B&R X20 CP 1486 CPU Module – High-Performance Controller for Complex Automation

The X20 CP 1486 is a high-performance CPU module in the B&R X20 controller series, designed for demanding industrial automation applications such as high-speed packaging machines, printing presses, and multi-axis motion control systems. It serves as the central processing unit in distributed control architectures, capable of handling complex logic, motion, and safety tasks with real-time precision.

Key Features:

· Processor: High-performance architecture (multiple versions available: Intel Celeron, Intel Atom dual-core 1.75GHz, or ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core 1GHz depending on hardware revision)
· Memory: 32 MB to 1 GB RAM (varies by version); 1 GB to 2 GB Flash storage
· Minimum Cycle Time: As low as 200 µs, supporting high-speed control loops
· Cooling: Fanless design for reliable operation in harsh environments
· Power Supply: 24 VDC (-15% / +20%)
· Operating Temperature: -25°C to +60°C (horizontal installation)
· Dimensions: 134 × 85 × 35 mm (W × H × D)
· Weight: Approx. 0.5 kg

Interfaces:

· 1x Ethernet (10/100 Base-T)
· 1x POWERLINK (V1/V2, real-time Ethernet for synchronized motion control)
· 2x USB
· 1x RS232
· 1x X2X Link (high-speed I/O bus for distributed I/O expansion)
· 1x X20IF slot for modular interface expansion

Applications:

· High-speed packaging machinery
· Printing and converting equipment (e.g., gravure printing presses)
· Robotics and handling systems
· Multi-axis synchronized motion control (supports up to 8 axes of CNC/NC)
· Advanced machine building and process automation