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BCM 400
16 BCM 400
For further information on the electrical connection,
commissioning and installation, see operating instruc-
tions BCM..B1 or BCM..B2/B3.
16 .1 Application
The bus module BCM 400 is used as a communication
interface for devices of the BCU 4 (2019) product fam-
ily for connection to a fieldbus communications system
(PROFIBUS, PROFINET or EtherNet/IP). Networking
via the fieldbus enables the BCU to be controlled and
monitored by an automation system (e.g. PLC).
16 .2 Function
The bus system transfers the control signals for start-
ing, resetting and for controlling the air valve to purge
the furnace or kiln or for cooling in start-up position
and heating during operation from the automation
system (PLC) to the BCM. In the opposite direction, it
sends operating status, the level of the flame signal and
the current program step.
16 .3 Electrical connection
Use only cable and plug components which comply
with the relevant PROFIBUS, PROFINET or EtherNet/IP
specifications.
Cable length between 2 fieldbus subscribers: max.
100 m (328 ft).
Installation of the communications network pursuant
to IEC 61918.
Protect the communications network against unau-
thorized access.
BCM . .B1
Wire control signals that are relevant for safety, such as
the safety interlocks and digital input, separately.
The purge signals can be transferred via the bus com-
munication or by a separate cable via terminal.
To connect the BCM..B1 to the PROFIBUS fieldbus
communications system, use an RS 485 9-pin PROFI-
BUS plug connector with a deactivatable bus termi-
nator and axial cable routing, e.g. 6GK1500-0FC00
or 6GK1500-0EA02 from Siemens. If other connec-
tors are used, ensure that metal parts are adequately
grounded.
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