1.Product Specification – X20BC8083

• Manufacturer: B&R Industrial Automation

• Part Number: X20BC8083

• Product Type: Expandable Bus Controller (Ethernet POWERLINK Controlled Node)

• Product Series: X20 Distributed I/O System

• B&R ID Code: 0x2673

• Product Status: Active (In Production)

• Protection Rating: IP20

• Certifications: CE, UKCA, cULus, EAC, KC, ATEX (Zone 2, II 3G Ex nA nC IIA T5 Gc), cCSAus, DNV, LR, ABS, CCS

2. Product Overview

3. Technical Specifications

3.1 Fieldbus Interface (Ethernet POWERLINK)

• Protocol: Ethernet POWERLINK V1/V2 (Controlled Node)B& R Industrial Automation

• Base Connectors: 2 x RJ45 (100BASE-TX)B& R Industrial Automation

• Expansion Capability: 2 slots for X20HB28xx hub modules (adds 2 or 4 ports)B& R Industrial Automation

• Total Ports: Up to 6 (2 base + 4 via expansion)

• Transfer Rate: 100 Mbit/sB& R Industrial Automation

• Hub Delay: 0.96 to 1 µsB& R Industrial Automation

• Auto-Negotiation: YesB& R Industrial Automation

• Auto-MDI/MDIX: YesB& R Industrial Automation

• Dynamic Node Allocation (DNA): YesB& R Industrial Automation

• Min. Cycle Time: 200 μsB& R Industrial Automation

3.2 X2X Link Backplane Interface

• Bus System: X2X Link (internal X20 backplane)B& R Industrial Automation

• Min. Cycle Time: 200 μsB& R Industrial Automation

• Synchronization: 1:1 synchronous with POWERLINKB& R Industrial Automation

• I/O Capacity: Supports full range of X20 I/O modules

• Hot-Swappable: Yes

3.3 Electrical Characteristics

• Supply Voltage: 24 VDC (from X20 bus base)

• Power Consumption: 2 WB& R Industrial Automation

• Isolation: Full galvanic isolation between POWERLINK, X2X Link, and I/OB& R Industrial Automation

• Input Power Protection: Reverse polarity, overvoltage, short-circuit

3.4 Mechanical Specifications

• Dimensions: 37.5 mm (W) × 102 mm (H) × 70 mm (D)

• Weight: Approx. 0.07 kg

• Mounting: Standard DIN rail

• Module Width: 37.5 mm (3 slots)

3.5 Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature:

  • Horizontal: -25 °C to +60 °CB& R Industrial Automation

  • Vertical: -25 °C to +50 °CB& R Industrial Automation

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

• Relative Humidity: 5–95% RH (non-condensing)B& R Industrial Automation

• Maximum Altitude: 2000 m (no derating); >2000 m: Derate ambient temp by 0.5 °C per 100 mB& R Industrial Automation

3.6 Status Indicators

• Module Status LED: Green (Run), Red (Error)B& R Industrial Automation

• Bus Function LED: Yellow (Bus active)B& R Industrial Automation

3.7 Diagnostics

• Comprehensive module, bus, and I/O channel diagnosticsB& R Industrial Automation

• POWERLINK standard-compliant diagnostic messagesB& R Industrial Automation

• LED status indicationB& R Industrial Automation

• Software-based diagnostic readback via Automation StudioB& R Industrial Automation

4. Key Features

• Expandable POWERLINK Interface: Unique design with 2 slots for hub modules (X20HB28xx)B& R Industrial Automation

• Scalable Port Count: 2, 4, or 6-port Ethernet hub configurations

• Ultra-fast 200 μs minimum cycle timeB& R Industrial Automation

• Precise synchronization between POWERLINK and X2X LinkB& R Industrial Automation

• 37.5 mm modular designB& R Industrial Automation

• Full galvanic isolation for industrial robustnessB& R Industrial Automation

• Extensive diagnostic capabilitiesB& R Industrial Automation

• ATEX Zone 2 hazardous area approval

• Hot-swappable module designB& R Industrial Automation

• Global certifications for worldwide deployment

• I/O configuration and firmware update via fieldbusB& R Industrial Automation

5. Typical Applications

• Large-scale distributed I/O systems requiring flexible network topologies

• Machinery with long-distance I/O stations needing extensive daisy-chaining

• Complex machine automation and motion control applications

• Systems requiring redundant or multi-port network connections

• Process automation in hazardous (Zone 2) locations

• Factory automation with high demands for real-time performance

6. System Compatibility

• Bus Base Modules: X20BB80 (required)B& R Industrial Automation

• Hub Expansion Modules: X20HB2800 (2-port), X20HB2802 (4-port)B& R Industrial Automation

• Power Supply Modules: X20PS9400, X20PS9500B& R Industrial Automation

• I/O Modules: All X20 analog, digital, temperature, and special-function modulesB& R Industrial Automation

• Software: B&R Automation Studio (for configuration, programming, and diagnostics)B& R Industrial Automation

7. Reliability & Support

• Industrial-grade design for continuous 24/7 operationB& R Industrial Automation

• Maintenance-free passive component designB& R Industrial Automation

• Long-term product availabilityB& R Industrial Automation

• Global technical support and service networkB& R Industrial Automation

• Comprehensive documentation and certification filesB& R Industrial Automation