Short Description

The NPBU-42C is a compact, high-performance 4-channel branching unit designed for precise and reliable operations. It integrates advanced technology into a robust and lightweight design, making it ideal for various applications.

Interfaces

System Module

Controller: Yes

B&R ID Code: 0xC3AE

Cooling: Fanless

Diagnostics

Battery: Yes, using LED status indicator and software

CPU Function: Yes, using LED status indicator

CompactFlash: Yes, using LED status indicator

Ethernet: Yes, using LED status indicator

POWERLINK: Yes, using LED status indicator

Temperature: Yes, using software register

Support

Controller Redundancy: No

Storage Health Data Support: Yes

ACOPOS Support: Yes

Visual Components Support: Yes

Power Consumption

Certifications

CE: Yes

UKCA: Yes

ATEX: Zone 2, II 3G Ex nA nC IIA T5 Gc

IP Protection: IP20

FTZÚ: 09 ATEX 0083X

UL cULus: E115267

HazLoc: cCSAus 244665

Class I, Division 2: Groups ABCD, T5

DNV: Temperature: B (0 to 55°C), Humidity: B (up to 100%), Vibration: B (4 g), EMC: B (bridge and open deck)

CCS: Yes

LR: ENV1

KR: Yes

ABS: Yes

BV: EC33B, Temperature: 5 - 55°C, Vibration: 4 g, EMC: Bridge and open deck

KC: Yes

CPU and X2X Link Power Supply

Input Voltage: 24 VDC -15% / +20%

Input Current: Max. 1.5 A

Fuse: Integrated, cannot be replaced

Reverse Polarity Protection: Yes

X2X Link Power Supply Output

Nominal Output Power: 7 W

Parallel Connection: Yes

Redundant Operation: Yes

Input I/O Power Supply

Input Voltage: 24 VDC -15% / +20%

Fuse: Required line fuse: Max. 10 A, slow-blow

Output I/O Power Supply

Nominal Output Voltage: 24 VDC

Permissible Contact Load: 10 A

Power Supply - General Information

Status Indicators: Overload, operating status, module status, RS232 data transfer

Electrical Isolation

I/O Supply - I/O Power Supply: No

CPU/X2X Link Supply - CPU/X2X Link Power Supply: Yes

Controller

CompactFlash Slot: 1

Real-Time Clock: Nonvolatile, resolution 1 s, -10 to 10 ppm accuracy at 25°C

FPU: Yes

Processor

Type: Atom E640T

Clock Frequency: 1 GHz

L1 Cache: Data code 24 kB, Program code 32 kB

L2 Cache: 512 kB

Integrated I/O Processor: Processes I/O data points in the background

Modular Interface Slots

Slot Count: 1

Remanent Variables

Max: 256 kB

Task Class Cycle Time

Shortest: 200 µs

Typical Instruction Cycle Time: 0.0044 µs

Data Buffering

Battery Monitoring: Yes

Lithium Battery: Min. 2 years at 23°C ambient temperature

Standard Memory

RAM: 256 MB DDR2 SDRAM

User RAM: 1 MB SRAM

Interfaces

Interface IF1

Signal: RS232

Variant: Connection via 12-pin terminal block X20TB12

Max Distance: 900 m

Transfer Rate: Max. 115.2 kbit/s

Interface IF2

Signal: Ethernet

Variant: 1x RJ45 shielded

Line Length: Max. 100 m between 2 stations (segment length)

Transfer Rate: 10/100/1000 Mbit/s

Physical Layer: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T

Half-Duplex: Yes

Full-Duplex: Yes

Autonegotiation: Yes

Auto-MDI/MDIX: Yes

Interface IF3

Fieldbus: POWERLINK (V1/V2) managing or controlled node

Type: Type 4

Variant: 1x RJ45 shielded

Line Length: Max. 100 m between 2 stations (segment length)

Transfer Rate: 100 Mbit/s

Physical Layer: 100BASE-TX

Half-Duplex: Yes

Full-Duplex: POWERLINK mode: No / Ethernet mode: Yes

Autonegotiation: Yes

Auto-MDI/MDIX: Yes

Interface IF4

Type: USB 1.1/2.0

Variant: Type A

Max Output Current: 0.5 A

Interface IF5

Type: USB 1.1/2.0

Variant: Type A

Max Output Current: 0.5 A

Interface IF6

Fieldbus: X2X Link master

Electrical Properties

Electrical Isolation: Ethernet (IF2), POWERLINK (IF3) and X2X (IF6) isolated from each other, from other interfaces, and from PLC

Operating Conditions

Mounting Orientation: Horizontal, Vertical

Installation Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 to 2000 m (No limitation), >2000 m (Reduction of ambient temperature by 0.5°C per 100 m)

Degree of Protection: IP20

Ambient Conditions

Temperature: Operation - Horizontal mounting orientation: -25 to 60°C, Vertical mounting orientation: -25 to 50°C, Storage: -40 to 85°C, Transport: -40 to 85°C

Relative Humidity: Operation: 5 to 95%, non-condensing, Storage: 5 to 95%, non-condensing, Transport: 5 to 95%, non-condensing

Mechanical Properties

Note: Order application memory (CompactFlash) separately

Backup Battery: Included in delivery

X20 End Cover Plate (Right): Included in delivery

12-Pin X20 Terminal Block: Included in delivery

Interface Module Slot Covers: Included in delivery

Dimensions and Weight

Width: 150 mm

Height: 99 mm

Depth: 85 mm

Weight: 400 g