Today, extensive communication possibilities are a basic requirement for any automation solution. Ethernet is easily experiencing the strongest growth in this sector. CAN bus systems are also experiencing significant gains.
Flexible communication and networking are a fundamental part of B&R products. Most CPUs are already equipped with an integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface.
Communication must adapt to meet the requirements of the application. That is why there is a wide product range of interface modules. They can be used with all x86-based CPUs from the 2003 and 2005 systems as well as with the Power Panel 200 series. The modules are based on the B&R aPCI standard. Plug-in cards are available in the PCI format for B&R Industrial PCs.
aPCI modules (advanced PCI) are based on the PCI bus standard. The form factor and boot behavior have been optimized for usage in automation devices.
