3IF789.9-1 Network and Fieldbus Modules (B&R of Beckhoff)
 Product Introduction

3IF789.9-1 is an aPCI network and fieldbus communication module under the B&R 2005 system. It integrates one X2X Link master station and one POWERLINK (V1/V2) Ethernet dual interface. It is used to simultaneously achieve high-speed fieldbus I/O control and real-time Ethernet communication within the same controller slot. It is compatible with CP360 and other series CPU controllers and meets the requirements of industrial automation for motion control, process control, and distributed I/O networking. B&R Industrial Automation. Basic Information

Product Model: 3IF789.9-1

Brand: B&R (Beckoel, Austria)

Product Type: aPCI bus network and fieldbus module

B&R ID Code: 0x13E2B & R Industrial Automation

Installation Method: Controller-specific aPCI slot (such as CP360 series)

Matching Terminal: Requires separate order of TB704 series (0TB704.9 screw type / 0TB704.91 push-pull type, 4-pin 2.5 mm²)

Protection Level: IP20 (EN 60529)

Certifications: CE, UKCA, cULus, EAC, KCB & R Industrial Automation

Operating Temperature: 0 - 60°C

Storage Temperature: -25 - 70°C

Relative Humidity: 5% - 95% (no condensation)

Interface and Bus Specifications

IF1 – X2X Link Fieldbus Master Station

Bus Type: X2X Link Master Station (Beckoel's dedicated high-speed fieldbus) B&R Industrial Automation

Connector: 4-pin male multi-point connector B&R Industrial Automation

Maximum Station Number: 253 B&R Industrial Automation

Network Topology: Linear B&R Industrial Automation

Station-to-Station Distance: Maximum 100 m B&R Industrial Automation

Terminal Resistor: Built-in B&R Industrial Automation

Bus Power Supply: None

Function: Manages X20, X67 and other series distributed I/O modules to achieve high-speed process data exchange.

IF2 – POWERLINK Real-time Ethernet

Bus Type: Ethernet POWERLINK (V1/V2), supports management nodes (master stations) or controlled nodes (slave stations) B&R Industrial Automation

Interface Type: Type 2

Connector: 1-channel shielded RJ45

Transmission Rate: 100 Mbit/s

Physical Layer: 100BASE-TX (ANSI/IEEE 802.3) B&R Industrial Automation

Duplex Mode: POWERLINK mode half-duplex; Ethernet mode full-duplex

Automatic Negotiation: Supported

Auto-MDI/MDIX: Supported

Input/Output Buffer: 20 kB

Segment Length: Maximum 100 m

Function: Connects to real-time Ethernet for motion control, device networking, and upper-level communication.

Electrical Characteristics

Operating Voltage and Power Consumption: 3.3 VDC (2.3 W), 5 VDC (0.5 W), total power consumption 2.8 W

Electrical Isolation: Electrical isolation between IF1 and IF2, between PLC and each interface, with strong anti-interference capability B&R Industrial Automation

Status and Diagnosis

LED Indicators: 6 in total, including X2X Link transceiver (Rx/Tx), POWERLINK station status, network activity, link/collision indication B&R Industrial Automation Diagnostic Function: Through LED indicators and the Automation Studio software, the transmission status of IF1 data, the function of IF2 bus, and the operating status of the site can be monitored, facilitating rapid fault location. B& R Industrial Automation.

Core Function

Dual Bus Parallel: Running X2X Link field bus and POWERLINK Ethernet simultaneously, with one set of modules covering local I/O and network communication.

Protocol Compatibility: POWERLINK supports both V1 and V2 versions, can be used as a master or slave station, and is compatible with different network architectures.

High-speed Real-time: 100 Mbit/s Ethernet rate and large buffer design, meeting high real-time requirements for motion control and other scenarios.

Seamless Integration: Compatible with all series of I/O from B&R, seamlessly compatible with the Automation Studio software platform, and convenient configuration and diagnosis.

Industrial-grade Reliability: Wide temperature range, isolation design, rich diagnostic functions, suitable for harsh industrial environments, reducing downtime risks.

Application Fields

Industrial Automation PLC Expansion (2005 System)

Motion Control (Real-time Networking of Servo/Stepper Drives)

Process Automation (Chemical, Water Treatment, Energy, Pharmaceutical)

Intelligent Production Lines and Intelligent Manufacturing Systems

High-speed Distributed I/O Centralized Management Scenarios