Control System suits remote and local architectures.
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Providing users with control solution combined with remote I/O system, X20 System provides universal solution for any automation task in machine and system manufacturing. Applications for control, visualization, and drive technology are created using B&R Automation Studio with minimal required programming. Composed of bus module, electronic module, and terminal block, product features remote X2X Link backplane and component density of up to 12 I/O channels per system module.
Original Press Release:
X20 System - The New Automation Standard from B&R
There are many different I/O slice systems available on the market. With the X20 System, B&R sets new standards for efficiency. Born from experience, the X20 System is the new universal solution for any automation task in machine and system manufacturing.
The X20 System is a complete control solution as well as a remote I/O system. The X20 System is the perfect addition on a standard fieldbus to expand existing control systems. The X20 System is also a complete controller, which demonstrates its full performance capability when combined with X20 System CPUs. High performance and flexibility are the main focus.
Ease of use
The B&R programming environment does not have to change for the X20 System. Complex applications for control, visualization and drive technology are also created easily and intuitively for the X20 System using B&R Automation Studio. With the concept "configuring instead of programming", a portion of the applications code does not require programming. Accelerated development, programming, maintenance and documentation means lower costs and enhanced quality.
Cost-effective
The high component density of up to 12 I/O channels per X20 System module saves expensive installation space. The remote X2X Link backplane allows the components in the X20 System to be accurately placed wherever space is available. Costly fieldbus conversion with distances of up to 100m between modules is not necessary.
Simple and reduced Wiring
Simply connect the cable and your job is done. The separate terminal blocks on the X20 System put an end to tiresome struggles with wires and terminals directly on the I/O module. The terminal blocks can be pre-wired which means you don't have to use any tools. The individual push-in terminals also accept double wire tip sleeves. The terminal block can be completely separated from the electronic module for maintenance.
Local or remote - you decide!
The X20 System is well suited for both remote as well as local control architectures, as an intelligent controller as well as an I/O system. The individual modules communicate via the standard X2X Link backplane, whether right next to each other on the mounting rail, networked in the same switching cabinet, over 100m from other switching cabinets or in direct connection with other components such as drives, visualization units, or sensors and actuators.
Many variants, one platform
X20 System modules are divided into three parts - bus module, electronic module and terminal block. This allows numerous assembly variations on a basic platform.
Modular machine concept
Intelligent development software Automation StudioTM supports developing machines that have many variations. The application program can automatically detect the construction of the system based on the configuration of the modules being used and loads only the program modules and functions required for the respective variation.
Machine Safety
Each X20 System module is uniquely identified using a label on the outside of the module as well as an embedded parameter chip. Additionally, each module is identified on distributed networks using software.
All X20 System components are given a mechanical code during production so that only components with an identical voltage level, the same safety class or application environment can be combined. Custom coding is also possible.
Diagnostics are fully integrated in the X20 System. In continuous operation, diagnostics data is transferred quickly and transparently to the higher-level systems. This occurs without influencing the system behavior, without additional effort and via any network. Diagnostic LEDs are also used on the device to indicate the current status.
Efficient Maintenance
The hot-pluggable X20 System allows components to be exchanged even during machine operation. Additionally, the separation of the module in bus module, electronic module and terminal block makes it possible to easily replace a defective element if necessary. Thanks to the separate terminal blocks the wiring can stay the same.
Besides the replacement of individual components the X20 System can also be rapidly replaced as a complete system; disconnect completely, exchange and re-connect. Defects can be corrected quickly, without the necessary labor intensive disassembly of the system into individual components.
X20 US Premier at the 2005 SPS Electric Automation America exhibition:
B&R is pleased to present the X20 System for the first time in the USA at the 2005 SPS Electric Automation America in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, in Rosemont, IL, Booth # 1206 on May 24-26, 2005.
Please let me know if you need any further information.
Waltraud A. Resl
B&R Industrial Automation Corp.
http://www.br-automation.com
mailto:Waltraud.Resl@br-automation.com
Office Phone: 770-772-0400
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