B&R 8B0C0160HW00.001-1 ACOPOSmulti Auxiliary Supply Module

Technical Description and Application

The 8B0C0160HW00.001-1 (8B0C0160HW00.001-1) is an industrial auxiliary power supply module designed for direct integration within the B&R ACOPOSmulti drive system. Engineered to deliver stable internal electronics power across complex multi-axis motion control setups—such as those found in automotive assembly lines, automated printing presses, and heavy packaging machinery—this module provides a continuous power output of 400 W. It ensures that critical control electronics, encoders, and internal bus communication networks remain fully powered even during fluctuating primary DC bus conditions or sudden regenerative braking cycles. Integrating this hardware into the drive stack optimizes overall system voltage regulation, protects sensitive logic processing units from power sagging, and prevents unmanaged axis drops that cause expensive factory floor downtime.

Mechanical Architecture and Heat Dissipation

Built with a specialized vertical form factor to match the compact modular layout of the ACOPOSmulti series, the module features approximate physical dimensions of 26.3 cm x 5.3 cm x 31.7 cm. The space-saving 5.3 cm width allows engineers to slot the power supply directly adjacent to inverter modules without expanding the footprint of the electrical enclosure. Encased in a rugged industrial shell weighing 3.2 kg, the unit uses passive and system-mediated heat dissipation pathways to maintain operational safety under continuous load conditions. The mechanical layout features a heavy-duty backplane mounting connection designed to withstand steady mechanical vibrations and industrial shocks common in automated manufacturing hubs.

Hardware Performance Specifications

System Integration FAQ

What is the primary function of the 8B0C0160HW00.001-1 within an ACOPOSmulti inverter stack?

The module acts as a dedicated source of auxiliary voltage for the internal control logic boards and fieldbus interfaces of the adjacent drive units. By separating control power from the main high-voltage motor power pathways, it allows diagnostics and network communications to remain online even when the main motor supply is isolated for safety.

Can multiple auxiliary supply modules be linked to increase the 400 W output?

Power distribution parameters must follow the strict stacking rules outlined in the B&R ACOPOSmulti engineering manual. Exceeding the continuous 400 W threshold on a single bus segment requires proper dividing of the drive stack into independent power zones rather than wiring standard outputs in parallel.

What causes an auxiliary supply fault to register on the central controller?

A fault code typically triggers if the internal module temperature rises above safe silicon thresholds or if the output voltage drops below the nominal limit required to drive the internal logic boards. These statuses are transmitted via the central drive bus to B&R Automation Studio for diagnostic decoding.

Field Commissioning and Safety Protocols

• Busbar Alignment and Retaining Torque: When mounting the module into the ACOPOSmulti line, ensure the slide-in busbar connectors map perfectly with adjacent modules. Tighten all mechanical and electrical fastening screws to the exact torque limits specified in the system documentation to avoid high point resistance, which can generate localized hot spots and lead to premature failure.

• Thermal Management Clearance: Maintain clear clearance zones above and below the module housing to enable unhindered airflow through the cooling channels. Accumulated dust or blockages inside the enclosure will reduce the efficiency of the 400 W continuous power output circuit, causing thermal protection shutdowns.

• Discharge Safety Warning: The auxiliary supply module interfaces directly with high-capacity DC bus pathways. Always verify that the main system DC bus voltage has completely dissipated (utilizing a calibrated multimeter at the test points) before performing routine extraction, insertion, or wiring adjustments on the module interface.