3CP260.60-1 Bus Controller

Product Introduction

Basic Information

• Model: 3CP260.60-1

• Brand: B&R (Bernecker + Rainer, ABB Group)

• Series: SYSTEM 2005

• Product Type: Compact Bus Controller

• Processor: SYSTEM 2005 series embedded processor optimized for bus communication

• Memory: 4 MB DRAM, 850 KB SRAM, 512 KB FlashPROM

• Expansion Slots: 1 x PCMCIA slot; 2 x internal slots for bus/interface modules

• Communication Interfaces: 1 x RS232 (up to 115.2 kbps)

• Status Indicators: Power, run, bus activity, and fault LEDs

• Power Supply: 24 VDC

• Power Consumption: 8 W (max)

• Dimensions: 76 mm × 178 mm × 127 mm (W×H×D)

• Weight: Approximately 0.7 kg

• Protection Class: IP20 (EN 60529)

• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +60 °C

• Storage Temperature: -25 °C to +70 °C

• Relative Humidity: 5%–95%, non-condensing

• Certifications: CE, UL, EAC, UKCA

• Mounting: DIN rail mount (occupies 2 slots on SYSTEM 2005 backplane)

Function and Positioning

Core Performance Parameters

• Bus Processing Performance: Optimized for industrial bus data handling, efficient protocol processing and data routing

• Real-Time Communication: Low-latency data exchange for standard control networks, supporting synchronous I/O updates

• Memory Capacity: 4 MB DRAM for communication data buffering, 850 KB SRAM for real-time network data, 512 KB FlashPROM for protocol and configuration storage

• Expansion Flexibility: 2 internal slots for optional bus interface modules (e.g., CANopen, Profibus)

• Communication Speed: RS232 interface up to 115.2 kbps for serial communication; bus speed dependent on installed interface modules

• Data Reliability: Battery-backed SRAM preserves network configuration and critical data during power outages

• Diagnostic Features: LED status monitoring for bus activity and faults; software-based network diagnosis and error logging

• Protocol Support: Compatible with standard industrial protocols via expansion modules; native RS232 for serial devices

• Mechanical Compatibility: Designed for SYSTEM 2005 backplanes, occupying 2 standard slots

• EMC Compliance: Meets EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-4 for industrial electromagnetic compatibility

• Vibration/Shock Resistance: Compliant with IEC 60068-2-6 and IEC 60068-2-27

General Compatible Accessories

• B&R SYSTEM 2005 backplane modules (e.g., 3BP152.41, 3BP155.41)

• SYSTEM 2005 power supply modules (e.g., 0PS105.1, 0PS205.1)

• SYSTEM 2005 I/O modules, sensor/actuator interface modules

• PCMCIA memory cards (0MC111.9-1, 0MC112.9-1, 0MC211.9)

• RS232 serial cables for connection to HMI, PCs, or serial devices

• Bus interface expansion modules for CANopen, Profibus, or Ethernet

• 24 VDC industrial power supplies with stable output

• B&R Automation Studio V4.x and above for configuration, programming, and network diagnostics

• DIN rail mounting kits and standard control cabinet accessories

Applicable Equipment Fields

• Factory Automation: Small assembly lines, packaging machinery, textile equipment, general machine tool networks

• Process Automation: Water treatment systems, food and beverage auxiliary lines, small chemical process control networks

• Industrial Machinery: Printing equipment, plastic processing machinery, material handling system communication hubs

• Building Automation: HVAC systems, facility monitoring networks, small environmental control system coordination

• Energy Industry: Power plant auxiliary control networks, renewable energy equipment monitoring systems

• Small-to-medium automation projects based on B&R SYSTEM 2005 requiring compact, reliable bus control and network management