Beckhoff BX5100-0000 CANopen Bus Terminal Controller

Beckhoff  BX5100-0000 CANopen Bus Terminal Controller

BX5100 | CANopen Bus Terminal Controller

The BX5100 Bus Terminal Controller has a CANopen slave interface.

It has automatic baud rate detection up to 1 Mbaud and an address selection switch for address assignment.

Up to 16 Tx PDOs and 16 Rx PDOs can be exchanged with the control.

One unit consists of the BX5100 Bus Terminal Controller with up to 64 Bus Terminals and a bus end terminal.

the terminal bus extension system, the connection of up to 255 Bus Terminals is possible.

The controller is programmed via the COM1 or via the CANopen interface of the FC510x PC Fieldbus Card.

In terms of their equipment and performance, the BX series Bus Terminal Controllers are positioned between the BC series Bus Terminal Controllers and the CX series Embedded PCs.

The main features distinguishing BC and BX are the larger memory and the expanded interfaces of the BX. Additionally, two serial interfaces are integrated for programming and for the connection of further serial devices.

The device itself comprises an illuminated LC display with two lines of 16 characters each, a joystick switch and a real-time clock.

Further peripheral devices, e.g. displays, can be connected via the integrated Beckhoff Smart System Bus (SSB).

The BX family is particularly suitable for a modular machine concept. Within a network, the Bus Terminal Controller can exchange data with other system parts via the fieldbus interfaces.

The real-time clock enables decentralized applications, for which the day of the week or the time play an important role.

The areas of application of this series are similar to that of the BC series, but due to the larger memory the BX can execute significantly more complex and larger programs and can manage more data locally (e.g. history and trend data recording), which are then successively fetched over the fieldbus.

Controller for distributed signal processing

Like for all other Beckhoff controllers, the TwinCAT automation software is the basis for parameterization and programming.

The BX devices are programmed according to the powerful IEC 61131-3 standard in the programming languages IL, FBD, LD, SFC or ST. Users therefore have the familiar TwinCAT tools available, e.g.

the PLC programming interface, the System Manager and TwinCAT Scope.

Data is exchanged optionally via the serial port (COM1) or via the fieldbus through Beckhoff FC510x PC Fieldbus Cards.

The configuration is also carried out using TwinCAT. The fieldbus interface, the SSB bus and the real-time clock can be configured and parameterized via the System Manager.

The System Manager can read all connected devices and Bus Terminals. After the parameterization, the configuration is saved on the BX via the serial interface and can be accessed again later.

PLC data    CANopen | BX5100

Programming    TwinCAT (via programming interface or fieldbus)

Program memory    256 kbytes

Data memory    256 kbytes

Remanent data    2 kbytes

Persistent data    1 kbyte

Runtime system    1 PLC task

PLC cycle time    approx. 1 ms for 1.000 instructions (without I/O cycle, K-bus)

Programming languages    IEC 61131-3 (IL, LD, FBD, SFC, ST)

Online change    yes

Up/down load code    yes/yes

PLC data

Technical data

Housing data

Technical data    BX5100

Number of Bus Terminals    64 (255 with K-bus extension)

Max. number of bytes fieldbus    32 Tx/Rx PDOs

Max. number of bytes process image    2048 byte input and 2048 byte output

Digital peripheral signals    2.040 inputs/outputs

Analog peripheral signals    512 inputs/outputs

Data transfer rates    automatic detection up to 1 Mbaud

Bus interface    open style connector, 5-pin

Interfaces    COM1: 1 x RS232. COM2: 1 x RS232 or RS485

SSB    CANopen-based subsidiary bus system for the connection of further peripheral devices

Diagnostics LED    2 x power supply, 2 x K-bus

Display    FSTN display with 2 x 16 characters for diagnosis or own texts, illuminated

Switch    joystick switch for parameterisation and diagnosis

Clock    battery-powered real-time clock for time and date

Power supply    24 V DC (-15%/+20%)

Input current    140 mA + (total K-bus current)/4. 500 mA max.

Starting current    2.5 x continuous current

Current supply K-bus    1450 mA

Power contacts    max. 24 V DC/max. 10 A

Electrical isolation    500 V (power contact/supply voltage)

Weight    approx. 250 g

Operating temperature    -25…+60°C

Storage temperature    -40…+85°C

Relative humidity    95%, no condensation

Vibration/shock resistance    conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27

EMC immunity/emission    conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4

Protect. rating/installation pos.    IP20/variable

Approvals/markings    CE, UL

PLC data

Technical data

Housing data    BXxxxx

Design form    compact terminal housing with signal LEDs

Material    polycarbonate

Installation    on 35 mm DIN rail, conforming to EN 60715 with lock

Side by side mounting by means of    double slot and key connection

Marking    labeling of the BZxxxx series

Wiring    solid conductor (s), flexible conductor (st) and ferrule (f): spring actuation by screwdriver

Connection cross-section    s*: 0.08…2.5 mm²,

st*: 0.08…2.5 mm²,

f*: 0.14…1.5 mm²

Stripping length    8…9 mm

Current load power contacts    Imax: 10 A

Dimensions (W x H x D)    81 mm x 100 mm x 90 mm (BX8000: 61 mm x 100 mm x 90 mm)