PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
B&R 7NC161.7 - X20 System Network Controller
The B&R 7NC161.7 is an X20 System Network Controller designed for integrating modular X20 I/O components into a POWERLINK network. It functions as a POWERLINK slave, providing deterministic, real-time communication for distributed I/O applications. This module is critical for high-performance machine automation, process control, and industrial networking requiring precise synchronization and data exchange.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: X20 System
- COMPONENT TYPE: Network Controller
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 24 VDC (via X20 backplane)
- POWER CONSUMPTION: 2.5 W
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- FORM FACTOR: Modular X20 system component, compact
- MOUNTING: DIN rail
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL: POWERLINK (Slave)
- NETWORK INTERFACE: 2x RJ45 Ethernet ports
- I/O INTERFACE: X20 backplane bus
- DIAGNOSTICS: Integrated status LEDs for power, module status, and network link/activity
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- COOLING METHOD: Convection cooling
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 to 55 °C
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- COMPATIBILITY: B&R X20 I/O modules, B&R POWERLINK masters
- APPLICATION: Distributed I/O systems, machine automation, process control, industrial networking requiring deterministic communication