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B&R 3IF050.6

Product Type: 8-Channel Analog Input Module

Product Description:
The B&R 3IF050.6 is an 8-channel analog input module from the B&R X20 distributed I/O system. It accepts voltage and current signals from field sensors and transmitters and converts them to digital values for the PLC. Each channel is electrically isolated.

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Technical Specifications:

  • Number of Channels8 analog inputs (single-ended)
  • Resolution12-bit A/D converter
  • Input Ranges (selectable per channel group):
    • Voltage: ±10 V, 0 to +10 V, ±5 V, 0 to +5 V
    • Current: 0 to 20 mA, 4 to 20 mA, ±20 mA
  • Sampling RateUp to 10 kHz per channel (aggregate), 1 kHz per channel (simultaneous sampling)
  • Isolation: Channel-to-channel isolation, 500 V DC; field-side to logic-side isolation, 500 V DC
  • Accuracy±0.1% of full scale (typical at 25 °C)
  • Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): ≥ 80 dB
  • Bus System: X20 System Bus (SERCOS-compatible backbone)
  • Power Supply24 V DC via X20 bus connector
  • Power Consumption: ≤ 1.5 W
  • Operating Temperature-25 °C to +70 °C
  • Protection Rating: IP20 (when mounted in X20 base/coupler)
  • Dimensions (W × H × D)25 mm × 90 mm × 75 mm
  • WeightApproximately 100 g

Functional Features:

  • Configurable per-channel range via Automation Studio
  • Software filtering (moving average, low-pass) configurable per channel
  • Diagnostic functions: overrange, underrange, wire-break detection
  • Hot-swappable when used with X20 base units
  • LED status indicators per channel group

Structural Characteristics:

  • Plastic housing (PA66 GF30, UL94 V-0 rated)
  • Spring-loaded terminal connectors (push-in technology) for fast wiring
  • DIN rail TS 35 mounting or direct mounting on X20 base
  • LED indicators: Power (green), Fault (red), Channel status (yellow)

Material Composition:

  • Housing: Glass-fiber reinforced polyamide (PA66-GF30)
  • Terminal blocks: Phosphor bronze, tin-plated
  • PCB: FR-4, conformally coated
  • Connectors: Gold-plated contact pins

Applicable Industries:

  • Process automation (chemical, pharmaceutical)
  • HVAC and building management
  • Water/wastewater treatment
  • Food and beverage production
  • Energy management systems

Installation Requirements:

  • Mount on X20 Base (3EX280.60-1 or equivalent) or X20 Coupler
  • Shielded cables required for analog signals; shield grounded at one end only
  • Maximum cable length: 10 m (unshielded), 100 m (shielded)
  • Do not mix signal types on same module — use separate modules for thermocouples/RTDs

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