Security and Anti-Counterfeit Product Labels

Labeling Technology that Can Help Protect Your Operations

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Rockwell Automation has implemented security labeling technologies on certain product lines to help disrupt counterfeiting activity.

The only way to ensure you are purchasing authentic Allen‑Bradley, FactoryTalk or Rockwell Automation products is to buy directly from an authorized source. Make smart sourcing decisions to avoid counterfeit products.

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Security Product Labeling Up Close

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Security Product Labeling Up Close

Understand the details of our security labeling technology and how we help disrupt counterfeiting activity.

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Which Products Have Security Labeling Technology?

Here is a current list of the products that should carry the Rockwell Automation security labels:

All ControlLogix products with plant code 1020 manufactured after February 8, 2021
1747-AENTR products with plant code 2005642 manufactured after July 9, 2021
1756 products with plant code 1015952 manufactured after September 10, 2021
1788 products with plant code 1015952 manufactured after September 10, 2021
1756-CMS1D1 products with plant code 4005642 manufactured after October 22, 2021
1756 products with plant code 2007738 manufactured after November 22, 2021
1756-CMS1H1 products with plant code 4005642 manufactured after December 16, 2021
1734 products with plant code 2005642 manufactured after January 10, 2022
1783-NATR products with plant code 2005642 manufactured after January 14, 2022
1769 products with plant code 2005642 manufactured after March 2, 2022
1732E products with plant code 2005642 manufactured after March 10, 2022; Carton Label Only
56RF products with plant code 2005642 manufactured after May 23, 2022; Carton Label Only
1444 products with plant code 5500561 manufactured after May 25, 2022
1783-CSP products with plant code 4005642 manufactured after July 25, 2022
1756-HIST2G products with plant code 2005642 and 4005642 manufactured after August 10, 2022
1783 Stratix - (5800) products with plant code 2005371 manufactured after January 17, 2023
1783 Stratix - (2500) products with plant code 2005371 manufactured after April 14, 2023
1783 Stratix - (5700) products with plant code 2005371 manufactured after April 14, 2023
1794 products with plant code 2003621 manufactured after May 4, 2023
1783 Stratix - (5400) products with plant code 2005371 manufactured after June 8, 2023
1783 Stratix - (5900) products with plant code 2005371 manufactured after June 8, 2023
1756 products with plant code 2003621 manufactured after July 6, 2023
20F and 20G Powerflex 753 and 755 drives with plant code 1100 manufactured after August 15, 2023
2711P and 2715P with plant code 1020 manufactured after August 15, 2023; Carton Label Only
1756 Power Supplies with plant code 1150 manufactured after August 31, 2023
5069 products with plant code 2003259 manufactured after March 2024
1794 products with plant code 5170-Carton label manufactured after 14th November 2024
5094 products with plant code 5170-Carton label manufactured after 15th November 2024
1756 L8 controller and discrete communication modules with plant code 1020 manufactured after December 2024 transitioned to laser markings

How to Identify Your Plant Code

Your 4- or 7-digit plant code will typically be found to the left of the country of origin or “PRODUCT OF XXX” statement. The product code is circled in the example images.

The only way to know that you are receiving a new, authentic Rockwell Automation product is to purchase directly from an authorized source.

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