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User Manual: bx-dm1e-18er3-d BRX Do-more Platform User Manual and Inserts
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WARNING: To minimize the risk of potential safety problems, you
should follow all applicable local and national codes that regulate the
installation and operation of your equipment. These codes vary from
area to area and it is your responsibility to determine which codes
should be followed, and to verify that the equipment, installation, and
operation are in compliance with the latest revision of these codes.
Equipment damage or serious injury to personnel can result from
the failure to follow all applicable codes and standards. We do not
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your particular application, nor do we assume any responsibility for
your product design, installation, or operation.
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Hot-Swapping Information
Note: This device cannot be Hot Swapped.
IMPORTANT!
CPU Status Indicators
Indicator Status Description
PWR
OFF Base Power OFF
Green Base Power ON
Yellow Low Battery
RUN
OFF CPU is in STOP Mode
Green CPU is in RUN Mode
Yellow Forces are Active
MEM
OFF No ROM Activity, No SD Card
Yellow ROM Activity (Flash or SD Card)
Green SD Card Installed and Mounted
Red SD Card Installed and Not Mounted
ERR OFF CPU is functioning normally
Red CPU Fatal Hardware Error or Software Watchdog Error
Terminal Block Connector Specifications
Part Number BX-RTB03S BX-RTB18 BX-RTB18-1
Connector Type Screw Type-90° Screw Type-90° Spring Clamp
Type-180°
Wire Exit 180° 180° 180°
Pitch 3.5mm 5.0mm 5.0mm
Screw Size M2 M2.5 N/A
Recommended
Screw torque
<1.77 lb·in
(0.2 N·m)
< 3.98 lb·in
(0.45 N·m) N/A
Screwdriver Blade
Width 2.5mm 3.5mm 3.5mm
Wire Gauge
(Single Wire) 28-16 AWG 28-12 AWG 28-14 AWG
Wire Gauge
(Dual Wire) 28-16 AWG 28-16 AWG
28-16 AWG
(Dual Wire Ferrule
Required)
Wire Strip Length 0.24in (6mm) 0.3in (7.5mm) 0.37in (9.5mm)
Equiv. Dinkle part # EC350V-03P-BK 5ESDV-0nP-BK*5ESDSR-0nP-BK*
*NOTE: n=(3) 3-terminal, (5) 5-terminal, or (6) for 6-terminal
CPU Mode Switch Functions
RUN position CPU is forced into RUN Mode if no errors are encountered.
TERM position
RUN, PROGRAM and DEBUG modes are available. In this
position, the mode of operation can be changed through the
Do-more Designer Software.
STOP position CPU is forced into STOP Mode.
Built-in RS-232/485 Port Specifications
Port Name RS-232/RS-485 Serial Port
Description*
Non-isolated serial port that can communicate via
RS-232 or RS-485 (software selectable). Includes
ESD protection and built-in surge protection.
Supported Protocols
Do-more Protocol (Default)
Modbus RTU (Master & Slave)
K-Sequence (Slave)
ASCII (In & Out)
Data Rates 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and
115200
Default Settings RS-232, 115200 bps, No Parity, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop
Bit, Station #1
Port Type 3-pin terminal strip 3.5mm pitch
Port Status LED Green LED is illuminated when active for TXD and
RXD
RS-485 Station Addresses 1-247
Cable Recommendations RS-232 use L19772-XXX from AutomationDirect.com
RS-485 use L19827-XXX from AutomationDirect.com
Replacement Connector ADC Part # BX-RTB03S
Removable connector included.
* NOTE: When using RS-485, a terminator resistor is built-in and software selectable.
