Product Specification – X20CS1020

1. General Information

• Manufacturer: B&R Industrial Automation (ABB Group)

• Part Number: X20CS1020

• Product Type: Communication Interface Module (RS-232)

• Product Series: X20 System

• B&R ID-Code: 0x1FCF

• Certifications: CE, UKCA, cULus, ATEX Zone 2, cCSAus (Class I, Division 2)B& R Industrial Automation

• Product Status: Active

• Protection Class: IP20B& R Industrial Automation

• Module Width: 12.5 mm

2. Product Overview

3. Technical Specifications

3.1 Communication Interface

• Interface: 1 × RS-232 (full-duplex)B& R Industrial Automation

• Connector: 12-pin terminal block (X20TB12)B& R Industrial Automation

• Max. Baud Rate: 115.2 kbit/sB& R Industrial Automation

• Max. Distance: 900 m (at low baud rates)B& R Industrial Automation

• FIFO Buffer: 1 kByteB& R Industrial Automation

• Handshaking: RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR, XON/XOFFB& R Industrial Automation

• Isolation: 500 V (from bus to internal electronics)

3.2 Electrical Parameters

• Supply Voltage: 24 VDC (-15% / +20%) via X20 system bus

• Power Consumption:

  • Bus: 0.01 WB& R Industrial Automation

  • Internal I/O: 1.44 WB& R Industrial Automation

• Protection: Reverse polarity, overvoltage, EMC protection

3.3 Mechanical & Environmental

• Mounting: 35 mm DIN rail (horizontal/vertical)B& R Industrial Automation

• Cooling: Natural convection

• Operating Temperature:

  • Horizontal: 0°C ~ +60°CB& R Industrial Automation

  • Vertical: 0°C ~ +50°CB& R Industrial Automation

• Storage/Transport Temperature: -40°C ~ +85°C

• Humidity: 5 – 95% RH, non-condensingB& R Industrial Automation

• Weight: Approx. 150 g

3.4 Diagnostics & Status

• LED Indicators:

  • Module status (Run/Error)B& R Industrial Automation

  • Data transmission (Tx/Rx)B& R Industrial Automation

  • Operating stateB& R Industrial Automation

• Diagnostics: Module status, communication errors, signal qualityB& R Industrial Automation

• Hot Swapping: Supported (safe to insert/remove under power)

4. Key Features

• Single RS-232 Port: Connect legacy serial devices to X20 systems

• High-Speed Communication: Up to 115.2 kbit/sB& R Industrial Automation

• Galvanic Isolation: 500 V for noise immunity

• Compact Design: 12.5 mm width, minimal space requirement

• Comprehensive Diagnostics: LED and software-based status monitoringB& R Industrial Automation

• ATEX/Certified: Safe for Zone 2 hazardous areasB& R Industrial Automation

• Hot-Swappable: Easy maintenance without system shutdown

5. Typical Applications

• Connecting barcode scanners & RFID readers

• Serial printers & ticket machines

• Legacy HMIs & operator panels

• Sensors & transmitters with RS-232 output

• Industrial weighing systems

• Data loggers & metering devices

• Integration of third-party serial equipment

6. Compatibility

• Base Modules: All X20BM (bus modules) and X20BB (bus base modules)

• Terminals: X20TB12 (12-pin screw terminal)B& R Industrial Automation

• System: Full compatibility with all X20 CPUs and I/O modules

• Software: B&R Automation Studio (full configuration support)