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May 27, 2026

Product Description

The 3IF260.60-1 is a high-performance communication and interface processor module from B&R’s SYSTEM 2005 series, acting as a dedicated data exchange hub in industrial automation systems. It offloads communication tasks from the main CPU, enabling high-speed, multi-protocol data transmission between controllers, field devices, and upper-level systems. With a compact, rugged design and excellent EMI resistance, it ensures stable and reliable communication in harsh industrial environments.

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Product Description

The 3IF260.60-1 is a high-performance communication and interface processor module from B&R’s SYSTEM 2005 series, acting as a dedicated data exchange hub in industrial automation systems. It offloads communication tasks from the main CPU, enabling high-speed, multi-protocol data transmission between controllers, field devices, and upper-level systems. With a compact, rugged design and excellent EMI resistance, it ensures stable and reliable communication in harsh industrial environments.

Basic Information

  • Model: 3IF260.60-1

  • Manufacturer: B&R Industrial Automation

  • Series: SYSTEM 2005 Communication/Interface Processor Module

  • Type: Programmable Communication Interface Module

  • Mounting: Plug-in on B&R 2005 series backplane

  • Housing: Industrial plastic, UL94V-0 flame retardant

  • Protection Rating: IP20

  • Weight: Approximately 0.38 kg

  • Dimensions: 170 × 115 × 40 mm

  • Certifications: CE, cULus, EAC

Function and Positioning

As a dedicated communication co-processor, the 3IF260.60-1 handles all system-level data exchange, reducing the main CPU’s communication load and improving overall system real-time performance. It supports multiple industrial Ethernet and fieldbus protocols, enabling seamless connectivity with PLCs, HMIs, drives, and third-party devices. The module serves as a bridge between the 2005 system bus and external networks, supporting data routing, protocol conversion, and remote diagnostics. It can operate independently as an interface processor or as a communication-enhanced CPU in specific slot configurations.

Core Performance Parameters

  • Processor: High-speed RISC processor (up to 200 MHz)

  • Memory: 850 KB SRAM, 1.5 MB FlashPROM

  • Onboard Interfaces: 1 × Ethernet (10/100 Base-T), 1 × RS-232

  • Supported Protocols: PROFINET, EtherCAT, CANopen, Modbus TCP/RTU

  • System Bus: High-speed dedicated bus for 2005 series

  • Data Throughput: Up to 100 Mbps (Ethernet)

  • Status Indicators: Power, RUN, ERROR, Ethernet, and BUS LEDs

  • Supply Voltage: 24 VDC ±10%

  • Power Consumption: Approximately 5.8 W

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

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

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

General Compatible Accessories

  • System Backplane: B&R BP2005 series backplane

  • Power Supply: B&R PS456/PS465 series 24 VDC industrial power supply

  • Communication Cables: Ethernet cables, RS-232 serial cables, system bus cables

  • Expansion Inserts: 2005 series protocol inserts (PROFINET, CANopen, etc.)

  • Memory Cards: 0MC111.9-1 (2 MB), 0MC112.9-1 (4 MB) FlashPROM cards

  • Configuration Software: B&R Automation Studio, fieldbus configuration tools

  • Spare Parts: 0AC201.9 lithium battery, connectors, mounting clips

Applicable Equipment Fields

This communication module is ideal for automation systems requiring high-speed, multi-protocol communication:

  • Manufacturing: Automotive assembly lines, robotic cells, machine tools, and packaging equipment

  • Process Industry: Chemical, pharmaceutical, water treatment, and food & beverage processing lines

  • Energy: Power plant automation, wind turbines, photovoltaic systems, and grid monitoring

  • Logistics: Automated warehouses, sorting systems, and port handling equipment

  • General Machinery: Textile, printing, plastic, and metalworking machinery

  • Building Automation: HVAC systems, intelligent building control, and environmental monitoring


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