B&R X20DC2396
2 ABR incremental encoder 24 V 2 additional inputs e.g. for home enable switch 24 VDC and GND for encoder supply The module is equipped with two inputs for an ABR incremental encoder with 24 V encoder signal.
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Technical specifications
Short description
| I/O module | 2 ABR incremental encoder 24 V |
General information
| Diagnostics / Module run/error | Yes, using LED status indicator and software |
| Power consumption / Bus | 0.01 W |
| Power consumption / Internal I/O | 1.5 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 |
| Input voltage | 24 VDC -15% / +20% |
| B&R ID code | 0x1BAB |
| Status indicators | I/O function per channel, operating state, module status |
| Additional power dissipation caused by actuators (resistive) [W] | - |
| Type of signal lines | Shielded lines must be used for all signal lines. |
Digital inputs
| Input filter / Hardware | ≤2 µs |
| Input filter / Software | - |
| Switching threshold / Low | <5 VDC |
| Switching threshold / High | >15 VDC |
| Quantity | 2 |
| Nominal voltage | 24 VDC |
| Input current at 24 VDC | Approx. 3.3 mA |
| Input circuit | Sink |
| Connection type | 3-wire connections |
| Input resistance | 7.19 kΩ |
| Additional functions | Home enable switch |
| Insulation voltage between channel and bus | 500 Veff |
ABR incremental encoder
| Input filter / Hardware | ≤2 µs |
| Input filter / Software | - |
| Switching threshold / Low | <5 VDC |
| Switching threshold / High | >15 VDC |
| Encoder inputs | 24 V, asymmetrical |
| Counter size | 16/32-bit |
| Input frequency | Max. 100 kHz |
| Evaluation | 4x |
| Encoder power supply | Module-internal, max. 600 mA |
| Input current at 24 VDC | Approx. 1.3 mA |
| Input resistance | 18.4 kΩ |
| Overload characteristics of encoder power supply | Short-circuit proof, overload-proof |
| Insulation voltage between encoder and bus | 500 Veff |
Electrical properties
| Electrical isolation | Bus isolated from encoder and reference enable switch Encoder not isolated from reference enable switch and each other |
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 | - |
| 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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