B&R X20cBC00E3 Bus controller

These modules are even suitable for use in adverse atmospheric conditions.

The coating on the electronics module protects the components and circuit

board from the effects of condensation and corrosive gases. The effectiveness

of protection against condensation is checked using the test specified in BMW

GS 95011-4. and protection against corrosive gases using the 4-part corrosive

gas tests specified in EN 60068-2-60. test method 4. The tests are completed

both in the company testing lab, which is accredited in accordance with EN

ISO/IEC 17025:2007. and at certified external testing facilities.

There, the products undergo further testing to check their durability – even

beyond standard requirements.

The X20 Compact-S series of controllers is available in different versions.

In this way, the customer gets the product that best meets the requirements

of the machine both technically and economically.

The processor performance of the compact controllers ranges from 166 MHz (compatible) to 667 MHz.

The most economical models are equipped with 128 MB RAM, 8 kB non-volatile RAM and a 256 MB flash drive.

The most powerful Compact-S controllers have cycle times as low as 400 µs.

512 MB of RAM, 64 kB of non-volatile RAM, and a 256 MB Flash drive.

RAM, 64 kB non-volatile RAM, and a 2 GB internal flash drive.

The controller offers a wide range of communication options via POWERLINK,

Ethernet, USB and RS232. Optional RS485 or CAN interfaces are also available.

If an application requires additional interfaces,

the controller can be modularly expanded with 1 or 2 X20 interface slots.

This allows the use of the entire X20 fieldbus interface product range.

The X20 family with coated circuit boards is completely compatible with existing X20 models with respect to functionality.

Using a unique module ID, the application software can differentiate these devices from standard models.

With the introduction of this line, B&R has proven for the third time in rapid succession – after the general expansion of the operating temperature range to -25 to +60°C and certification for maritime applications from Germanischer Lloyd (GL) –

that they are dedicated to increasing their customers’ return on investment by increasing the service life of the X20 system regardless of environmental conditions.