TX
RX
RS232/RS485
Pinout RS232 RS485
1 GND GND
2 RXD D-
3 TXD D+
GND
RX/D-
TX/D+
microSD Specifications
Port Name microSD Card Slot
Description Standard microSD socket for data logging / file management
Maximum Card
Capacity 32GB
Transfer Rate
(ADATA microSDHC
Class 4 memory card)
Mbps Minimum Typical Maximum
Read 14.3 14.4 14.6
Write 4.8 4.9 5.1
Port Status LED Green LED is illuminated when card is inserted/detected
Optional microSD Card ADC Part # MICSD-16G
BX-DM1E-18ER3-D
Document Name Edition/Revision Date
BX-DM1E-18ER3-D 1st Ed. RevC 4/10/2017
Copyright 2017, AutomationDirect.com Incorporated/All Rights Reserved Worldwide.
Do-more BRX Manual available at
www.automationdirect.com/pn/doc/
manual/BX-DM1E-18ER3-D
Built-in Ethernet Specifications
Port Name ETHERNET
Description Standard transformer isolated Ethernet port with built-in
surge protection.
Transfer Rate 10Mbps (Yellow LED) and 100Mbps (Green LED)
Port Status LED LED is solid when network LINK is established. LED
flashes when port is active (ACT).
Supported Protocols
Do-more! Protocol
Ethernet Remote I/O
Modbus TCP/IP (Client & Server)
EtherNet/IP (Explicit Messaging)
HOST ECOM (DirectLogic)
SMTP (Email), SNTP (Time Server)
TCP/IP, UDP/IP (Raw packet)
Cable Recommendation C5E-STxxx-xx from AutomationDirect.com
Port Type RJ45, Category 5, 10/100 BASE-T, Auto Crossover
Ethernet Port Numbers:
MODBUS TCP/IP
EtherNet/IP (Explicit Messaging)
HOST ECOM
Do-more Protocol
502, TCP
44818, TCP
28784, UDP
28784, UDP
BRX MPU with Do-more! DM1 technology
24 VDC required, serial port, Ethernet port, microSD
slot, Discrete Input: 10-point, sink / source, Analog Input:
1-channel, current / voltage, Discrete Output: 8-point,
relay, Analog Output: 1-channel, current / voltage.
Power Supply Specifications
Nominal Voltage Rating 12–24 VDC
Input Voltage Range (Tolerance) 10–36 VDC
Maximum Input Voltage Ripple <± 10%
Maximum Input Power 30W
Cold Start Inrush Current 5A, 2ms
Maximum Inrush Current (Hot Start) 5A, 2ms
Internal Input Protection Reverse Polarity Protection and
Undervoltage
Heat Dissipation 3.2W Max
Voltage Withstand (dielectric) 1500VAC Power Inputs to Ground
applied for 1 minute
General Specifications
Operating Temperature 0° to 60°C (32° to 140°F)
Storage Temperature -20° to 85°C (-4° to 185°F)
Humidity 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Environmental Air No corrosive gases permitted
Vibration IEC60068-2-6 (Test Fc)
Shock IEC60068-2-27 (Test Ea)
Enclosure Type Open Equipment
Agency Approvals UL61010-2 - UL File # E185989 Canada and USA
CE Compliant EN61131-2*
Noise Immunity NEMA ICS3-304
EU Directive See the “EU Directive” topic in the Help File
Weight 295g (10.4 oz)
*Meets EMC and Safety requirements. See the D.O.C. for details.
CPU Specifications
Program Memory Type FLASH memory
User Data Memory Type Battery Backed RAM, User configurable
Pluggable Option Module RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet 10/100 BASE-T
(1Mbps throughput max), USB 2.0 Type B
Expansion Modules 8 expansion modules max
Real Time Clock Accuracy ±2.6s per day typical at 25°C
±8s per day max at 60°C
Programming Software Do-more Designer – Ver. 2.0 or higher
Programming Cable Options BX-PGM-CBL
Custom Label Window Size 0.75″ x 2.25″ (19mm x 57.2mm)
Terminal Block Connection Options
BX-RTB18
Terminal Block Kit, 90-degree screw type, Fits all BRX
18-point PLCs. Kit includes (3) 5-pin 5mm plugs, (2) 6-pin
5mm plugs, (1) 3-pin 5mm plugs.
