BX-DM1/E-10, -18, -36, -M Updated: 11/30/2017
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BRX Series Stackable PLCs

The BRX platform is a versatile stackable Micro PLC system that combines powerful features in a compact, stand-alone footprint. The family consists of four Micro PLC Unit (MPU) form factor combinations are available (3 with built-in I/O) to provide strong system designs that fit application requirements exactly, keeping system costs to a minimum. The BRX platform is designed to be used as a stand-alone controller or can be expanded using a wide variety of expansion module which easily snap onto the side of any BRX Micro PLC Unit (MPU) creating a sturdy and rugged PLC platform.


BRX Micro PLC Features

Free Programming Software with Simulator  (Do-more Designer), and  there's also a free user manual

Do-more! DM1 Technology - Existing Do-more! projects can port over 100%.

Built-in Ethernet Port - EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP support (select modules).

Built-in Serial Port - RS232 or RS485 software selectable.

Pluggable Option Module (POM) Slot - Add additional serial port, Ethernet port, or USB port.

Micro-SD Card Slot - Data Logging and File Management capability.

Built-in High Speed I/O - Up to 18 DC inputs and half of the DC outputs.

Built-in Analog I/O - Up to 6 I/O (on select models).

Expansion I/O - Any mix of discrete I/O and analog I/O modules, most BRX PLCs support 8 expansion I/O modules, but some only support 4, and some only 2, see below for details.

External Power Required - 12-24 VDC or 120-240 VAC.

NOTE: BRX CPUs can only be programmed with the new Do-more Designer software. DirectSOFT is not compatible with these CPUs.

5 BRX Pluggable Option Modules (POM) are used to add one additional communication port
RS-232 Port (3-pin terminal strip)

RS-485 Port (3-pin terminal strip)

RS-232 Port (RJ12 6p6c)

Ethernet Port (RJ-45 1Mbps max.)

USB Type B Port
 

15 DC I/O expansion modules
3 input modules: 8, 12, 16-pt; 12-24 VDC

1 input module: 8-pt; 3-5 VDC

6 output modules: 8, 12, 16-pt; 6-24 VDC

5 combo modules: 4-DC in/4-relay out, 8-DC in/4-DC out, 8-DC in/8-DC out

6 terminal block kits

8 AC I/O expansion modules
3 input modules: 8, 12, 16-pt; 12-24 VAC

3 input modules: 8, 12, 16-pt; 120-240 VAC

2 output modules: 8, 12-pt; 120-240 VAC

6 terminal block kits

5 Relay output expansion modules
4 output modules: 5, 8, 12, 16-pt; 6-48 VDC/24-240 VAC

1 combo module: 4-DC in/4-relay out

6 terminal block kits

5 Analog I/O expansion modules
2 input modules: 8 Channel Current, 8 Channel Voltage

2 output modules: 8 Channel Current, 8 Channel Voltage

1 Temperature input module: 4 Channel Thermocouple

6 terminal block kits

    

 

  Input Power Built-in Ports                

BX-DM1E-M

 85 - 265  VAC 1 Serial
3-pin
RS232C or RS485

1 Ethernet
RJ-45
10/100Base-T

1 POM Slot for additional USB, Serial or Ethernet ports.

Up to 8 expansion I/O modules

  

BX-DM1E-M-D

 10 - 36 VDC 1 Serial
3-pin
RS232C or RS485

1 Ethernet
RJ-45
10/100Base-T

1 POM Slot for additional USB, Serial or Ethernet ports.

Up to 8 expansion I/O modules

  

 

  Input Power Built-in Ports ED13-D   ED23-D   ER3-D   AR3-D  

BX-DM1E-10

 10 - 36 VDC 1 Serial
3-pin
RS232C or RS485

1 Ethernet
RJ-45
10/100Base-T

1 POM Slot for additional USB, Serial or Ethernet ports.
6 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
4 Discrete Outputs
12-24VDC
sinking

1 Analog Input
current / voltage

 
1 Analog Output
current / voltage

Up to 2 expansion I/O modules

   6 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
4 Discrete Outputs
12-24VDC sourcing

1 Analog Input
current / voltage

 
1 Analog Output
current / voltage

Up to 2 expansion I/O modules

   6 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
4 Discrete Outputs
5–48 VDC
24–240 VAC
Relay

