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Installation / EMC guide X20 system - X67 system Power Panels - Power supplies Version: 1.36 (April 2021) Order no.: MAEMV-ENG User's manual Translation of the original manual All information in this manual is current as of its creation. We reserve the right to change the contents of this manual without notice. B&R Industrial Automation GmbH is not liable for technical or editorial errors and defects in this manual.
This document should serve as a compact guide to the proper installation of the products and the resulting trou- ble-free operation of the products at their intended location. For details about the respective modules, see the corresponding user's manuals. These are available in several different languages on the B&R website (www.br-automation.com). Installation / EMC guide 1.36 (April 2021)
Basic information 2 Basic information 2.1 Terms Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) The ability of equipment or a system to function satisfactorily in its electromagnetic environment without introducing impermissible electromagnetic interference to other equipment in the same environment. 2.2 Interference Automation systems are generally affected by conducted and radiated electromagnetic interference in their oper- ating locations.
Basic information 2.3 Types of couplings Direct coupling • Clocked modules • Startup of a motor • Differences in potential Capacitive coupling (electric field) • Wires running in parallel • Static discharge Inductive coupling (magnetic field) • Mains wires running in parallel, connected wires •...
Basic information 2.5 Application-specific measures When installing X20/X67 system modules, there are basically no additional measures necessary with regard to leakage currents and filters. They may be required for some specific applications, however: Switching inductive loads (coils, contactors, relays) • A load-dependent protective circuit is required for the outputs of various modules. Inductive loads with DC voltage can create voltage reflections that can lead to overshoot.
Handling a range of different machine variants could not be easier. • Industrial control cabinet construction X20 system terminal blocks are separate from the electronics module and make it possible to pre-wire the entire control cabinet. This is especially ideal for series-produced machines. • Effortless maintenance X20 modules can be easily exchanged to simplify troubleshooting.
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X20 system Figure 2: Each module consists of 3 subcomponents – terminal block, electronics module and bus module. Installation / EMC guide 1.36 (April 2021)
Coated modules are X20 modules with a protective coating for the electronics component. The modules' electronics are fully compatible with the corresponding X20 modules. From an installation point of view, these modules are treated just the same as standard X20 modules.
For optimal cooling and air circulation, there must be at least 35 mm free space above the modules. To the left and right of the X20 system, there must be at least 10 mm of free space. Underneath the modules, 35 mm space must be left free for I/O and power supply cabling.
For optimal cooling and air circulation, there must be at least 35 mm free space above the modules. To the left and right of the X20 system, there must be at least 10 mm of free space. Underneath the modules, 35 mm space must be left free for I/O and power supply cabling.
Figure 6: X20 system - Installation with increased vibration requirements (4 g) and end clamp Notice! The attachable end cover plates for some X20 modules should be removed for "installation with in- creased vibration requirements (4 g)"! Figure 7: X20 system - Removing the end cover plates...
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X20 system Required accessories: Description Figure 1x Set X20AC0RF1 comprising 2x end clamps for mounting rail TH35 (add foam tape) and 1x foam tape 12 x 3 x 1000 mm (height x width x length) Apply foam tape (L = 15 mm) to the battery cover on the CPUs.
In order to achieve secure contact in the terminal blocks, wires must be stripped accordingly. 7 to 9 mm Figure 8: X20 system - Wiring Notice! The wire stripping length must not be more or less than 7 to 9 mm.
(extend the cable shield as far as possible). Figure 10: X20 cable shield B&R recommends always solidly connecting the shield to a well-grounded and good conductive backplane using shielding clamps combined with the X20 shielding brackets accessories. Installation / EMC guide 1.36 (April 2021)
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(see ① in the figure above). Notice! A minimum spacing of 35 mm between the X20 module and shielding bracket must be observed. Additional spacing may result from the bend radius of the cables.
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The X20 cable shield clamp (model number X20AC0SG1) is latched to the terminal block and connected to the bus module's ground connection using a cable lug. Cable ties are used to press the shield against the grounding plate.
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X20 shielding bracket 88 mm 10 pcs. Table 5: X20AC0SF7.0010, X20AC0SF9.0010 - Order data The X20 shielding bracket is installed underneath the X20 system. The shield is pressed against the shielding bracket using ground terminals from another manufacturer (e.g. PHOENIX or WAGO) or a cable tie.
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Order number Short description Shield connection clamp X20AC0SA08.0010 X20 shield connection clamp 3 to 8 mm, 10 pieces X20AC0SA14.0010 X20 shield connection clamp 3 to 14 mm, 10 pieces X20AC0SA20.0010 X20 shield connection clamp 5 to 20 mm, 10 pieces X20AC0SA35.0010...
X67 system 4 X67 system 4.1 System characteristics X67 modules have a plastic housing for use in harsh industrial environments. The devices are fully sealed and are therefore extremely resistant to mechanical stress. Integrated LEDs provide clear status indications on the machine, logically distributed on the individual channels, for the X2X Link status and the entire I/O section.
X67 system 4.2 Installation X67 modules can be installed in several different ways: • Installation on a profile • Top-hat rail installation • Direct installation Notice! Since electromagnetic disturbances are deflected via the base plate on the back, it is important to ensure that the mounting location has good conductivity! The mounting location must also be connected with ground potential with good conductivity.
