The 1785-V40L processor is a WMEbus processor from the 1785 series by PLC, more specifically the Series C and Revision G product line. This processor can be used with different instructions to transfer data to controllers as long as they both have compatible specifications. For this processor model, the instructions to transfer data need to be programmed with an MG data type. This processor comes with 4 DH+ ports and a Remote I/O port. The remote chassis of the processor supports 15 I/O racks.
The maximum user memory words of the PLC 1785-V40L WMEbus processor is 48,000 words and its WME has a speed of 64 KB. This processor also has a total of 120 I/O and it is CE certified. The processor has an approximate weight of 1.55 pounds and a width of 33 centimeters, a height of 22.9 centimeters, and a depth of 10.2 centimeters. The PLC 1785-V40L WMEbus processor comes with a series of indicators that show the battery status, processor RUN/FAULT situations, force ratings, and communication ACTIVE/FAULT situations. A memory module needs to be installed so that the processor is complete and ready for operations. The processor has 2 channels that work with a remote I/O scanner, adapter, and DH+ link, 1 exclusive channel for the RS-232, RS-422, and RS-423 serial ports, and 1 channel for the extended local I/O scanner. Each of the channels has its own indicator.