B&R · B&R X20 I/O module
X20IF2181-2 is a B&R industrial component with Supply voltage 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2); Enclosure rating IP20 (IEC 60529); Operating temperature 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1). It is used in control panels, machine builds, spare-part replacements where the installed unit is matched to the original catalog number and a compact, documented part is required.
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Supply voltage24 V DC (IEC 61131-2)
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Enclosure ratingIP20 (IEC 60529)
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Operating temperature0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1)
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MountingDIN rail / panel
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Supply voltage |
24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) |
| Power consumption |
2 W |
| I/O and communication |
| Bus interface |
Yes, using LED status indicator and software |
| Communication ports |
POWERLINK, Ethernet |
| Mechanical |
| Mounting |
DIN rail / panel |
| Enclosure rating |
IP20 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) |
| Certifications |
CE, UL, cULus |
Values follow the B&R B&R X20 I/O module specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| B&R B&R X20 I/O module variants |
| Catalog number |
Mounting |
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X20IF2181-2 (this page) |
DIN rail / panel |
| X20IF1020 |
DIN rail / panel |
| X20IF1030 |
DIN rail / panel |
| X20IF1041-1 |
DIN rail / panel |
Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
Where it sits in the control system
The X20IF2181-2 is the device-level element in a B&R industrial component installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) — and switches or conditions the load within the the rated ratings shown in the Specifications table. Wiring and protective devices are sized to those same numbers, not to a generic assumption.
Typical installations place it in control panels, machine builds, spare-part replacements, where the unit is matched to the original catalog number and the enclosure provides DIN rail / panel support. Record the catalog number and revision from the nameplate of the installed unit before specifying a like-for-like spare.
Selection notes for Industrial X20IF2181-2
Industrial X20IF2181-2 — Industrial automation component supplied as a like-for-like replacement, selected by catalog number and published ratings. The figures below are taken from the specification table on this page for catalog number X20IF2181-2; record the nameplate data of the unit being replaced before selecting an equivalent.
- Bus interface: Yes, using LED status indicator and software — Verify it in the project documentation before confirming the order.
- Communication ports: POWERLINK, Ethernet — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
- Power consumption: 2 W — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Mounting: DIN rail / panel — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
For a discontinued unit, match function and electrical ratings rather than the label alone.
Common questions about X20IF2181-2
Q.For X20IF2181-2, what does the specification table state about certifications?
The specification table lists certifications = CE, UL, cULus for Industrial X20IF2181-2. Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.Which value is published under communication ports for catalog number X20IF2181-2?
For X20IF2181-2, communication ports is given as POWERLINK, Ethernet. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Before ordering X20IF2181-2, which operating temperature entry should be checked?
The operating temperature entry quoted above is 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1). Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for X20IF2181-2?
Send the full catalog number X20IF2181-2, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Industrial X20IF2181-2.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of X20IF2181-2 before ordering?
Match the catalog number X20IF2181-2 and the specification values listed above against the installed unit, then confirm the firmware or hardware revision where a revision-sensitive part is involved.