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B&R X20SM1436

1 stepper motor, 24 to 39 VDC ±25%, 3 A (3.5 A peak) Resolution of current values at 1% Boost, nominal and holding current separately configurable 38.5 kHz PWM frequency Integrated motor detection 256 microsteps Stall detection Complete integration in Automation Studio and CNC applications 4 inputs, 24 VDC, configurable for ABR incremental encoders Function model "Ramp" based on CANopen communication profile DS402 NetTime timestamp: Position change, trigger time The stepper motor module is used to control stepper motors with a nominal voltage of 24 to 39 VDC (±25%) at a motor current up to 3 A (3.5 A peak). In addition, this module has 4 digital inputs that can be used as limit switches or encoder inputs. Due to the individual adjustment of the coil currents, the motor is only operated with the current it actually needs. This simplifies the selection of the available motors and prevents unnecessary heating. Because this affects energy consumption and thermal load, the effects are positive on the service life of the complete system. Complete flexibility is achieved through the use of independently adjustable holding, maximum and nominal current values. The current for microsteps is automatically adjusted to the configured current values. The automatic motor identification system is an enormous help during standstills. The stepper motor modules can identify the connected motors using their coil characteristics and generate feedback in the form of an analog value. This makes it possible to detect not only wiring errors, but also incorrect motor types being used mistakenly. "Stall detection" is integrated to analyze the motor load. Detection of the stall is defined via a configurable threshold. This allows an overload or motor standstill to be detected precisely in many different types of applications.

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Technical specifications

Short description
I/O module1 full bridge for controlling stepper motors
General information
Diagnostics / Module run/errorYes, using LED status indicator and software
Diagnostics / OutputYes, using LED status indicator and software
Diagnostics / I/O power supplyYes, using software
Power consumption / External I/O / 24 VDC2.45 W
Power consumption / External I/O / 48 VDC3.15 W
Power consumption / Bus0.01 W
Power consumption / Internal I/O-
Certifications / CEYes
Certifications / UKCAYes
Certifications / CRA (Cyber Resilience Act)In preparation
Certifications / ATEXZone 2, II 3G Ex nA nC IIA T5 Gc IP20, Ta (see X20 user's manual) FTZÚ 09 ATEX 0083X
Certifications / ULcURus E225616 Power conversion equipment
Certifications / HazLoccCSAus 244665 Process control equipment for hazardous locations Class I, Division 2, Groups ABCD, T5
Certifications / KCYes
B&R ID code0x2682
Status indicatorsI/O function per channel, operating state, module status
Additional power dissipation caused by actuators (resistive) [W]-
Motor output stage
Module power supply / SupplyExternal
Module power supply / FuseRequired line fuse: Max. 10 A, slow-blow
Quantity1
Type2-phase bipolar stepper motor (full bridge)
Nominal voltage24 to 39 VDC ±25%
Nominal current3 A
Maximum current3.5 A for 2 s (after a recovery time of at least 10 s at maximum 3 A)
Controller frequency38.4 kHz
DC bus capacitance100 µF
Step resolutionMax. 256 microsteps per step
Output protectionNo reverse polarity protection of the supply voltage
Digital inputs
Input filter / Hardware<5 µs
Input filter / Software-
Switching threshold / Low<5 VDC
Switching threshold / High>15 VDC
Quantity4
Nominal voltage24 VDC
Input circuitSink
Connection type1-wire connections
Input resistanceTyp. 18.2 kΩ
Additional functions1x ABR incremental encoder
ABR incremental encoder
Quantity1
Encoder inputs24 V, asymmetrical
Counter size16-bit
Input frequencyMax. 50 kHz
Evaluation4x
Electrical properties
Electrical isolationChannel isolated from bus Channel not isolated from I/O power supply
Operating conditions
Mounting orientation / HorizontalYes
Installation elevation above sea level / 0 to 2000 mNo limitation
Installation elevation above sea level / >2000 mReduction of ambient temperature by 0.5°C per 100 m
Degree of protection per EN 60529IP20
Ambient conditions
Temperature / Operation / Horizontal mounting orientation0 to 50°C
Temperature / Operation / Vertical mounting orientationNot permitted
Temperature / DeratingSee section "Derating".
Temperature / Storage-25 to 70°C
Temperature / Transport-25 to 70°C
Relative humidity / Operation5 to 95%, non-condensing
Relative humidity / Storage5 to 95%, non-condensing
Relative humidity / Transport5 to 95%, non-condensing
Mechanical properties
NoteOrder 1x terminal block X20TB12 separately. Order 1x bus module X20BM31 separately.
Pitch25⁺⁰.² mm

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