Technical Specifications:

• Communication Protocol: POWERLINK (IEEE 1588v2, IEC 61158)
• Network Standard: Ethernet 100BASE-TX (IEEE 802.3u)
• Number of Ports: 1 × RJ45 (100 Mbps)
• Synchronization Accuracy: < 1 μs (IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol)
• Cycle Time: 200 μs to 65.535 ms (configurable)
• Max. I/O Data per Cycle: 1420 bytes input + 1420 bytes output
• Supply Voltage: 24V DC via X20 bus connector (from CPU module)
• Power Consumption: Approx. 3.0 W
• Isolation: Galvanic isolation between CPU and POWERLINK network (500 V AC)
• Protection Rating: IP20

Functional Features:

• Full POWERLINK V1 and V2 protocol stack implemented in hardware
• Hardware-based IEEE 1588v2 timestamp — no CPU load for synchronization
• Mapped and unmapped I/O data support
• On-board web server for configuration and diagnostics
• LED indicators: Power (green), Link (green), Data (yellow), Error (red)
• Integrated ESD protection: ±8 kV contact (IEC 61000-4-2)
• Network diagnostics: frame counters, error statistics, latency monitoring
• Support for cross-traffic (TCP/UDP) on POWERLINK network

Structural Features:

• Form Factor: 45 mm width, X20 standard module
• Mounting: DIN rail 35 mm / direct screw (mounted adjacent to X20 CPU)
• Connector: X20 system bus (top) + RJ45 (front)
• Housing Material: Polycarbonate (PC), UL94 V-0
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 45 mm × 90 mm × 75 mm (approx.)
• Weight: Approx. 140 g

Operating Conditions:

• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Applicable Industries:

• Multi-axis motion control (CNC, robotics)
• High-speed packaging and bottling lines
• Printing and converting machines
• Semiconductor wafer handling
• Power generation (turbine control)
• Railway signaling and traction control

Installation Requirements:

• Must be mounted in the same X20 rack as the X20 CPU module
• Connect RJ45 to POWERLINK network using shielded CAT5e/CAT6 cable
• Maximum segment length: 100 m (100 Mbps)
• Terminate line ends with 120 Ω resistor
• Configure node address and cycle time in B&R Automation Studio

Usage Precautions:

• This module requires an X20 CPU — it cannot operate standalone
• Use only shielded twisted-pair cable for POWERLINK connection
• Do not connect POWERLINK port to standard Ethernet switch port (VLAN separation required for mixed traffic)
• Ensure POWERLINK master acknowledges this node before startup

Advantages & Highlights:

• Hardware-based POWERLINK stack — zero CPU load for real-time communication
• IEEE 1588v2 synchronization < 1 μs — industry-leading precision
• Galvanic isolation protects CPU from network transients
• On-board web server enables remote diagnostics without engineering software