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B&R X20BC00G3 – Bus controller, etherCAT slave

Name: B&R X20BC00G3 – Bus controller, etherCAT slave
Brand: B&R
SKU: X20BC00G3

MPN: X20BC00G3 · Brand: B&R

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12-month warranty (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished)

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Quick facts

Availability	Confirmed on request
Category	Bus controllers
Lifecycle	Active
Warranty	12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished)
Datasheet	Manufacturer datasheet ↗

Shipping & availability

When can X20BC00G3 be shipped?

X20BC00G3 is sourced on request — request a quote and we'll confirm the exact availability and shipping timeline for this specific unit.

Can I pick up X20BC00G3 in person?

Local pickup from our Groningen, Netherlands warehouse may be possible — contact us before ordering to check availability and arrange a collection time.

Is express delivery available?

Yes — mention it when you request a quote for X20BC00G3 and we'll include express shipping options in our reply.

My factory is down and I need this urgently — can you help?

For a critical breakdown, contact us directly at +31 (0)50-7110348 or sales@partnerplc.com — we can look into same-day courier or dedicated taxi/hotshot delivery for X20BC00G3, subject to availability and destination.

• Fieldbus: EtherCAT

• Auto-configuration of I/O modules

• I/O configuration and firmware update via the fieldbus (FoE)

• Full support of the modular slice concept via CoE (CANopen over EtherCAT)

• Configurable I/O cycle (0.2 to 4 ms)

• Synchronization between the fieldbus and X2X Link

EtherCAT is an Ethernet-based fieldbus developed by Beckhoff. This protocol is suitable for both hard and soft real-time requirements in automation technology. In addition to a ring structure, which becomes logically necessary because of the summation frame telegram used, the EtherCAT technology also physically supports topologies such as line, tree, star (limited) and combinations of these topologies. B&R's X20BC80G3 (expandable bus controller module) and X20HB88G0 (standalone junction base module) are available for implementing these topologies.

EtherCAT slave devices take the data designated for them from a telegram as it is passing through the device. Input data is also added to the telegram as it is passing through. The bus controller allows X2X Link I/O modules to be coupled to EtherCAT and operated on any EtherCAT master system. A transition between IP20 and IP67 protection outside of the control cabinet is possible by arranging X20, X67 or XV modules one after the other as needed at distances up to 100 m.

Master systems without FoE (File access over EtherCAT) support require an appropriate configuration tool to transfer the configuration (optional).

With multifunction modules, the bus controller supports only the default function model in the event of automatic configuration by the bus controller (see the respective module description).

All other function models are supported when configured accordingly in Automation Studio V4.3 or later.

Automation Studio kann kostenlos von der B&R Webseite www.br-automation.com heruntergeladen werden. Die Evaluierungslizenz darf unentgeltlich zur Erstellung vollständiger Konfigurationen der Feldbus Bus Controller benützt werden.

Accessories

Required accessories (order separately)

X20PS9402	System modules for bus controllers — Supply for the bus controller, X2X Link and internal I/O supply; Low-cost supply module for small X20 system; Feed and bus controller / X2X…
X20PS9400	System modules for bus controllers — Supply for the bus controller, X2X Link and internal I/O supply; Feed and bus controller / X2X Link supply electrically isolated; Redundanc…
X20BB80	System modules for bus controllers — Bus base The following modules are used on the bus module: Base module (BC, HB, etc.); Supply module The left and right end cover plates ar…
X20TB12	Terminal blocks — Tool-free wiring with push-in technology; Simple wire release using lever; Ability to label each terminal; Plain text labeling also possibl…

Specifications

Short description

Bus controller

EtherCAT slave

General information

Diagnostics – Module status	Yes, using LED status indicator and software
Diagnostics – Bus function	Yes, using LED status indicator and software
Power consumption – Bus	1.68 W
Certifications – CE	Yes
Certifications – UKCA	Yes
Certifications – CRA (Cyber Resilience Act)	In preparation
Certifications – ATEX	Zone 2, II 3G Ex nA nC IIA T5 Gc; IP20, Ta (see X20 user's manual); FTZÚ 09 ATEX 0083X
Certifications – UL	cULus E115267; Industrial control equipment
Certifications – HazLoc	cCSAus 244665; Process control equipment; for hazardous locations; Class I, Division 2, Groups ABCD, T5
Certifications – KC	Yes
B&R ID code	0xAC23
Status indicators	Module status, bus function
Additional power dissipation caused by actuators (resistive) [W]	-

