Technical parameters compiled from the manufacturer data sheet and reference documentation.
| Technical Specifications |
| General |
| Bus controller |
POWERLINK (V1/V2) controlled node |
| B&R ID code |
| Bus controller |
0x1E37 |
| Internal I/O module |
0x1311 |
| Diagnostics |
| Outputs |
Yes, using LED status indicator and software |
| I/O power supply |
Yes, using LED status indicator and software |
| Support |
| Dynamic node allocation (DNA) |
Yes |
| Connection type |
| Fieldbus |
M12, D-coded |
| X2X Link |
M12, B-coded |
| Inputs/Outputs |
8x M8, 3-pin |
| I/O power supply |
M8, 4-pin |
| Power consumption |
| Fieldbus |
3.5 W |
| Internal I/O |
2.5 W |
| X2X Link power supply |
4.2 W at maximum power output for connected I/O modules |
| Sensor/Actuator power supply |
Max. 12 W |
| Voltage range |
18 to 30 VDC |
| Integrated protective function |
Reverse polarity protection |
| 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 |
| Certifications |
| CE |
Yes |
| UKCA |
Yes |
| CRA (Cyber Resilience Act) |
In preparation |
| ATEX |
Zone 2, II 3G Ex nA IIA T5 Gc IP67, Ta = 0 - Max. 60°C TÜV 05 ATEX 7201X |
| UL |
cULus E115267 Industrial control equipment |
| HazLoc |
cCSAus 244665 Process control equipment for hazardous locations Class I, Division 2, Groups ABCD, T5 |
| KC |
Yes |
| Inputs/Outputs |
8 digital channels, configurable as inputs or outputs using software, inputs with additional functions |
| Insulation voltage between channel and bus |
860 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 |
3 W X2X Link power supply for I/O modules |
| Transfer |
| Physical layer |
100BASE-TX |
| Half-duplex |
Yes |
| Full-duplex |
No |
| Autonegotiation |
Yes |
| Auto-MDI/MDIX |
Yes |
| Min. cycle time |
| Fieldbus |
200 μs |
| X2X Link |
100 μs |
| Fieldbus |
POWERLINK (V1/V2) controlled node |
| Type |
Type 2 |
| Variant |
M12 interface (female connector on module) |
| Line length |
Max. 100 m between 2 stations (segment length) |
| Transfer rate |
100 Mbit/s |
| Synchronization between bus systems possible |
Yes |
| Input filter |
| Hardware |
≤10 μs (channels 1 to 4) / ≤70 µs (channels 5 to 8) |
| Software |
Default 0 ms, configurable between 0 and 25 ms in 0.2 ms intervals |
| Switching threshold |
| Low |
<5 VDC |
| 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 |
| Quantity |
2 |
| Signal form |
Square wave pulse |
| Evaluation |
Each negative edge, cyclic counter |
| Input frequency |
Max. 50 kHz |
| Counter 1 |
Input 1 |
| Counter 2 |
Input 3 |
| Counter frequency |
Max. 50 kHz |
| Counter size |
16-bit |
| Counter frequency |
| Internal |
48 MHz, 3 MHz, 187.5 kHz |
| Quantity |
1 |
| Evaluation |
Positive edge - Negative edge |
| Length of pause between pulses |
≥100 µs |
| Pulse length |
≥20 µs |
| Supported inputs |
Input 2 or input 4 |
| Switching delay |
| 0 → 1 |
<400 µs |
| 1 → 0 |
<400 µs |
| Switching frequency |
| Resistive load |
Max. 100 Hz |
| 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 |
4 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) |
| 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 isolation |
Bus isolated from POWERLINK and channel Channel not isolated from channel |
| Mounting orientation |
| Any |
Yes |
| Installation elevation above sea level |
Max. 4000 m (no limitations) |
| Degree of protection per EN 60529 |
IP67 |
| Temperature |
| Operation |
-25 to 60°C |
| Derating |
- |
| Storage |
-40 to 85°C |
| Transport |
-40 to 85°C |
| Dimensions |
| Width |
53 mm |
| Height |
85 mm |
| Depth |
42 mm |
| Torque for connections |
| M8 |
Max. 0.4 Nm |
| M12 |
Max. 0.6 Nm |
| Weight |
195 g |
| Automation Studio HW Upgrades |
Version (Date) |
| V2.6 HW Upgrade (X67BC8321-1) |
2.5.4.0 (07/05/2017) |
| V3.0 HW Upgrade (X67BC8321-1) |
2.11.0.0 (02/20/2020) 2.10.0.0 (07/10/2019) 2.9.0.0 (03/13/2019) 2.8.0.0 (12/12/2018) 2.5.6.0 (07/23/2018) 2.5.5.0 (09/08/2017) |
| V4.0 HW Upgrade (X67BC8321-1) |
2.18.0.0 (08/29/2025) 2.17.0.0 (05/14/2025) 2.15.0.0 (10/13/2022) 2.14.0.0 (10/25/2021) 2.11.1.0 (08/24/2020) 2.11.0.0 (02/20/2020) 2.10.0.0 (07/10/2019) 2.9.3.0 (04/12/2019) 2.9.0.0 (03/13/2019) 2.8.0.0 (12/12/2018) 2.5.6.0 (07/23/2018) 2.5.5.0 (09/08/2017) |
| V6.0 HW Upgrade (X67BC8321-1) |
2.18.0.1 (08/18/2026) 2.18.0.0 (08/29/2025) 2.17.0.0 (05/14/2025) |
| Certificates |
Version (Date) |
| 2226379 CSA Certificate of Compliance X20 X67 |
2026_09 (09/21/2026) |
| E115267 UL CoC X67 |
2026_01 (01/29/2026) |
| EU Declaration ATEX X67 |
2021-04 (07/02/2021) |
| EU Declaration PLC X67 |
2024-02 (02/02/2024) |
| TÜV 05 ATEX 7201 X |
1.10 (03/24/2021) |
| UK Declaration PLC X67 |
2024-02 (02/02/2024) |
| X20, X67 KC certificates |
2.00 (08/17/2026) |
| Documentation |
Version (Date) |
| Datasheet X67BC8321-1 |
3.22 (01/21/2026) - DE 3.22 (01/21/2026) - EN |
| POWERLINK Bus Controller User's Manual |
2.67 (05/07/2026) - DE 2.67 (05/07/2026) - EN |
| X67 System User´s Manual |
4.40 (08/27/2026) - DE 4.40 (08/31/2026) - IT 4.40 (08/31/2026) - FR 4.40 (08/27/2026) - EN 4.30 (03/25/2025) - DE 4.30 (04/01/2025) - IT 4.30 (03/28/2025) - FR 4.30 (03/25/2025) - EN |
| E-CAD (Electro or EPLAN Templates) |
Version (Date) |
| X67 EPLAN P8 from V2.4 |
4.0.0 (08/20/2019) |
| M-CAD (Mechan. Templates) |
Version (Date) |
| 3D File DXF/STEP X67 |
1.0 (05/15/2006) |
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