Turck BL20-GWBR-CANOPEN Gateway Interface Module

Description:

The TURCK BL20-GWBR-CANOPEN gateway interface module is used in BL20 distributed I/O and CANopen communication systems. Commonly installed in packaging machinery, conveyor systems, assembly equipment, material handling systems, and manufacturing lines requiring communication between PLCs and remote I/O stations over CANopen networks. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this part for control system expansion, network upgrades, remote I/O replacement, and automation retrofits.

Applications:

The TURCK BL20-GWBR-CANOPEN serves as the communication interface between the BL20 modular I/O platform and higher-level CANopen control systems. It is commonly used in automotive assembly lines, food and beverage processing equipment, packaging machinery, conveyor controls, and industrial process systems where decentralized I/O architecture reduces wiring complexity and improves system scalability. The integrated power supply and support for multiple CANopen communication speeds simplify commissioning and network integration in demanding industrial environments.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: TURCK
• Part Number: BL20-GWBR-CANOPEN
• Product Type: CANopen Gateway Interface Module
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 6827167
• Series: BL20 I/O System
• Function: Distributed I/O communication gateway
• Network Protocol: CANopen
• Fieldbus Transmission Rate: 20 kbps to 1 Mbps
• Device Type: Gateway
• Fieldbus Connection Type: Open-style connector
• Supply Voltage: 24 VDC integrated power supply
• Addressing Method: Rotary coding switch for node address selection
• LED Indicators: Supply voltage, group fault, and bus fault LEDs
• Maximum BL20 Expansion Modules: Up to 72 I/O modules
• Mounting Type: DIN rail mount
• Protection Rating: IP20
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +55°C
• Dimensions: 50.6 x 114.8 x 74.4 mm
• Weight: 209 g
• Approvals: CE, cULus, FM Class I Division 2, ATEX, IECEx
• Included Accessories: 2 × BL20-WEW35/2-SW end brackets, 1 × BL20-ABPL end plate, 1 × open-style connector
• Application: CANopen communication for distributed BL20 remote I/O systems
• Special Features: Integrated power supply, modular architecture, configurable communication speeds, fieldbus-independent I/O expansion capability.

Common Replacements:

• TURCK BL20-E-GW-CO
• TURCK BL67-GW-CANOPEN
• TURCK BL20-GWBR-DNET