{"product_id":"beckhoff-bc8150-rs232-bus-terminal-controller","title":"BECKHOFF BC8150 RS232 Bus Terminal Controller","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF BC8150\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact RS232 Bus Terminal Controller designed to integrate serial communication functionality within the modular Beckhoff Bus Terminal system. Acting as a decentralized controller, this device executes local PLC programs using TwinCAT while maintaining serial communication over an RS232 interface. It provides an efficient platform for localized control and interface adaptation in automated systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis controller operates either as a standalone PLC or as a decentralized intelligence unit within a larger automation network. The \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF BC8150\u003c\/strong\u003e manages connection with up to 64 Bus Terminals, which can be expanded up to 255 terminals using a K-bus extension. Its flexibility makes it highly suitable for modular machine control, serial data acquisition, and interfacing with third-party serial devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLocalized PLC functionality programmable with TwinCAT according to IEC 61131-3 standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated RS232 interface via a standard D-sub connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlexible protocol support including KS8000, Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII, and serial ADS\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated address switch for straightforward configuration of Modbus RTU\/ASCII communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect control of up to 64 local Bus Terminals, expandable up to 255 terminals with a K-bus extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact terminal housing with signal LEDs for real-time diagnostic and status monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard DIN-rail mounting for direct integration into standard electrical cabinets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized machine control requiring localized processing and RS232 serial communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSerial data acquisition networks connecting to barcode readers, industrial scales, and sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModbus RTU or Modbus ASCII fieldbus node integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModular terminal system expansion within compact automation environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBECKHOFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBC8150\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRS232 Bus Terminal Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePolycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e44 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eapprox. 100 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProtection Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInstallation Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVariable\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eController Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProgramming Software\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTwinCAT (via programming interface or fieldbus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProgram Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e48 kbytes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eData Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e32 kbytes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRuntime System\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 PLC task\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePLC Cycle Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eapprox. 3 ms for 1,000 instructions (without I\/O cycle, K-bus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProgramming Languages\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIEC 61131-3 (IL, LD, FBD, SFC, ST)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOnline Change Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax. 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