Technical parameters compiled from the manufacturer data sheet and reference documentation.
| Technical Specifications |
| General |
| I/O module |
1x EnDat interface |
| Diagnostics |
| Module run/error |
Yes, using LED status indicator and software |
| Counting direction |
Yes, using LED status indicator |
| Power consumption |
| Bus |
0.01 W |
| Internal I/O |
1.3 W |
| Certifications |
| CE |
Yes |
| UKCA |
Yes |
| CRA (Cyber Resilience Act) |
In preparation |
| ATEX |
Zone 2, II 3G Ex nA nC IIA T5 Gc IP20, Ta (see X20 user's manual) FTZÚ 09 ATEX 0083X |
| UL |
cULus E115267 Industrial control equipment |
| HazLoc |
cCSAus 244665 Process control equipment for hazardous locations Class I, Division 2, Groups ABCD, T5 |
| KC |
Yes |
| B&R ID code |
0xA912 |
| Status indicators |
Counting direction, operating state, module status |
| Additional power dissipation caused by actuators (resistive) [W] |
- |
| Type of signal lines |
Shielded lines must be used for all signal lines. |
| Sine/Cosine inputs |
| Signal transmission |
Differential signals, symmetrical |
| Signal frequency |
DC up to 400 kHz |
| Differential voltage |
1 V SS |
| Common-mode voltage |
Max. ±10 V |
| Terminating resistor |
120 Ω |
| Type |
EnDat 2.1/2.2 |
| Angular position resolution |
13-bit, with a signal of 1 V SS |
| Encoder monitoring |
Yes |
| Max. encoder cable length |
10 m, with wire cross section 4x 2x 0.14 mm 2 and 1x 2x 0.5 mm 2 |
| Protective measures |
| Overload-proof |
Yes |
| Short-circuit proof |
Yes |
| Output voltage |
5 V (±5%) |
| Load capacity |
300 mA |
| Signal transmission |
5 VDC differential signal, EiA RS485 standard |
| Transmission status |
See the EnDat specification. |
| Electrical isolation |
Channel isolated from bus Channel not isolated from channel |
| Mounting orientation |
| Horizontal |
Yes |
| Vertical |
Yes |
| Installation elevation above sea level |
| 0 to 2000 m |
No limitation |
| >2000 m |
Reduction of ambient temperature by 0.5°C per 100 m |
| Degree of protection per EN 60529 |
IP20 |
| Operation |
| Horizontal mounting orientation |
-25 to 60°C |
| Vertical mounting orientation |
-25 to 50°C |
| Derating |
See section "Derating". |
| Storage |
-40 to 85°C |
| Transport |
-40 to 85°C |
| Relative humidity |
| Operation |
5 to 95%, non-condensing |
| Storage |
5 to 95%, non-condensing |
| Transport |
5 to 95%, non-condensing |
| Note |
Order 1x terminal block X20TB12 separately. Order 1x bus module X20BM11 separately. |
| Pitch |
12.5 +0.2 mm |
| X20BM15 |
X20 bus module, with node number switch, 24 VDC keyed, internal I/O power supply connected through |
| X20BM11 |
X20 bus module, 24 VDC keyed, internal I/O power supply connected through |
| X20TB12 |
X20 terminal block, 12-pin, 24 VDC keyed |
| Automation Studio HW Upgrades |
Version (Date) |
| V2.7 HW Upgrade (X20DS1928) |
1.3.0.0 (01/15/2020) 1.0.3.0 (08/14/2015) |
| V3.0 HW Upgrade (X20DS1928) |
1.3.0.0 (01/15/2020) 1.0.3.0 (08/14/2015) |
| V4.0 HW Upgrade (X20DS1928) |
1.5.0.0 (07/26/2023) 1.4.0.0 (07/23/2021) 1.3.1.0 (02/10/2020) 1.3.0.0 (01/15/2020) 1.1.0.0 (10/25/2019) 1.0.3.0 (08/14/2015) |
| Certificates |
Version (Date) |
| 2226379 CSA Certificate of Compliance X20 X67 |
2026_09 (09/21/2026) |
| E115267 UL Certificate of Compliance X20 |
2026_08_27 (08/27/2026) |
| EU Data Act - X20 IO - Connected Product Information Notice |
1.00 (09/30/2025) |
| EU Declaration ATEX X20 |
2023-07 (09/05/2023) |
| EU Declaration of conformity PLC X20 |
2021/10 (11/08/2021) |
| FTZU 09 ATEX 0083X |
3.00 (10/12/2021) |
| UK Declaration PLC X20 |
2024-01 (01/18/2024) |
| X20, X67 KC certificates |
2.00 (08/17/2026) |
| Documentation |
Version (Date) |
| Datasheet X20DS1928 |
1.40 (10/01/2025) - DE 1.40 (10/01/2025) - EN |
| X20 Package leaflet ATEX/CSA |
1.4 (09/17/2024) |
| X20 System User´s Manual |
4.40 (03/10/2026) - DE 4.40 (03/12/2026) - IT 4.40 (03/12/2026) - FR 4.40 (03/10/2026) - EN |
| E-CAD (Electro or EPLAN Templates) |
Version (Date) |
| X20 EPLAN P8 from V2.4 |
4.0.5 (08/31/2023) 4.0.4 (10/27/2022) |
| M-CAD (Mechan. Templates) |
Version (Date) |
| 3D File DXF/STEP X20 Electronic module |
1.0 (10/17/2005) |
| 3D File STEP X20 I/O-Slice |
1.1 (03/13/2019) |
| Dimensions PDF X20 Electronic module |
1.0 (10/17/2005) |
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