{"product_id":"beckhoff-cx1500-m200-cx-series-lightbus-master-connection-module","title":"Beckhoff CX1500-M200 CX Serie Lightbus-Master-Verbindungsmodul","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDesigned for seamless integration within modular industrial control environments, the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff CX1500-M200\u003c\/strong\u003e fieldbus master connection establishes high-speed Lightbus communications directly from a compatible CX-series CPU. By utilizing \u003cstrong\u003efiber optic physical layers\u003c\/strong\u003e, this interface module guarantees complete electrical isolation and exceptional noise immunity across distributed field systems. The integration with the host controller is achieved through a high-bandwidth \u003cstrong\u003e2 kbytes DPRAM\u003c\/strong\u003e interface over an ISA plug-and-play architecture, ensuring rapid cyclic data exchanges. Perfect for synchronized motion and distributed I\/O systems, the device supports both free-running and synchronized process data communication modes depending on the application requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; border-bottom: 1px solid #2b6cb0; padding-bottom: 0.25rem;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Transmission:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports a fixed 2.5 Mbaud data transfer rate, capable of cycling 32 bits of process data in 25 microseconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber Optic Physical Layer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with dual fiber optic interfaces to prevent electromagnetic interference and ground loops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Network Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manages up to 254 distinct nodes with an aggregate capacity of up to 65,280 industrial I\/O points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwinCAT Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct hardware driver compatibility with the TwinCAT 2 software platform for simplified system configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robust IP20 enclosure rated to withstand harsh mechanical vibration and thermal environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; border-bottom: 1px solid #2b6cb0; padding-bottom: 0.25rem;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed multi-axis motion synchronization over fiber optic rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustrial manufacturing plants with severe electromagnetic noise and interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistributed telemetry systems and high-density I\/O networking over extended distances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLegacy machine retrofits and maintenance of TwinCAT 2 control architectures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; border-bottom: 1px solid #2b6cb0; padding-bottom: 0.25rem;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eSpecification Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eBeckhoff\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel \/ Article Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eCX1500-M200\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFieldbus System\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eLightbus\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eData Transfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e2.5 Mbaud\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProcess Data Cycle Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e32 bits in 25 microseconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e2 x fiber optic ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaximum Nodes\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e254 nodes (max. 65,280 I\/O points)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCPU Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eISA plug and play, 2 kbytes DPRAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMax. Power Loss\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e2 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e0 to +55 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e-25 to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e95%, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDriver Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eCompatible only with TwinCAT 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVibration\/Shock Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eConforms to EN 60068-2-6 \/ EN 60068-2-27\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEMC Immunity\/Emission\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eConforms to EN 61000-6-2 \/ EN 61000-6-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eApprovals\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eCE, UL\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e38 mm x 100 mm x 91 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e190 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e2.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; border-bottom: 1px solid #2b6cb0; padding-bottom: 0.25rem;\"\u003eConnections and Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003ePort \/ Interface Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eFunction \/ Assignment\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOptical Port 1 (Tx)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eLightbus optical transmitter connection to the ring network.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOptical Port 2 (Rx)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eLightbus optical receiver connection completing the ring loop.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBackplane Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eIntegrated PC104\/ISA Bus for physical connection and power distribution from the CX CPU.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; border-bottom: 1px solid #2b6cb0; padding-bottom: 0.25rem;\"\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe CX1500-M200 is designed exclusively for CX-series hardware configurations operating under \u003cstrong\u003eTwinCAT 2\u003c\/strong\u003e runtimes. It cannot be mapped or configured under TwinCAT 3 due to the hardware-level dependencies of the legacy ISA DPRAM address space. Ensure your system CPU supports PC104 expansion channels before engineering replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen laying optical fiber cables for the Lightbus loop, strictly adhere to the manufacturer's specified minimum bending radius. Kinking or over-bending the optical fibers causes critical light signal attenuation, leading to intermittent cyclic redundancy check (CRC) errors or complete bus synchronization failures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eAlways power down the control stack before cleaning or inserting optical fiber connectors. Dust ingress within the active physical transceivers can permanently degrade light output. Prior to initial startup, verify the mechanical alignment of the CPU extension connector to avoid bent pins on the backplane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; border-bottom: 1px solid #2b6cb0; padding-bottom: 0.25rem;\"\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #9b2c2c; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0;\"\u003eIsolate and lock out all power sources feeding the host controller and connected field devices before initiating module insertion or removal. Failing to perform total system de-energization may damage the sensitive DPRAM physical layer of the host CPU and invalidate your warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-right: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003ePower down the main control cabinet and verify that no residual energy remains in any auxiliary supply lines.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-right: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eMount the module directly onto the standard DIN rail (TS35), sliding it towards the host CX controller stack until the backplane contacts engage firmly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-right: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eSecure the stack by snapping end brackets on both sides of the assembled system to prevent side-to-side drift or mechanical disconnection.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-right: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eConnect the incoming and outgoing fiber optic cables, confirming that the Tx (transmit) line connects to the corresponding Rx (receive) port of the adjacent field node.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106427593067,"sku":"CX1500-M200","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/cx1500-m200-zdoiohjx4cr.png?v=1776244155","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/de\/products\/beckhoff-cx1500-m200-cx-series-lightbus-master-connection-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}