B&R Industrial Automation X20BC 0083 PowerLink Interface Module

The B&R X20BC0083 Bus Controller is a POWERLINK interface module that links X2X Link I/O nodes to a POWERLINK network. It provides one POWERLINK interface and an integrated 2-port hub with two shielded RJ45 connectors. The X20BC0083 is a POWERLINK (V1/V2) controlled node, transmitting at up to 100 Mbit/s, suitable for real-time industrial control tasks. It’s designed as part of the X20 bus system and is typically mounted with a separate bus base, a POWERLINK power supply module, and a terminal block (these base modules are sold separately). The module's power consumption is around 2 W, and it is rated for IP20 protection with an operating temperature range of -25 to +60 C, making it suitable for enclosed control cabinets. Typical applications include integrating X2X Link I/O blocks into a deterministic EPL network for machine control, packaging lines, or automation systems where compact, modular bus controllers are needed.