Home B & R Automation X20 Fieldbus Input Output Series X20BM12

X20BM12

Name: X20BM12
Brand: B & R Automation
Price: 466 USD
Rating: 4.7 (16 reviews)

Straightforward Pricing: No Rush Fees, No Credit Card Fees

Current response time:

6 Minutes 45 Seconds

The B & R Automation X20BM12, part of the X20 Series, operates at a nominal voltage of 240 VDC. It consumes 0.13 Watts of power on the bus and is rated for hazardous locations under Class I, Division 2, Groups ABCD, T5. The unit has an IP20 protection rating and can operate in temperatures from -25 to 60 degrees C.

Preparing your secure checkout page...

Description
Specs
FAQ

Product Description

B&R Industrial Automation is known for revolutionizing industrial automation globally. With the number of X20 devices that you can use to make your industrial operation easier, keeping track and managing all microdevices becomes a relatively complex task. For this purpose, B&R has released separate bus modules to interconnect and manage smaller devices as part of a larger system. One bus module that is straightaway compatible for X20 I/O modules running at 240 VAC is the X20BM12. It is specifically designed to handle alternating current modules, featuring an interconnected internal I/O supply. This bus module performs well at different systems while consuming only 0.13 watts.

The X20BM12 has a coated version, which is immune to corrosive gases and condensation. The coated version, however, is much more expensive and comes under a different material code and model. Both its versions, however, utilize an I/O power supply that functions at a nominal voltage of 24 volts DC, permitting a theoretical load of 10 amperes. The X20BM12 supports various methods and installation orientations. By default, the horizontal orientation allows the X20BM12 to withstand up to 60 degrees Celsius of ambient temperature, while the vertical orientation allows only a maximum ambient temperature of 50 degrees Celsius. During storage and transport, the maximum ambient temperature permissible is 85 degrees Celsius or 185 degrees Fahrenheit. Beyond the said temperatures, components inside the X20BM12 may malfunction or experience irreversible damages.

To facilitate proper ventilation and minimize communication interferences, the recommended spacing for the X20BM12 is 12.5 millimeters. This pitch or spacing allows a maximum absolute deviation value of 2 millimeters. Hence the permissible spacing range for this bus module is between 10.5 and 14.5 millimeters.

X20BM12 Technical Specifications

Power Consumption (bus):	0.13 W
Hazardous Locations Class:	Class I, Division 2, Groups ABCD, T5
Ip Protection:	IP20, Ta = 0 - Max. 60 degrees C
Nominal Voltage (I/O power supply):	24 VDC
Permitted Contact Load:	10 A
Operation Temperature (horizontal):	-25 to 60 degrees C
Storage Temperature:	-40 to 85 degrees C

Frequently Asked Questions about X20BM12

Q: What is the X20BM12's protection category?

A: The X20BM12 falls under the IP 20 protection category, ensuring the safety of managing personnel.

Q: What is the material code or model for the X20BM12's coated version?

A: The X20BM12's coated version is sold as a separate product with material code X20cBM12.

Q: What are the differences between the X20BM12 and X20cBM12?

A: The X20BM12 and X20cBM12 share most of their features, except for some specifications. As mentioned earlier, the X20cBM12 is simply the coated version of the X20BM12. This coating protects the module from condensation and corrosive environments, allowing the relative humidity to increase up to a maximum of 100%. In terms of certifications, the coated version has no KC certification.

Q: What certifications does the X20BM12 have?

A: The X20BM12's datasheet lists the following certifications: CE, KC, EAC, UKCA, ATEX, BV, ABS, UL, HazLoc, KR, LR, and DNV.

Q: Does the installation level affect the X20BM12's performance?

A: The installation level of the X20BM12 does not affect its performance directly. However, when the installation level of this module exceeds 2000 meters above sea level, the ambient temperature decreases by 0.5 Celsius per 100 meters. When operated outside the recommended ambient temperature, the product's performance may decline.