
B&R X20SLX842-1
I/O module, 8 safe type A digital inputs, 4 pulse outputs
- MPN
- X20SLX842-1
- Category
- Intelligent programmable modules
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What is the B&R X20SLX842-1?
X20 SafeLOGIC-X controller (Safety+) 8 safe type A digital inputs, 4 pulse outputs, 24 VDC, 4 safe type A digital outputs, 24 VDC, 3 A, OSSD <500 µs, 2 safe type B digital outputs, 24 VDC, 50 mA, OSSD <500 µs
Specifications
Short description
| I/O module | 8 safe type A digital inputs, 4 pulse outputs, 24 VDC, 4 safe type A digital outputs, 24 VDC, 3 A, OSSD <500 µs, 2 safe type B2 digital outputs, 24 VDC, 50 mA, OSSD <500 µs, SafeLOGIC-X technology |
General information
| Diagnostics – Module run/error | Yes, using LED status indicator and software |
| Diagnostics – Outputs | Yes, using LED status indicator and software |
| Diagnostics – Inputs | Yes, using LED status indicator and software |
| Blackout mode – Scope | Module |
| Blackout mode – Function | Programmable |
| Blackout mode – Standalone mode | Yes |
| Power consumption – Bus | 0.4 W |
| Power consumption – Internal I/O | 2.5 W |
| Additional power dissipation caused by actuators (resistive) [W]Mechanical and electrical configuration" in the X20 System user's manual."> – Safe digital HS-LS outputs | 0.84 (note: Number of outputs x R DS(on) x Nominal output current 2 . This value also applies to sensors that are supplied via these outputs. For a calculation example, see section) |
| Additional power dissipation caused by actuators (resistive) [W]Mechanical and electrical configuration" in the X20 System user's manual."> – Safe digital HS-HS outputs | 0.175 (note: Number of outputs x R DS(on) x Nominal output current 2 . This value also applies to sensors that are supplied via these outputs. For a calculation example, see section) |
| Additional power dissipation caused by actuators (resistive) [W]Mechanical and electrical configuration" in the X20 System user's manual."> – Pulse outputs | 0.8 (note: Number of outputs x R DS(on) x Nominal output current 2 . This value also applies to sensors that are supplied via these outputs. For a calculation example, see section) |
| Electrical isolation – Channel - Bus | Yes |
| Electrical isolation – Channel - Channel | No |
| Certifications – CE | Yes |
| Certifications – UKCA | Yes |
| Certifications – CRA (Cyber Resilience Act) | In preparation |
| Certifications – Functional safety | IEC 61508, up to SIL 3 ; IEC 62061, up to SIL 3 ; ISO 13849-1, up to Cat. 4 / PL e ; IEC 61511, up to SIL 3 |
| Certifications – Functional safety | EN 50156-1 |
| Certifications – ATEX | In preparation |
| Certifications – UL | cULus E115267; Industrial control equipment; cULus E537419; Engine generator controller |
| B&R ID code | 0x2F20 |
| Status indicators | I/O function per channel, operating state, module status |
Safety characteristics
| Note | See section "Safety characteristics". |
Safe digital inputs
| Input filter – Hardware | ≤150 µs |
| Input filter – Software | Configurable between 0 and 500 ms |
| Switching threshold – Low | <5 VDC |
| Switching threshold – High | >15 VDC |
| Quantity | 8 |
| Variant | Type A |
| Nominal voltage | 24 VDC |
| Input characteristics per EN 61131-2 | Type 1 |
| Input circuit | Sink |
| Input voltage | 24 VDC -15% / +20% |
| Input current at 24 VDC | Min. 2 mA to max. 3.28 mA (note: The input current specifications refer to the switched-on state of the input.) |
| Input resistance | Min. 7.33 kΩ |
| Error detection time | 100 ms |
| Insulation voltage between channel and bus | 500 V eff |
| Line length between signal source (pulse output or external signal) and input | Max. 60 m with unshielded line; Max. 400 m with shielded line |
Safe digital HS-LS outputs
| Quantity | 4 |
| Variant | FET, 1x positive switching, 1x negative switching, type A, output level readable |
| Nominal voltage | 24 VDC |
| Nominal output current | 3 A |
