B&R 8AC123.60-1 – Incremental encoder and SSI absolute encoder interface for…
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Quick facts
| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | Plug-in modules |
| Lifecycle | Active |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
| Datasheet | Manufacturer datasheet ↗ |
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• Incremental encoder and SSI absolute encoder interface for installation in ACOPOS servo drives
• Monitors encoder input signals
• Encoder supply voltage of 5V or 15V
• Compensates for a voltage drop at 5 V encoder voltage supply
ACOPOS plug-in module, incremental encoder and SSI absolute encoder interface
Specifications
General information
| Certifications – CE | Yes |
| Certifications – UKCA | Yes |
| Certifications – CRA (Cyber Resilience Act) | Non-compliant |
| Certifications – UL | cULus E225616; Power conversion equipment |
| Certifications – KC | Yes |
| Module type | ACOPOS plug-in module |
| B&R ID code | 0x1067 |
| Slot " data-placement="top" data-html="true" data-container="body" data-content="The AC123 is an encoder module. It is also possible to connect multiple encoder modules. In this case, the encoder module in the smallest slot automatically serves as motor feedback."> | Slots 2, 3 and 4 |
| Power consumption | Max. 7.5 W ; Depends on the current consumption of the connected encoder " data-placement="top" data-html="true" data-container="body" data-content="The power consumption of the plug-in module can be estimated using the following formula: <br>P<sub>Module</sub> [W] = P<sub>Encoder</sub> [W] . k + 0.6 W <br>Power P<sub>Encoder</sub> absorbed by the encoder is calculated from the selected encoder supply voltage (5 V / 15 V) and the absorbed current: <br>P<sub>Encoder</sub> [W] = U<sub>Encoder</sub> [V] . I<sub>Encoder</sub> [A] <br>The following values must be used for k:<br>k = 1.2 (for encoder power supply with 15 V) <br>k = 1.75 (for encoder power supply with 5 V)"> |
Encoder inputs
| Electrical isolation – Encoder - ACOPOS | Yes |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Signal transmission | Differential signal transfer |
| Module-side connection | 15-pin female DSUB |
| Status indicators | UP/DN LEDs |
| Encoder monitoring | Yes |
| Max. encoder cable length " data-placement="top" data-html="true" data-container="body" data-content="At least one cable 4x 2x 0.14 mm² + 2x 0.5 mm² is required for the maximum cable length. The sense lines must be used."> | 50 m |
Encoder power supply
| Load capacity – 5 VDC | 350 mA |
| Load capacity – 15 VDC | 350 mA |
| Sense lines – For 5 VDC | Yes, 2, compensation of max. 2 V |
| Sense lines – For 15 VDC | No |
| Supply voltages | Internal, optionally 5 V / 15 V |
| Short-circuit proof, overload protection | Yes |
Incremental encoders
| Differential voltage inputs A, B, R – Minimum | 2.5 V |
| Differential voltage inputs A, B, R – Maximum | 6 V |
| Counter size | 32-bit |
| Input frequency | Max. 200 kHz |
| Evaluation | 4x |
| Signal form | Square wave pulse |
| Counter frequency | Max. 800 kHz |
| Reference frequency | Max. 200 kHz |
| Distance between edges | Min. 0.6 µs |
| Inputs | A, A\, B, B\, R, R\ |
SSI absolute encoder
| Differential voltage clock output - 120 Ω – Minimum | 2.5 V |
| Differential voltage clock output - 120 Ω – Maximum | 5 V |
| Differential voltage data input – Minimum | 2.5 V |
| Differential voltage data input – Maximum | 6 V |
| Coding | Gray, binary |
| Baud rate | 200 kbit/s |
| Word size | Max. 31-bit |
Ambient conditions
| Temperature – Nominal | 5 to 40°C |
| Temperature – Maximum | 55°C |
| Temperature – Storage | -25 to 55°C |
| Temperature – Transport | -25 to 70°C |
| Relative humidity – Operation | 5 to 85% |
| Relative humidity – Storage | 5 to 95% |
| Relative humidity – Transport | Max. 95% at 40°C |
Downloads & documentation
Official documents from B&R, downloaded directly from the manufacturer.
Data sheets & manuals
| Datasheet 8AC123.60-1 | PDF · 819 KB · 1.5 (04/24/2020) - EN |
| ACOPOS User´s Manual | PDF · 54 MB · 2.10 (05/23/2022) - EN |
CAD & dimension drawings
| 3D file STEP 8AC123.60-1 | ZIP · 118 KB · 1.0 (03/04/2013) |
Certificates (2)
| ACOPOS KC certificates | ZIP · 601 KB · 1.00 (04/03/2019) |
| E225616 UL Certificate of Compliance ACOPOS | PDF · 242 KB · 1.1 (09/11/2019) |
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