Short description
Bus controller | Modbus TCP/UDP slave |
General information
B&R ID code | 0xEA9F |
Status indicators | Module status, bus function |
Diagnostics | |
Module status | Yes, using LED status indicator and software |
Bus function | Yes, using LED status indicator and software |
Power consumption | |
Bus | 2 W |
Additional power dissipation caused by actuators (resistive) [W] | - |
Certifications | |
CE | Yes |
ATEX |
Zone 2, II 3G Ex nA nC IIA T5 Gc IP20, Ta (see X20 user's manual) FTZÚ 09 ATEX 0083X |
UL |
cULus E115267 Industrial control equipment |
EAC | Yes |
Interfaces
Electrical properties
Electrical isolation | Modbus isolated from bus and I/O |
Operating conditions
Mounting orientation | |
Horizontal | Yes |
Vertical | Yes |
Installation elevation above sea level | |
0 to 2000 m | No limitation |
>2000 m | Reduction of ambient temperature by 0.5°C per 100 m |
Degree of protection per EN 60529 | IP20 |
Ambient conditions
Temperature | |
Operation | |
Horizontal mounting orientation | -25 to 60°C |
Vertical mounting orientation | -25 to 50°C |
Derating | - |
Storage | -40 to 85°C |
Transport | -40 to 85°C |
Relative humidity | |
Operation | 5 to 95%, non-condensing |
Storage | 5 to 95%, non-condensing |
Transport | 5 to 95%, non-condensing |

Material number:
X20BC0087-10Description:
- Fieldbus: Modbus/TCP, Modbus/UDP
- I/O configuration via the fieldbus
- DHCP-capable
- Bootp-capable
- Integrated double switch for efficient cabling
- Configurable I/O cycle (0.5 to 4 ms)
- Response time: <1 - 8 ms (depending on the load on the integrated switch)
- Validity check for command sequences before execution
- Producer mode
Established in 1979, the Modbus protocol has approved the use of Ethernet with both Modbus TCP and Modbus UDP. Today, Modbus TCP is an open Internet draft standard introduced by Schneider Automation to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), the organization responsible for Internet standardization. The Modbus services and object model have been preserved since the original version and left unchanged for use with the TCP/IP transmission medium.
Modbus/UDP differs from Modbus TCP in that it uses connectionless communication via UDP/IP. The advantages of faster and easier communication with UDP/IP also brings with it the disadvantage of requiring error detection and correction in the application layer.
This bus controller makes it possible to connect X2X Link I/O nodes to Modbus via Ethernet. The bus controller can be operated on B&R controllers through the use of Automation Studio or on third-party systems with Modbus TCP or UDP master functionality.
Mandatory Accessories
System modules for bus controllers
X20BB80 | X20 bus base, for X20 base module (BC, HB, etc.) and X20 power supply module, X20 end cover plates (left and right) X20AC0SL1/X20AC0SR1 included |
X20PS9400 | X20 power supply module, for bus controller and internal I/O power supply X2X Link power supply |
X20PS9402 | X20 power supply module, for bus controller and internal I/O power supply, X2X Link power supply, supply not electrically isolated |
Terminal blocks
X20TB12 | X20 terminal block, 12-pin, 24 VDC keyed |
Automation Studio HW Upgrades | Version (Date) | Download |
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V4.3 HW Upgrade (X20BC0087-10) | EXE / 699 KB |
Certificates | Version (Date) | Download |
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E115267 UL CoC X20 | PDF / 847 KB | |
FTZU 09 ATEX 0083X | PDF / 697 KB |
Documentation | Version (Date) | Download |
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Data sheet X20BC0087-10 | PDF / 177 KB | |
Modbus/TCP Bus Controller User's manual | PDF / 4 MB | |
X20 System User´s Manual | PDF / 56 MB |
Fieldbus equipment description files | Version (Date) | Download |
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Modbus Mapping Tool | ZIP / 160 KB | |
ModbusTCP Toolbox | ZIP / 4 MB |
M-CAD (Mechan. Templates) | Version (Date) | Download |
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3D File STEP/DXF X20BC and X20IF Module | ZIP / 1 MB |