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B&R X67BC8513.L12 – Bus controller, POWERLINK (V1/V2) controlled node

Name: B&R X67BC8513.L12 – Bus controller, POWERLINK (V1/V2) controlled node
Brand: B&R
SKU: X67BC8513.L12

MPN: X67BC8513.L12 · Brand: B&R

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Quick facts

Availability	Confirmed on request
Category	Bus controller modules
Lifecycle	Active
Warranty	12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished)
Weight	360 kg
Datasheet	Manufacturer datasheet ↗

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• POWERLINK V1/V2

• Integrated hub for efficient cabling

• 12 digital channels, configurable as inputs or outputs

• 1 analog input, 0 to 20 mA, 12 bits

• M12 connections

• I/O configuration and firmware update via the fieldbus

• Integrated connection to the local expansion via X2X Link for up to 250 additional modules

• Configurable I/O cycle (starting at 200 µs)

The bus controller makes it possible to connect X2X Link I/O nodes to POWERLINK. It is also possible to operate the X2X Link cycle synchronously 1:1 or synchronous to POWERLINK using a prescaler.

Additional X2X Link I/O nodes (X67 modules or other modules based on X2X Link) can be connected using the integrated X2X Link connection. Mechanically, POWERLINK is connected via an IP67-rated standard D-coded M12 Ethernet connector.

POWERLINK is a standard protocol for Fast Ethernet equipped with hard real-time characteristics. The POWERLINK Standardization Group (EPSG) ensures that the standard remains open and is continually developed:: www.ethernet-powerlink.org .

Specifications

Short description

Bus controller

POWERLINK (V1/V2) controlled node

General information

B&R ID code – Bus controller	0xB3AC
B&R ID code – Internal I/O module	0xB3CD
Diagnostics – Outputs	Yes, using LED status indicator and software
Diagnostics – I/O power supply	Yes, using LED status indicator and software
Support – Dynamic node allocation (DNA)	Yes
Connection type – Fieldbus	M12, D-coded
Connection type – X2X Link	M12, B-coded
Connection type – Inputs/Outputs	8x M12, A-coded
Connection type – I/O power supply	M8, 4-pin
Power consumption – Fieldbus	2.5 W
Power consumption – Internal I/O	0.6 W
Power consumption – X2X Link power supply	17.25 W at maximum power output for connected I/O modules
Certifications – CE	Yes
Certifications – UKCA	Yes
Certifications – CRA (Cyber Resilience Act)	In preparation
Certifications – ATEX	Zone 2, II 3G Ex nA IIA T5 Gc; IP67, Ta = 0 - Max. 60°C; TÜV 05 ATEX 7201X
Certifications – UL	cULus E115267; Industrial control equipment
Certifications – HazLoc	cCSAus 244665; Process control equipment; for hazardous locations; Class I, Division 2, Groups ABCD, T5
Certifications – KC	Yes
Inputs/Outputs	12 digital channels (configurable as inputs or outputs using the software, inputs with additional functions), 1 analog channel
Insulation voltage between channel and bus	500 V eff
Nominal voltage	24 VDC
Sensor/Actuator power supply	0.5 A summation current
Status indicators	I/O function per channel, supply voltage, bus function
Power output	15 W X2X Link power supply for I/O modules

Interfaces

Transfer – Physical layer	100BASE-TX
Transfer – Half-duplex	Yes
Transfer – Full-duplex	No
Transfer – Autonegotiation	Yes
Transfer – Auto-MDI/MDIX	Yes
Min. cycle time " data-placement="top" data-html="true" data-container="body" data-content="The minimum cycle time specifies how far the bus cycle can be reduced without communication errors occurring."> – Fieldbus	200 μs
Min. cycle time " data-placement="top" data-html="true" data-container="body" data-content="The minimum cycle time specifies how far the bus cycle can be reduced without communication errors occurring."> – X2X Link	200 μs
Fieldbus	POWERLINK (V1/V2) controlled node
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Variant	2x M12 interface (hub), 2x female connector on module
Line length	Max. 100 m between 2 stations (segment length)
Transfer rate	100 Mbit/s
Hub propagation delay	0.96 to 1 µs
Synchronization between bus systems possible	Yes

I/O power supply

Power consumption – Sensor/Actuator power supply	Max. 12 W " data-placement="top" data-html="true" data-container="body" data-content="The power consumption of the sensors and actuators connected to the module is not permitted to exceed 12 W.">
Nominal voltage	24 VDC
Voltage range	18 to 30 VDC
Integrated protective function	Reverse polarity protection

Sensor/Actuator power supply

Voltage	I/O power supply minus voltage drop for short-circuit protection
Voltage drop for short-circuit protection at 0.5 A	Max. 2 VDC
Summation current	Max. 0.5 A
Short-circuit proof	Yes

Digital inputs

Input filter – Hardware	≤10 μs (channels 1 to 4) / ≤70 µs (channels 5 to 12)
Input filter – Software	Default 0 ms, configurable between 0 and 25 ms in 0.2 ms intervals
Switching threshold – Low	<5 VDC
Switching threshold – High	>15 VDC
Input characteristics per EN 61131-2	Type 1
Input voltage	18 to 30 VDC
Input current at 24 VDC	Typ. 4 mA
Input circuit	Sink
Input resistance	Typ. 6 kΩ
Additional functions	50 kHz event counting, gate measurement

