Product overview
outputs return in the inactive state. The timeout periods for the Bus Couplers correspond to the usual
settings for the fieldbus system. When converting to a different bus system it is necessary to bear in mind the
need to change the timeout periods if the bus cycle time is longer.
The interfaces
A Bus Coupler has six different methods of connection. These interfaces are designed as plug connectors
and as spring-loaded terminals.
2.3
Technical data
Fig. 2: BC9000 and BC9100
System data
Number of I/O modules
Number of I/O points
Data transfer medium
Distance between
modules
Data transfer rate
Topology
10
Ethernet (BC9000)
only limited by the IP address space
depending on controller
4 x 2 twisted-pair copper cables; category 3 (10 Mbit/s), category 5 (100 Mbit/s)
100 m (distributor hub to BC9000)
10 / 100 Mbit/s
star wiring
Version: 4.0.0
Ethernet (BC9100)
Line: max. 100 m between two BC9100
star wiring, up to 20 BC9100 in one line
BC9000 and BC9100