Product Specification – X20BC0063

1. General Information

• Manufacturer: B&R Industrial Automation

• Part Number: X20BC0063

• Product Type: Bus Controller (PROFIBUS DP Slave Interface)

• Product Series: X20 Distributed I/O System

• B&R ID Code: 0x1F1C

• Product Status: Active (In Production)

• Protection Rating: IP20

• Certifications: CE, UKCA, cULus, EAC, KC, ATEX (Zone 2, II 3G Ex nA nC IIA T5 Gc), DNV GL, LR, CCS, ABSB& R Industrial Automation

2. Product Overview

3. Technical Specifications

3.1 Fieldbus Interface (PROFIBUS DP)

• Protocol: PROFIBUS DP V0 SlaveB& R Industrial Automation

• Connector: 9-pin female D-SUBB& R Industrial Automation

• Transfer Rate: Automatic baud rate detection up to 12 Mbit/sB& R Industrial Automation

• Max. Cable Distance: Up to 1,200 m (depends on baud rate)B& R Industrial Automation

• Bus Termination: Integrated, switchable

• Min. Cycle Time: No limitation (fieldbus-dependent)B& R Industrial Automation

3.2 X2X Link Backplane Interface

• Bus System: X2X Link (internal X20 backplane)B& R Industrial Automation

• Min. Cycle Time: 400 μsB& R Industrial Automation

• I/O Capacity: Supports full range of X20 I/O modules

• Hot-Swappable: Yes, supports module replacement during operation

3.3 Electrical Characteristics

• Supply Voltage: 24 VDC (from X20 bus base)

• Power Consumption: 2.3 W

• Isolation: Full galvanic isolation (field / logic / bus)

• Input Power Protection: Reverse polarity, overvoltage, short-circuit

3.4 Mechanical Specifications

• Dimensions: 12.5 mm (W) × 102 mm (H) × 70 mm (D)

• Weight: Approx. 0.05 kg

• Mounting: Standard DIN rail

• Module Width: 12.5 mm (single slot)

3.5 Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature:

  • Horizontal: -25 °C to +60 °C

  • Vertical: -25 °C to +50 °C

• Storage Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C

• Humidity: 5–95% RH (non-condensing)

• Vibration/Shock: IEC 60068 compliant

3.6 Status Indicators

• Module Status LED: Green (Run), Red (Error)B& R Industrial Automation

• Bus Function LED: Yellow (Bus active)B& R Industrial Automation

• Data Transfer LED: Green (Data exchange)B& R Industrial Automation

3.7 Diagnostics

• Comprehensive module, bus, and I/O channel diagnostics

• PROFIBUS DP standard-compliant diagnostic messages

• LED status indicationB& R Industrial Automation

• Software-based diagnostic readback via Automation StudioB& R Industrial Automation

4. Key Features

• PROFIBUS DP V0 Slave interface for seamless integrationB& R Industrial Automation

• Automatic baud rate detection up to 12 Mbit/sB& R Industrial Automation

• High-speed X2X Link backplane communicationB& R Industrial Automation

• 12.5 mm slim design for space efficiency

• Full galvanic isolation for industrial robustnessB& R Industrial Automation

• Extensive diagnostic capabilities

• ATEX Zone 2 hazardous area approval

• Hot-swappable module designB& R Industrial Automation

• Global certifications for worldwide deploymentB& R Industrial Automation

5. Typical Applications

• Connecting X20 I/O stations to PROFIBUS DP-based PLC systems

• Distributed I/O solutions in factory automation

• Machinery and equipment control panels

• Process automation in hazardous (Zone 2) locations

• Retrofit projects integrating X20 systems into PROFIBUS DP networks

• Material handling, packaging, and food & beverage machinery

6. System Compatibility

• Bus Base Modules: X20BB80, X20BB52 (requires separate power supply)B& R Industrial Automation

• Power Supply Modules: X20PS9400, X20PS9500B& R Industrial Automation

• I/O Modules: All X20 analog, digital, temperature, and special-function modulesB& R Industrial Automation

• Software: B&R Automation Studio (for configuration, programming, and diagnostics)B& R Industrial Automation

7. Reliability & Support

• Industrial-grade design for continuous 24/7 operationB& R Industrial Automation

• Maintenance-free passive component designB& R Industrial Automation

• Long-term product availabilityB& R Industrial Automation

• Global technical support and service networkB& R Industrial Automation

• Comprehensive documentation and certification filesB& R Industrial Automation