B&R 8AC121.60-1
HIPERFACE interface for installation in ACOPOS servo drives Encoder monitoring ACOPOS plug-in module, HIPERFACE interface
Lifecycle & replacement
No manufacturer-published lifecycle data for B&R part numbers is indexed here yet. Ask IAC to check availability and an upgrade path.
Servo amplifiers, motors, encoders and cables are matched sets. If this part is no longer available in its original form, the manufacturer's newer generation usually will not pair with the rest of the axis, so an upgrade normally covers the drive, motor and cables together. Send us the nameplate details and we will confirm availability of an exact spare or scope a compatible upgrade.
IAC stocks legacy spares and exchange units and quotes upgrade paths. Send us the nameplate details and we will confirm a compatible replacement.
Technical specifications
General information
| Power consumption / With encoder current consumption of 0 mA | 0.35 W |
| Power consumption / With encoder current consumption of 100 mA | 1.4 W |
| Power consumption / With encoder current consumption of 170 mA | 2.1 W |
| Certifications / CE | Yes |
| Certifications / UKCA | Yes |
| Certifications / CRA (Cyber Resilience Act) | Non-compliant |
| Certifications / UL | cULus E225616 Power conversion equipment |
| Certifications / KC | Yes |
| Module type | ACOPOS plug-in module |
| B&R ID code | 0x1558 |
| Slot | Slots 2, 3 and 4 |
Encoder inputs
| Electrical isolation / Encoder - ACOPOS | No |
| Encoder power supply / Output voltage | 8 to 9 V |
| Encoder power supply / Load capacity | 170 mA |
| Encoder power supply / Sense lines | - |
| Sine/Cosine inputs / Signal transmission | Differential signal, asymmetrical |
| Sine/Cosine inputs / Signal frequency | DC up to 200 kHz |
| Sine/Cosine inputs / Differential voltage | 0.5 to 1.25 Vss |
| Sine/Cosine inputs / Common-mode voltage | Max. ±7 V |
| Sine/Cosine inputs / Terminating resistor | 120 Ω |
| Sine/Cosine inputs / Resolution | 16384 * Number of encoder lines |
| Sine/Cosine inputs / Accuracy | - |
| Serial interface / Signal transmission | Asynchronous |
| Serial interface / Protocol | RS485 |
| Serial interface / Baud rate | 9600 baud |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Module-side connection | 15-pin female DSUB, 2 pins closed |
| Status indicators | UP/DN LEDs |
| Encoder monitoring | Yes |
| Max. encoder cable length | 50 m |
Ambient conditions
| Temperature / Operation / Nominal | 5 to 40°C |
| Temperature / Operation / Maximum | 55°C |
| Temperature / Storage | -25 to 55°C |
| Temperature / Transport | -25 to 70°C |
| Relative humidity / Operation | 5 to 85% |
| Relative humidity / Storage | 5 to 95% |
| Relative humidity / Transport | Max. 95% at 40°C |
Documentation & CAD
Files hosted by B&R Industrial Automation; links open the official download page.
Datasheets
Manuals
ECAD / EPLAN
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Specifications from the official B&R product catalog. Always confirm against the datasheet for your exact revision.