Product Description

The X20CM2966 module from B&R Automation's X20 series integrates a wide assortment of digital and analog interfaces into a small footprint well-equipped for factory and machine control. Providing eight channels each of 24VDC sinking digital input and sourcing digital output, it supports interfacing to switches, sensors, and actuators across the plant floor.

An additional four analog inputs accepting voltage or current signals enable monitoring of process variables. Coupled with two analog outputs, the X20CM2966 facilitates closed-loop control strategies. Weighing approximately 150g and measuring a compact 100x80x25mm, it consumes minimal enclosure space per channel count. This density maximizes flexibility whether distributed across zones or centralized in one rack. Operation over an industrial -20 degrees C to +60 degrees C temperature range allows deployment in demanding environments close to production machinery. Both RS232 and RS485 serial interfaces facilitate integration into various fieldbus or PC-based systems. Supporting common 24VDC I/O voltages further eases compatibility with standard industrial networks and devices.

Reliable mixed I/O in a small footprint simplifies collecting real-world sensor data and implementing automation logic. Digital filtering and A/D conversion deliver consistent readings predictable for proportional, integral, and derivative control loops. Analog waveforms from controllers can be recreated with high fidelity as process variables change. Portable sizing lets the X20CM2966 follow production cells as lines reconfigure. Programming flexibility arises from mixing input types on a single module requiring fewer spare parts. Together these traits lower total cost of ownership versus discrete signal conditioning boxes. Consistent quality from B&R Automation provides long-term return on investment.