| Brand | BBH |
|---|---|
| Series | SMX compact |
| Cat. / PL (EN ISO 13849-1) | PL e; SIL 3 |
| Order number | 2021, 2279, 2280, 2022, 2281, 2282, 1761, 2285, 2286, 2024, 1762, 2057, 2287, 2025, 2026, 2288, 2289, 1763, 2290, 2291, 1764, 2292, 2293 |
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BBH SMX 12A/2 – Compact programmable safety controller
- Brand
- BBH
- Part number
- SMX 12A/2
- Order number
- 2021+22 variants, see Ordering information
Compact programmable safety controller
Free programmable and configurable compact safety controller
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Free programmable and configurable compact safety controller
Key features
- Integrated drive monitoring for up to 2 axes
- 4 encoder interfaces
- 14 safe digital inputs
- 2 safe analog inputs (voltage/current)
- Up to 5 safe switch-off channels
- Compact safety controller suitable up to PL e (EN ISO 13849-1) or SIL3 (IEC 61508)
- Optional: safe / non-safe fieldbus interface
Module characteristics
- max. 42 safe digital inputs,
- max. 12 safe digital outputs,
- max. 20 safe digital I/O‘s,
- max. 9 safe relay outputs,
- max. 10 auxiliary outputs,
- max. 2 safe axes
- Logic processing up to PL e acc. to EN ISO 13849-1 or SIL 3 acc. to IEC 61508
- Movement monitoring of one or two axes up to PL e acc. to EN ISO 13849-1 or SIL 3 acc. to IEC 61508
- Speed monitoring:
- RPM-monitoring
- Standstill monitoring
- Sense of rotation monitoring
- Safe incremental dimension
- Emergency Stop monitoring
- Position monitoring
- Position range monitoring
- Trend range monitoring
- Target position monitoring
- Logic diagram oriented programming via SafePLC²
- Pulse outputs for cross-shorting detection of digital input signals
- External contact monitoring of connected switchgear (EMU)
- Switchable safe semi-conductor outputs pn-, pp- switching for safety-relevant functions
- Monitored relay outputs for safety relevant functions
- Comprehensive diagnostics functions integrated
- Parameter management for expansion modules in base device
- Coded status display via front-side 7 segment display and status LEDs
- Multifunction buttons (quit, start, reset) can be operated from the front side
- Configurable via SafePLC² über USB serial adapter or ethernet based fieldbus
- Standard and safe fieldbus protocols for communication with a higher level controller (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, CANopen, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, PROFIsafe, FSoE)
- Safe cross communication (SMMC) for data exchange between multiple base devices
- Fieldbus protocols with the same hardware can be switched with SafePLC²
- Safe remote I/O communication for data exchange with distributed I/O systems
- The mechanical structure of SMX12A/2 (/x*) is depended on the respective forms of the base module
- With 2 analog inputs; analogue current or voltage inputs are available as options
Ordering information
Base modules
| Item | Description | Item no. |
|---|---|---|
| SMX12A/2 | Basic module with analog option (voltage + current inputs), drive monitoring for up to 2 axes, with extended encoder functionality | 2021 |
| SMX12A-I/2 | Basic module with analog option (current inputs) | 2279 |
| SMX12A-U/2 | Basic module with analog option (voltage inputs) | 2280 |
| SMX12A/2/D | Basic module with analog option (voltage + current inputs) + decentralized communication | 2022 |
| SMX12A-I/2/D | Basic module with analog option (current inputs) + decentralized communication | 2281 |
| SMX12A-U/2/D | Basic module with analog option (voltage inputs) + decentralized communication | 2282 |
| SMX12A/2/DNM | Basic module with analog option (voltage + current inputs) + decentralized communication + ethernet based fieldbus interface + Memory Card | 1761 |
