Product Description
The X20CP1684 from B&R Automation is a powerful and small-sized processor unit that can be used in any industrial automation system. It has an Atom 0. 4 GHz processor, although slow in terms of the clock speed, provides stable work for control operations.
The module has 512 MB of DDR4 RAM for handling large applications and 1 MB of SRAM for storing important information. It has an onboard flash memory of 1 GB to store system data and programs, the application memory can be expanded using CompactFlash. The X20CP1684 comes with several interfaces to support different connectivity options. It has two USB 2. 0 interfaces, one RS232 interface, and an Ethernet interface that supports TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking) with 10/100/1000BASE-T functionalities for fast and secure data transfer. The module also contains a POWERLINK V2 interface for real-time Ethernet and an X2X Link interface for integrated connection with other B&R products. Intended for use in industrial settings, the X20CP1684 does not require a fan for cooling, which increases the reliability of the unit by reducing the number of moving parts.
It can work at a temperature of -25 to 60 degrees C when it is horizontally mounted, and -25 to 50 degrees C when it is vertically mounted with the storage temperature ranging from -40 to 70 degrees C. The module has rich status LED indicators of the CPU, Ethernet, POWERLINK, CompactFlash, and battery, and diagnostics through LED lights and software utilities for status checking and troubleshooting. In conclusion, it can be stated that the unit is a flexible and efficient option for modern industrial automation systems. The product is available at Wake Industrial with a one-year warranty period.