1. General Information
Manufacturer: B&R Industrial Automation

Module Type: Bus Controller

Series: X20 System

Order Number: X20BC1083

Protection Class: IP20 (for cabinet installation)

2. Communication & Interfaces
Supported Fieldbuses:

PROFIBUS DP (Master/Slave)

CANopen (Master)

DeviceNet (Master)

Ports:

1 × PROFIBUS (9-pin D-Sub)

1 × CANopen (5-pin terminal)

1 × DeviceNet (5-pin terminal)

Transmission Rates:

PROFIBUS DP: Up to 12 Mbps

CANopen: Up to 1 Mbps

DeviceNet: Up to 500 kbps

3. Performance Parameters
Processor: PowerPC-based

Memory:

Flash: 8 MB (for firmware/project storage)

RAM: 32 MB

Cycle Time: ≤ 1 ms (for PROFIBUS DP)

4. Power Supply
Input Voltage: 24V DC (19.2–28.8V)

Power Consumption: 5W (typical)

Reverse Polarity Protection: Yes

5. Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C

Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C

Relative Humidity: 10–95% (non-condensing)

Vibration/Shock Resistance: Complies with IEC 60068-2-6/2-27

6. Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions (W×H×D): 30 × 126 × 117 mm

Weight: 0.25 kg

Mounting: X20 System rail (35 mm)

7. Certifications & Standards
CE, UL, cULus

EMC: EN 61000-6-2 (Immunity), EN 61000-6-4 (Emissions)

Industrial: IEC 61131-2

8. Software & Configuration
Engineering Tool: Automation Studio (B&R)

Supported Protocols:

PROFIBUS DP-V0/V1

CANopen DS301/DS302

DeviceNet Volume I/II

9. Typical Applications
✔ Multi-network industrial automation
✔ Machine control systems
✔ Process automation gateways
✔ Legacy equipment modernization

Key Advantages
✅ Multi-Protocol Support – Single module for PROFIBUS/CANopen/DeviceNet
✅ Compact Design – Saves control cabinet space
✅ High-Speed Processing – ≤1ms cycle time
✅ B&R Ecosystem – Seamless integration with X20 I/O