| SMX12A-I/2/DNM | Basic module with analog option (current inputs) + decentralized communication + ethernet based fieldbus interface + Memory Card | 2285 |
| SMX12A-U/2/DNM | Basic module with analog option (voltage inputs) + decentralized communication + ethernet based fieldbus interface + Memory Card | 2286 |
| SMX12A/2/DNM-FSoE | Basic module with analog option (voltage + current inputs) + decentralized communication + ethernet based fieldbus interface + Memory Card | 2024 |
| SMX12A/2/xNM | Basic module with analog option (voltage + current inputs) + ethernet based fieldbus interface + Memory Card | 1762 |
| SMX12A-I/2/xNM | Basic module with analog option (current inputs) + ethernet based fieldbus interface + Memory Card | 2057 |
| SMX12A-U/2/xNM | Basic module with analog option (voltage inputs) + ethernet based fieldbus interface+ Memory Card | 2287 |
| SMX12A/2/xNM-FSoE | Basic module with analog option (voltage + current inputs) + ethernet based fieldbus interface+ Memory Card | 2025 |
| SMX12A/2/xxM | Basic module with analog option (voltage + current inputs) + Memory Card | 2026 |
| SMX12A-I/2/xxM | Basic module with analog option (current inputs) + Memory Card | 2288 |
| SMX12A-U/2/xxM | Basic module with analog option (voltage inputs) + Memory Card | 2289 |
| SMX12A/2/DBM | Basic module with analog option (voltage + current inputs) + decentralized communication + CAN based fieldbus interface + Memory Card | 1763 |
| SMX12A-I/2/DBM | Basic module with analog option (current inputs) + decentralized communication + CAN based fieldbus interface + Memory Card | 2290 |
| SMX12A-U/2/DBM | Basic module with analog option (voltage inputs) + decentralized communication + CAN based fieldbus interface + Memory Card | 2291 |
| SMX12A/2/xBM | Basic module with analog option (voltage + current inputs) + CAN based fieldbus interface + Memory Card | 1764 |
| SMX12A-I/2/xBM | Basic module with analog option (current inputs) + CAN based fieldbus interface + Memory Card | 2292 |
| SMX12A-U/2/xBM | Basic module with analog option (voltage inputs) + CAN based fieldbus interface + Memory Card | 2293 |
Accessories
| Item | Description | Item no. |
|---|---|---|
| SMX91 | Programing adapter | 1010 |
| SMX91/2 | SMX interface converter; Set with USB connection cable typ USB-B, shielded, for connection SMX 91/2 – PC, serial interface cable with 2x RJ10 connectors to connect SMX 91/2 to SMX assembly(new model) | 4304 |
| SXxxxx-x | Terminal connector, screw terminals (set), encoded for cabling SMX12A/2 | on request |
| SXxxxx-x | Terminal connector, spring terminals (set), encoded for cabling SMX12A/2 | on request |
| SX0000-9 | T-Bus connector volltage-carrying (grey) | 1015 |
| SXxxxx-x | Y-cable for encoder splitting | on request |
| FSoE License | Fieldbus license for FSoE | 2366 |
| PROFIsafe License | Fieldbus license for PROFIsafe | 2319 |
Extensions
| Item | Description | Item no. |
|---|---|---|
| SMX31/2 | I/O expansion module – SMX compact | 1705 |
| SMX31R/2 | I/O expansion module with relay option – SMX compact | 2046 |
| SMX31R-4/2 | I/O expansion module with relay option – SMX compact | 2047 |
Software
| Item | Description | Item no. |
|---|---|---|
| SafePLC² 1st | Programming software, 1st License incl. Hardlock | 1244 |
| SafePLC² 2nd | Programming software, 2nd License incl. Hardlock | 1646 |
| SafePLC² 3rd | Programming software, 3rd License incl. Hardlock | 1647 |
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Downloads
- Datasheet_SMX12A_2_x.pdf Product data
- HB-37352-810-02-63F-EN_SMX_Gen2_Installation_Manual.pdf User Manuals
- HB-37480-820-01-11F-EN_Programming_Manual_SafePLC2.pdf User Manuals
- HB-37450-810-01-14F-EN_COM_Installation_Manual.pdf User Manuals
- TS-37350-130-40-27F_EN_Error_list_SMX.pdf User Manuals
- EG/EU Konformitätserklärung SMX Serie Gen2 (Compact/Modular) DE_EN Certificates
- TUEV Certificate SMX Gen2 & SDU-x DE-EN_20252030 Certificates







