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B&R X20CP3684

MPN: X20CP3684
Category: CPU & Controllers

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What is the B&R X20CP3684?

B&R X20CP3684

Specifications

Short description

Interfaces	1x RS232, 1x Ethernet, 1x POWERLINK (V2), 2x USB, 1x X2X Link
System module	Controller

General information

Diagnostics – Battery	Yes, using LED status indicator and software
Diagnostics – CPU function	Yes, using LED status indicator
Diagnostics – CompactFlash	Yes, using LED status indicator
Diagnostics – Ethernet	Yes, using LED status indicator
Diagnostics – POWERLINK	Yes, using LED status indicator
Diagnostics – Temperature	Yes, using software register
Support – Controller redundancy	Yes
Support – Storage health data support	Yes
Support – ACOPOS support	Yes
Support – Visual Components support	Yes
Support – Multicore support	No
Power consumptionMechanical and electrical configuration" in the X20 System user's manual."> – Internal I/O	0.6 W (note: The specified values are maximum values. For examples of the exact calculation, see section)
Certifications – CE	Yes
Certifications – UKCA	Yes
Certifications – CRA (Cyber Resilience Act)	In preparation
Certifications – ATEX	Zone 2, II 3G Ex nA nC IIA T5 Gc; IP20, Ta (see X20 user's manual); FTZÚ 09 ATEX 0083X
Certifications – UL	cULus E115267; Industrial control equipment; cULus E537419; Engine generator controller
Certifications – HazLoc	cCSAus 244665; Process control equipment; for hazardous locations; Class I, Division 2, Groups ABCD, T5
Certifications – DNV	Temperature: B (0 to 55°C); Humidity: B (up to 100%); Vibration: B (4 g); EMC: B (bridge and open deck)
Certifications – CCS	Yes
Certifications – LR	ENV1
Certifications – KR	Yes
Certifications – ABS	Yes
Certifications – BV	EC33B ; Temperature: 5 - 55°C; Vibration: 4 g; EMC: Bridge and open deck
Certifications – KC	Yes
B&R ID code	0xF9ED
Cooling	Fanless
Status indicators	CPU function, Ethernet, POWERLINK, CompactFlash, battery
Power consumption without interface module and USB	6.9 W
Power consumption for X2X Link power supplyMechanical and electrical configuration" in the X20 System user's manual.">	1.42 W (note: The specified values are maximum values. For examples of the exact calculation, see section)
Additional power dissipation caused by actuators (resistive) [W]	-

CPU and X2X Link power supply

Input voltage	24 VDC -20% / +25%; (nominal voltage: 24 VDC); (max. input power at nominal voltage: 36 W)
Input current	Max. 1.5 A at 24 VDC
Fuse	Integrated, cannot be replaced
Reverse polarity protection	Yes

X2X Link power supply output

Nominal output power	7 W (note: For operation above 55°C, derating of the nominal output power of the X2X Link power supply to 5 W must be observed.)
Parallel connection	Yes (note: In parallel operation, it is only permitted to expect 75% of the nominal power. It is important to ensure that all power supply units operated in parallel are switched on and off simultaneously.)
Redundant operation	Yes

Input I/O power supply

Input voltage	24 VDC -15% / +20%; (nominal voltage: 24 VDC); (max. input power at nominal voltage: 240 W)
Fuse	Required line fuse: Max. 10 A slow-blow

Output I/O power supply

Nominal output voltage	24 VDC
Permissible contact load	10 A

Power supply - General information

Diagnostics – RS232 data transfer	Yes, using LED status indicator
Diagnostics – Module run/error	Yes, using LED status indicator and software
Diagnostics – Overload	Yes, using LED status indicator and software
Electrical isolation – I/O supply - I/O power supply	No
Electrical isolation – CPU/X2X Link supply - CPU/X2X Link power supply	Yes
Status indicators	Overload, operating status, module status, RS232 data transfer

Controller

Processor – Data code	24 kB
Processor – Program code	32 kB
Processor – Type	Atom E3915
Processor – Clock frequency	400 MHz (compatible).
Processor – L2 cache	1 MB
Data buffering – Battery monitoring	Yes
Data buffering – Lithium battery	During operation: 4 years; PLC switched off: Min. 2 years at 23°C ambient temperature
Standard memory – RAM	512 MB LPDDR4 SDRAM
Standard memory – User RAM	1 MB SRAM (note: 1 MB SRAM minus the configured remanent variables.)
Application memory – Guaranteed	40 TB
Application memory – Results for 5 years	21.9 GB/day
Application memory – Type	1 GB eMMC flash memory
Application memory – Data retention	10 years
Application memory – Guaranteed erase/write cycles	20,000
Application memory – Error-correcting code (ECC)	Yes
CompactFlash slot	1
Real-time clock	Nonvolatile, resolution 1 s, -20 to 20 ppm accuracy at 25°C
Floating point unit (FPU)	Yes
Integrated I/O processor	Processes I/O data points in the background
Modular interface slots	3
Remanent variables	Max. 512 kB (note: The memory size for remanent variables is configurable in Automation Studio.)
Shortest task class cycle time	400 µs
Typical instruction cycle time	0.0044 µs

