{"product_id":"b-r-x20hb2880-x20-system-hub-expansion-module","title":"Module d'extension concentrateur système B\u0026R X20HB2880 X20","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX20HB2880 (X20HB2880)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a specialized communication expansion module designed for the B\u0026amp;R X20 system to facilitate high-speed Ethernet branching. Equipped with two Fast Ethernet hubs, this module allows for the seamless expansion of network topologies within an industrial station. It is engineered to provide reliable data distribution for decentralized I\/O systems, making it a vital component in complex machinery for the automotive, pharmaceutical, and food processing industries. By integrating the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX20HB2880\u003c\/strong\u003e, engineers can implement flexible star or tree network structures, ensuring efficient data flow and minimizing potential bottlenecks in high-traffic automation environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X20HB2880 provides a ruggedized interface for industrial Ethernet communication, maintaining signal integrity across distributed nodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Hub Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeatures two independent Fast Ethernet hubs, allowing for the connection of multiple network segments directly from the X20 rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUtilizes two shielded RJ45 ports designed to mitigate electromagnetic interference (EMI) in electrically noisy environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSupports standard segment lengths of up to 100 meters between stations, providing ample range for large-scale factory floor deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOptimized for low power consumption at just 1.17 W, reducing the total heat signature of the control cabinet and improving the lifespan of adjacent electronic components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX20HB2880\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB\u0026amp;R Industrial Automation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHub Expansion Module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast Ethernet (100 Mbit\/s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2x Shielded RJ45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax. 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