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X20DS438A | B&R Industrial Automation
MPN: X20DS438A · Brand: B&R
€592.54 excl. VAT & shipping
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Quick facts
| Availability | In stock — 1 available |
| Category | Digital I/O Modules |
| Warranty | 12-month |
| Weight | 0.04 kg |
| Country of origin | AT |
| Datasheet | Manufacturer datasheet ↗ |
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When can X20DS438A be shipped?
X20DS438A is in stock and typically ships within 1 business day via UPS, DHL or FedEx, worldwide.
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Local pickup from our Groningen, Netherlands warehouse may be possible — contact us before ordering to check availability and arrange a collection time.
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• 4 IO-Link devices
• 4 digital channels, can be configured as input or output
• 24 VDC and GND for sensor/actuator supply
• NetTime timestamps: IO-Link data
The module is an IO-Link master that allows intelligent sensors and actuators to be connected to the X20 system in accordance with the IO-Link standard. The module can be used to operate up to 4 IO-Link devices. All IO-Link channels can be used either as standard digital inputs or outputs.
Accessories
Required accessories (order separately)
| X20BM15 | Bus modules — The bus module is the base for all X20 24 VDC I/O modules; The internal I/O supply is interconnected; Manual node number assignment; Indepe… |
| X20BM11 | Bus modules — Bus module for 24 VDC I/O modules; The internal I/O power supply is connected through. The bus module is the base for all 24 VDC I/O module… |
| X20TB12 | Terminal blocks — Tool-free wiring with push-in technology; Simple wire release using lever; Ability to label each terminal; Plain text labeling also possibl… |
Specifications
Short description
| I/O module | IO-Link master with 4 IO-Link interfaces |
General information
| Diagnostics – Module run/error | Yes, using LED status indicator and software |
| Diagnostics – IO-Link operating state | Yes, using LED status indicator and software |
| Diagnostics – C/Q status | Yes, using LED status indicator and software |
| Cable specification – Cable type | 3-pin standard sensor cable, unshielded |
| Cable specification – Cable length | Max. 20 m |
| Cable specification – Line capacitance | Max. 3 nF |
| Cable specification – Loop resistance | Max. 6 Ω |
| Power consumption – Bus | 0.01 W |
| Power consumption – Internal I/O | 0.71 W |
| Certifications – CE | Yes |
| Certifications – UKCA | Yes |
| Certifications – CRA (Cyber Resilience Act) | In preparation |
| Certifications – ATEX | Zone 2, II 3G Ex nA nC IIA T5 Gc; IP20, Ta (see X20 user's manual); FTZÚ 09 ATEX 0083X |
| Certifications – UL | cULus E115267; Industrial control equipment |
| Certifications – HazLoc | cCSAus 244665; Process control equipment; for hazardous locations; Class I, Division 2, Groups ABCD, T5 |
| Certifications – DNV | Temperature: B (0 to 55°C); Humidity: B (up to 100%); Vibration: B (4 g); EMC: B (bridge and open deck) |
| Certifications – CCS | Yes |
| Certifications – LR | ENV1 |
| Certifications – KR | Yes |
| Certifications – ABS | Yes |
| Certifications – BV | EC33B ; Temperature: 5 - 55°C; Vibration: 4 g; EMC: Bridge and open deck |
| B&R ID code | 0xCAC0 |
| Status indicators | IO-Link, operating state, module status |
| Additional power dissipation caused by actuators (resistive) [W] | - |
Sensor/Actuator power supply
| Overload protection – Switch-off delay | Configurable using software |
| Overload protection – Switch-off duration | Configurable using software |
| Voltage | I/O power supply minus voltage drop for short-circuit protection |
| Voltage drop for short-circuit protection at 0.5 A | Max. 0.3 V |
| Power consumption | Max. 12 W per IO-Link interface |
| Short-circuit proof | Yes |
IO-Link in master mode
| Transfer rates – COM1 | 4.8 kbaud |
| Transfer rates – COM2 | 38.4 kbaud |
| Transfer rates – COM3 | 230.4 kbaud |
| Limit values for COM3 – Max. connection capacity | 22 nF (cable + IO-Link device) |
| Limit values for COM3 – Max. load | 96 Ω / 250 mA |
| Data format | 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 parity bit (even), 1 stop bit |