Interfaces

Interface IF1 – Signal	RS232
Interface IF1 – Variant	Connection via 12-pin terminal block X20TB12
Interface IF1 – Max. distance	900 m
Interface IF1 – Transfer rate	Max. 115.2 kbit/s
Interface IF2 – Physical layer	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T
Interface IF2 – Half-duplex	Yes
Interface IF2 – Full-duplex	Yes
Interface IF2 – Autonegotiation	Yes
Interface IF2 – Auto-MDI/MDIX	Yes
Interface IF2 – Signal	Ethernet
Interface IF2 – Variant	1x RJ45 shielded
Interface IF2 – Line length	Max. 100 m between 2 stations (segment length)
Interface IF2 – Transfer rate	10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Interface IF3 – Physical layer	100BASE-TX
Interface IF3 – Half-duplex	Yes
Interface IF3 – Full-duplex	POWERLINK mode: No / Ethernet mode: Yes
Interface IF3 – Autonegotiation	Yes
Interface IF3 – Auto-MDI/MDIX	Yes
Interface IF3 – Fieldbus	POWERLINK (V2) managing or controlled node
Interface IF3 – Type	Type 4Communication / POWERLINK / General information / Hardware - IF/LS" in Automation Help."> (note: For additional information, see section)
Interface IF3 – Variant	1x RJ45 shielded
Interface IF3 – Line length	Max. 100 m between 2 stations (segment length)
Interface IF3 – Transfer rate	100 Mbit/s
Interface IF4 – Type	USB 1.1/2.0
Interface IF4 – Variant	Type A
Interface IF4 – Max. output current	0.5 A
Interface IF5 – Type	USB 1.1/2.0
Interface IF5 – Variant	Type A
Interface IF5 – Max. output current	0.5 A
Interface IF6 – Fieldbus	X2X Link master

Electrical properties

Electrical isolation

Ethernet (IF2), POWERLINK (IF3) and X2X (IF6) isolated from each other, from other interfaces and from PLC

Operating conditions

Mounting orientation – Horizontal	Yes
Mounting orientation – Vertical	Yes
Installation elevation above sea level – 0 to 2000 m	No limitation
Installation elevation above sea level – >2000 m	Reduction of ambient temperature by 0.5°C per 100 m
Degree of protection per EN 60529	IP20

Ambient conditions

Temperature – Horizontal mounting orientation	-25 to 60°C
Temperature – Vertical mounting orientation	-25 to 50°C
Temperature – Derating	See section "Derating".
Temperature – Storage	-40 to 70°C
Temperature – Transport	-40 to 70°C
Relative humidity – Operation	5 to 95%, non-condensing
Relative humidity – Storage	5 to 95%, non-condensing
Relative humidity – Transport	5 to 95%, non-condensing

Mechanical properties

Dimensions – Width	200 mm
Dimensions – Height	99 mm
Dimensions – Depth	85 mm
Note	Order application memory (CompactFlash) separately ; Backup battery included in delivery ; X20 end cover plate (right) included in delivery ; 12-pin X20 terminal block included in delivery ; Interface module slot covers included in delivery
Weight	530 g (note: The PLC was weighed with the battery and terminal block X20TB12. The CompactFlash card, interface module slot covers and X20 end cover plate (right) were not included in the weighing.)

Accessories

Optional accessories (11)

4A0006.00-000	Batteries — Lithium battery, 3 V / 950 mAh, button cell
X20AC0SR1	Locking plates — X20 end cover plate, right
X20TB12	Terminal blocks — Tool-free wiring with push-in technology; Simple wire release using lever; Ability to label each terminal; Plain text labeling also possibl…
0AC201.91	Batteries — Lithium batteries 4 pcs., 3 V / 950 mAh button cell
0CFCRD.8192E.02	CompactFlash cards — CompactFlash 8 GB extended temp.
0CFCRD.4096E.02	CompactFlash cards — CompactFlash 4096 MB extended temp.
0CFCRD.2048E.02	CompactFlash cards — CompactFlash 2048 MB extended temp.
0CFCRD.1024E.02	CompactFlash cards — CompactFlash 1024 MB extended temp.
0CFCRD.0512E.02	CompactFlash cards — CompactFlash 512 MB extended temp.
0CFCRD.016GE.02	CompactFlash cards — CompactFlash 16 GB extended temp.
0TGF016.01	Technology Guard — Technology Guard (MSD) with integrated flash drive, 16 GB (MLC)

Downloads & documentation

Official documents from B&R, downloaded directly from the manufacturer.

Data sheets & manuals

CAD & dimension drawings

Certificates (13)

X20CP3684: frequently asked questions

When can X20CP3684 be shipped?

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