System overview
SDL3 Converter User's manual V 2.00 Translation of the original documentation
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3.3 Connection options
3.3.1 SDL3 operation
Smart Display Link 3 (SDL3) technology transfers all communication channels between a B&R industrial PC and
panel up to 100 m over a standard Ethernet cable (min. Cat 6a). An RJ45 connector is used for the device con-
nection, which is ideal for confined spaces in feed-throughs and swing arm systems.
3.3.1.1 SDL3 operation with SDL3 Converter via SDL
When operating SDL3 with an SDL3 Converter (5COSD3.1000-00) via SDL, communication between a B&R in-
dustrial PC and the SDL4 Converter is handled using an SDL cable and an optional USB type A/B cable. The
Automation Panel is connected to the SDL3 Converter using an SDL3 cable; the maximum SDL3 cable length
is 100 m.
In addition to the display data, information from the touch screen, matrix keys, LEDs and service/diagnostic data
is transferred.
If the B&R industrial PC is equipped with an SDL3 transmitter, then an additional SDL3 graphics line can also be
implemented.
The brightness of the display can be set via the B&R ADI Control Center.
Operation with a USB type A/B cable
The Automation Panel can be up to 100 m away from the SDL3 Converter; USB 2.0 is fully integrated in the SDL3
transfer and transferred over this distance. The maximum distance for transferring data between the B&R industrial
PC and SDL3 Converter (5COSD3.1000-00) is 5 m; USB 2.0 is transferred via a USB type A/B cable.
Power supply (SELV/PELV)
Automation Panel
with SDL3 receiver
B&R industrial PC
SDL cable
SDL3 cable
SDL3 Converter
USB type A/B cable
Availability of interfaces on Automation Panels with an SDL3 receiver:
SDL3 interface
✓
USB1, USB2
✓
USB 2.0
Power supply
✓
Grounding
✓
Maximum cable length for SDL3: 100 m
Maximum cable length of SDL and USB: 5 m
Requirements
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Automation Panel with SDL3 receiver
•
B&R industrial PC with SDL interface
•
SDL3 Converter
•
SDL cable, USB type A/B cable, SDL3 cable
