With the addition of the BX, customers can program with one open Software package, choose from over 100 different I/O signals and stock one type of I/O for all their various machine types. The BX Controller fills a gap for the low to mid range machine control. The IP20 rated BX is positioned between the IP20 rated BC and CX controllers in both price and functionality. All Beckhoff controllers use the same type of proven low cost Bus Terminal I/O modules. The complete line of Beckhoff controllers, including high end PC based systems, are programmed with the same TwinCAT IEC1131-3 PLC and Motion software. For low end machines, Beckhoff also offers the industries first IP67 micro PLC by taking the BC brains and putting it inside the Fieldbus PLC Box. The IP67 Fieldbus PLC box also includes a Profibus slave port, built-in 4 DI and 4 DO, and optional I/O expansion modules. This allows customers to directly place the PLC on their small end machine without control cabinet and connect to higher level controls using Profibus DP.

Other highlights of the BX controller include:

Standard fieldbus port for Profibus, DeviceNet, Ethernet TCP/IP, CANopen, and RS232/RS485

Standard RS232/RS485 port

Built-in SSB bus for peer to peer and HMI communications

Built-in Display with Navigation button for diagnostics, troubleshooting and configuration

Real-Time Clock

Multi-Tasking Capability