Product Description:

B & R Automation manufactures the 7CP430.60-1 central processing unit as part of the System 2003 Controllers series. The module serves as the control core in distributed cabinets, executing user programs, refreshing field I/O, and forwarding data to supervisory systems. In typical automation layouts, it coordinates logic execution, communication handling, and data exchange from one compact controller. It occupies a small DIN-rail footprint and is powered directly from the control voltage rail, allowing quick integration into motion, safety, and process applications.

The controller accepts a nominal supply of 24 VDC and remains stable anywhere between 18 and 30 VDC, so it can tolerate common bus fluctuations. Application code cycles can be finalized every 1 ms, enabling tight loop control for drives and actuators. Networked communication over the CAN bus reaches 500 kBit/s, while a separate RS-232 channel moves diagnostics at 57.6 kBit/s. Program storage is provided by 256 KB of FlashPROM, and variable data is buffered in 100 KB of SRAM. That memory arrangement keeps stored application data separate from changing process values during operation. An I/O backplane port supplies 7 W to attached interface modules, reducing the need for external feeders.

Instruction decoding is completed in 1.6 µs, which supports fast execution of control logic. Total internal demand stays under 9.5 W, so the controller can share power supplies with sensor blocks. The housing carries an IP20 rating, matching installation inside protective cabinets. In a horizontal mounting position, the ambient operating range extends from 0 °C to +60 °C, while vertical mounting reduces the upper limit to +50 °C. During storage, components withstand -25 °C to +60 °C. A lithium backup battery rated at 3 V / 950 mAh preserves retentive data when the main rail is off, which helps maintain stored values during shutdowns or brief power loss.