B&R X20AO2437
2 analog current outputs Electrically isolated analog channels 16-bit digital converter resolution The module is equipped with 2 current outputs with 16-bit digital converter resolution. The 2 channels are electrically isolated from each other. The user can select between the 3 output ranges 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 20 mA and 0 to 24 mA.
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Technical specifications
Short description
| I/O module | 2 analog outputs 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 20 mA or 0 to 24 mA |
General information
| Diagnostics / Module run/error | Yes, using LED status indicator and software |
| Diagnostics / Outputs | Yes, using LED status indicator and software |
| Power consumption / Bus | 0.05 W |
| Power consumption / Internal I/O | 1.6 W |
| Certifications / CE | Yes |
| Certifications / UKCA | Yes |
| Certifications / CRA (Cyber Resilience Act) | In preparation |
| Certifications / ATEX | Zone 2, II 3G Ex nA nC IIA T5 Gc IP20, Ta (see X20 user's manual) FTZÚ 09 ATEX 0083X |
| Certifications / UL | cULus E115267 Industrial control equipment |
| Certifications / HazLoc | cCSAus 244665 Process control equipment for hazardous locations Class I, Division 2, Groups ABCD, T5 |
| Certifications / DNV | Temperature: B (0 to 55°C) Humidity: B (up to 100%) Vibration: B (4 g) EMC: B (bridge and open deck) |
| Certifications / CCS | Yes |
| Certifications / LR | ENV1 |
| Certifications / KR | Yes |
| Certifications / ABS | Yes |
| Certifications / BV | EC33B Temperature: 5 - 55°C Vibration: 4 g EMC: Bridge and open deck |
| Certifications / KC | Yes |
| B&R ID code | 0xB785 |
| Status indicators | I/O function per channel, operating state, module status |
| Additional power dissipation caused by actuators (resistive) [W] | - |
Analog outputs
| Max. error / Gain / 4 to 20 mA | ±0.025% |
| Max. error / Gain / 0 to 20 mA | ±0.022% |
| Max. error / Gain / 0 to 24 mA | ±0.02% |
| Max. error / Offset / 4 to 20 mA | ±0.025% |
| Max. error / Offset / 0 to 20 mA | ±0.022% |
| Max. error / Offset / 0 to 24 mA | ±0.02% |
| Output format / 4 to 20 mA | INT 0x0000 to 0x7FFF / 1 LSB = 0x0001 = 488.281 nA |
| Output format / 0 to 20 mA | INT 0x0000 to 0x7FFF / 1 LSB = 0x0001 = 610.352 nA UINT 0x0000 to 0xFFFF / 1 LSB = 0x0001 = 305.176 nA |
| Output format / 0 to 24 mA | INT 0x0000 to 0x5DC0 / 1 LSB = 0x0001 = 1000 nA |
| Max. gain drift / 4 to 20 mA | ±0.0055%/°C |
| Max. gain drift / 0 to 20 mA | ±0.005%/°C |
| Max. gain drift / 0 to 24 mA | ±0.005%/°C |
| Max. offset drift / 4 to 20 mA | ±0.0035%/°C |
| Max. offset drift / 0 to 20 mA | ±0.002%/°C |
| Max. offset drift / 0 to 24 mA | ±0.002%/°C |
| Error caused by load change / 4 to 20 mA | 0.14% |
| Error caused by load change / 0 to 20 mA | 0.1% |
| Error caused by load change / 0 to 24 mA | 0.1% |
| Test voltage / Channel - Channel | 1000 VAC |
| Test voltage / Channel - Bus | 1000 VAC |
| Test voltage / Channel - Ground | 1000 VAC |
| Output | 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 20 mA or 0 to 24 mA configurable using software |
| Digital converter resolution | 16-bit |
| Settling time on output change over entire range | 2 ms to 20 s, configurable using software |
| Data output rate | 1 ms without ramp |
| Output protection | Short-circuit proof, overvoltage protection (up to 30 VDC) |
| Open-circuit detection | Yes, using hardware and software |
| Data format | INT |
| Load per channel | Max. 600 Ω |
| Short-circuit proof | Yes, continuous |
| Output filter | Active second-order low-pass filter / Cutoff frequency 4 kHz Configurable slew rate |
| Nonlinearity | <0.003% |
Electrical properties
| Electrical isolation | Channel isolated from channel and bus |
Operating conditions
| Mounting orientation / Horizontal | Yes |
| Mounting orientation / Vertical | Yes |
| Installation elevation above sea level / 0 to 2000 m | No limitation |
| Installation elevation above sea level / >2000 m | Reduction of ambient temperature by 0.5°C per 100 m |
| Degree of protection per EN 60529 | IP20 |
Ambient conditions
| Temperature / Operation / Horizontal mounting orientation | -25 to 60°C |
| Temperature / Operation / Vertical mounting orientation | -25 to 50°C |
| Temperature / Derating | See section "Derating". |
| Temperature / Storage | -40 to 85°C |
| Temperature / Transport | -40 to 85°C |
| Relative humidity / Operation | 5 to 95%, non-condensing |
| Relative humidity / Storage | 5 to 95%, non-condensing |
| Relative humidity / Transport | 5 to 95%, non-condensing |
Mechanical properties
| Note | Order 1x terminal block X20TB12 separately. Order 1x bus module X20BM11 separately. |
| Pitch | 12.5⁺⁰.² mm |
Documentation & CAD
Files hosted by B&R Industrial Automation; links open the official download page.
Datasheets
Manuals
ECAD / EPLAN
Certificates
- 2226379 CSA Certificate of Compliance X20 X67
- 64331_A1 BV Certificate of Compliance X20
- 64331_A1 BV Certificate of Compliance X20(de)
- ABS Certificate of Product Design Assessment - X20 IO Series
- CCS Type Approval Certificate - X20
- E115267 UL Certificate of Compliance X20
- EU Data Act - X20 IO - Connected Product Information Notice
- EU Declaration ATEX X20
- EU Declaration of conformity PLC X20
- FTZU 09 ATEX 0083X
- KR Type Approval Certificate MIL39390-AC003 (X20 System)
- Lloyds Register (X20 only)
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