Product Description
May 27, 2026

Product Description

The 3IF613.9 is a high-performance RS232 communication interface insert module from B&R’s SYSTEM 2005 series, designed for direct integration into CPU or interface module slots. It provides three independent RS232 channels to enable flexible, reliable serial connectivity with a wide range of industrial peripherals. Equipped with a high-speed UART controller and FIFO buffers, it ensures low-latency, stable data transmission in demanding industrial environments, serving as a cost-effective solution for serial communication expansion.

Description

Product Description

The 3IF613.9 is a high-performance RS232 communication interface insert module from B&R’s SYSTEM 2005 series, designed for direct integration into CPU or interface module slots. It provides three independent RS232 channels to enable flexible, reliable serial connectivity with a wide range of industrial peripherals. Equipped with a high-speed UART controller and FIFO buffers, it ensures low-latency, stable data transmission in demanding industrial environments, serving as a cost-effective solution for serial communication expansion.

Basic Information

  • Model: 3IF613.9

  • Manufacturer: B&R Industrial Automation

  • Series: SYSTEM 2005 Communication Interface Insert Module

  • Type: 3‑channel RS232 serial communication module

  • Mounting: Plug‑in slot on B&R 2005 CPU/IF modules

  • Housing: Industrial PCB with metal shielding

  • Protection Rating: IP20 (installed state)

  • Weight: Approx. 0.15 kg

  • Dimensions: 120 × 45 × 15 mm

  • Certifications: CE, cULus, EAC

Function and Positioning

As a dedicated serial expansion insert, the 3IF613.9 extends the 2005 system with three independent RS232 ports, eliminating the need for external converters. It acts as a communication bridge between the main controller and RS232‑capable devices, supporting point‑to‑point data exchange and basic protocol conversion. By offloading serial tasks from the CPU, it improves overall system efficiency. It is widely used to connect HMIs, barcode scanners, printers, modems, and legacy serial devices, playing a key role in system integration and peripheral connectivity.

Core Performance Parameters

  • Communication Ports: 3 × RS232 (D‑Sub 9‑pin)

  • Controller: ST16C654 UART with 64‑byte FIFO buffers

  • Max Baud Rate: 115.2 kBaud per channel

  • Data Format: 7/8 data bits, 1/2 stop bits, none/odd/even parity

  • Signals: TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, GND

  • Isolation: Non‑isolated; surge protection per port

  • Indicators: 3 × TX/RX activity LEDs

  • Supply Voltage: 5 VDC (from backplane)

  • Power Consumption: Max. 1.2 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

  • Host Modules: B&R 2005 series CPUs (e.g., CP260, 3IF260.60‑1) and IF modules (e.g., 3IF060.6)

  • Backplanes: B&R BP2005 series system backplanes

  • Cables: D‑Sub 9‑pin RS232 serial cables, straight/cross‑over types

  • Peripherals: RS232 HMIs, barcode readers, thermal printers, modems, serial terminals

  • Software: B&R Automation Studio for port parameterization

  • Spare Parts: D‑Sub connectors, mounting screws, LED indicators

Applicable Equipment Fields

This module is ideal for industrial systems requiring multi‑channel serial communication:
  • Manufacturing: Machine tools, packaging lines, assembly stations, robotic cells

  • Logistics: Conveyors, automated warehouses, sorting systems

  • Process Industry: Water treatment, pharmaceutical, food and beverage processing

  • Building Automation: HVAC, access control, facility monitoring

  • General Machinery: Textile, printing, plastics, metalworking equipment

  • Legacy Integration: Connecting older RS232 devices to modern B&R 2005 controllers


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