B&R X20SM1426 – I/O module, 1 full bridge for controlling stepper motors
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Quick facts
| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | Motor controllers |
| Lifecycle | active |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
| Datasheet | Manufacturer datasheet ↗ |
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When can X20SM1426 be shipped?
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Local pickup from our Groningen, Netherlands warehouse may be possible — contact us before ordering to check availability and arrange a collection time.
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• 1 stepper motor, 24 VDC, 1 A (1.2 A peak)
• Resolution of current values at 1%
• Maximum, rated and holding current configured independent of each other
• 38.5 kHz PWM frequency
• Integrated motor detection
• 256 micro-steps
• Stall detection
• Complete integration in Automation Studio and CNC applications
• 4 inputs, 24 VDC, can be configured as ABR
• Ramp function model based on the CANopen communication profile DS402
• NetTime timestamp: Position change, trigger time
The stepper motor module is used to control stepper motors with a rated voltage of 24 VDC at a motor current up to 1 A (1.2 A peak). Additionally, this module has four digital inputs that can be used as limit switches or as encoder inputs.
Due to the individual adjustment of the coil currents, the motor is only operated with the current it actually needs. This simplifies the selection of the available motors and prevents unnecessary heating. Because this affects energy consumption and thermal load, the effects are positive on the service life of the complete system. Complete flexibility is achieved through the use of independently adjustable holding, maximum and nominal current values. The current for microsteps is automatically adjusted to the configured current values.
The automatic motor identification system is an enormous help during standstills. The stepper motor modules can identify the connected motors using their coil characteristics and generate feedback in the form of an analog value. This makes it possible to detect not only wiring errors, but also incorrect motor types being used mistakenly. "Stall detection" is integrated to analyze the motor load. Detection of the stall is defined via a configurable threshold. This allows an overload or motor standstill to be detected precisely in many different types of applications.
Accessories
Required accessories (order separately)
| X20BM15 | Bus modules — The bus module is the base for all X20 24 VDC I/O modules; The internal I/O supply is interconnected; Manual node number assignment; Indepe… |
| X20BM11 | Bus modules — Bus module for 24 VDC I/O modules; The internal I/O power supply is connected through. The bus module is the base for all 24 VDC I/O module… |
| 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… |
Specifications
Short description
| I/O module | 1 full bridge for controlling stepper motors |
General information
| Diagnostics – Module run/error | Yes, using LED status indicator and software |
| Diagnostics – Output | Yes, using LED status indicator and software |
| Diagnostics – I/O power supply | Yes, using software |
| Power consumption – Bus | 0.01 W |
| Power consumption – Internal I/O | 1.8 W |
| 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 | cURus E225616; Power conversion equipment |
| Certifications – HazLoc | cCSAus 244665; Process control equipment; for hazardous locations; Class I, Division 2, Groups ABCD, T5 |
| Certifications – KC | Yes |
| B&R ID code | 0x2681 |
| Status indicators | I/O function per channel, operating state, module status |
| Additional power dissipation caused by actuators (resistive) [W] | - |
Motor output stage
| Quantity | 1 |
| Type | 2-phase bipolar stepper motor (full bridge) |
| Nominal voltage | 24 VDC -15% / +20% |
| Nominal current | 1 A |
| Maximum current | 1.2 A for 2 s (after a recovery time of at least 10 s at maximum 1 A) |
| Controller frequency | 38.4 kHz |
| DC bus capacitance | 57 µF |
| Step resolution | Max. 256 microsteps per step |
Digital inputs
| Input filter – Hardware | <5 µs |
| Input filter – Software | - |
| Switching threshold – Low | <5 VDC |
| Switching threshold – High | >15 VDC |
| Quantity | 4 |
| Nominal voltage | 24 VDC -15% / +20% |
| Input circuit | Sink |
| Connection type | 1-wire connections |
| Input resistance | Typ. 18.2 kΩ |
| Additional functions | 1x ABR incremental encoder |
ABR incremental encoder
| Quantity | 1 |
| Encoder inputs | 24 V, asymmetrical |
| Counter size | 16-bit |
| Input frequency | Max. 50 kHz |
| Evaluation | 4x |
Electrical properties
| Electrical isolation | Channel isolated from bus; Channel not isolated from I/O power supply |
Operating conditions
| Mounting orientation – Horizontal | 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 (Rev. > E6), 0 to 55°C (Rev. ≤ E6) |
| Temperature – Vertical mounting orientation | Not permitted |
| Temperature – Derating | - |
| Temperature – Storage | -25 to 70°C |
| Temperature – Transport | -25 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
| Note | Order 1x terminal block X20TB12 separately.; Order 1x bus module X20BM11 separately. |
| Pitch | 12.5 +0.2 mm |
Downloads & documentation
Official documents from B&R, downloaded directly from the manufacturer.
Data sheets & manuals
| Data sheet X20SM1426 | PDF · 2 MB · 1.77 (07/27/2026) - EN |
| X20 Package leaflet ATEX/CSA | PDF · 2 MB · 1.4 (09/17/2024) |
| X20 System User´s Manual | PDF · 50 MB · 4.40 (03/10/2026) - EN |
CAD & dimension drawings
| 3D File DXF/STEP X20 Electronic module | ZIP · 10 KB · 1.0 (10/17/2005) |
| 3D File STEP X20 I/O-Slice | ZIP · 872 KB · 1.1 (03/13/2019) |
| Dimensions PDF X20 Electronic module | PDF · 3 KB · 1.0 (10/17/2005) |
Certificates (8)
| 2226379 CSA Certificate of Compliance X20 X67 | PDF · 205 KB · 2026_09 (09/21/2026) |
| EU Data Act - X20 IO - Connected Product Information Notice | PDF · 92 KB · 1.00 (09/30/2025) |
| EU Declaration ATEX X20 | PDF · 218 KB · 2023-07 (09/05/2023) |
| EU Declaration of conformity PLC X20 | PDF · 169 KB · 2021/10 (11/08/2021) |
| FTZU 09 ATEX 0083X | PDF · 771 KB · 3.00 (10/12/2021) |
| Safe cutoff of potential groups | PDF · 211 KB · 2.4 (11/29/2023) - EN |
| UK Declaration PLC X20 | PDF · 151 KB · 2024-01 (01/18/2024) |
| X20, X67 KC certificates | PDF · 7 MB · 2.00 (08/17/2026) |
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