B&R Industrial Automation X20 CS 1030 X20BM11 Communication Interface Module

The B&R X20 CS 1030 is a compact X20 communication interface module that adds a single RS485/RS422 serial interface to the X20 I/O system. It is designed to mount on the X20 bus and connect to the backplane; for power and bus connectivity, it works with an X20BM11 bus module, a 24 V coded device that provides interconnected internal I/O power across the X20 rack. The CS1030 uses a 12-pin TB12 terminal block for field wiring and supports data transfers up to 250 kbit/s on its RS485/RS422 interface, enabling robust serial communications with devices such as PLCs, sensors, or other automation controllers across a serial network. This module is intended for projects requiring a dedicated serial link within the X20 architecture, offering a straightforward way to integrate legacy or third-party serial devices into a BR-based automation system. It also features status indicators for data transfer and module operation, as part of X20's diagnostic capabilities, aiding troubleshooting in industrial environments. The device's place in the X20 family keeps it compatible with other CS-series modules and the standard X20 terminal blocks and bus modules, ensuring consistent wiring practices and centralized diagnostics across the controller, I/O, and network layers.