Austria's B&R offers a comprehensive range of products, including B&R modules, B&R motors, B&R power supplies, B&R frequency converters, and B&R drives, among others.
Founded in 1979 by Erwin Bernecker and Josef Rainer, B&R Automation (B&R) has emerged as a global leader in automation technology with its headquarters in Eggelsberg, Austria. Over three decades of growth, B&R has expanded its presence to more than 162 locations across 68 countries worldwide. The company specializes in providing professional technology and automation solutions to the machinery and process industries globally. In 1994, B&R pioneered the introduction of programmable computer controllers (PCCs) based on a qualitative real-time multitasking operating system, initiating a new trend in automation innovation. The new generation of B&R PCCs combines the strengths of PLCs and large computers, demonstrating remarkable communication flexibility. Automation Studio, B&R's software platform, streamlines programming and configuration for all B&R products, enhancing their quality and performance.
B&R's product portfolio encompasses industrial PCs, safety technology, process control technology, I/O systems, visualization and operation, power supplies, networking, and fieldbus modules. These products find applications across diverse industries such as automotive, measurement and testing equipment, metalworking, printing, energy, semiconductors/electronics, wood processing, plastics, marine and offshore engineering, oil and gas, textiles, environmental protection, recycling, and packaging. The company's design processes integrate technologies like energy efficiency, mapp technology, CNC and robotics, condition monitoring, POWERLINK, OPC UA, openSAFETY, closed-loop control, and reACTION, offering comprehensive solutions tailored for the automation sector.
B&R modules and motor series boast a broad application spectrum across industries like power, coal, metallurgy, plastics, printing, packaging, electronics and semiconductors, textiles, wind power, mining, mobile automation, food and beverages, papermaking, and solar energy. The company provides complete, integrated solutions for these industries, earning widespread praise and recognition globally for its products. With multiple factories worldwide, B&R products are extensively used in the hydraulic industry as well. Continuous product innovation and optimization, coupled with regular upgrades and introductions of new products, ensure that users experience superior quality and efficiency. B&R adheres to a philosophy of relentless pursuit of excellence in quality and attention to detail, contributing significantly to industrial development through its high-quality products, dedicated services, and advanced technologies.
Selected B&R Modules, Motors, and Their Models:
B&R Modules and Motors:
Communication Modules: 8AC114.60-2, 8AC123.60-1, 8AC120.60-1
Power Modules: Buffer Modules, UPS Modules, Single-phase Power Modules, Three-phase Power Modules
Motors: ACOPOSmulti Stepper Motors, Synchronous Motors 8LS, 8JS, 8LT
B&R Industrial PCs:
Automation PC 910, Automation PC 2100
Flat Panel PC Single-touch, Flat Panel PC Multi-touch
Transducers
Industrial Displays
Panel900, PC300, PC620, PC800, Panel800, Panel40/50, Panel100
B&R Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs):
40/50 Series
100/200 Series
B&R I/O Systems:
XV System
Compact I/O System
X20 System with Coating
X20 System
X67 System
B&R Motion Control Systems:
Servo Drives: 8V1090.00-2, 8V1045.00-2
ACOPOSmicro Servo Drives
ACOPOS Servo Drives
ACOPOSinverter Frequency Converters
Others:
Control Systems: 2005 System, 100/200 System, X20 System, 2003 System
Networking and Fieldbus Modules: DeviceNet, X2X Link, POWERLINK, PROFINET, PROFIBUS DP, CAN Bus, CANopen
Process Control Systems: APROL PDA, APROL Hardware, APROL APC, APROL ConMon, APROL EnMon, APROL Software