Mid-Range Controller

April 1, 2004
The BX Controller is an IP20-rated controller that is positioned between the vendor’s IP20-rated BC and CX controllers in both price and functionality, filling a gap for low- to mid-range machine control.

As with the vendor’s other controllers, the BX allows users to program with one open software package, choose from more than 100 different I/O signals and stock one type of I/O for all of their various machine types. BX Controller features include: standard fieldbus port for Profibus, DeviceNet, Ethernet TCP/IP, CAN open and RS232/RS485; standard RS232/RS485 port; built-in SSB bus for peer-to-peer and HMI communications; built-in display with navigation button for diagnostics, troubleshooting and configuration; real-time clock, and; multi-tasking capability.

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