B&R X20CM0985-1 Programmable Logic Controller DIN-Rail Safety-Certified Module With EtherCAT Integration

Description

The B&R X20CM0985-1 is a DIN-rail mounted, safety-certified programmable logic controller (PLC) module with integrated EtherCAT connectivity, designed for safety-focused industrial control applications. As a member of B&R’s safety PLC portfolio, it adheres to strict international safety standards including IEC 61508, IEC 61511, NE/ISO 13849-1, and DIN 19250, with system software achieving safety ratings up to SIL3 and AK5 for high-risk safety protection control tasks. Its modular hardware design features fault-safe components, including dedicated input, output, and communication modules, to support reliable safety system architectures. Key safety functions include automatic transition to a safe state upon detection of faults or hazardous conditions, detailed fault alarm reporting with cause and location indicators, sequential event recording for incident analysis, and support for online maintenance and hot-swappable redundant modules to minimize downtime. Equipped with robust self-diagnostic capabilities, it continuously monitors hardware, program execution, and operating system status, enabling rapid safe-state activation when risks are identified. The integrated EtherCAT interface provides open, standard-compliant communication for seamless integration with DCS and other intelligent industrial devices, making it suitable for complex safety control systems in manufacturing, process automation, and machinery applications.