1 Analog Input
current / voltage

 
1 Analog Output
current / voltage

Up to 2 expansion I/O modules

   6 Discrete Inputs
120–240 AC  sink/source
 
4 Discrete Outputs
5–48 VDC
24–240 VAC
Relay

1 Analog Input
current / voltage

 
1 Analog Output
current / voltage

Up to 2 expansion I/O modules

  
  Built-in Ports   ED1-D   ED2-D   ER-D   AR-D

BX-DM1-10

 1 Serial
3-pin
RS232C or RS485

1 POM Slot for additional USB, Serial or Ethernet ports.

  
6 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
4 Discrete Outputs
12-24VDC sinking

Up to 2 expansion I/O modules

   6 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
4 Discrete Outputs
12-24VDC sourcing

Up to 2 expansion I/O modules
 
 6 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
4 Discrete Outputs
5–48 VDC
24–240 VAC
Relay

Up to 2 expansion I/O modules

   6 Discrete Inputs
120–240 AC  sink/source
 
4 Discrete Outputs
5–48 VDC
24–240 VAC
Relay

Up to 2 expansion I/O modules

 

  Input Power Built-in Ports ED13   ED23   ER3   AR3  

BX-DM1E-18

 85 - 265  VAC 1 Serial
3-pin
RS232C or RS485

1 Ethernet
RJ-45
10/100Base-T

1 POM Slot for additional USB, Serial or Ethernet ports.
10 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
8 Discrete Outputs
12-24VDC
sinking

1 Analog Input
current / voltage

 
1 Analog Output
current / voltage

Up to 8 expansion I/O modules

   10 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
8 Discrete Outputs
12-24VDC sourcing

1 Analog Input
current / voltage

 
1 Analog Output
current / voltage

Up to 8 expansion I/O modules

   10 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
8 Discrete Outputs
5–48 VDC
24–240 VAC
Relay

1 Analog Input
current / voltage

 
1 Analog Output
current / voltage

Up to 8 expansion I/O modules

   10 Discrete Inputs
120–240 AC  sink/source
 
8 Discrete Outputs
5–48 VDC
24–240 VAC
Relay

1 Analog Input
current / voltage

 
1 Analog Output
current / voltage

Up to 8 expansion I/O modules

  
  Built-in Ports   ED1   ED2   ER   AR

BX-DM1-18

 1 Serial
3-pin
RS232C or RS485

1 POM Slot for additional USB, Serial or Ethernet ports.

  
10 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
8 Discrete Outputs
12-24VDC
sinking

Up to 4 expansion I/O modules

   10 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
8 Discrete Outputs
12-24VDC sourcing

Up to 4 expansion I/O modules

   10 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
8 Discrete Outputs
5–48 VDC
24–240 VAC
Relay

Up to 4 expansion I/O modules

   10 Discrete Inputs
120–240 AC  sink/source
 
8 Discrete Outputs
5–48 VDC
24–240 VAC
Relay

Up to 4 expansion I/O modules
  Input Power Built-in Ports ED13-D   ED23-D   ER3-D      

BX-DM1E-18

 10 - 36 VDC 1 Serial
3-pin
RS232C or RS485

1 Ethernet
RJ-45
10/100Base-T

1 POM Slot for additional USB, Serial or Ethernet ports.
10 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
8 Discrete Outputs
12-24VDC
sinking

1 Analog Input
current / voltage

 
1 Analog Output
current / voltage

Up to 8 expansion I/O modules

   10 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
8 Discrete Outputs
12-24VDC sourcing

1 Analog Input
current / voltage

 
1 Analog Output
current / voltage

Up to 8 expansion I/O modules

   10 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
8 Discrete Outputs
5–48 VDC
24–240 VAC
Relay

1 Analog Input
current / voltage

 
1 Analog Output
current / voltage

Up to 8 expansion I/O modules

      
  Built-in Ports   ED1-D   ED2-D   ER-D    

BX-DM1-18

 1 Serial
3-pin
RS232C or RS485

1 POM Slot for additional USB, Serial or Ethernet ports.

  
10 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
8 Discrete Outputs
12-24VDC sinking

Up to 4 expansion I/O modules

   10 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
8 Discrete Outputs
12-24VDC sourcing