X67 system 4.2.2 Top-hat rail installation An X67 module can be installed on a top-hat rail using top-hat rail mounting plate X67ACTS35. Order number Short description Figure Mounting plates for DIN rails X67ACTS35 X67 top-hat rail mounting plate Table 8: X67ACTS35 - Order data Figure 19: X67 system - Top-hat rail installation Installation / EMC guide 1.36 (April 2021)
X67 system 4.2.3 Installation on a mounting plate or directly on the machine X67 modules can also be installed on a mounting plate or directly on the machine. Figure 20: Installation on a mounting plate Installation / EMC guide 1.36 (April 2021)
(for details, see the user's manual) Possibilities for wiring the X67 system: • X2X Link power supply with X67 system supply, X67 bus controller or X20 bus transmitter • Isolated X2X Link and I/O power supply • Creating potential groups 4.3.2 Shielding and grounding...
X67 system 4.3.3 Accessories All accessories needed for installation are available from B&R: Pre-assembled cables The following pre-assembled cables are available in various lengths and designs: • POWERLINK cables • CAN bus / DeviceNet cables • PROFIBUS DP cables • X2X Link cables •...
X2X Link settings 5 X2X Link settings To improve the EMC radiation of the X2X Link network, the following settings must be made in Automation Studio: 1) Setting the number of stations: By default, the value is set to 64 stations. This value should be set to the number of stations actually present;...
Power Panels 6 Power Panels Due to the large number of different Power Panel designs, all notes here are of an exemplary nature only. All details can be found in the respective user's manual. 6.1 System characteristics Whether operation takes place intuitively via touch screen, hardware function keys or a combination of the two, B&R operator panels provide unbeatable ergonomic comfort.
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Power Panels Spacing for air circulation - Rear view (e.g. T30) Notice! Spacing for air circulation must be taken from the user's manual corresponding to the product family. At least At least 40 mm spacing 40 mm spacing Figure 24: Power Panel T30 - Spacing for air circulation - Rear view Installation / EMC guide 1.36 (April 2021)
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Power Panels Spacing for air circulation - Side view (e.g. T30) Notice! Spacing for air circulation must be taken from the user's manual corresponding to the product family. Air outlet >45 mm Air intake Figure 25: Power Panel T30 - Spacing for air circulation - Side view Mounting orientation (e.g.
Power Panels 6.3 Wiring Grounding plate Figure 27: Power Panel - Grounding plate Figure 28: Power Panel - Wiring Unshielded lines • All unshielded lines must be relieved of tension by using a cable tie to tie them to the grounding plate. Shielded lines •...
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Power Panels Grounding • The connection to ground potential must be as short as possible and sufficiently strong (≥4 mm²) over the intended spade terminal (Faston 6.3 mm). Ground connection Control cabinet Grounding rail ≥4 mm² Figure 29: Power Panel - Ground connection Figure 30: Power Panel - Grounding Installation / EMC guide 1.36 (April 2021)
Power Panels 6.4 Line filter 6.4.1 5AC804.MFLT-00 6.4.1.1 General information To meet requirements regarding conducted interference emissions in supply lines for the maritime sector according to the December 2019 edition of ship classification standard DNVGL-CG-0339, it is necessary to use B&R line filter 5AC804.MFLT-00 for T50 and T80 Panel series.
Power supplies 7 Power supplies Power supplies available from B&R are recommended to provide power to the products. All available variants are available on the B&R website. 7.1 System characteristics In order to satisfy demands for complete, comprehensive system solutions, B&R offers a wide range of power supplies for top-hat rail installation.
Power supplies 7.2 Power supplies B&R power supplies have either a single-phase or three-phase design. They provide a wide input voltage range as well as a stable output voltage. Figure 31: Power supply modules 7.2.1 Single-phase power supplies • 100 to 240 VAC wide-range input •...
Power supplies 7.3 Buffer module B&R offers buffer modules to bridge temporary power failures and handle longer power failures. • Buffering for 24 VDC consumers • Output current up to 20 A • Can be switched parallel for larger buffer currents and times •...
When installing power supplies intended for top-hat rail installation, the points under "Installation" on page 11 must be observed. For information about wiring the different power supplies, see the information sheet or respective data sheet (see www.br-automation.com). Installation / EMC guide 1.36 (April 2021)
The following describes the typical environmental requirements and characteristics for several B&R products. All specifications listed in this document are standard values; for possible deviations, see the respective technical data, data sheet or product-specific user's manual (see www.br-automation.com). 8.2 CE (EU) All products have been designed as industrial devices for zone B per product standard EN 61131-2.
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X67 modules 30 g Requirement in accordance with EN 60721-3-5 / Class 5M3 (Type I) Overvoltage category All X20 and X67 modules, Requirement in accordance with EN 61131-2 (EN 60664-1) Power Panels Power supplies Requirement in accordance with EN 60204...
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8.3 ATEX / HazLoc 8.3.1 Standards, criteria X20/X67 modules are permitted for operation in zone 2 in an temperature range between 0 and 60°C. Nevertheless, the certification-specific requirements and regulations must always be taken into account as well (possible reduction in upper temperature limit to reduce power, derating, etc.).
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DNVGL-CG-0339 / IACS E10 Det Norske Veritas - Germanischer Lloyd X20 modules for environmental classes B (A) / B / B / B (for all areas incl. bridge and open deck) EN 60945 Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems Section 11.2 Compass safety distance...
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