B&R X20SL8201 – Interfaces, POWERLINK

Name: B&R X20SL8201 – Interfaces, POWERLINK
Brand: B&R
SKU: X20SL8201

MPN: X20SL8201 · Brand: B&R

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12-month warranty (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished)

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Quick facts

Availability	Confirmed on request
Category	CPUs
Lifecycle	Active
Warranty	12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished)
Weight	190 kg

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When can X20SL8201 be shipped?

X20SL8201 is sourced on request — request a quote and we'll confirm the exact availability and shipping timeline for this specific unit.

Can I pick up X20SL8201 in person?

Local pickup from our Groningen, Netherlands warehouse may be possible — contact us before ordering to check availability and arrange a collection time.

Is express delivery available?

Yes — mention it when you request a quote for X20SL8201 and we'll include express shipping options in our reply.

My factory is down and I need this urgently — can you help?

For a critical breakdown, contact us directly at +31 (0)50-7110348 or sales@partnerplc.com — we can look into same-day courier or dedicated taxi/hotshot delivery for X20SL8201, subject to availability and destination.

X20 SafeLOGIC controller, Gen.3 (Safety+) openSAFETY gateway, 1 POWERLINK interface, controlled node, integrated 2-port hub, with X20 bus controller, including power supply module for internal I/O power supply and X2X power supply, 1x terminal block X20TB52 and X20 end cover plate (right) X20AC0SR1 included

Specifications

Interfaces	POWERLINK
System module	CPU
B&R ID code	0x2C9C
Automation Studio	4.1.6 or later
Automation Runtime	F4.09 or later, F4.10 or later, A4.23 or later
SafeDESIGNER	4.1.0 or later
Safety Release	1.7 or later
mapp Technology Package	mapp Safety 5.7.0 or later
Cooling	Fanless
Status indicators	CPU function, POWERLINK, SafeKEY
CPU function	Yes, using LED status indicator
POWERLINK	Yes, using LED status indicator
SafeKEY	Yes, using LED status indicator
Dynamic node allocation (DNA)	Yes
Scope	Network segment
Function	Programmable
Standalone mode	Yes
Power consumption	5.3 W
Power consumption for X2X Link power supply	1.42 W
Internal I/O	0.6 W
Additional power dissipation caused by actuators (resistive) [W]	-
Fieldbus - X2X Link	Yes
Fieldbus - I/O	Yes
CE	In preparation
Category	Cat. 4
PL	PL e
DC	>94%
MTTFD per channel	2500 years
Mission time	Max. 20 years
SIL CL	SIL 3
SFF	>90%
PFH / PFHd per channel	<1*10-10
openSAFETY wired	Negligible
openSAFETY wireless	<110-14 Number of openSAFETY packets per hour
PFD per channel	<2*10-5
Proof test interval (PT)	20 years
Communication with each other	Yes
BOOL	128
INT	16
UINT	16
DINT	16
UDINT	16
SafeMOTION support	Yes, depends on the number of available operating licenses on the SafeKEY
Max. number of SafeMOTION axes	70, depends on the data width of the modules used
Timing precision	Time * 0.05 + Cycle time of the safety application
Shortest task class cycle time	1 ms
Max. number of SafeNODEs	280, depends on the number of available operating licenses on the SafeKEY and available resources
Max. number of POWERLINK controlled nodes	100
Max. total data width for each direction	64 bytes
Use as Managing SafeDOMAIN	Yes, starting with mapp Safety 5.10.0 and hardware upgrade 2.2.1.0
Use as Connected SafeDOMAIN	Yes, starting with mapp Safety 5.10.0 and hardware upgrade 2.2.1.0
Max. total number of data points for each direction	16
Max. number of linked Managing SafeDOMAINs	Starting with mapp Safety 5.10.0 and hardware upgrade 2.2.1.0: 20
FB instances	4096
Marker memory	262,144 bytes
Stack memory	32,768 bytes
Memory for safe input data	6144 bytes
Memory for safe output data	2048 bytes
Memory for standard input data	1024 bytes
Memory for standard output data	1024 bytes
Marker count	16,382
Max. number of function block types	512
Max. number of force variables	64
Max. number of variable with variable status	1023
Input voltage	24 VDC -15% / +20%
Input current	Max. 0.9 A
Fuse	Required line fuse: Max. 10 A slow-blow
Reverse polarity protection	Yes
Nominal output power	7 W
Parallel connection	Yes
Redundant operation	Yes
Overload characteristics	Short-circuit proof, temporary overload
Nominal output voltage	24 VDC
Behavior on short circuit	Required line fuse
Permissible contact load	10 A
Fieldbus	200 µs
Variant	2x shielded RJ45 port (hub)
Line length	Max. 100 m between 2 nodes (segment length)
Transfer rate	100 Mbit/s
Physical layer	100BASE-TX
Half-duplex	Yes
Full-duplex	No
Autonegotiation	Yes
Auto-MDI/MDIX	Yes
X2X Link	200 µs
Synchronization between bus systems possible	Yes
Horizontal	Yes
Vertical	Yes
Installation elevation above sea level	0 to 2000 m, no limitation
Degree of protection per EN 60529	IP20
Horizontal mounting orientation	0 to 60°C
Vertical mounting orientation	0 to 45°C
Derating	See section "Derating".
Storage	5 to 95%, non-condensing
Transport	5 to 95%, non-condensing
Operation	5 to 95%, non-condensing
Note	Order SafeKEY and SafeLOGIC range of functions using the X20MK configurator. X20 end cover plate (right) included in delivery 12-pin X20 terminal block, safety-keyed, included in delivery SafeKEY cover included in delivery
Width	62.5+0.2 mm
Height	99 mm
Depth	75 mm
Weight	190 g

Downloads & documentation

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

Data sheets & manuals

Data sheets SafeIO and SafeLogic	PDF · 28 MB · 3.5.0 (09/02/2026) - EN
Integrated safety technology user's manual	PDF · 46 MB · 6.8.0 (09/02/2026) - EN
X20 System User´s Manual	PDF · 50 MB · 4.40 (03/10/2026) - EN

CAD & dimension drawings

3D files STEP X20SL8201

ZIP · 411 KB · 1.00 (08/05/2026)

Certificates (4)

EU Data Act - X20 SafePLC - Connected Product Information Notice	PDF · 92 KB · 1.0 (10/02/2025)
EU Declaration of Conformity_X20SL	PDF · 644 KB · 2026_08 (08/11/2026)
EU_Declaration_of_Conformity_X20_FS	PDF · 428 KB · 2026_09 (09/21/2026)
M6A 041745 0023 TÜV Süd FS Certificate Safety+	PDF · 3 MB · 6.8.0 / 1.6 (09/02/2026)

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3-month warrantyon used & refurbished parts

30-day returnsno restocking fee on unused parts

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