3CP260.60‑1

The B&R 3CP260.60-1 (part of the B&R System 2005 series of CPU modules) features integrated (on-board) communication interfaces, but it does not include a “separate, pluggable communication expansion card.”

The specific interface configuration and expansion details are as follows:

1. Communication interfaces integrated into the CPU itself (no additional cards required)

The 3CP260.60-1 module comes factory-equipped with the following integrated communication ports on its front panel:

Ethernet port: 1 x 10/100 Mbit/s interface (RJ45), used for system programming, communication with host computers (e.g., OPC/Modbus TCP), and network connectivity.

RS232 Interface: 1 port (typically an RS232 serial port, used for local diagnostics, programming, or connecting to touchscreens/serial devices).

CAN Bus Interface (CANbus): 1 integrated interface, used to connect expansion I/O or CAN nodes.

2. Notes on “Expansion Communication Cards”

Built-in Expansion Slot: The front panel of the 3CP260.60-1 module features an interface slot, allowing users to insert additional communication interface modules as needed.

Included: No. These expansion cards (e.g., PROFIBUS DP master/slave cards, POWERLINK cards, additional RS485/RS422 interface cards, etc.) are optional hardware accessories that must be ordered separately and installed into the CPU’s slots.

Summary

If you have received a brand-new 3CP260.60-1 standalone CPU without any accessories:

It comes with basic Ethernet, RS232, and CAN communication capabilities (which meet the vast majority of basic networking and programming needs).

It does not include any expansion communication cards that require separate installation (such as the 3IF… series interface cards). If you need specific fieldbus cards, such as Profibus or Profinet, you must purchase them separately and install them in the CPU’s expansion slots.

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