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B&R 3IF260.60-1

Product Type: 16-Channel Digital Input/Output Module (8 DI / 8 DO)

Product Description:
The B&R 3IF260.60-1 is a mixed digital input/output module from the B&R X20 distributed I/O system. It provides 8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs in a single module, designed for interfacing with sensors, switches, solenoid valves, indicator lamps, and relay coils in industrial automation.

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Technical Specifications:

  • Digital Inputs8 channels, 24 V DC, PNP/NPN selectable
  • Digital Outputs8 channels, 24 V DC, 0.5 A per channel (max 4 A total)
  • Input Voltage Threshold:
    • Logic “1”: ≥ 15 V DC (PNP) / ≤ 5 V DC (NPN)
    • Logic “0”: ≤ 5 V DC (PNP) / ≥ 15 V DC (NPN)
  • Output Voltage Drop: ≤ 2.5 V at 0.5 A (typical)
  • Response Time: ≤ 1 ms (input), ≤ 1 ms (output)
  • IsolationField-side to logic-side isolation, 500 V DC
  • Bus SystemX20 System Bus
  • Power Supply: 24 V DC via X20 bus connector
  • Power Consumption: ≤ 2 W
  • Operating Temperature-25 °C to +70 °C
  • Protection RatingIP20 (with X20 base/coupler)
  • Dimensions (W × H × D)25 mm × 90 mm × 75 mm
  • WeightApproximately 100 g

Functional Features:

  • PNP/NPN input mode configurable per channel group via software
  • Output type: Transistor (PNP, sourcing)
  • Diagnostic LEDs per channel for input/output status
  • Short-circuit protection on all output channels
  • Overcurrent protection with automatic reset

Structural Characteristics:

  • PA66-GF30 plastic housing, UL94 V-0
  • Push-in spring terminal connectors for 0.5 mm² to 2.5 mm² wire
  • DIN rail TS 35 mounting
  • Status LEDs: Power (green), Channel 0-7 (yellow), Fault (red)

Material Composition:

  • Housing: Glass-fiber reinforced polyamide (PA66-GF30)
  • Terminals: Phosphor bronze, tin-plated
  • PCB: FR-4, conformally coated

Applicable Industries:

  • Conveyor systems
  • Packaging machines
  • Assembly lines
  • Material handling
  • General-purpose machine automation

Installation Requirements:

  • Mount on X20 Base (3EX280.60-1) or X20 Coupler (3EX290.60-1)
  • Use shielded cable for inputs in high-EMI environments
  • Maximum cable length: 50 m for inputs, 100 m for outputs
  • Common ground connection required for NPN inputs

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