BX-RTB18-1
Terminal Block Kit, 180-degree spring clamp type, Fits all
BRX 18-point PLCs. Kit includes (3) 5-pin 5mm plugs, (2)
6-pin 5mm plugs, (1) 3-pin 5mm plugs.
ZL-BX-CBL15 ZIPLink PLC I/O cable, 15-position terminal block to 24-pin
connector, 24AWG. 0.5 meter (1.6 ft.) length, 2 required.
ZL-BX-CBL15-1 ZIPLink PLC I/O cable, 15-position terminal block to 24-pin
connector, 24AWG. 1 meter (3.3 ft.) length, 2 required.
ZL-BX-CBL15-2 ZIPLink PLC I/O cable, 15-position terminal block to 24-pin
connector, 24AWG. 2 meter (6.6 ft.) length, 2 required.
ZL-BX-CBL15-1P ZIPLink PLC I/O cable, 15-position terminal block to pigtail
connection, 24AWG. 1 meter (3.3 ft.) length, 2 required.
ZL-BX-CBL15-2P ZIPLink PLC I/O cable, 15-position terminal block to pigtail
connection, 24AWG. 2 meter (6.6 ft.) length, 2 required.
ZL-RTB20 ZIPLink Two-Level Feedthrough Module. 20 pole, 35mm DIN
mount, 2 required.
ZL-RTB20-1 ZIPLink Three-Level Feedthrough Module. 20 pole, 35mm
DIN mount, 2 required.
I/O Terminal Blocks sold separately.
(See Terminal Block Connection Options table).

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I/O WiringTerminal and Front Panel Layout
Mounting Restrictions
AIRFLOW
OK
1.78
″
[45.3mm]
#8 Thru all (3 Places)
4.25
″
[107.9mm
″
]
4.69
″
[119.1mm]
4.41
″
[112.1mm]
3.59
″
[91.1mm]
2″ (50mm)
Minimum
from Enclosure
2″ (50mm)
Minimum from
Enclosure
2″ (50mm) Minimum
from Enclosure
2″ (50mm)
Minimum
from Wire Duct
2″ (50mm)
Minimum
from Enclosure
2″ (50mm)
Minimum
from Wire Duct
Dimensional
Information
RUN
TERM
STOP
RS-232/485
SD
PWR
RUN
MEM
ERR
TX
RX
LNK
ACT
ETHERNET
RX/D-
TX/D+
GND
T
X
T
T
R
GND
R
X
R
R
RX/D
GND
R
LN
A
C
A
A
R
X
R
R
N
K
C
T
ETH
ERN
ET
RX/D-
TX
/
D
+
BX-DM1E-18ER3-D
10-36VDC
25VA
6-PIN6-PIN
3-PIN
HSIHSI HSIHSI HSIHSI HSIHSI HSIHSI
5-PIN5-PIN
5-PIN
W
Ethernet Port
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
+
CR2032
76543210
CR
2
76543210
NOTE: DIP switches located in this compartment
are used for debug and recovery functions only.
Please refer to the BRX User Manual for full
instructions on using these switches.
Battery Replacement
Coin Battery CR2032
ADC Part # D0-MC-BAT
Custom
Label
Window
Micro SD Card Slot
Pluggable Option
Module (POM) Slot
CPU Mode
Switch
Serial Port
20
R
2
NOTE: Do not
remove tape
from battery.
