B&R X20 controller, modular PLC for machines, width from 37.5 mm, up to 250 I/O modules

X20 System is the core machine automation platform of B&R. The controllers use a slice architecture: CPU, power supply and interfaces connect to I/O modules without a separate rack. A controller with power supply is 37.5 mm wide, the PLC 55 mm, and up to 250 I/O modules can be connected directly to the controller.

The range includes Compact-S, Embedded PLC, X20 PLC and X20 Edge, with processors up to Intel Atom. Communication: POWERLINK, standard Ethernet with TSN, RS232, RS485, USB, optional CAN without increasing the footprint; OPC UA over TSN is supported. Fanless and battery-free design, operation from onboard flash without CompactFlash is possible. Programming in Automation Studio.

Key features:

• Controller with power supply from 37.5 mm wide, PLC 55 mm
• Up to 250 I/O modules directly on the controller
• POWERLINK, Ethernet TSN, RS232/RS485, USB, optional CAN
• Fanless and battery-free
• Single Automation Studio environment

Specifications:

• Range: X20 System: Compact-S, Embedded PLC, X20 PLC, X20 Edge
• Width with power supply: 37.5 mm
• PLC width: 55 mm
• I/O modules: up to 250
• Processor: up to Intel Atom, by order code
• Interfaces: POWERLINK, Ethernet TSN, RS232, RS485, USB, optional CAN
• Protocol: OPC UA over TSN
• Maintenance: no fan, no battery
• Engineering environment: Automation Studio

Application: Machine automation in packaging, plastics, printing, food production, metalworking and assembly lines.

Scope of supply: X20 CPU module of the selected version. Terminal block, bus module, I/O modules and memory card are ordered separately.

Before ordering: The specific CPU (X20CP… code) is selected by task cycle time, number of axes and interfaces — confirm before ordering.