7CP472.60-1 B & R Automation
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The B & R Automation 7CP472.60-1 is part of the System 2003 Controllers series and operates on a supply voltage of 24 VDC with a power consumption of 11 W. It features electrically isolated CAN communication with one CAN port, one RS232 port, and four module slots for screw-in modules. The controller comes with 256 kB of FlashPROM and 100 kB of SRAM capacity.
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The 7CP472.60-1 central processing unit is produced by B & R Automation as part of its System 2003 Controllers series. The device serves as the primary logic controller in modular assembly lines, coordinating digital and fieldbus I/O modules and forwarding process data to higher-level monitoring systems. Because it belongs to a backplane-based architecture, the unit provides the real-time determinism and programming compatibility expected in industrial automation cells that require synchronized motion, safety interlocks, and machine status diagnostics. In this role, the CPU executes the application program, manages data exchange across local modules, and keeps the machine sequence coordinated during normal operation.
Communication with distributed drives occurs through a galvanically separated CAN interface, and this bus is described as electrically isolated, which helps prevent ground loops between cabinet sections. The controller exposes 1 CAN port, which is sufficient for a single network and can be extended through external repeaters when longer segment lengths are required. Program code and configuration data reside in 256 kB of FlashPROM, while variable data with frequent updates is buffered in 100 kB of SRAM to reduce write cycles. Separating nonvolatile program storage from working memory helps the controller retain the application while still handling frequent runtime changes efficiently. All circuitry is supplied from a regulated 24 VDC rail, so the CPU can be powered directly from the common machine supply.
The hardware layout is field-configurable through 4 module slots, each accepting I/O or communication cards that plug in as screw-in modules to secure connections against vibration. Serial maintenance tools interface through a dedicated 1 RS232 port, allowing direct access to boot diagnostics without occupying the CAN channel. Internal dissipation stays within limits by drawing only 11 W at rated load, which simplifies thermal planning in compact enclosures. The modular arrangement lets the controller adapt to changing I/O needs while preserving a compact installation footprint in the control cabinet.
Frequently Asked Questions about 7CP472.60-1:
Q: What is the Flashprom capacity of the 7CP472.60-1 controller?
A: The 7CP472.60-1 controller offers a Flashprom capacity of 256 kB for program and data storage.
Q: How many CAN ports does the 7CP472.60-1 have and are they isolated?
A: This model includes a single electrically isolated CAN port for secure communication.
Q: How many module slots are available on the 7CP472.60-1 controller?
A: It features four module slots that accommodate screw-in modules for flexible system expansion.
Q: What supply voltage does the 7CP472.60-1 controller operate on?
A: The supply voltage required for this controller is 24 VDC, suitable for standard industrial power setups.
Q: What is the supply power consumption of the 7CP472.60-1?
A: The 7CP472.60-1 controller draws 11 W of supply power during operation.
