AutomationDirect BX-DM1-18ED2

The BX-DM1-18ED2 is a BRX Do-more stackable micro brick PLC from AutomationDirect. It provides 10 discrete inputs and 8 sourcing discrete outputs, a RS-232/RS-485 serial port, microSD card slot, battery backup, and expansion for up to eight modules. It is programmed in ladder with Do-more Designer software v2.0 or later and requires 120-240 VAC external power.

Source checked10/10 values · 2026-10-26AutomationDirectPLC
Motion axes
4
Weight
0.4082kg

Specification

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Categoryplc
Program memory64,000 words
Data memory128,000 words
Discrete inputs10
Discrete outputs8
Serial ports1
Supply voltage120-240 VAC

Quick answers

How much does the AutomationDirect BX-DM1-18ED2 weigh?
0.408233133 kg, per BRX Do-more PLC: 10-pt in, 8-pt out, serial port, (programmable logic controller) (PN# BX-DM1-18ED2) | AutomationDirect (automationdirect.com).

Study notes

  • Total memory is 192k words, split into 64k words ladder memory and 128k words user data memory.
  • Programming uses ladder language and Do-more Designer software v2.0 or later.
  • Serial port is RS-232/RS-485 on a 3-pin terminal, up to 115.2k baud; supported port protocols include Do-more protocol, Modbus RTU master/slave, ASCII in/out, K-sequence slave, and a non-secure HTTP webserver.
  • Supports up to 8 expansion modules; has real-time clock/calendar, retentive memory, battery backup and a microSD card slot.
  • Discrete inputs accept 12-24 VAC/VDC and are sinking/sourcing; discrete outputs are 12-24 VDC sourcing at 0.5 A per point.
  • Supports up to 4 virtual axes, PTO pulse/direction or CW/CCW outputs, PWM outputs, and motion profiles including trapezoid, S-curve, electronic gearing, camming and linear interpolation.
  • Includes BX-RTB03S terminal block and D0-MC-BAT battery; requires BX-RTB18 or BX-RTB18-1 terminal block kit or ZIPLink pre-wired cables.
  • Maximum switching frequency is 250 kHz; supports 100+ PID loops configurable to memory limit.

Safety

  • Agency approvals: UL Listed File # E185989, CE marked, and RoHS compliant. UL Recognized, UL Hazardous and CSA files are listed as none.
  • Contains a button-cell lithium battery (CR2032; replacement D0-MC-BAT); dangerous goods classification UN3091, lithium content 0.07.
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