B&R X20BC008U OPC UA Bus Controller User Manual

This manual covers the B&R X20BC008U OPC UA Bus Controller, including technical specifications, LED status indicators, network configuration, and Ethernet…

Brand: B&R Industrial Automation
Category: Industrial Robot
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 104
File format: PDF
File size: 7.4 MB
Published: 24 October, 2026
Updated: 24 October, 2026
MD5 checksum: E92AD6192217BA8ECB8C119E0487783B
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About this manual

This document serves as the user manual for the B&R X20BC008U OPC UA Bus Controller, Version 1.10. It provides general information about the OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) protocol and the controller's role in industrial communication between end devices. The manual details the technical description, including order data, technical specifications, and required accessories such as the X20 bus base and power supply modules.

What's inside

General information
Technical description
LED status indicators
Ethernet interface
Network address switches
Configuring network settings
Connecting via Ethernet
Automatic IP assignment

Specifications

Transfer rate	100 Mbit/s
Physical layer	100BASE-TX
Line length	Max. 100 m
Power consumption	2.5 W
Minimum cycle time (Fieldbus)	10 ms
Minimum cycle time (X2X Link)	2 ms
Operating temperature (Horizontal)	-25 to 60°C
Degree of protection	IP20

Frequently asked questions

What is the default IP address of the bus controller?

The default IP address is 192.168.1.1.

How is the hostname generated in DHCP mode?

The hostname is composed of 'br' + 'opc' + the address switch value (e.g., bropc215).

What is the OPC UA server port number?

The default OPC UA server port is 4840.

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