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May 27, 2026

Product Description

The 3EX282.6 is a high‑performance Ethernet POWERLINK bus controller from the B&R 2005 system, designed for real‑time industrial Ethernet communication. It integrates a 2‑port hub with electrical isolation, enabling the 2005 series to operate as a remote I/O backplane in POWERLINK networks. Optimized for high‑speed, deterministic data exchange, it ensures reliable communication in motion control and distributed automation architectures.

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Product Description

The 3EX282.6 is a high‑performance Ethernet POWERLINK bus controller from the B&R 2005 system, designed for real‑time industrial Ethernet communication. It integrates a 2‑port hub with electrical isolation, enabling the 2005 series to operate as a remote I/O backplane in POWERLINK networks. Optimized for high‑speed, deterministic data exchange, it ensures reliable communication in motion control and distributed automation architectures.

Basic Information

  • Model: 3EX282.6

  • Manufacturer: B&R Industrial Automation

  • Series: 2005 System Bus Controller

  • Type: Ethernet POWERLINK Bus Controller (2‑port hub, isolated)

  • Communication Interfaces: 2 × RJ45 (POWERLINK), electrical isolation

  • Mounting: Plug‑in slot on B&R PS456 power supply module

  • Housing: Industrial plastic, UL94V‑0 flame retardant

  • Protection Rating: IP20

  • Weight: Approx. 0.6 kg

  • Dimensions: 115 × 70 × 170 mm

  • Certifications: CE, UKCA, cULus, EAC

Function and Positioning

As a core POWERLINK communication module in the B&R 2005 system, the 3EX282.6 acts as a bus controller to connect remote I/O modules to a POWERLINK master. It features an integrated hub for daisy‑chain or star topologies, supporting real‑time data transmission with microsecond‑level determinism. Electrical isolation protects against noise and voltage transients, while LED indicators enable quick status monitoring. It enables seamless integration of 2005 I/O into high‑performance motion and automation systems.

Core Performance Parameters

  • Communication Protocol: Ethernet POWERLINK (real‑time, deterministic)

  • Ports: 2 × RJ45 (100 Mbps, full‑duplex)

  • Isolation: Electrical isolation between POWERLINK and system

  • Topology: Daisy‑chain, star, or tree (via integrated hub)

  • Transmission Rate: 100 Mbps

  • Cycle Time: Down to 100 µs (deterministic)

  • Status Indicators: Power, LINK, ACT, diagnostic LEDs

  • Power Consumption: Max. 4.0 W (24 VDC)

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

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

  • Humidity: 5%–95% (non‑condensing)

General Compatible Accessories

  • Backplane: B&R 2005 system backplane (BP2005 series)

  • Power Supply: B&R PS456 (required for module mounting)

  • Communication Cables: Shielded CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet cables

  • Termination: POWERLINK termination resistors (if required)

  • Replacement Parts: Interface cartridges, LED indicators, mounting clips

Applicable Equipment Fields

The 3EX282.6 is ideal for high‑speed, real‑time automation requiring POWERLINK communication:

  • Motion Control: Machine tools, robotics, packaging machinery (synchronized motion)

  • Manufacturing: Automotive assembly lines, semiconductor equipment (distributed I/O)

  • Process Industry: Chemical, pharmaceutical, water treatment (real‑time monitoring)

  • Energy: Power generation, wind turbines, solar farms (data acquisition)

  • Logistics: Automated warehouses, sorting systems, conveyors (high‑speed control)

  • General Machinery: Textile, printing, plastic machinery (modular system expansion)


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