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BC9000 - Beckhoff Bus Terminal Controllers
Beckhoff BC9000 Bus Terminal Controller is a compact Bus Terminal Controller designed for seamless integration of fieldbus systems, offering reliable PLC functionality and efficient data handling for automation tasks.
| Brand | Beckhoff |
| Product Type | Bus Terminal Controllers |
| Product | BC9000 |
BC9000 Beckhoff Bus Terminal Controllers Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Programming | via TwinCAT and programming interface or Ethernet |
| Program memory | 64/96 kbytes |
| Data memory | 64/128 kbytes |
| Remanent data | 4080 bytes |
| Runtime system | 1 PLC task |
| PLC cycle time | approx. 1.5 ms for 1,000 instructions (without I/O cycle, K-bus) |
| Programming languages | IEC 61131-3 (IL, LD, FBD, SFC, ST) |
| Number of Bus Terminals | 64 |
| Max. number of bytes fieldbus | 512 byte input and 512 byte output |
| Max. number of bytes process image | 512 byte input and 512 byte output |
| Digital peripheral signals | 512 inputs/outputs |
| Analog peripheral signals | 128 inputs/outputs |
| Configuration possibility | via KS2000 or Ethernet |
| Data transfer rates | 10/100 Mbit/s, automatic recognition of the transmission rate |
| Bus interface | 1 x RJ45 |
| Power supply | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) |
| Input current | 70 mA + (total K-bus current)/4, 500ร mA max. |
| Starting current | 2.5 x continuous current |
| Current supply K-bus | 1750 mA |
| Power contacts | max. 24 V DC/max. 10 A |
| Electrical isolation | 500 V (power contact/supply voltage/fieldbus) |
| Weight | approx. 170 g |
| Operating temperature | -25..+60ยฐC |
| Storage temperature | -40...+85ยฐC |
| Protect. rating/installation pos. | IP20/variable |
| Approvals/markings | CE, CCC, UL, ATEX, IECEx, DNV GL |
| Ex marking | ATEX: II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 GcIECEx: Ex ec IIC T4 Gc |
| Protocol | TwinCAT ADS, Modbus TCP |
| Recommended fuse | รขยยค 10 A |
| Design form | compact terminal housing with signal LEDs |
| Material | polycarbonate |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 51 mm x 100 mm x 69 mm |
| Installation | on 35 mm DIN rail, conforming to EN 60715 with lock |
| Side by side mounting by means of | double slot and key connection |
| Marking | labeling of the BZxxxx series |
| Wiring | solid conductor (s), flexible conductor (st) and ferrule (f): spring actuation by screwdriver |
| Connection cross-section | s*: 0.0...2.5 mmยฒ,st*: 0.08...2.5 mmยฒ,f*: 0.14...1.5 mmยฒ |
| Stripping length | 8...9 mm |
| Current load power contacts | Imax: 10 A |
The Beckhoff BC9000 Bus Terminal Controller combines control intelligence and fieldbus connectivity in a compact unit. It supports TwinCAT ADS and Modbus TCP protocols, enabling compatibility with modern automation networks. With a program memory of up to 96 kbytes, data memory up to 128 kbytes, and 4080 bytes of remanent data, it ensures reliable program execution and data retention. The unit allows up to 64 Bus Terminals with a maximum of 512 bytes each for input and output, supporting 512 digital and 128 analog peripheral signals. It features a PLC cycle time of 1.5 ms for 1,000 instructions, ensuring fast system response for real-time applications.
Engineered with robust safety and durability, the BC9000 operates on 24 V DC and delivers up to 1750 mA K-bus current. Its 500 V electrical isolation safeguards sensitive equipment, while the housing design with signal LEDs provides ease of monitoring. Built for -25ยฐC to +60ยฐC operating conditions, it withstands harsh environments and is approved under global standards including CE, UL, ATEX, IECEx, and DNV GL. The polycarbonate housing (51 x 100 x 69 mm) is optimized for DIN rail mounting, ensuring quick installation and reliable performance.
In practice, the Beckhoff BC9000 Bus Terminal Controller is widely applied in process automation, building systems, packaging machinery, and modular control stations. Engineers appreciate its support for IEC 61131-3 programming languages (IL, LD, FBD, SFC, ST), making it flexible and user-friendly. Maintenance teams benefit from its straightforward configuration options via KS2000 or Ethernet, while designers leverage its compact footprint to optimize cabinet space. Trusted worldwide for stability, adaptability, and efficiency, the BC9000 strengthens Beckhoffโs leadership in scalable and reliable industrial control solutions.