| Total nominal current | 10 ASafe digital HS-HS outputs" must be included."> (note: The module's total nominal current is limited to 10 A. The output currents of group) |
| Output protection | See section "Inrush current behavior for output channels". |
| Braking voltage when switching off inductive loads | Max. 90 VDC (note: Due to the internal protective circuit, this braking voltage only takes effect starting at a load of typ. 250 mA.) |
| Error detection | 1 s |
| Insulation voltage between channel and bus | 500 V eff |
| Peak short-circuit current | See section "Inrush current behavior for output channels". |
| Leakage current when the output is switched off | <1 mA |
| R DS(on) | 30 mΩ |
| Switching voltage | I/O power supply minus voltage drop due to R DS(on) |
| Max. switching frequency | See section "Inrush current behavior for output channels". |
| Test pulse length | Max. 500 µs |
| Max. capacitive load | 100 nF |
Safe digital HS-HS outputs
| Quantity | 2 |
| Variant | FET, 2x positive switching, type B2, output level readable |
| Nominal voltage | 24 VDC |
| Nominal output current | 50 mA |
| Total nominal current | 100 mA |
| Output protection | See section "Inrush current behavior for output channels". |
| Braking voltage when switching off inductive loads | Max. 45 VDC |
| Error detection time | 1 s |
| Insulation voltage between channel and bus | 500 V eff |
| Peak short-circuit current | See section "Inrush current behavior for output channels". |
| Leakage current when the output is switched off | <1 mA |
| R DS(on) | 35 Ω |
| Switching voltage | I/O power supply minus voltage drop due to R DS(on) |
| Max. switching frequency | See section "Inrush current behavior for output channels". |
| Test pulse length | Max. 500 µs |
| Max. capacitive load | 100 nF |
Current on loss of ground
| I OUT | <100 µA |
| I GND | <50 mA (note: The value for this module is limited to 50 mA by the nominal output current of the HS-HS outputs.) |
Pulse outputs
| Quantity | 4 |
| Variant | Push-Pull |
| Nominal output current | 50 mA |
| Output protection | Shutdown of individual channels in the event of overload or short circuit (note: The protective function is provided for max. 30 minutes for a continuous short circuit.) |
| Peak short-circuit current | 0.5 A for 120 µs |
| Short-circuit current | 15 mA eff |
| Leakage current when the output is switched off | 0.1 mA |
| R DS(on) | 80 Ω |
| Switching voltage | I/O power supply minus voltage drop due to R DS(on) |
| Total nominal current | 200 mA |
Operating conditions
| Mounting orientation – Horizontal | Yes |
| Mounting orientation – Vertical | Yes |
| Installation elevation above sea level | 0 to 2000 m, no limitation |
| Degree of protection per EN 60529 | IP20 |
Ambient conditions
| Temperature – Horizontal mounting orientation | 0 to 60°C |
| Temperature – Vertical mounting orientation | 0 to 50°C |
| Temperature – Derating | See section "Derating". |
| Temperature – Storage | -40 to 85°C |
| Temperature – Transport | -40 to 85°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
| Note | Order 2x safety-keyed terminal block separately.; Order 1x safety-keyed bus module separately. |
| Pitch | 25 +0.2 mm |
Accessories
Required accessories (order separately)
| X20BM36 | Bus modules — Bus module for SafeIO modules; The internal I/O power supply is continuous.; Manual node number assignment; Independent from the electronic… |
| X20BM33 | Bus modules — Bus module for SafeIO modules; The internal I/O power supply is continuous. The bus module is the base for all SafeIO modules. The internal… |
| X20TB52 | Terminal blocks — Tool-free wiring using push-in technology; Simple wire release using a lever; Labeling option for each terminal connection; Plain text labe… |
Downloads & documentation
Official documents from B&R, downloaded directly from the manufacturer.
Data sheets & manuals
Certificates (7)
X20SLX842-1: frequently asked questions
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