Technical Specifications

Parameter Name	Value
Product Model	B&R 3CP260.60-1
Manufacturer	B&R Industrial Automation
Product Type	Central Processing Unit (CPU) / PLC Processor
Series	SYSTEM 2005
Power Consumption (5V)	Max. 5.7 W
Power Consumption (24V)	Max. 2.3 W
Total Power Consumption	Max. 8 W (without memory cards and interface modules)
Typical Instruction Cycle Time	0.2 µs
Data/Program Cache	2 x 256 bytes
DRAM	4 MB
System SRAM	174 KB
User SRAM	850 KB
System FlashPROM	512 KB
User FlashPROM	512 KB
PCMCIA Interface	JEIDA V4.0 / PCMCIA Release 2.0, max. 3 mm card height
PCMCIA Memory Support	SRAM/FlashPROM up to 16 MB
Insert Slots	2 (for interface modules)
Communication Interface	RS232 (9-pin DSUB, 64 kBaud max, 15m at 19200 Baud)
Real-time Clock	Nonvolatile, 1 s resolution
Data Buffering	≥4 years (backup battery), ≥2.5 years (AC240 module)
Status Display	LEDs (READY, RUN, MODE, ERROR, BAT)
Reset Button	Yes
Operating Temperature	0°C to +55°C
Protection Class	IP20 (cabinet installation)
Certifications	CE, cULus E115267
Dimensions	B&R 2005 double-width

 

Main Features and Advantages

High-Speed Processing with Deterministic Performance: The B&R 3CP260.60-1 delivers exceptional processing speed with a typical instruction cycle time of just 0.2 µs, ensuring rapid program execution and precise control response . This deterministic performance is critical for time-sensitive applications such as motion control, high-speed packaging, and real-time process regulation, where even microsecond delays can impact product quality and production efficiency.

Flexible Expansion with PCMCIA Memory Support: The B&R 3CP260.60-1 features a PCMCIA interface that supports memory cards up to 16 MB in both SRAM and FlashPROM formats . This capability allows users to easily adjust program and data memory to meet project requirements, providing scalability for both small and large applications. Program updates can be performed conveniently using memory cards, simplifying field maintenance and reducing downtime .

Versatile System Integration: Equipped with two insert slots for interface modules, the B&R 3CP260.60-1 enables flexible integration of various bus and network systems including Ethernet, CAN bus, Profibus, and Modbus . This modular design allows system integrators to tailor the B&R 3CP260.60-1 to specific application requirements without replacing the entire CPU, significantly reducing system design complexity and hardware costs.

Comprehensive Status Monitoring: The B&R 3CP260.60-1 provides clear visual feedback through multiple status LEDs including READY, RUN, MODE, ERROR, and BAT . These indicators enable rapid on-site diagnostics, allowing maintenance personnel to quickly identify operational status and fault conditions without connecting programming software. This feature significantly reduces troubleshooting time and system downtime.

Robust Data Retention and Reliability: The B&R 3CP260.60-1 incorporates a nonvolatile real-time clock and comprehensive data buffering capabilities, with backup battery retention of at least 4 years . This ensures that critical program data, system parameters, and time-stamped events are preserved during power interruptions, eliminating the need for time-consuming system reloads and minimizing production interruptions.

 

Application Fields

The B&R 3CP260.60-1 is deployed across a wide range of industrial automation applications where reliable, high-performance PLC control is essential for operational efficiency and equipment protection.

In packaging and material handling, the B&R 3CP260.60-1 provides the processing power and deterministic control required for high-speed packaging lines, case packers, palletizers, and conveying systems . Its 0.2 µs cycle time ensures precise coordination of servo drives, sensors, and actuators, enabling consistent product throughput and minimal waste. In automotive manufacturing, the B&R 3CP260.60-1 controls assembly lines, welding robots, and test equipment where program execution accuracy and system reliability are paramount .

The plastics and rubber industry also relies on the B&R 3CP260.60-1 for injection molding machines and extrusion lines, where synchronized motion control and precise temperature regulation require real-time response . In the wood processing and furniture manufacturing sectors, the B&R 3CP260.60-1 controls cutting, shaping, and finishing machinery where rapid I/O processing and flexible interface options support diverse machine configurations .

Additional applications include printing and converting machinery for registration control and web tension management, textile machinery for synchronized drive control, and water and wastewater treatment systems where the B&R 3CP260.60-1 provides the reliable logic and I/O processing required for continuous operation . For system integrators and maintenance professionals, the B&R 3CP260.60-1 remains the recommended solution for sustaining legacy B&R SYSTEM 2005 installations, enabling them to avoid costly full-system migrations while maintaining operational availability.