{"product_id":"beckhoff-bc9000-ethernet-tcp-ip-bus-terminal-controller","title":"BECKHOFF BC9000 Ethernet TCP\/IP Bus Terminal Controller","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF BC9000\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Ethernet TCP\/IP Bus Terminal Controller designed to function as a compact PLC within the modular Beckhoff Bus Terminal system. Operating as a decentralized controller, it links fieldbus networks to terminal modules while executing localized control logic independent of a central master computer. The controller establishes a reliable bridge between Ethernet-based networks and local I\/O points, optimizing system modularity and control architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with an integrated PLC runtime system, the \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF BC9000\u003c\/strong\u003e can process programs written in standard IEC 61131-3 languages. It directly controls up to 64 local Bus Terminals via the K-bus, making it a highly adaptable controller for decentralized automation nodes. Communication with higher-level systems is handled via a standard RJ45 interface, ensuring fast data exchange and configuration access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt into a compact housing optimized for DIN rail mounting, this controller features direct spring-actuation terminal connections for rapid and vibration-resistant wiring. Diagnostics are simplified through physical status LEDs that monitor bus communication, PLC execution, power status, and internal K-bus states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated PLC runtime system execution for independent local control tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect connection interface for up to 64 standard Beckhoff Bus Terminals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual-protocol support featuring TwinCAT ADS and Modbus TCP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated 10\/100 Mbit\/s Ethernet interface with automatic transmission rate recognition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect configuration via the Beckhoff KS2000 software package or over the Ethernet connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComprehensive electrical isolation between fieldbus, power contacts, and internal supply electronics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVibration and shock resistance compliant with industrial EN standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized control nodes in manufacturing and factory automation systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistributed data acquisition and pre-processing stations in complex machinery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModular building automation subsystems requiring Modbus TCP communications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndependent local control tasks requiring Ethernet network integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\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\u003eBC9000\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEthernet TCP\/IP Bus Terminal Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProgramming Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTwinCAT or Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProgram Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e64\/96 kbytes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eData Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e64\/128 kbytes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRemanent Data\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4080 bytes\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\u003eApproximately 1.5 ms for 1,000 instructions (excluding I\/O cycle)\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\u003eMax. Number of Bus Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e64\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax. Fieldbus Process Image\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e512 bytes input \/ 512 bytes output\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDigital Peripheral Signals\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e512 inputs \/ 512 outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAnalog Peripheral Signals\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e128 inputs \/ 128 outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProtocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTwinCAT ADS, Modbus TCP\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rates\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10\/100 Mbit\/s (automatic detection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 x RJ45\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower Supply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e70 mA + (total K-bus current)\/4 (maximum 500 mA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStarting Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2.5 x continuous current\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCurrent Supply K-Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUp to 10 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower Contacts Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaximum 24 V DC \/ Maximum 10 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e500 V (power contacts \/ supply voltage \/ fieldbus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e51 mm x 100 mm x 69 mm\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\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715) with locking mechanism\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\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-25 to +60 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-40 to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e95%, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprovals and Markings\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCE, UL, ATEX\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEx Marking\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eII 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections \/ Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eInterface \/ Terminal\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRJ45 Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEthernet network interface (10\/100 Mbit\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSolid Conductor Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.08 to 2.5 mm² spring-cage terminal\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStranded Conductor Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.08 to 2.5 mm² spring-cage terminal\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFerrule Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.14 to 1.5 mm² spring-cage terminal\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStripping Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8 to 9 mm for correct contact insertion\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsure all power sources to the cabinet, terminals, and controller are completely de-energized before mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInspect the controller housing and connection contacts for any physical damage prior to installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMount the unit securely on a standard 35 mm DIN rail conforming to EN 60715, ensuring the latch mechanism clicks fully into place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlign adjacent Bus Terminals side by side using the integrated double slot and key connection system to establish the internal K-bus link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVerify that field wiring is stripped to the proper length of 8 to 9 mm. Actuate the terminal spring mechanism with a screwdriver to insert conductors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect the 24 V DC power supply to the designated power terminals, observing polarity and verifying that maximum current limits for both K-bus and power contacts are not exceeded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect the RJ45 Ethernet cable and check status LEDs on power-up to verify active connection, bus integrity, and controller state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReplacement Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen replacing an existing controller, create a complete backup of the TwinCAT PLC project configuration and document any local IP address parameters. Power down the system, disconnect the Ethernet cable and all field wiring, and disengage the locking mechanism from the DIN rail. 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