Product Description:

The 8AC110.60 module is produced by B & R Automation and belongs to the 8AC Powerlink Modules series. It is a plug-in communication option that extends a controller or remote I/O station with an additional fieldbus link, allowing orderly data exchange between distributed devices and the primary Powerlink network. In automated assembly cells or packaging machines, the module is inserted into a spare rack position to route deterministic messages to local drives and sensors without adding a separate gateway.

At the network layer, the module offers a baud rate of 500 kbit/s, which is the raw bit transmission speed available on its single bus channel. That channel is based on the CAN protocol and therefore supports standard arbitration and error checking used in heavily loaded industrial segments. One interface is provided, and bus termination is externally wired so the resistor location can be selected according to the line topology. Cable runs can span up to 60 m before signal integrity requires a repeater, and the assembly draws only 0.7 W from the backplane. Continuous duty is specified up to an ambient temperature of 55°C, and the RXD/TXD LEDs on the faceplate indicate traffic and faults while mechanical installation is fixed to Slot 1 to maintain address order within the rack.

Environmental transport limits protect the electronics during storage and shipment. The storage temperature lower limit is -25°C, and the packaged equipment can withstand dry heat up to 70°C. The device can remain stable in relative humidity up to 95% at 40°C without condensation, and during operation it starts reliably once the enclosure is above 5°C. Its network-capable design lets it join higher-level supervisory systems immediately after power-up. Field wiring connects through a front-mounted 9-pin male D-Sub connector that mates with standard bus cables, completing the installation without internal jumpers.