MCGE232-022 B & R Automation
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The B & R Automation MCGE232-022 is part of the ECP Multi Control Modules series and is equipped with a CP32 CPU. It offers two analog/interface/counter slots and six module slots, along with an RS485/TTY application interface. The controller includes a real-time clock and provides 16 KByte each of program EEPROM and SRAM and 32 KByte of data EEPROM.
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The MCGE232-022 is an ECP multi control module built around a CP32 CPU and a 24 VDC nominal input. Six module slots and an RS485/TTY application interface give the module strong flexibility for compact machine control, making it a well-balanced choice for integrated automation tasks.
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The MCGE232-022 is a multi control module produced by B&R Automation for the ECP Multi Control Modules series. Within an automation rack, the unit acts as the primary controller, receiving low-voltage power and coordinating time-synchronized tasks for installed I/O and communication cards. It is used to run control logic, store time-stamped events, and supervise adjacent intelligent nodes inside a compact enclosure. By combining central control and rack-level coordination in one unit, it supports orderly machine operation without requiring a separate standalone controller.
The on-board processor is a CP32, providing deterministic cycle handling for motion loops and logic evaluation. Electrical power is supplied at a nominal 24 VDC, allowing the module to share the same SELV rail used by sensors and actuators. Its integrated backplane provides 6 module slots for digital, analog, or network cards, which gives the rack room for functional expansion. The housing has a 256 mm width and a height of 155.5 mm, which helps it fit typical DIN-mounted sub-racks without requiring excessive clearance. This arrangement allows local control tasks and extension modules to remain grouped within the same hardware row.
Two dedicated headers accept expansion cards that provide 2 analog/interface/counter slots for incremental encoder signals or bipolar analog process inputs. Higher-level connectivity is handled by an RS485/TTY application interface that supports multidrop wiring in noisy industrial environments. A Real-Time Clock preserves timekeeping through power cycles, while a 16 KByte Program EEPROM stores the application code. The module also includes 32 KByte of data EEPROM and 16 KByte of battery-retained SRAM for retained variables. Its 93.5 mm housing depth supports installation in shallow cabinets while still leaving space behind the backplane.
