B&R has expanded their product line to include servo motors with high torque and an extended range of speeds. The highly efficient motors in the 8KS series provide…
Automation PC 910 from B&R with integrated UPS card
For its Automation PC 910, B&R offers a UPS solution that saves both space and costs. Should the external power supply fail, the UPS ensures that data is…
New additions to B&R’s ACOPOSmicro lineup
B&R has made some new additions to its ACOPOSmicro line of compact dual-axis drives. In addition to the drives available with a resolver and EnDat 2.2 and LinMot…
B&R keypad module with E-stop
B&R’s illuminated ring keypad modules with IP65 protection are designed for installation directly on the machine. First introduced in early 2012, the latest addition to this series is a model that includes an integrated E-stop button. With both the button and the electronics integrated in a low-profile housing and standard M8/M12 connectors, installation and wiring…
B&R innovations at the 2013 Agritechnica in Hanover
Agricultural machine manufacturers are under the same pressure as industrial machine manufacturers when it comes to implementing automated solutions and guaranteeing the safety of their machinery. Moreover, outdoor use presents its own unique challenges for mobile machines. In addition to presenting optimal solutions for meeting these challenges, B&R will also be showcasing its entire range…
Automation PC 910 from B&R with up to five slots
B&R’s Automation PC 910 is now available with 5 slots, in addition to the previously available 1-slot and 2-slot models. The housing can now be selected to allow installation of one, two or up to five PCI or PCI Express cards. By selecting just the right processor, memory and housing, customers have the freedom to…
Controller redundancy with POWERLINK
B&R is setting new standards with its redundancy solution for X20 control systems, a breakthrough that now allows the advantages of high availability to be enjoyed by smaller applications at much less cost. B&R’s solution is based on standard X20 controllers that can be reconfigured at any time with features that reduce downtime using the…
Automation Studio 4 for “Smart Engineering”
Automation Studio 4 is integrated automation software that delivers three important goals: Keeping quality high, engineering costs low and time to market short. With the System Designer tool, hardware can be configured easily and with fewer errors thanks to a visual editor and lifelike representations of hardware components. This design tool includes an automated plausibility…
B&R safety products satisfies all EN 50156 requirements
TÜV Süd has recently confirmed that the entire range of B&R X20 safety I/O modules and controllers satisfies all of the requirements of EN 50156 “Electrical equipment for furnaces and ancillary equipment”. This standard applies in particular to protective systems used in furnaces and power plants. Failsafe digital and analog inputs Safety solutions from B&R…
Temperature range for B&R I/O modules considerably increased
B&R has considerably increased the temperature range of their X20 and X67 control and I/O systems. This is made possible by the special industrial temperature electronic components installed in the modules. Both the X20 modules with IP20 protection and the X67 modules with IP67 protection function reliably at temperatures from -25 to +60°C, and these…
Full Protection for Your Engineering Expertise
In 2012, B&R teamed up with Wibu-Systems AG, one of the world’s foremost software security and anti-piracy technology companies. “The security functions we have gained through this partnership are extremely beneficial to machine manufacturers and end users alike”, explains Hans Wimmer, managing director of B&R. Put simply, these functions will allow customers to protect the…