In addition to the standard I/O, complex devices often need to be connected. The X20CS communication modules are intended precisely for cases like this. As normal X20 electronics modules, they can be placed anywhere on the remote backplane.
Communication module | 1x RS485/RS422 |
B&R ID code | 0x1FD0 |
Status indicators | Data transfer, terminating resistor, operating state, module status |
Diagnostics | |
Module run/error | Yes, using LED status indicator and software |
Data transfer | Yes, using LED status indicator |
Terminating resistor | Yes, using LED status indicator |
Power consumption | |
Bus | 0.01 W |
Internal I/O | 1.44 W |
Additional power dissipation caused by actuators (resistive) [W] | - |
Certifications | |
CE | Yes |
UKCA | Yes |
ATEX | Zone 2, II 3G Ex nA nC IIA T5 Gc IP20, Ta (see X20 user's manual) FTZÚ 09 ATEX 0083X |
UL | cULus E115267 Industrial control equipment |
HazLoc | cCSAus 244665 Process control equipment for hazardous locations Class I, Division 2, Groups ABCD, T5 |
DNV | Temperature: B(0 - 55°C) Humidity: B(up to 100%) Vibration: B(4 g) EMC: B(bridge and open deck) |
LR | ENV1 |
KR | Yes |
ABS | Yes |
EAC | Yes |
KC | Yes |
Interface IF1 | |
Signal | RS485/RS422 |
Variant | Connection made using 12-pin terminal block X20TB12 |
Number of stations | RS485: Maximum 32 stations RS422: Maximum 10 stations (receivers) |
Max. distance | 1200 m |
Transfer rate | Max. 115.2 kbit/s |
FIFO buffer | 1 kB |
Terminating resistor | Integrated in module |
Controller | UART type 16C550 compatible |
Electrical isolation | RS485/RS422 (IF1) isolated from bus and I/O power supply |
Mounting orientation | |
Horizontal | Yes |
Vertical | Yes |
Installation elevation above sea level | |
0 to 2000 m | No limitation |
>2000 m | Reduction of ambient temperature by 0.5°C per 100 m |
Degree of protection per EN 60529 | IP20 |
Temperature | |
Operation | |
Horizontal mounting orientation | -25 to 60°C |
Vertical mounting orientation | -25 to 50°C |
Derating | See section "Derating". |
Storage | -40 to 85°C |
Transport | -40 to 85°C |
Relative humidity | |
Operation | 5 to 95%, non-condensing |
Storage | 5 to 95%, non-condensing |
Transport | 5 to 95%, non-condensing |
Note | Order 1x terminal block X20TB06 or X20TB12 separately. Order 1x bus module X20BM11 separately. |
Pitch | 12.5+0.2mm |