Products Description
B&R X20DC1396 Incremental Encoder Counter Module

Technical Specifications
Model:X20DC1396
Brand:B&R
Encoder interface:1‑channel single‑ended A/B/R incremental encoder,24VDC signal level
Max input frequency:100kHz
Count evaluation:4‑fold edge evaluation
Auxiliary input:1 digital input for home switch / trigger latch function
Encoder power output:24VDC output,output voltage monitoring,short‑circuit detection
Galvanic isolation:500Veff isolation between encoder channel and internal system bus
Counter function:position latch,hardware capture,count direction identification,16/32‑bit counter
Power consumption:0.01W for bus logic,1.4W for I/O circuit
Installation:Works with X20BM11 bus module,X20TB12 terminal block sold separately
Protection class:IP20
Horizontal operating temperature:‑25℃ ~ +60℃
Vertical operating temperature:‑25℃ ~ +50℃
Storage temperature:‑40℃ ~ +85℃

Built‑in function
X20DC1396 counter module acquires position and speed signals from 24VDC single‑ended ABR incremental encoders for X20 control system. 4‑fold edge evaluation improves position resolution. One auxiliary digital input connects home reference switch signal. Built‑in 24VDC encoder power supply with voltage monitoring realizes encoder fault detection. Position latch function captures position value at trigger moment,multi‑color LED and software diagnosis provide fast on‑site fault locating,support local X20 I/O and distributed X2X‑Link remote stations.
Product Brief
X20DC1396 belongs to B&R X20 I/O system family,it is dedicated incremental encoder counter module for position and speed measurement automation applications. X20BM11 bus module and X20TB12 terminal block need to be ordered separately. Shielded cables are required for encoder signal wiring. Widely used for original B&R automation equipment maintenance and renovation. Before purchase,please verify encoder signal level and maximum working frequency requirement. ESD anti‑static protection shall be followed during installation