Product Specification – X20DC1196

1. General Information

• Manufacturer: B&R Industrial Automation

• Part Number: X20DC1196

• Product Type: High-speed Counter & Incremental Encoder Module

• Product Series: X20 System

• Certifications: CE, UKCA, cULus, ATEX Zone 2, EAC, DNV GL

• Protection Class: IP20

• Module Width: 12.5 mm

• Product Status: Active production

2. Product Overview

3. Technical Specifications

3.1 Encoder Interface

• Encoder Channel: 1 channel incremental encoder

• Signal Standard: 5 V differential RS422, A / B / R

• Maximum Input Frequency: 600 kHz

• Evaluation Mode: 4× quadrature decoding

• Counter Bit Depth: 32-bit high-speed counter

• Counting Modes: Up/down counting, cyclic counting, latch, compare trigger

3.2 Additional Digital Inputs

• Extra DI Channels: 2 × 24 VDC digital inputs

• Input Type: IEC 61131-2 Type 1

• Configurable Functions: Home reference, hardware latch, limit interrupt, gate control

3.3 Power Supply Output

• Provides external 5 V for encoder power supply

• Provides external 24 V for sensor power supply

• Built-in overload and short-circuit protection

3.4 Electrical Characteristics

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

• Galvanic Isolation: 500 V between encoder interface and system bus

• Input Filter: Software configurable filter time 0 ~ 25 ms

• Protection: Reverse polarity protection, overvoltage and EMC protection

3.5 Mechanical & Environmental

• Mounting: Standard 35 mm DIN rail, hot-swap capable on X20 backplane

• Operating Temperature

  Horizontal mounting: -25 °C ~ +60 °C

  Vertical mounting: -25 °C ~ +50 °C

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

• Relative Humidity: 5% ~ 95%, non-condensing

• Hot Swap: Supported

4. Key Features

• 1 channel 5 V differential RS422 encoder interface

• Max 600 kHz high-speed pulse acquisition

• 32-bit high-resolution counter with 4-fold decoding

• 2 configurable 24 V digital inputs for limit/home signal

• Integrated 5 V / 24 V power supply for encoders and sensors

• Galvanic isolation and industrial EMC anti-interference design

• Compact 12.5 mm width, space-saving installation

• Hot-swappable for convenient maintenance

• Suitable for precision positioning, speed detection and motion control

5. Typical Applications

• Incremental encoder position and speed feedback

• High-speed pulse counting and frequency measurement

• Machinery positioning, material handling and conveyor systems

• Multi-axis motion control and synchronous follow-up

• Automation equipment requiring high-precision motion detection

6. Compatibility

• Compatible with all X20 series CPU and base modules

• Matched terminal block: X20TB12

• Configuration software: B&R Automation Studio