB
$700.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-P4S
$554.99
Allen-Bradley 1771-OA
$1,051.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-NC6
$306.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-IFF/A
$4,541.99
Allen-Bradley 1771-HSN IMC-120
$1,021.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-IND
$107.99
Allen-Bradley 1771-IBD
$244.99
Allen-Bradley 1771-IBN
$469.99
Allen-Bradley 1771-IAD PLC-5
$174.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-P7
$459.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-OFE1
$567.99
Allen-Bradley 1771-VHSC
$1,458.99
Allen-Bradley 1785-L30B
$3,230.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-OBN PLC
$455.00
Allen-Bradley 1785-ENET/C
$2,730.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-IQ16/C PLC-5
$348.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-OD/C
$975.99
Allen-Bradley 1785-KE
$2,926.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-A3B
$1,536.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-OD16
$1,869.00
Allen-Bradley 1785-M100/A
$1,597.00
Allen-Bradley 1771-NIS/C
$675.99
Overview
PLC-5 is the iconic Allen-Bradley large-frame controller used throughout the 1990s and 2000s in heavy industry. While end-of-life, PLC-5 systems still control critical processes in refineries, mills and utilities. PALM supports these installations with refurbished 1785 CPUs and 1771 I/O.
Machine down? We ship PLC-5 Platform (Legacy) parts the same day.
New, surplus, and refurbished Allen-Bradley inventory in stock. Request a quote or speak directly with an automation specialist for emergency sourcing.
Common Applications
- Sustaining critical legacy PLC-5 installations
- Spare parts programs for refineries, mills, utilities
- Bridge phase of ControlLogix/CompactLogix migrations
Common Faults
- Major fault S:11 — many causes; cross-reference Rockwell pub 1785-6.1
- Backplane I/O remote rack drop — ControlNet keeper or terminator issue
- Channel 1A/1B (DH+) noise — degraded twinaxial cable
- EEPROM corruption — old chassis, recommend full migration
- Power supply 1771-Pxx fault — replacement stock now surplus-only
Troubleshooting Basics
- Use 6200 software or RSLogix 5 to read S:11 and S:12 major/minor faults.
- Reference pub 1785-6.1 for fault-code definitions.
- Inspect 1771 chassis for bent backplane pins.
- For ControlNet, run RSNetWorx and verify keeper.
- If hardware is intermittent, plan a ControlLogix migration — repair stock is exhausted.
Replacement Options
PALM Parts Solution sources every PLC-5 Platform (Legacy) part in three conditions:
- New — sealed, factory-fresh stock
- Surplus — never installed, original packaging, full warranty
- Refurbished — bench-tested to OEM spec, 12-month warranty
Most orders ship same day from US warehouse stock. Critical machine-down requests can be expedited worldwide.
Migration Recommendations
Discontinued. See our PLC-5 Migration Guide. Recommended target: ControlLogix 1756-L8x.
Compatibility
- 1771 I/O modules in 1771-Axx chassis
- DH+, ControlNet, RIO networks
- RSLogix 5 software
Advantages
- Drop-in replacements with 30-day warranty
- DH+ and Remote I/O bridge compatibility
- Migration consultation available
Series in this family
1771 I/O modules for PLC-5 — digital, analog and specialty.
1785 PLC-5 processors — Standard, Enhanced, Ethernet, ControlNet.
Frequently Ordered Together
- 1771-Pxx power supply
- 1771 discrete I/O
- 1785-KE serial bridge
- ControlNet 1786 media
Compatible & related families
Why Buy From PALM Parts Solution
DHL, FedEx, UPS — door-to-door in 1-4 business days.
In-stock orders placed before 3pm ET ship the same day.
New, surplus and refurbished Allen-Bradley inventory ready to ship.
24/7 emergency sourcing for production-critical failures.
Custom pricing on volume, repair, and hard-to-find SKUs.
Talk to engineers, not call-center agents.
We hunt down discontinued and obsolete parts globally.
Lifecycle-end Allen-Bradley parts — sourced, tested, warrantied.
Buying guides & technical resources
Replace 1785 PLC-5 processors and 1771 I/O with ControlLogix 1756 — conversion tools, chassis adapters, and timing.
A practical buying guide for Allen-Bradley PLC-5 Platform (Legacy) — models, prefixes, compatibility and replacement options.
Frequently asked questions
Is PLC-5 end-of-life?
Yes — EOL in 2017. PALM stocks refurbished 1785 processors and 1771 I/O for installed-base maintenance.
Which software programs PLC-5?
RSLogix 5. Programs can be migrated to Studio 5000 for ControlLogix.
How do I migrate from PLC-5 to ControlLogix?
Use the Logix migration tool plus 1492 wiring-system conversion modules and 1756 DH+/Remote I/O bridges to keep field wiring and remote racks.