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News Release from: B and R Industrial Automation Corp | Subject: X20 CPU
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 01 August 2006
New compact CPU for the B and R X20
System
New X20 CPU is set to establish new standards.
As they have already done with the X20 System - with 12 channels on an area 12.5 mm wide by far the smallest and most powerful I/O system on the market - BandR's new X20 CPU is also set to establish new standards Extremely compact but surprising powerful, integrating the X20 CPU into the system is a snap
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 16 May 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Someone who sees the 37.5 mm wide CPU for the first time would probably assume they were dealing with a fieldbus connector instead of a high-performance automation machine.
In its standard design, this CPU is equipped with a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet interface that can be used either as the online interface or for networking.
A CAN and RS232 interface is integrated as well.
The CPU's design and dimensions correspond to the X20 System.
This immediately becomes clear when connecting I/O modules to the right side of the X20.
These are attached seamlessly to the CPU, making the entire system an extreme space saver in the switching cabinet.
Helpful and proven rail mechanics allow the complete system to be mounted on the rail like a rack and taken down just as easily.
The extended CPU design can be used if separate Fast Ethernet, CAN, or RS232 interfaces become necessary to meet communication requirements.
This CPU is equipped with a 25 mm wide slot for X20 interface modules.
This allows the entire range of additional interface modules such as Profibus DP, CANopen, and DeviceNet to be used.
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