Identifying compatible products

As we have highlighted in this chapter, there are several different product lines of CompactLogix, each with its own unique set of controller, modules, and chassis. One challenge that integrators are faced with is selecting components that are compatible with their CompactLogix product line. Fortunately, Rockwell Automation has come to the rescue in the form of a compatibility listing feature on their website.

Next, we will take a quick look at how to find compatible products for any of the CompactLogix controllers using the Compatibility & Downloads section of the Rockwell Automation website:

1. First, let's navigate to https://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com.
2. Next, we enter in the Bulletin number and model of the CompactLogix controller we wish to search for in the Search PCDC text field and then click the search icon. Let's enter the Bulletin number 5069-L330 and then press the search icon:

1. The search results will display a number of different models of the 5069-L330 CompactLogix controller. We will focus on the 5069-L330ER controller. The green square icon beside the 5069-L330ER tells us that this model is still fully supported by Rockwell Automation.
2. A gray icon would tell us that there are some life cycle messages related to this product to be aware of. A red icon would indicate that this product is no longer supported by Rockwell Automation.
3. Click on the Show More link:

1. Next, click on the Compatible Products link.
2. We can now view the Rockwell Automation products, I/O modules, and software compatible with the 5069-L330ER model:

We have now learned how to use the Compatibility & Downloads section of the Rockwell Automation website to find software and products that are compatible with a particular Compact Logix controller.