{"product_id":"bs208-bachmann-backplane-base-rack","title":"BS208  Bachmann Backplane Base Rack","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBS208\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8-slot SMD-type backplane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor the Bachmann M1 automation system, providing a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erobust structural and electrical backbone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor medium-to-large controller assemblies. It ensures\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esecure module alignment\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-speed parallel bus communication\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ereliable power distribution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor a CPU and up to seven I\/O or communication modules. 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Multiple power supply units (e.g., NT255) can be installed to provide redundancy and ensure stable operation for high-demand modules.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bachmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48746804576508,"sku":"BS208","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/9983\/1292\/files\/BS208_28b9d932-5aa1-444f-9908-20b89dadf751.jpg?v=1770361973","url":"https:\/\/www.electronicplc.com\/products\/bs208-bachmann-backplane-base-rack","provider":"Electronic PLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}