{"product_id":"aeg-modicon-nw-bm85-000-bridgemux-network-module","title":"AEG Modicon NW-BM85-000 BridgeMux Network Module","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Schneider Electric NW-BM85-000 Bridge Multiplexer is a four-port RS-232 gateway that acts as a Modbus Plus bridge between a Modbus Plus network and other serial devices, enabling Modbus Master and Modbus Slave communications across segments. Powered from dual-voltage 115\/230 V AC and designed for 19-inch rack mounting, the unit weighs about 5 lb (2.27 kg) and is built for industrial environments. It provides four RS-232 ports that can be configured for Modbus Master or Modbus Slave operation and supports Modbus messaging, with Modbus Plus connectivity as a gateway function. For wiring, use modem cables for DTE-to-DCE connections and null-modem cables for DTE-to-DTE links, and the device is typically configured as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE). Typical applications include bridging Modbus Plus networks to Modbus RTU\/ASCII devices in legacy automation setups, enabling communications between Schneider Modicon controllers and field devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Sources: Nex-auto: Modicon NW-BM85-000 Bridge Multiplexer; DO Supply: NW-BM85-000; BM85 User's Guide (890 USE 103 00); BM85\/Bridge references from 1995 era documentation --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AEG","offers":[{"title":"Used Surplus - Excellent Condition","offer_id":51657049342254,"sku":null,"price":333.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0818\/1038\/files\/Ebay_website_image_2836b868-7974-45e4-86db-590a0f240a9c.jpg?v=1769465553","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/aeg-modicon-nw-bm85-000-bridgemux-network-module","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}