Product Description:

The PPC-R02.2N-N-N1-N2-P2-FW is a modular control unit manufactured by Bosch Rexroth Indramat and included in the PPC Controllers series. It provides programmable logic and motion coordination for drive-based automation, allowing a machine builder to combine axis control, I/O management, and field communication in the same rack. Within an Indramat cabinet, this card occupies a single RECO slot and links to neighboring drive modules through the backplane so command data, parameter settings, and diagnostic messages can be exchanged in real time. This arrangement supports centralized control inside the rack without requiring separate external control hardware for each motion-related task.

The communication layer is handled through a Profibus fieldbus slave interface, DPS01, which lets a higher-level PLC supervise the unit while drive telegrams pass to and from the axis modules. The unit is Design Version 2, so it follows the second mechanical and electrical revision used for this controller format. It is delivered in a RECO unit format, which sets the housing size and rear connector style for direct installation in an existing PPC rack. Additional control functions can be added through the Option Card PLS module, which plugs into a keyed front connection for application-specific features such as cam switching or gearing support.

This controller is a Control Unit intended for rack-based automation tasks that combine logic handling with coordinated drive control. The hardware platform uses the series 2 architecture, so its CPU timing, memory map, and bus behavior match other second-generation PPC components. Internal RAM or flash sockets are present, but the unit has no memory expansion, so all user programs and machine parameters must fit within the onboard storage of the base card. Because storage remains fixed, the available application size is limited to the memory already installed on the controller.