BCU 480 · Edition 03.16l 23
Function
I/O bytes: the programmer can choose the data to be
transferred.
Inputs Outputs
480 basic I/O 1 byte 1 byte
480 standard I/O 5 bytes 1 byte
Baud rate: up to 1500 kbit/s.
The max. range per segment depends on the baud rate:
Baud rate [kbit/s] Range [m]
93.75 1200
187.5 1000
500 400
1500 200
The specified ranges may be increased by using repeat-
ers. No more than three repeaters should be connected
in series.
The specified ranges relate to bus cable type A (two-
core, shielded and twisted), e.g.
Siemens, Order No.: 6XV18300EH10, or
Lapp cable unitronic, Order No.: 2170220T.