Product Description:

B&R Automation produces the 4C2200.01-510, a processor module in the 4C PanelWare Panels series. The product acts as the core of a modular operator panel used in industrial automation. It supplies computation, fieldbus communication, and timing functions so that machine states, alarms, and setpoints can be presented to operators in real time. Installed on a DIN rail or inside a console enclosure, this unit coordinates add-on display and keypad sections and forwards status data to supervisory controllers over serial or CAN networks.

The controller runs from a nominal supply of 24 VDC, with an operating window from 18 VDC to 30 VDC. At that voltage, it draws only 130 mA, which helps keep panel heat and power wiring requirements low. Firmware resides in 256 Kbyte of system ROM, while user variables are stored in equally sized user RAM and user ROM areas for application data and updates. External devices connect through 2 RS232 interfaces, which can support service laptops, scanners, or drive inverters. The architecture accepts a single display segment, so only 1 display module is permitted on the internal bus. A real-time clock maintains accurate time stamps during power interruptions so that event logs remain synchronized with plant records.

For fieldbus integration, the board offers an isolated CAN interface for high-speed peer-to-peer messaging and a separate isolated RS422/RS485 interface suited to longer cable runs or multidrop networks. Operator input capacity can be expanded with up to 7 keypad modules, allowing dedicated keys for individual machine functions without increasing the panel footprint. Mechanical durability is supported by a shock rating of 15 g across three axes for 11 ms, enabling the electronics to withstand vibration and impacts common in stamping, packaging, and mobile equipment cabinets.