B&R X20cHB2880
Hub expansion module 2x hub 100 BASE-TX POWERLINK bus controller X20BC8083, standalone hub X20HB8880 and the POWERLINK TCP/IP gateway X20HB8815 are equipped with a modular hub extension. 1 or 2 additional slots are available depending on the bus base. The X20HB2880 hub expansion module can be operated in these slots. The status of the module and network are indicated by LEDs.
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Technical specifications
Short description
| Hub | 2-port Fast Ethernet hub for hub expansion |
General information
| Diagnostics / Module status | Yes, using LED status indicator |
| Diagnostics / Bus function | Yes, using LED status indicator |
| Certifications / CE | Yes |
| Certifications / UKCA | Yes |
| Certifications / CRA (Cyber Resilience Act) | In preparation |
| Certifications / ATEX | Zone 2, II 3G Ex nA nC IIA T5 Gc IP20, Ta (see X20 user's manual) FTZÚ 09 ATEX 0083X |
| Certifications / UL | cULus E115267 Industrial control equipment |
| Certifications / HazLoc | cCSAus 244665 Process control equipment for hazardous locations Class I, Division 2, Groups ABCD, T5 |
| Certifications / DNV | Temperature: B (0 to 55°C) Humidity: B (up to 100%) Vibration: B (4 g) EMC: B (bridge and open deck) |
| Certifications / LR | ENV1 |
| Certifications / KR | Yes |
| Certifications / ABS | Yes |
| Certifications / BV | EC33B Temperature: 5 - 55°C Vibration: 4 g EMC: Bridge and open deck |
| Status indicators | Module status, bus function |
| Power consumption | 1.17 W |
| Additional power dissipation caused by actuators (resistive) [W] | - |
Interfaces
| Transfer / Physical layer | 100BASE-TX |
| Transfer / Half-duplex | Yes |
| Transfer / Full-duplex | No |
| Transfer / Autonegotiation | Yes |
| Transfer / Auto-MDI/MDIX | Yes |
| Type | Hub expansion module |
| Variant | 2x shielded RJ45 |
| Line length | Max. 100 m between 2 stations (segment length) |
| Transfer rate | 100 Mbit/s |
| Hub propagation delay | 0.96 to 1 µs |
Electrical properties
| Electrical isolation | Power supply isolated from Ethernet (IF1 and IF2) |
Operating conditions
| Mounting orientation / Horizontal | Yes |
| Mounting orientation / Vertical | Yes |
| Installation elevation above sea level / 0 to 2000 m | No limitation |
| Installation elevation above sea level / >2000 m | Reduction of ambient temperature by 0.5°C per 100 m |
| Degree of protection per EN 60529 | IP20 |
Ambient conditions
| Temperature / Operation / Horizontal mounting orientation | -25 to 60°C |
| Temperature / Operation / Vertical mounting orientation | -25 to 50°C |
| Temperature / Derating | - |
| Temperature / Starting temperature | Yes, -40°C |
| Temperature / Storage | -40 to 85°C |
| Temperature / Transport | -40 to 85°C |
| Relative humidity / Operation | Up to 100%, condensing |
| Relative humidity / Storage | 5 to 95%, non-condensing |
| Relative humidity / Transport | 5 to 95%, non-condensing |
Mechanical properties
| Slot | Hub expansion for X20cBC8083 and X20cHB8880 |
Documentation & CAD
Files hosted by B&R Industrial Automation; links open the official download page.
Datasheets
Manuals
3D CAD models
ECAD / EPLAN
Certificates
- 2226379 CSA Certificate of Compliance X20 X67
- ABS Certificate of Product Design Assessment - X20 IO Series
- E115267 UL Certificate of Compliance X20
- EU Data Act - X20 IO - Connected Product Information Notice
- EU Declaration ATEX X20
- EU Declaration of conformity PLC X20
- FTZU 09 ATEX 0083X
- KR Type Approval Certificate MIL39390-AC003 (X20 System)
- Lloyds Register (X20 only)
- RINA Type Approval Certificate - X20 / Power Panel T30
- TAA00000BJ DNV Type Approval Certificate X20
- UK Declaration PLC X20
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