Event counters

Quantity	1
Signal form	Square wave pulse
Evaluation	Each negative edge, cyclic counter
Input frequency	Max. 50 kHz
Counter 1	Input 1
Counter frequency	Max. 50 kHz
Counter size	16-bit

Gate time measurement

Counter frequency – Internal	48 MHz, 3 MHz, 187.5 kHz
Quantity	1
Signal form	Square wave pulse
Evaluation	Positive edge - Negative edge
Counter size	16-bit
Length of pause between pulses	≥100 µs
Pulse length	≥20 µs
Supported inputs	Input 2

Analog inputs

Output format – Current	0x0000 - 0x7FFF / 1 LSB = 0x0008 = 4.883 μA
Output of digital value during overload – Undershoot	0x0000
Output of digital value during overload – Overshoot	0x7FFF
Max. error – Gain	0.1% " data-placement="top" data-html="true" data-container="body" data-content="Based on the current measured value.">
Max. error – Offset	0.05% " data-placement="top" data-html="true" data-container="body" data-content="Based on the entire measurement range.">
Common-mode rejection – DC	>50 dB
Common-mode rejection – 50 Hz	>50 dB
Input filter – Cutoff frequency	1 kHz
Input filter – Slope	40 dB
Input	0 to 20 mA
Input type	Differential input
Digital converter resolution	12-bit
Conversion time	200 µs
Output format	INT
Load	<300 Ω
Input protection	Protection against wiring with supply voltage
Permissible input signal	Max. ±30 mA
Conversion procedure	Successive approximation
Max. gain drift	0.013 %/°C " data-placement="top" data-html="true" data-container="body" data-content="Based on the current measured value.">
Max. offset drift	0.02 %/°C " data-placement="top" data-html="true" data-container="body" data-content="Based on the entire measurement range.">
Common-mode range	±2 V
Crosstalk between channels	>70 dB
Nonlinearity	<0.1% " data-placement="top" data-html="true" data-container="body" data-content="Based on the entire measurement range.">
Insulation voltage between input and bus	500 V eff
Voltage drop at 20 mA	Typ. 4.5 V

Digital outputs

Switching delay – 0 → 1	<400 µs
Switching delay – 1 → 0	<400 µs
Switching frequency – Resistive load	Max. 100 Hz
Switching frequency – Inductive load	See section "Switching inductive loads".
Variant	Current-sourcing FET
Switching voltage	I/O power supply minus residual voltage
Nominal output current	0.5 A
Total nominal current	8 A
Output circuit	Source
Output protection	Thermal shutdown in the event of overcurrent or short circuit, integrated protection for switching inductive loads, reverse polarity protection of the output power supply
Diagnostic status	Output monitoring with 10 ms delay
Leakage current when the output is switched off	5 µA
Switching on after overload shutdown	Approx. 10 ms (depends on the module temperature)
R DS(on)	150 mΩ
Residual voltage	<0.3 V at 0.5 A nominal current
Peak short-circuit current	<12 A
Braking voltage when switching off inductive loads	50 VDC

Electrical properties

Electrical isolation

Bus isolated from POWERLINK and channel; Channel not isolated from channel

Operating conditions

Mounting orientation – Any	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	IP67

Ambient conditions

Temperature – Operation	-25 to 60°C
Temperature – Derating	-
Temperature – Storage	-40 to 85°C
Temperature – Transport	-40 to 85°C

Mechanical properties

Dimensions – Width	53 mm
Dimensions – Height	155 mm
Dimensions – Depth	42 mm
Torque for connections – M8	Max. 0.4 Nm
Torque for connections – M12	Max. 0.6 Nm
Weight	360 g

Downloads & documentation

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

Data sheets & manuals

Datasheet X67BC8513.L12	PDF · 7 MB · 2.17 (12/01/2025) - EN
POWERLINK Bus Controller User's Manual	PDF · 3 MB · 2.67 (05/07/2026) - EN
X67 System User´s Manual	PDF · 21 MB · 4.40 (08/27/2026) - EN

CAD & dimension drawings

STEP File X67BC8xxx.L12

ZIP · 1 MB · 1.00 (04/22/2015)

Certificates (7)

2226379 CSA Certificate of Compliance X20 X67	PDF · 205 KB · 2026_09 (09/21/2026)
E115267 UL CoC X67	PDF · 345 KB · 2026_01 (01/29/2026)
EU Declaration ATEX X67	PDF · 191 KB · 2021-04 (07/02/2021)
EU Declaration PLC X67	PDF · 674 KB · 2024-02 (02/02/2024)
TÜV 05 ATEX 7201 X	PDF · 5 MB · 1.10 (03/24/2021)
UK Declaration PLC X67	PDF · 469 KB · 2024-02 (02/02/2024)
X20, X67 KC certificates	PDF · 7 MB · 2.00 (08/17/2026)