Beijer Electronics is 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 a 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 and 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 ranges 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.