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Part of the Rockwell Automation CompactLogix family, the \u003cstrong\u003e1768-M04SE\u003c\/strong\u003e enables synchronized motion across multiple axes with high-speed fiber-optic communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 1768-M04SE\u003c\/strong\u003e offers robust performance parameters, all verified from the manufacturer data:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.04 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported No. of Drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to Four (4) drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnections Consumed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree (3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSERCOS Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass B (Position or Velocity)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSERCOS Data Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 M or 8 M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus Current Draw @ 5.2 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e969 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4 Amps at 24 Volts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.6 Watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlot Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Location\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDin Rail or Panel Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolation Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 Volts Continuous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIndustry Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1768-M04SE\u003c\/strong\u003e excels in packaging, material handling, and assembly applications where precise coordination of multiple servo axes is essential. For example, in a high-speed labelling machine, the \u003cstrong\u003e1768-M04SE\u003c\/strong\u003e synchronizes four Kinetix 6000 drives at 8 Mbps with a 0.5 ms cycle time, ensuring accurate label placement without mechanical cams. This reduces setup time and maintenance costs compared to traditional mechanical solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Setup Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMount the \u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 1768-M04SE\u003c\/strong\u003e on a DIN rail or panel within the same enclosure as the 1768-L43 or 1768-L45 Controller. Use the F-SMA fiber-optic connectors with plastic or glass cables (core diameters: plastic 980 μm ± 60 μm, glass 200 μm ± 4 μm). Ensure the fiber bend radius does not exceed 25 mm for plastic cables (standard jacket) or 30 mm for glass. The single-slot module draws 969 mA at 5.2 VDC from the backplane; verify your power supply capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1768-M04SE\u003c\/strong\u003e integrates seamlessly with Kinetix 2000, 6000, 7000, and Ultra 3000 SERCOS servo drives. It consumes three connections and supports up to four drives with position or velocity control. Use one module per 1768-L43 controller or up to two modules with the 1768-L45. Compatible fiber-optic cable assemblies include plastic (2090-SCEPxx-0, 2090-SCNPxx-0) and glass (2090-SCVGxx-0) types.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSelection Guide \u0026amp; Purchasing Advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore purchasing, confirm your controller model (1768-L43 or 1768-L45) and the number of axes needed. The \u003cstrong\u003e1768-M04SE\u003c\/strong\u003e supports up to four drives; for eight axes, order two modules with a 1768-L45. 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