Interfaces

Transfer – Physical layer	100BASE-TX
Transfer – Half-duplex	Yes
Transfer – Full-duplex	Yes
Transfer – Autonegotiation	Yes
Transfer – Auto-MDI/MDIX	Yes
Min. cycle time " data-placement="top" data-html="true" data-container="body" data-content="The minimum cycle time specifies how far the bus cycle can be reduced without communication errors occurring."> – Fieldbus	200 μs
Min. cycle time " data-placement="top" data-html="true" data-container="body" data-content="The minimum cycle time specifies how far the bus cycle can be reduced without communication errors occurring."> – X2X Link	200 μs
Fieldbus	EtherCAT slave
Variant	2x shielded RJ45
Line length	Max. 100 m between 2 stations (segment length)
Transfer rate	100 Mbit/s
Hub propagation delay	750 ns
Synchronization between bus systems possible	Yes

Electrical properties

Electrical isolation

EtherCAT isolated from bus and I/O

Operating conditions

Mounting orientation – Horizontal	Yes
Mounting orientation – Vertical	Yes
Installation elevation above sea level – 0 to 2000 m	No limitation
Installation elevation above sea level – >2000 m	Reduction of ambient temperature by 0.5°C per 100 m
Degree of protection per EN 60529	IP20

Ambient conditions

Temperature – Horizontal mounting orientation	0 to 55°C
Temperature – Vertical mounting orientation	0 to 50°C
Temperature – Derating	-
Temperature – Storage	-25 to 70°C
Temperature – Transport	-25 to 70°C
Relative humidity – Operation	5 to 95%, non-condensing
Relative humidity – Storage	5 to 95%, non-condensing
Relative humidity – Transport	5 to 95%, non-condensing

Mechanical properties

Note	Order 1x terminal block X20TB12 separately. ; Order 1x power supply module X20PS9400 or X20PS9402 separately. ; Order 1x bus base X20BB80 separately.
Pitch " data-placement="top" data-html="true" data-container="body" data-content="Pitch is based on the width of bus base X20BB80. In addition, power supply module X20PS9400 or X20PS9402 is always required for the bus controller.">	37.5 +0.2 mm

Downloads & documentation

Official documents from B&R, downloaded directly from the manufacturer.

Data sheets & manuals

Data sheet X20BC00G3	PDF · 3 MB · 1.28 (08/05/2025) - EN
EtherCAT Bus Controller User's Manual	PDF · 5 MB · 2.20 (08/22/2025) - EN
X20 Package leaflet ATEX/CSA	PDF · 2 MB · 1.4 (09/17/2024)
X20 System User´s Manual	PDF · 50 MB · 4.40 (03/10/2026) - EN

CAD & dimension drawings

3D File STEP/DXF X20BC and X20IF Module

ZIP · 1 MB · 2.3 (09/19/2019)

Certificates (8)

2226379 CSA Certificate of Compliance X20 X67	PDF · 205 KB · 2026_09 (09/21/2026)
E115267 UL Certificate of Compliance X20	PDF · 3 MB · 2026_08_27 (08/27/2026)
EU Data Act - X20 IO - Connected Product Information Notice	PDF · 92 KB · 1.00 (09/30/2025)
EU Declaration ATEX X20	PDF · 218 KB · 2023-07 (09/05/2023)
EU Declaration of conformity PLC X20	PDF · 169 KB · 2021/10 (11/08/2021)
FTZU 09 ATEX 0083X	PDF · 771 KB · 3.00 (10/12/2021)
UK Declaration PLC X20	PDF · 151 KB · 2024-01 (01/18/2024)
X20, X67 KC certificates	PDF · 7 MB · 2.00 (08/17/2026)