CX1500-B310 Beckhoff
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The Beckhoff CX1500-B310 is a PROFIBUS DP slave interface module designed for the CX Embedded PC Systems series. It features a 9-pin D-sub connector, supports baud rates from 9.6 kbaud to 12 Mbaud, and measures 100 mm in height, 38 mm in width, and 91 mm in depth. The module provides ISA address options such as D4000 through DC000.
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The CX1500-B310 communication module is produced by Beckhoff as a plug-in option within the CX Embedded PC Systems series. The hardware presents a PROFIBUS DP interface that allows a CX controller to join an existing fieldbus segment and exchange cyclic process data with a higher-level master. In an automation cell, the module provides the electrical and protocol conversion required so distributed I/O, drives, and sensors operating on PROFIBUS can be supervised directly from the central embedded PC. This arrangement lets the controller exchange field data without requiring a separate external gateway.
The selectable transmission rate ranges from 9.6 kbaud to 12 Mbaud, letting the application match network speed to cable length and device count. The bus is wired through a 9-pin D-sub connector; pin 3 carries the differential RxD/TxD-P signal, pin 8 carries RxD/TxD-N, and pin 5 is the reference GND. Power for active circuitry is supplied on pin 6 with +5 VDC, eliminating the need for an external source. The station always operates in the Slave role, returning its data only when requested by the PROFIBUS master. For compatibility with legacy ISA mappings, the internal Dual Port RAM can be positioned at D4000, D6000, D8000, DA000, or DC000 addresses, permitting flexible integration in the CX backplane.
The module’s aluminum housing measures 91 mm deep, 100 mm high, and 38 mm wide, dimensions that fit the standard CX stack without overhanging adjoining units. On the front panel, PROFIBUS conventions mark Line A with green insulation and Line B with red, enabling quick visual verification of correct polarity during installation. These color codes accompany the pin-assignment markings, helping trace the RxD/TxD paths and ground return. Compact size combined with keyed connectors minimizes installation errors and allows the PC-based controller to be expanded without rewiring the complete segment.
Frequently Asked Questions about CX1500-B310:
Q: What is the baud rate range available for the CX1500-B310 module?
A: The CX1500-B310 supports a baud rate range from 9.6 kbaud up to 12 Mbaud for communication speed flexibility.
Q: What connector type does the CX1500-B310 use for interfacing?
A: A 9-pin D-sub connector is used on the CX1500-B310 for interfacing with other devices.
Q: What role does the CX1500-B310 play on the PROFIBUS DP fieldbus?
A: The CX1500-B310 operates as a slave within PROFIBUS DP fieldbus environments.
Q: Which ISA address options are selectable on the CX1500-B310?
A: The CX1500-B310 has multiple ISA address options, including D4000, D6000, D8000, DA000, and DC000.
Q: Which supply voltage is provided on pin 6 of the CX1500-B310's 9-pin D-sub connector?
A: Pin 6 on the CX1500-B310's connector provides a +5 VDC supply.
