Beijer Electronics: New high-performance CPU for Nexto modular PLC
We are delighted to release the new BCS-NX3008 CPU for machine and process applications, delivering the performance, connectivity and versatility required for Industry 4.0. With advanced software and cyber security features, the BCS-NX3008 provides you with a complete solution for systems of different segments and complexities.
The preemptive and multi-tasking operating system of the new BCS-NX3008 CPU operates on a high-speed 64-bit ARM processor with 1 GHz clock, 3 times faster than previous line models. This allows the BCS-NX3008 to control more than 2,000 input and output points as well as process complex arithmetic calculations, advanced control functions and more than 1,000 PID loops in up to 2 milliseconds. To ensure the integrity of the application where it is applied, the Altus newest CPU features 1 MB of retentive data memory. This feature, seen in most advanced control equipment, prevents the loss of operation data due to unexpected shutdowns or communication failures between the bus and the CPU.
Availability and high performance
In addition to the highlights related to hardware upgrades, the BCS-NX3008 also features new software resources for security, connectivity and virtualization. One of these features is the embedded VPN, which creates a private and direct tunnel when connected to the CPU. This functionality enables you to access your business control network remotely and safely. The CPU also supports FTP connections, which enables the device to exchange data with a server that uses the same technology. This functionality allows remote access to the data packets generated by the controller, such as logs collected through a datalogger function. Another new feature available on the BCS-NX3008 is the embedded Linux platform. The resource, native in the CPU, makes it possible to virtualize applications such as Unix based software. The feature enhances the versatility and speed of the operation system, allowing the processing of multiple data within the CPU.
Features
Industry 4.0 compliant
- OPC UA/MQTT
- VPN/FTP
- Docker
- Cyber security
High performance
- 64-bit 1GHz
- ARM processor
- 3 x Gigabit Ethernet
- 1000 PID loops in <5ms
Smart
- Webserver
- 1MB retentive memory
- 32MB program software memory
Flexible connectivity
- PROFINET
- ETHERNET/IP
- MODBUS
- CANOpen
- USB f/Wifi and 3G/4G
Scalable
- Nexto PLCs cover small to large and complex applications
Powerful BCS Tools software
- Easy to use CODESYS-based software
- Online editing and off-line simulation
Technical specifications
- 1 GHz 64 bits ARM processor
- 3 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, 2 of them can be configured to operate as a PROFINET I/O controller, with ring closure support, both with MRP (Media Redundancy Protocol) acting as ring manager (MRM - Media Redundancy Manager) in PROFINET networks, and with RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) in the other protocols
- 1 RS-485 isolated serial
- 1 CAN interface isolated serial
- 1 micro memory card for mass memory storage
- 1 USB interface for storage, mass memory, USB-Serial converter, wireless and 3G modem
- Embedded power supply, capable of supplying 15W to the bus
- Embedded HTTP server for diagnostics
- Web pages development for user application (Webvisu)
- Extended operation temperature range from -20°C to 60°C
- CE – European directives
- UL and cUL – NRAQ type (regulated under UL61010-1 and UL61010-2-201 safety standards)
- DNV-GL – Type approval level (pending)
Read more about the BCS-NX3008 CPU here.
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