1. Main Parameters

2. Product Features

• Modular and Expandable: Equipped with 2 expansion slots for interface modules, enabling flexible integration of diverse buses and network systems such as field buses and industrial Ethernet to meet different industrial control requirements.
• Flexible Storage Capacity: The onboard PCMCIA interface supports SRAM and FlashPROM memory cards with a maximum capacity of 16MB. Users can adjust the storage capacity according to project demands and realize on-site program replacement conveniently.
• High-Performance Processing: With a typical instruction cycle of only 0.2 microseconds, the module delivers excellent processing efficiency and is fully applicable to medium and high-speed industrial control tasks.
• Reliable Data Retention: Multiple backup battery solutions ensure stable retention of system data and real-time clock data after power failure, and the built-in battery monitoring function guarantees safe and stable system operation.
• Convenient Status Indication & Operation: Integrated with status LED indicators, reset button and operation mode switch, facilitating daily equipment debugging, status checking and routine maintenance.
• RS232 Programming & Communication: The standard RS232 interface is used to connect programming equipment for user program downloading, uploading and online debugging.

3. Structure and Composition

• CPU Core: Adopts the exclusive B&R 2005 processor architecture, featuring stable performance and strong industrial adaptability.
• Front Panel Components: Consists of status LED indicators, reset button, operation mode switch, 9-pin D-sub RS232 interface and PCMCIA slot.
• Internal Expansion Slots: 2 built-in interface module expansion slots inside the CPU module for installing communication and bus expansion modules.
• Power Supply & Backplane: Mounted directly beside the B&R 2005 power supply module, realizing power supply and system data communication through the 2005 system backplane.
• Data Buffer System: The CPU is equipped with a built-in NiMH rechargeable battery, and the system backplane is fitted with a main backup battery (or AC240 battery module) for data power-off protection.

4. Application Fields

• OEM Machinery Manufacturing: Suitable for automated control of packaging machinery, printing machinery, textile machinery, plastic machinery and other OEM equipment.
• Process Automation: Applied to automatic control and real-time monitoring of various process industry production lines.
• Motion Control System: Matched with B&R ACOPOS servo drives to realize high-precision multi-axis synchronous motion control.
• Industrial I/O System Integration: Connects various digital and analog input/output modules to complete on-site signal collection and actuator control.
• General PLC Control: Implements logic control, data processing and network communication functions for medium and small-sized automatic production lines.

5. Installation and Maintenance

5.1 Installation Guidelines

• Insert the CP260 module into the designated double-width slot of the B&R SYSTEM 2005 rack, adjacent to the power supply module.
• Install matching communication or bus interface modules into the 2 expansion slots of the CP260 according to actual network and bus system requirements.
• Insert the PCMCIA memory card into the front-panel PCMCIA slot, ensuring the card thickness does not exceed 3mm to avoid installation failure or hardware damage.

5.2 Maintenance Guidelines

• Battery Maintenance & Replacement: The main data buffer battery is installed on the 2005 system backplane or AC240 module, with a service life of no less than 4 years and 2.5 years respectively. The built-in CPU NiMH rechargeable battery has a service life of about 2 months. Regular battery status inspection and timely replacement are required to ensure data retention performance.
• Status Monitoring & Reset Operation: Monitor the real-time operating status of the module through front-panel LED indicators. The reset button can trigger hardware reset, which will stop user programs, zero all outputs and enter the device service mode.
• Interface Usage Specification: The maximum effective communication distance of the RS232 interface is 15 meters. Ensure the connection distance between programming equipment and the module is within the specified range.
• Hardware Protection: Do not plug or unplug interface modules or PCMCIA memory cards when the system is powered on to prevent irreversible hardware damage.