B&R 7EC021.60-1
Embedded controller, x86 100 MHz Intel compatible, 16 MB DRAM, 32 kB SRAM, removable application memory: CompactFlash, 1 CAN interface, 1 PROFIBUS DP slave interface 1 X2X Link master interface, 1 Ethernet interface 100BASE-T, 1 RS232 interface, 3 digital mixed channels optionally configurable as inputs or outputs, 24 VDC, 0.5 A, order application memory separately! Order terminal blocks 0TB708 and 0TB704 separately!
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Technical specifications
General information
| Certifications / CE | Yes |
| Certifications / UKCA | Yes |
| Certifications / UL | cULus E115267 Industrial control equipment |
| Module type | Embedded controller |
| Power consumption | <6 W |
Controller
| Operating system | AC140 (version E2.82 and later) |
| Processor clock | 100 MHz |
| DRAM | 16 MB |
| SRAM | 32 kB |
Inputs/Outputs
| Module-side connection | 8-pin multipoint connector |
| Configuration of digital inputs/outputs | Individually configurable as inputs or outputs |
Interfaces
| Interface IF1 / Type | RS232 |
| Interface IF1 / Variant | 9-pin male DSUB connector |
| Interface IF1 / Status indicators | 232 LED |
| Interface IF1 / Max. transfer rate | 115.2 kbit/s to 19200 kbit/s at 15 m |
| Interface IF2 / Type | CAN electrically isolated |
| Interface IF2 / Variant | 9-pin male DSUB connector |
| Interface IF2 / Status indicators | CAN LED |
| Interface IF2 / Max. transfer rate | 50 kbit/s at 1000 m to 500 kbit/s at 60 m |
| Interface IF2 / Network-capable | Yes |
| Interface IF2 / Bus terminating resistor | Externally wired |
| Interface IF3 / Type | RS485 electrically isolated |
| Interface IF3 / Variant | 9-pin female DSUB connector |
| Interface IF3 / Status indicators | PB LED |
| Interface IF3 / Max. transfer rate | 187.5 kbit/s at 1000 m to 12 Mbit/s at 100 m |
| Interface IF3 / Network-capable | Yes |
| Interface IF3 / Bus terminating resistor | External using T-connector |
| Interface IF3 / Transfer protocol | PROFIBUS DP |
| Interface IF4 / Type | X2X Link master electrically isolated |
| Interface IF4 / Variant | 4-pin multipoint connector |
| Interface IF4 / Status indicators | X2X LED |
| Interface IF4 / Max. distance | 100 m |
| Interface IF4 / Network-capable | YES, network topology: Line |
| Interface IF6 / Type | Ethernet IEEE 802.3 |
| Interface IF6 / Variant | Female RJ45 connector |
| Interface IF6 / Status indicators | ACT LED |
| Interface IF6 / Max. distance | 100 m |
| Interface IF6 / Transfer rate | 10/100 Mbit/s |
Incremental encoders
| Counter size | 16-bit |
| Input frequency | Max. 20 kHz |
| Evaluation | 4x |
| Signal form | Square wave pulse |
| Inputs | A/B on input 1/2, reference pulse on input 3 |
Digital inputs
| Quantity | Max. 3 |
| Input voltage | 24 VDC |
| Circuit | Sink |
| Input delay | <5 µs |
| Electrical isolation | Input - PLC |
Event counters
| Signal form | Square wave pulse |
| Input frequency | Max. 100 kHz |
| Inputs | Counter on input 1 |
| Pulse length | Min. 5 μs |
| Counter size | 32-bit |
Gate time measurement
| Signal form | Square wave pulse |
| Counter frequency | 31.25 kHz/4 MHz internal, max. 100 kHz external |
| Input frequency | Max. 100 kHz |
Period measurement
| Signal form | Square wave pulse |
| Input frequency | Max. 100 kHz |
| Counter frequency | 31.25 kHz/4 MHz internal, max. 100 kHz external |
Digital outputs
| Electrical isolation / Input - PLC | Yes |
| Nominal voltage | 24 VDC |
| Output protection | Shutdown in the event of overcurrent or short circuit |
| Nominal current | 500 mA |
| Switching frequency (resistive load) | Max. 100 Hz |
| Switching delay | Typ. 250 μs |
| Interface type | Max. 3 |
| Type | High-side transistor outputs, readable |
Operating conditions
| Degree of protection per EN 60529 | IP20 |
Ambient conditions
| Temperature / Operation | 0 to 45°C |
| Temperature / Storage | -25 to 55°C |
| Relative humidity / Operation | 5 to 95% |
Mechanical properties
| Dimensions / Width | 43 mm |
| Dimensions / Height | 122 mm |
| Dimensions / Depth | 110 mm |
| Note | Backup battery included in delivery |
Documentation & CAD
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