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Ethernet to Belden 9463 Blue Hose Industrial Media Converters, non-CE

IMC-BHx-AC

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ProSoft Technology’s IMC-BHx-AC Industrial Media Converters allow users to simultaneously run EtherNet/IP™ and A-B Remote I/O data on existing Belden 9463 Blue Hose media.

Once Industrial Media Converters have been added to the existing system, users will be able to deploy a phased upgrade of their legacy control system. A Logix system can be deployed on top of the existing Remote I/O infrastructure allowing users to upgrade their legacy I/O, drives, HMIs and other end devices. Upgrading of your control system can now be done during scheduled downtime, saving time and money.

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Features and Benefits

  • Because the quality of your installed Blue Hose cable varies, the IMC-BHx-AC continuously monitors the Remote I/O trunk cable and selects the optimal broadband channel for the best ethernet speed.
  • Data rates up to 30 Mbps
  • Units are Plug & Play - No configuration required
  • These transparent network devices do not have an IP address (similar to an unmanaged switch)
  • Support for 57.6k and 115.2k Remote I/O baud rates
  • Isolates noise on Remote I/O cable for improved communications
  • Remote I/O drop line - Up to 5,000 cable feet
  • Remote I/O trunk line - Up to 2,000 cable feet
  • Remote I/O trunk line with repeaters - Up to 10,000 cable feet
  • Support for up to 32 Remote I/O nodes

Hardware

Specifications

IMC-BHM-AC (Master)

Specification

Description

Ethernet Ports

Local 3 Port 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45

Ethernet Bandwidth

Up to 30 Mbps

Cabling Type (Trunk/Drop)

Belden 9463 Blue Hose

Remote I/O Baud Rates

57.6k and 115.2k

LEDs (Green, Yellow, Red)

Trunk Status (Tri-Color), Drop Status (Tri-Color)

DIN Rail Mountable

Yes

Dimensions
(H x W x D)

8.3 x 2.7 x 4.3 in

21.0 x 6.7 x 10.9 cm

Weight

1.94 lb (0.88 kg)

Power

120/240 VAC (-15% / +10%)
60/50 Hz 2 Amps Max. (5 Watt Nom.)

Operating Temperature

-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Storage Temperature

-40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 176°F)

Humidity

10% to 90% (non-condensing)

 

IMC-BHS-AC (Slave)

Specification

Description

Ethernet Ports

Local 3 Port 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45

Ethernet Bandwidth

Up to 30 Mbps

Cabling Type (Trunk/Drop)

Belden 9463 Blue Hose

Remote I/O Baud Rates

57.6k and 115.2k

LEDs (Green, Yellow, Red)

Trunk Status (Tri-Color), Drop Status (Tri-Color)

DIN Rail Mountable

Yes

Dimensions
(H x W x D)

8.3 x 2.7 x 4.3 in

21.0 x 6.7 x 10.9 cm

Weight

1.94 lb (0.88 kg)

Power

120/240 VAC (-15% / +10%)
60/50 Hz 2 Amps Max. (5 Watt Nom.)

Operating Temperature

-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Storage Temperature

-40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 176°F)

Humidity

10% to 90% (non-condensing)

 

IMC-BHR-AC (Repeater)

Specification

Description

Ethernet Bandwidth

Up to 30 Mbps

Cabling Type (Trunk/Drop)

Belden 9463 Blue Hose

Remote I/O Baud Rates

57.6k and 115.2k

Wall Mountable

Yes

Dimensions
(H x W x D)

13.5 x 11.0 x 5.5 in
34.3 x 27.9 x 14.0 cm

Weight

11.4 lb (5.16 kg)

Power

120/240 VAC (-15% / +10%)
60/50 Hz 4 Amps Max. (10 Watt Nom.)

Operating Temperature

-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Storage Temperature

-40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 176°F)

Humidity

10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Downloads

IMC-BHx-AC Datasheet 453.24 kB Last Modified 11/12/2018
IMC-BHx-AC FAQ 484.09 kB Last Modified 09/18/2014
IMC-BHx-AC Installation Guide 1.51 MB Last Modified 09/04/2014