B&R X20CP1586 X20 Controller
A fanless X20 controller with Ethernet, POWERLINK, X2X Link, serial and USB connectivity for B&R automation systems.
Product Profile
X20CP1586 is a B&R X20 controller module for machine and process automation. It provides one RS232 interface, one Ethernet interface, one POWERLINK V1/V2 interface, two USB connections and one X2X Link.
The controller is fanless and supports B&R Automation Studio projects, ACOPOS drive integration and Visual Components. CompactFlash contents, project revision, POWERLINK role and firmware must be preserved during replacement.
Technical Data
| Manufacturer | B&R Industrial Automation |
|---|---|
| Model | X20CP1586 |
| Product Family | X20 PLC controller |
| Ethernet | 1 interface |
| POWERLINK | 1 interface, V1/V2 |
| Serial | 1 × RS232 |
| USB | 2 interfaces |
| X2X Link | 1 interface |
| Redundancy | Controller redundancy not supported |
| Cooling | Fanless |
| Diagnostics | LED/software diagnostics for battery, CPU, CompactFlash, Ethernet and POWERLINK |
| Temperature Monitoring | Available through a software register |
| Power Consumption | 9.7 W without interface and USB loads |
| X2X Link Supply | 1.42 W |
| Internal I/O Supply | 0.6 W |
| Ingress Protection | IP20 |
| B&R Hardware ID | 0xC3B0 |
| Software Environment | B&R Automation Studio; manufacturer hardware upgrades are available |
System Role
- Executes the Automation Runtime machine-control application.
- Coordinates local X20 I/O and X2X Link devices.
- Can operate as the POWERLINK managing node according to the project configuration.
- Provides Ethernet/serial/USB services for engineering and connected equipment.
Compatibility
- Use the correct Automation Studio hardware upgrade and target firmware for the saved project.
- Keep the original CompactFlash image protected until the replacement has been validated.
- Confirm POWERLINK managing-node settings, cycle times, node numbers and controlled ACOPOS devices.
- Check battery state, IP configuration, serial settings and I/O module revisions before cutover.
Applications
- B&R machine PLC and motion-control systems.
- Packaging, material handling and process equipment using X20 I/O.
- Installed-base replacement where the original Automation Studio project is available.
FAQ
What project information is needed before replacing X20CP1586?
Provide the Automation Studio project version, target configuration, Automation Runtime/firmware, hardware upgrade package and current diagnostic snapshot.
Can the CompactFlash from an old X20CP1586 simply be moved to another unit?
Only after confirming hardware and firmware compatibility and creating a verified image; preserve the original card until the replacement passes testing.
What POWERLINK checks are critical for X20CP1586?
Confirm whether it is the managing node, all controlled-node numbers, cycle time, topology, firmware and ACOPOS configuration before network startup.
Which battery-related work should accompany an X20CP1586 exchange?
Record date/time retention behavior and battery diagnostics, replace only under the B&R procedure and verify that retained data and clock functions survive the change.
How should a replacement X20CP1586 be accepted?
Test cold/warm restart, I/O, motion, Ethernet services, serial devices, USB access, alarms, recipes and machine safety in a staged commissioning plan.
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