Compact controllers with integrated I/Os

B&R’s X20 System has been extended with a new series of compact controllers with integrated I/Os.

Made in a large range of variants for different levels of performance and features, they can be integrated, like all the X20 CPUs, with additional, local or remoted I/O modules connected by cable. Each system is equipped with 32 channels of integrated digital and analogue I/Os and with an x86 processor in the standard configuration. Also available: POWERLINK interfaces, standard Ethernet, CAN, RS232 and USB interfaces.
 
Salient features.The compact controllers are available with two different CPUs, with frequencies of 200 MHz and 400 MHz. Depending on the model, up to 256 MB of RAM and 16kB non-volatile RAM are available on board. For applications and for saving, a built-in flash memory with capacity up to 4 GB is available. All CPUs are equipped with Ethernet, USB and RS232 interfaces. Both performance classes also include integrated POWERLINK and CAN interfaces. If further fieldbuses are required, on all CPU modules, standard interfaces available in the full range of X20 can be added. The CPUs do not require cooling fans or batteries and hence need no maintenance. The device has 30 different integrated digital inputs and outputs and 2 analogue inputs.

The new range of CPUs comes with innovative technology and ultra-fast reaction that enables control of the I/O, digital or analogue channels, with a response time of less than 1 μs using a library of function blocks. The programming via standard FBD editor of the B&R Automation Studio development environment is fully compatible with the IEC61131 standard.