B&R X20IF10E3-1 PROFINET IO Device Interface Module for X20 System

Product Overview

The B&R X20IF10E3-1 is a high-performance communication interface module from the X20 system family, designed to function as a PROFINET IO device (slave). This module allows B&R automation systems, including I/O modules and POWERLINK networks, to seamlessly connect with third-party systems from other manufacturers. It facilitates fast and reliable bidirectional data transfer, enabling mixed-vendor automation architectures without compromising performance. The module can be operated directly in X20 CPUs or in the X20BC1083 expandable POWERLINK bus controller, providing flexible deployment options for distributed control systems.

Key Features of X20IF10E3-1

The X20IF10E3-1 is equipped with an integrated 2-port RJ45 switch, supporting 100BASE-TX operation with full-duplex and half-duplex capabilities. The switch supports daisy-chain cabling, simplifying network topology and reducing the need for external Ethernet switches. The module features autonegotiation and auto-MDI/MDIX, allowing straightforward connection with standard Ethernet cables. It operates at a transfer rate of 100 Mbit/s with a maximum segment length of 100 meters between stations.

The module includes comprehensive status indicators: module status, network status, and data transfer LEDs, enabling quick diagnostics. Electrical isolation is provided between the PLC and the PROFINET interfaces (IF1 and IF2), ensuring reliable operation in electrically noisy industrial environments. The module is powered from the X20 backplane with a power consumption of 2 W and is certified for CE, UKCA, UL, cULus, DNV, LR, KR, ABS, and BV standards. It is also ATEX certified for Zone 2 hazardous locations.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: B&R Automation

• Part Number: X20IF10E3-1

• Product Type: PROFINET IO Device Interface Module

• B&R ID Code: 0xA71E

• Fieldbus Interface: PROFINET IO device (slave), Conformance Class C, Performance Class RT with IRT support, Netload Class III

• Communication Speed: 100 Mbit/s, 100BASE-TX

• Connectors: 2 x shielded RJ45 (integrated switch)

• Maximum Cable Length: 100 m between stations

• Controller: netX100

• Electrical Isolation: PLC isolated from PROFINET IO (IF1 and IF2)

• Power Consumption: 2 W

• Operating Temperature (horizontal): -25 to +60 °C

• Operating Temperature (vertical): -25 to +50 °C

• Storage/Transport Temperature: -40 to +85 °C

• Relative Humidity: 5 to 95%, non-condensing

• Degree of Protection: IP20

• Certifications: CE, UKCA, cULus, ATEX Zone 2, DNV, LR, KR, ABS, BV, KC

Functional Description

As a PROFINET IO device, the X20IF10E3-1 acts as a slave node on a PROFINET network, exchanging cyclic and acyclic data with a PROFINET IO controller (e.g., Siemens S7 CPU). The module integrates X20 I/O and POWERLINK-based systems into the PROFINET environment, making X20 system data accessible to PROFINET controllers. The integrated switch supports line topology, allowing daisy-chaining of multiple devices, which reduces cabling costs and simplifies network design. Cyclic data exchange with PROFINET controllers supports process data transfer, while acyclic services handle parameterization, diagnostics, and other configuration tasks. The module can be parameterized via GSDML files, ensuring compatibility with standard PROFINET engineering tools.

Applications

The X20IF10E3-1 is ideal for mixed-vendor automation environments requiring integration of B&R X20 I/O systems into PROFINET-based control architectures. Typical applications include automotive assembly lines, packaging machinery, material handling systems, and other industrial automation systems where reliable, real-time data exchange between different control platforms is essential.