{"product_id":"beckhoff-bx5100-canopen-bus-terminal-controller","title":"Beckhoff BX5100 CANopen Bus Terminal Controller","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for decentralized automation and control tasks, the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff BX5100\u003c\/strong\u003e serves as a high-performance CANopen Bus Terminal Controller featuring an integrated PLC runtime system. This intelligent controller bridges the gap between modular Bus Terminals and higher-level fieldbus networks, enabling autonomous execution of IEC 61131-3 programs. The unit operates reliably as a standalone local controller or as a distributed intelligence station within complex industrial network architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe controller processes local input\/output signals with high efficiency, utilizing a robust PLC runtime system capable of executing complex control loops. It is equipped with dedicated memory zones for programs and data, alongside non-volatile memory allocations to safeguard remanent and persistent data. Network communication is managed through a standard 5-pin CANopen interface, while auxiliary serial ports facilitate local diagnostics, programming, and peripheral system integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated TwinCAT PLC runtime system supporting all IEC 61131-3 standard programming languages (IL, LD, FBD, SFC, ST).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFast program execution with a typical PLC cycle time of approximately 1 ms for 1,000 instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual serial interfaces (COM1 and COM2) supporting RS232 and RS485 physical layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated Smart System Bus (SSB) for connecting downstream peripheral devices and expansion modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLocal user interface featuring an illuminated 2 x 16 character FSTN display and a integrated joystick switch for parameterization and diagnostics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBattery-powered real-time clock for system date and time retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlexible I\/O expansion supporting up to 64 local Bus Terminals directly, or up to 255 terminals using K-bus extension systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized process control in water and wastewater treatment facilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModular machine control systems in packaging and material handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistributed data acquisition and processing in factory automation networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAuxiliary subsystem monitoring and control in power generation plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBeckhoff\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number \/ Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBX5100\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgramming Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTwinCAT (via programming interface or fieldbus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgram Memory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e256 kbytes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Memory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e256 kbytes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemanent Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 kbytes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersistent Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 kbyte\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuntime System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 PLC task\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Bus Terminal Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e64 (up to 255 with K-bus extension)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax. 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