X20CP1483-1
The X20CP1483-1 controller from B & R Automation belongs to the X20 Fieldbus Input Output Modules series and represents a versatile solution for modern industrial automation. Powered by an Intel x86-based 100 MHz processor, this compact entry-level controller integrates CompactFlash Slot storage, 64 MB SDRAM and 128 kB user RAM to handle demanding applications. Designed for reliable real-time communication, it features built-in Ethernet, USB, and POWERLINK interfaces alongside integrated I/O processing. The device operates on a 24 VDC Input Voltage supply with Integrated reverse polarity protection and delivers a Nominal Output Power of 7 W when configured without memory card modules. Weighing just 300 g and measuring 150 × 99 × 85 mm, it offers a high performance-to-size ratio for space-constrained installations.
Featuring robust electrical and control capabilities, the X20CP1483-1 supports ACOPOS Support and Visual Components Support for seamless integration with advanced motion and simulation platforms. The controller maintains a maximum Input Current of 2.2 A while sustaining peak loads up to Permissible Contact Load of 10 Amp per circuit. Real-time task scheduling achieves cycle times as low as 1 ms Shortest Task Class Cycle Time, ensuring ultra-fast response to process changes. It also supports Parallel Connection and Redundant Operation for heightened system reliability. Protection and maintenance are simplified by an Integrated Fuse and Fanless Cooling design, reducing downtime in harsh industrial environments.
Operational reliability is further enhanced through low power consumption and flexible power supply configurations. Without additional memory modules the controller consumes just 6 W Power Consumption without Memory Card, while an optional X2X link power supply draws 1.42 W Power Consumption for X2X Link Power Supply for distributed bus powering. Its robust power architecture, including reverse polarity protection and internal fuse, guarantees safe operation under fluctuating supply conditions. The fanless construction eliminates moving parts, minimizing maintenance, while status diagnostics for CPU, battery, and temperature are available via software registers and LED indicators.
The X20CP1483-1’s modular design features a single interface slot for expansion cards, classifying it squarely as a System Module controller. Its form factor supports both horizontal and vertical mounting in IP20-rated enclosures at altitudes up to 2000 m above sea level. By combining versatile communication interfaces, high-speed I/O processing, and extensive redundancy options, this controller adapts readily to machine building, process control, and distributed automation applications. With proven durability and scalable connectivity, the X20CP1483-1 delivers integration flexibility for demanding industrial environments.
