BX-DM1/E-10, -18, -36, -M Updated: 04/18/2022
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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 PLC 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 systems can also be expanded using remote base contollers. Look at the BX-DMIO for a dedicated Do-more RBC

 
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, Modbus/TCP, MQTT, HTTP 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.

7 BRX Pluggable Option Modules (POM) are used to add one additional communication port
Ethernet Port (RJ-45 1Mbps max.)

USB Type B Port

RS-485 Port (3-pin terminal strip)

RS-232 Port (RJ12 6p6c)

RS-232 Port (3-pin terminal strip)

RS-232 Port w/Flow Control (5-pin terminal strip)

RS-422 Port (5-pin terminal strip)

 

15 DC I/O expansion modules

4 input modules: 8, 12, 16, 32-pt; 12-24 VDC

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

4 output modules (sourcing): 8, 12, 16, 32-pt; 6-24 VDC

1 output module (sourcing): 8-pt; 3.5-5 VDC

4 output modules (sinking): 8, 12, 16, 32-pt; 6-24 VDC

4 combo modules: 8-DC in / 4-DC out, 8-DC in / 8-DC out: 8, 12, 16, 32-pt; 6-24 VDC

1 combo module: 8-DC in / 8-DC out: 3.5-5 VDC

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

5 Relay output expansion modules

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

2 modules (dry contact): 8,16-pt; 6-48 VDC/24-240 VAC

1 combo module: 4 DC in / 4 relay out

14 Analog I/O expansion modules

2 Universal input modules: 4, 8 Channels

3 Current input modules: 4, 8, or 16 Channels

3 Voltage input modules: 4, 8, or 16 Channels

2 Universal output modules: 4, 8 Channels

2 Current output modules: 4, 8 Channels

2 Voltage output modules: 4, 8 Channels

2 Universal Combination modules: 2 in / 2 Out, 4 In / 4 Out

2 Current Combination modules: 4 In / 2 Out, 2 In / 2 Out

2 Voltage Combination modules: 4 In / 2 Out, 2 In / 2 Out

6 Temperature Input expansion modules:

Universal Temperature input modules: 4, 8 Channels

Thermocouple input modules: 4, 8 Channels

RTD input module: 6 Channels

8 Channel NTC (thermistor) input module

Combination Universal Temperature modules:
        4 Universal Temperature Inputs / 4 Universal Analog Outputs
        4 Universal Temperature Inputs / 4 DC Output (Sinking)
        4 Universal Temperature Inputs / 4 DC Output (Sourcing)
        4 Universal Temperature Inputs / 4 Relay

Thermocouple Combination module: 4 THM In / 4 Current Out

RTD Combination module: 4 RTD In / 4 Current Out

3 Specialty modules:

3 Axis High-Speed I/O

4 Port RS-232/485 Serial I/O (includes terminal blocks)

4 Port RS-232 w/ Flow Control Serial I/O (includes terminal blocks)

4 Port RS-422 Serial I/O (includes terminal blocks)

8-pt Discrete Input Simulator

Expansion I/O modules do not ship with connectors.
They require BX-RTBxx, BX-RTBxx-1 or BX-RTBxx-2 terminal block kit or ZIPLink pre-wired cables.

 

  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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 expansion I/O modules

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

Up to 8 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 8 expansion I/O modules

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

Up to 8 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 8 expansion I/O modules

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

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

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

Up to 8 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 8 expansion I/O modules

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

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

Up to 8 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 8 expansion I/O modules

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

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

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

Up to 8 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 8 expansion I/O modules

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

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

Up to 8 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 / BX-DM1E -10, -18, -36, -M

Last Update   : 20 February 2024

GA Version    : v1.1.0
File Size     : 3.0Mb

OS Version    : v2.9.9
File Size     : 1.4Mb

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