Up to 4 expansion I/O modules
 
 10 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
8 Discrete Outputs
5–48 VDC
24–240 VAC
Relay

Up to 4 expansion I/O modules

    

 

  Input Power Built-in Ports ED13   ED23   ER3   AR3  

BX-DM1E-36

 85 - 265  VAC 1 Serial
3-pin
RS232C or RS485

1 Ethernet
RJ-45
10/100Base-T

1 POM Slot for additional USB, Serial or Ethernet ports.
20 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
16 Discrete Outputs
12-24VDC
sinking

4 Analog Input
current / voltage

 
2 Analog Output
current / voltage

Up to 8 expansion I/O modules

   20 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
16 Discrete Outputs
12-24VDC sourcing

4 Analog Input
current / voltage

 
2 Analog Output
current / voltage

Up to 8 expansion I/O modules

   20 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
16 Discrete Outputs
5–48 VDC
24–240 VAC
Relay

4 Analog Input
current / voltage

 
2 Analog Output
current / voltage

Up to 8 expansion I/O modules

   20 Discrete Inputs
120–240 AC  sink/source
 
16 Discrete Outputs
5–48 VDC
24–240 VAC
Relay

4 Analog Input
current / voltage

 
2 Analog Output
current / voltage

Up to 8 expansion I/O modules

  
  Built-in Ports   ED1   ED2   ER   AR

BX-DM1-36

 1 Serial
3-pin
RS232C or RS485

1 POM Slot for additional USB, Serial or Ethernet ports.

  
20 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
16 Discrete Outputs
12-24VDC
sinking

Up to 4 expansion I/O modules

   20 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
16 Discrete Outputs
12-24VDC sourcing

Up to 4 expansion I/O modules

   20 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
16 Discrete Outputs
5–48 VDC
24–240 VAC
Relay

Up to 4 expansion I/O modules

   20 Discrete Inputs
120–240 AC  sink/source
 
16 Discrete Outputs
5–48 VDC
24–240 VAC
Relay

Up to 4 expansion I/O modules
  Input Power Built-in Ports ED13-D   ED23-D   ER3-D      

BX-DM1E-36

 10 - 36 VDC 1 Serial
3-pin
RS232C or RS485

1 Ethernet
RJ-45
10/100Base-T

1 POM Slot for additional USB, Serial or Ethernet ports.
20 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
16 Discrete Outputs
12-24VDC
sinking

4 Analog Input
current / voltage

 
2 Analog Output
current / voltage

Up to 8 expansion I/O modules

   20 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
16 Discrete Outputs
12-24VDC sourcing

4 Analog Input
current / voltage

 
2 Analog Output
current / voltage

Up to 8 expansion I/O modules

   20 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
16 Discrete Outputs
5–48 VDC
24–240 VAC
Relay

4 Analog Input
current / voltage

 
2 Analog Output
current / voltage

Up to 8 expansion I/O modules

      
  Built-in Ports   ED1-D   ED2-D   ER-D    

BX-DM1-36

 1 Serial
3-pin
RS232C or RS485

1 POM Slot for additional USB, Serial or Ethernet ports.

  
20 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
16 Discrete Outputs
12-24VDC sinking

Up to 4 expansion I/O modules

   20 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
16 Discrete Outputs
12-24VDC sourcing

Up to 4 expansion I/O modules
 
 20 Discrete Inputs
12–24 AC/DC  sink/source
 
16 Discrete Outputs
5–48 VDC
24–240 VAC
Relay

Up to 4 expansion I/O modules

    
Documentation
The BRX series PLC Hardware User Manual covers the Do-more CPUs, discrete I/O and analog I/O modules.
This manual is available as a Free Download (PDF) or order a hard copy at Automationdirect.com.

 

We have also made the PowerPoint™ slides that we use in our technical support training class available for those who want to see them. Follow this link to the slideshow. You will need a PowerPoint™ Viewer to run the slideshow, you can download a free one from Microsoft here.

 
Firmware
Acquiring and applying firmware updates for any of the Do-more PLCs is managed through Do-more Designer. Use Help -> Check for Updates to download updated firmware file.

BX-DM1/E -10, -18, -36, -M

Last Update   : 10 April 2018

GA Version    : v1.0.3
File Size     : 578Kb

OS Version    : v2.2.1
File Size     : 435Kb

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