B&R HCMARC‑0CT ARCNET Communication Module

Technical Specifications

Model:HCMARC‑0CT

Brand:B&R

Product Type:HCM‑Maestro rack series ARCNET fieldbus communication module

Applicable System:B&R HCM‑Maestro rack control system,applied for early‑generation packaging machinery,multi‑node distributed automation equipment for interconnection of remote racks,operator panels and motion nodes

Communication Protocol:ARCNET ISO802.4 token‑passing

Baud Rate:max 2.5MBaud

Physical Interface:BNC coaxial port,93Ω coaxial cable required

Network Parameters:max 300m per segment,max 8 stations per segment,each node with 8‑bit station address

Installation:Install in dedicated slot of HCM‑Maestro rack

Indicator:On‑board LED for network status and fault diagnosis

Degree of protection:IP20

Certification:CE,UL

Working temperature:0℃ ~ +55℃

Storage temperature:‑25℃ ~ +70℃

Relative humidity:5‑85% non‑condensing,pollution degree 2

Built‑in function:Rack‑mount ARCNET fieldbus module realizes deterministic cyclic data exchange between local rack and distributed remote nodes. Token‑passing mechanism guarantees stable communication cycle time for motion‑related control tasks. Adopts BNC coaxial wiring to restrain industrial site electromagnetic interference. Status LED facilitates network fault locating during equipment maintenance

Product Brief

HCMARC‑0CT belongs to B&R HCM‑Maestro old‑generation system family,it is discontinued legacy ARCNET communication spare part. It undertakes fieldbus network management and data forwarding work and cannot work independently. Widely used for original B&R old‑equipment maintenance and renovation. Before purchase,please confirm rack hardware version and slot compatibility requirement. ESD anti‑static protection shall be followed during installation,93Ω coaxial cable and terminal resistance need to be prepared for field wiring