| Bus level | 24 VDC (active), 0 VDC (resting voltage) |
IO-Link in master mode or in SIO mode "digital output"
| Switching delay – 0 → 1 | <10 µs |
| Switching delay – 1 → 0 | <10 µs |
| Variant | Bipolar, positive and negative switching |
| Peak short-circuit current | <1.3 A |
| Residual voltage | <0.7 VDC at nominal current 0.25 A |
| Switching voltage | I/O power supply minus voltage drop for short-circuit protection and semiconductor switch |
| Voltage drop on semiconductor switch | Max. 0.5 VDC at 0.25 A |
| Switching frequency | Typ. 25 kHz ; 300 kHz in IO-Link master mode |
| Switch-on in the event of overload shutdown or short-circuit shutdown | Configurable with software |
| Insulation voltage between IO-Link and bus | 500 V eff |
IO-Link in SIO mode "Digital output"
| Nominal voltage | 24 VDC |
| Nominal output current | 0.25 A |
| Total nominal current | Max. 1 A |
| Output circuit | Sink or source |
| Switching frequency (resistive load) | Max. 500 Hz |
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IO-Link in SIO mode "digital input"
| Input filter – Hardware | 300 ns |
| Input filter – Software | - |
| Switching threshold – Low | <5 VDC |
| Switching threshold – High | >15 VDC |
| Nominal voltage | 24 VDC |
| Input characteristics per EN 61131-2 | Type 1 |
| Input circuit | Sink |
| Input voltage | 24 VDC -15% / +20% |
| Input current at 24 VDC | Typ. 4 mA |
| Input resistance | Typ. 6 kΩ |
| Insulation voltage between IO-Link and bus | 500 V eff |
Electrical properties
| Electrical isolation | Bus isolated from IO-Link ; IO-Link not isolated from IO-Link |
Operating conditions
| Mounting orientation – Horizontal | Yes |
| Mounting orientation – Vertical | Yes |
| Installation elevation above sea level – 0 to 2000 m | No limitation |
| Installation elevation above sea level – >2000 m | Reduction of ambient temperature by 0.5°C per 100 m |
| Degree of protection per EN 60529 | IP20 |
Ambient conditions
| Temperature – Horizontal mounting orientation | -25 to 60°C |
| Temperature – Vertical mounting orientation | -25 to 50°C |
| Temperature – Derating | - |
| Temperature – Storage | -40 to 85°C |
| Temperature – Transport | -40 to 85°C |
| Relative humidity – Operation | 5 to 95%, non-condensing |
| Relative humidity – Storage | 5 to 95%, non-condensing |
| Relative humidity – Transport | 5 to 95%, non-condensing |
Mechanical properties
| Note | Order 1x terminal block X20TB12 separately.; Order 1x bus module X20BM11 separately. |
| Pitch | 12.5 +0.2 mm |
Downloads & documentation
Official documents from B&R, downloaded directly from the manufacturer.
Data sheets & manuals
| Data sheet X20(c)DS438A | PDF · 2 MB · 1.74 (03/06/2026) - EN |
| X20 Package leaflet ATEX/CSA | PDF · 2 MB · 1.4 (09/17/2024) |
| X20 System User´s Manual | PDF · 50 MB · 4.40 (03/10/2026) - EN |
CAD & dimension drawings
| 3D File DXF/STEP X20 Electronic module | ZIP · 10 KB · 1.0 (10/17/2005) |
| 3D File STEP X20 I/O-Slice | ZIP · 872 KB · 1.1 (03/13/2019) |
| Dimensions PDF X20 Electronic module | PDF · 3 KB · 1.0 (10/17/2005) |
Certificates (14)
| 2226379 CSA Certificate of Compliance X20 X67 | PDF · 205 KB · 2026_09 (09/21/2026) |
| 64331_A1 BV Certificate of Compliance X20 | PDF · 1 MB · 2026_05 (05/05/2026) |
| ABS Certificate of Product Design Assessment - X20 IO Series | PDF · 454 KB · 2.00 (01/13/2025) |
| CCS Type Approval Certificate - X20 | PDF · 285 KB · 1.00 (06/28/2024) |
| E115267 UL Certificate of Compliance X20 | PDF · 3 MB · 2026_08_27 (08/27/2026) |
| EU Data Act - X20 IO - Connected Product Information Notice | PDF · 92 KB · 1.00 (09/30/2025) |
| EU Declaration ATEX X20 | PDF · 218 KB · 2023-07 (09/05/2023) |
| EU Declaration of conformity PLC X20 | PDF · 169 KB · 2021/10 (11/08/2021) |
| FTZU 09 ATEX 0083X | PDF · 771 KB · 3.00 (10/12/2021) |
| KR Type Approval Certificate MIL39390-AC003 (X20 System) | PDF · 320 KB · 2.0 (05/05/2025) |
| Lloyds Register (X20 only) | PDF · 884 KB · 1.30 (07/07/2025) |
| TAA00000BJ DNV Type Approval Certificate X20 | PDF · 186 KB · 13.0 (05/04/2026) |
| UK Declaration PLC X20 | PDF · 151 KB · 2024-01 (01/18/2024) |
| X20, X67 KC certificates | PDF · 7 MB · 2.00 (08/17/2026) |
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