1.84
″
[46.8mm]
1.23
″
[31.2mm]
4.59
″
[116.7mm]
3.73
″
[94.6mm]
5.57
″
[141.4mm]
4.25
″
[107.9mm]
8.11
″
[206mm]
4.41
″
[112.1mm]
3.59
″
[91.1mm]
*Fuse
.032A
*Fuse
.032A
+
*Fuse
.032A
- +
- +
WX0
1C
WX0
1C
WX0
1C
3-Wire Current
Transmitter
4-Wire 4-20 mA
Transmitter
2-Wire 4-20 mA
Transmitter
2-Wire Transmitter
3-Wire Transmitter
4-Wire Transmitter
Power
Supply
24VDC User
Supplied Power
+
–
+
–
+
–
User Supplied
Transmitter Power
AC or DC
W
W
W
*NOTE: An Edison S500-32-R 0.032A fast-acting fuse is recommended
for all analog voltage inputs, analog outputs, and current loops.
Analog Current Sinking Input Circuits
1C
WX0
.032A
*Fuse
4-Wire Voltage
Transmitter
4-Wire Transmitter
Optional Transmitter Power Supply
AC or DC
- +
24 VDC User
Supplied Power
+
.032A
*Fuse
3-Wire Voltage
Transmitter
WX0
1C
3-Wire Transmitter
W
W
Analog Voltage Input Circuits
Analog Output Wiring
Load
Power Supply
.032A
*Fuse
VDC
Load
Current Source Output
Voltage Output
.032A
*Fuse
mA Load
WY0
1C W
WY0
1C W
Discrete Output Specifications
Output Type Relay Form A (SPST)
Total Outputs per Module 8 Relay
Commons 2 (4 points/common) Isolated
Maximum current per common 8A
Nominal Voltage Ratings 5–48 VDC, 24–240 VAC
Output Voltage Range 5–60 VDC, 18–264 VAC
Maximum Voltage 60VDC, 264VAC
Minimum Output Current 0.1mA @ 24VDC
Maximum Output Current 2A
Maximum Leakage Current 1µA (DC), 300µA (AC) due to RC snubber
Maximum Switching Frequency 10Hz
Status Indicators Logic Side, Green
Discrete Input Specifications
Input Type Sink/Source
Total Inputs per Module 10 High Speed – All inputs may be used as standard inputs
Commons 2 (5 points/common) Isolated
Nominal Voltage Rating 12–24 VAC/DC
Input Voltage Range 9–30 VAC/DC
Maximum Voltage 30 VAC/DC
DC Frequency 250kHz - High Speed
Minimum Pulse Width 0.5 μs - High Speed
AC Frequency 47–63 Hz (240Hz filter must be set in software for AC
operation)
Input Impedance 3kΩ @ 24VDC
Input Current (typical) 6mA @ 24 VAC/DC
Maximum Input Current 12mA @ 30 VAC/DC
Maximum OFF Current 2.0 mA
ON Voltage Level > 9.0 VAC/VDC
OFF Voltage Level < 2.0 VAC/VDC
Status Indicators Logic Side, Green
nC 01 23
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
Relay Output
Y
nC 01234
Sinking Input
X
nC 01234
Sourcing Input
X
Discrete Input
Wiring
Discrete
Output Wiring
nC 01234
AC Input
X
Supply Power
Wiring
NC NC GV+V-
DC Power
DC Power In
12–24VDC
-+
Analog Input Specifications
Inputs per Module 1
Input Voltage Range* Software Selectable ±10V, ±5V, 0-10V, 0-5V
Input Current Range* Software Selectable ±20mA, 4-20 mA
Resolution 16 bit @ ± 10V, ± 20mA
Conversion Time 1.2 ms
Input Impedance Voltage Modes 220kΩ
Input Impedance Current Modes 249Ω
*Software selectable per channel.
Analog Output Specifications
Outputs per Module 1
Output Voltage Range* Software Selectable ±10V, ±5V, 0-10V, 0-5V
Minimum Voltage Load Impedance 1kΩ
Output Current Range* Software Selectable ±20mA, 4-20 mA
Maximum Current Load Impedance 500Ω
Conversion Time < 1ms
Resolution 16 bit @ ± 10V, ± 20mA
*Software selectable per channel.
I/O Terminal Blocks sold separately.
(See Terminal Block Connection Options table).