Product Specification – X20BC8083

1. General Information

• Manufacturer: B&R Industrial Automation

• Part Number: X20BC8083

• Product Type: Expandable Ethernet POWERLINK Bus Controller

• Product Series: B&R X20 Distributed I/O System

• Certification: CE, UKCA, cULus, EAC, KC, ATEX Zone 2, DNV GL, LR, ABS, CCS

• Product Status: Active mass production

• Protection Class: IP20

2. Product Overview

3. Technical Specifications

3.1 POWERLINK Communication Interface

• Protocol: Ethernet POWERLINK V1 / V2 Controlled Node

• Default Port: 2 × RJ45 100BASE-TX

• Expansion Support: 2 expansion slots for X20HB28xx hub modules

• Maximum Ethernet Ports: Up to 6 ports after expansion

• Transmission Rate: 100 Mbit/s

• Hub Delay: 0.96 µs ~ 1 µs

• Network Function: Auto-negotiation, Auto-MDI/MDIX, Dynamic Node Allocation

• Minimum Bus Cycle Time: 200 µs

3.2 X2X Link Backplane

• Backplane Bus: X2X Link high-speed internal bus

• Minimum Backplane Cycle Time: 200 µs

• Synchronization: 1:1 synchronous with POWERLINK network

• I/O Expansion Capacity: Compatible with all standard X20 series I/O modules

• Hot Swap Support: Yes

3.3 Electrical Parameters

• Supply Voltage: 24 VDC supplied by X20 bus base

• Power Consumption: 2 W

• Isolation Design: Galvanic isolation between POWERLINK interface, X2X Link and field I/O side

• Protection: Reverse polarity, overvoltage and short-circuit protection

3.4 Environmental Conditions

• Operating Temperature

  Horizontal installation: -25 °C to +60 °C

  Vertical installation: -25 °C to +50 °C

• Storage Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C

• Relative Humidity: 5% ~ 95% RH, non-condensing

• Vibration and Shock: Compliant with IEC 60068 industrial standard

3.5 Mechanical Parameters

• Module Width: 37.5 mm

• Mounting Method: Installed on X20 bus base, DIN rail mounting

• Weight: Approximately 0.07 kg

3.6 Indication and Diagnosis

• LED Indicators: Module run status, fault alarm, bus communication status

• Diagnostic Functions: Module self-diagnosis, bus network status detection, I/O station fault diagnosis

• Support remote diagnosis and parameter configuration via Automation Studio

4. Key Features

• Expandable POWERLINK bus controller with two hub expansion slots

• Flexible port expansion, supports up to 6 Ethernet ports

• 100 Mbit/s high-speed real-time POWERLINK communication

• Minimum 200 µs ultra-short cycle time for high dynamic motion control

• Precise synchronization between fieldbus and backplane bus

• Built-in 2-port Ethernet switch, convenient for daisy-chain connection

• Complete galvanic isolation enhances system anti-interference capability

• Support hot swap for online replacement and maintenance

• ATEX Zone 2 hazardous area applicable

• Marine certification available for ship and offshore automation

• Full configuration, diagnosis and firmware update supported by Automation Studio

5. Typical Applications

• Large distributed I/O system with complex network topology

• High-end machinery and production line real-time motion control

• Packaging, printing, textile and robotics automation

• Process automation, energy and water treatment industry

• Chemical and oil & gas Zone 2 hazardous area control

• Marine engineering and offshore platform automation system

6. Compatibility

• Matching Bus Base: X20BB80

• Expandable Hub Module: X20HB2800, X20HB2802

• Matching Power Supply: X20PS9400, X20PS9500

• Compatible Devices: All X20 digital, analog, temperature and special function modules

• Configuration Software: B&R Automation Studio

7. Reliability and Support

• Industrial grade design for 24-hour continuous long-term operation

• Maintenance-free solid-state circuit design

• Long-term stable production and spare parts supply

• Complete global industry certifications

• Rich diagnostic functions for fast on-site troubleshooting