Bosch Rexroth 0360 Series Modules: REXROTH 0360-500-00 Compact Module —

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Bosch Rexroth 0360 Series: Comprehensive Module Range and Technical Overview

The Bosch Rexroth 0360 Series — part of the IndraControl L compact controller platform — is a modular automation system deployed across continuous-process heavy industries including petrochemical refineries, nuclear power auxiliary systems, offshore drilling control, and large-scale chemical processing plants. Its compact backplane architecture allows high-density I/O integration within space-constrained control cabinets, making it a preferred platform for brownfield retrofits and long-lifecycle plant automation. The 0360 Series operates within the IndraWorks engineering environment and is fully compatible with Rexroth's SERCOS and PROFIBUS communication stacks. Installed base across global heavy industry is substantial, with many facilities maintaining 0360-based control architectures well beyond the platform's standard product lifecycle, driving sustained demand for spare parts and replacement modules.

The Evolution of 0360 Series Architecture

The 0360 Series was introduced as part of Rexroth's IndraControl L family, designed to bridge the gap between compact PLCs and full-scale DCS platforms. Early revisions (0360-100-xx, 0360-200-xx) established the core backplane bus topology and supported basic digital/analog I/O with RS-232 and RS-485 serial interfaces. Mid-generation modules (0360-300-xx, 0360-400-xx) introduced PROFIBUS-DP master/slave capability and expanded analog resolution to 16-bit, addressing the precision requirements of process control loops in refinery and chemical applications. The 0360-500-xx generation — including the 0360-500-00 — represents the mature compact module variant, consolidating CPU, communication, and local I/O functions into a single housing for reduced footprint deployments. Later variants added SERCOS III support and Ethernet-based fieldbus options. As of 2024, the 0360 Series has entered end-of-life status under Rexroth's product lifecycle policy, with no new production runs planned. Replacement migration paths lead to the IndraControl XM and IndraControl L65/L75 platforms. However, the installed base remains active, and cross-compatibility between 0360 sub-generations requires careful firmware and backplane revision matching — a critical consideration for maintenance sourcing.

0360 Series Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent verified models within the Bosch Rexroth 0360 / IndraControl L compact module family, organized by functional category:

Compact Controller / CPU Modules

• 0360-500-00: Compact module, integrated CPU and local I/O, standard firmware revision
• 0360-500-01: Compact module variant with extended memory allocation and revised boot ROM
• 0360-501-00: Compact controller with onboard PROFIBUS-DP master interface
• 0360-502-00: Compact controller with dual Ethernet port and IndraWorks connectivity
• 0360-400-00: Mid-range CPU module, predecessor to 0360-500 generation, backplane bus rev. 2
• 0360-300-00: Early-generation CPU module, RS-485 serial interface, 8 MB program memory

Digital Input (DI) Modules

• 0360-110-00: 16-channel 24 VDC digital input module, sink/source configurable
• 0360-111-00: 32-channel 24 VDC digital input module, high-density backplane format
• 0360-112-00: 16-channel 120 VAC digital input module, optically isolated

Digital Output (DO) Modules

• 0360-120-00: 16-channel 24 VDC digital output module, 0.5 A per channel, short-circuit protected
• 0360-121-00: 32-channel 24 VDC digital output module, transistor output stage
• 0360-122-00: 8-channel relay output module, 2 A per channel, NO/NC configurable

Analog Input (AI) Modules

• 0360-130-00: 8-channel analog input module, 4–20 mA / 0–10 V, 12-bit resolution
• 0360-131-00: 8-channel analog input module, 16-bit resolution, thermocouple/RTD compatible

Analog Output (AO) Modules

• 0360-140-00: 4-channel analog output module, 4–20 mA, 12-bit resolution, loop-powered
• 0360-141-00: 8-channel analog output module, 0–10 V / 4–20 mA selectable, 16-bit

Communication / Fieldbus Adapter Modules

• 0360-200-00: PROFIBUS-DP slave adapter module, 12 Mbit/s, DIN rail mount
• 0360-201-00: PROFIBUS-DP master module, supports up to 125 slave nodes
• 0360-210-00: SERCOS II fiber-optic ring interface module, 4/8/16 Mbit/s selectable

Power Supply Modules

• 0360-600-00: 24 VDC backplane power supply module, 5 A output, redundancy-capable
• 0360-601-00: Redundant power supply module, hot-swap capable, status LED diagnostics

Sourcing Hard-to-Find & Obsolete 0360 Series Parts

With the 0360 Series formally discontinued, OEM supply channels have closed for the majority of module variants. DriveKNMS maintains a dedicated inventory of new-surplus, refurbished, and tested-serviceable 0360 Series modules sourced through authorized industrial surplus channels and decommissioned plant asset recovery. For facilities operating 0360-based control systems under long-term maintenance agreements or regulatory hold periods (common in nuclear auxiliary and refinery SIS applications), DriveKNMS provides lifecycle extension support including: direct module replacement with full functional verification, firmware revision matching to existing backplane configurations, and cross-reference advisory for migration to IndraControl XM equivalents where direct replacement stock is exhausted. Customers requiring bill-of-materials (BOM) sourcing for multi-module 0360 control racks are encouraged to submit complete part lists for consolidated quotation.

Quality Control for the 0360 Series Range

The 0360 Series backplane bus architecture requires module-level testing that goes beyond standard power-on verification. DriveKNMS applies a structured test protocol for all 0360 modules prior to shipment: each unit undergoes backplane bus communication verification using a dedicated 0360 test rack, confirming correct slot addressing and data exchange at rated bus speeds. CPU modules are tested for program load/execute cycles and watchdog timer function. Analog I/O modules are calibrated against traceable reference standards to verify channel accuracy within published specifications. Communication modules (PROFIBUS, SERCOS) are tested for physical layer integrity and protocol handshake completion. All modules are inspected for capacitor condition, connector pin integrity, and conformal coating status. Units with evidence of thermal stress, corrosion, or mechanical damage to the backplane connector are rejected from inventory. Test records are retained and available upon request for quality-critical procurement applications.

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