B&R X20CP1586 – High‑performance X20 PLC CPU for Fast, Modular Machine Control

• Warranty: 365 days

• Lead time: 1 week for in‑stock; no more than 1 month at the latest

• Payment: 50% advance payment, full payment before delivery

• Express options: FedEx, UPS, DHL

• Fast cyclic control – Designed for demanding PLC tasks and motion coordination where deterministic response typically matters.

• Compact X20 slice form factor – Saves cabinet space; snaps onto the X20 backplane so you can add I/O right next to the CPU.

• Industrial Ethernet on board – Standard 10/100 Ethernet for programming, HMI, and plant networking; easy integration with line-level devices.

• Service/diagnostics ports – USB and serial service access streamline commissioning and on-site troubleshooting.

• Scalable interfaces – POWERLINK and fieldbus options are supported on the X20 platform; the exact mix depends on the CPU revision or add-on interface modules.

• No onboard I/O – Choose precisely the X20 digital, analog, or safety modules you need; reduce unused points and cost.

• Automation Runtime compatibility – Runs B&R Automation Runtime; developed with Automation Studio for version-controlled, IEC 61131-3 compliant projects.

The X20CP1586 is commonly specified in:

• High-speed packaging and cartoning lines needing tight motion sync

• Robotics handling, delta pick-and-place, and collaborative cell control

• Printing, converting, and web processes where deterministic tension control matters

• Material handling, palletizing, and AS/RS with mixed networked drives

• Food & beverage skids and compact OEM machines with limited panel depth

A packaging OEM told us they moved to X20CP1586 to shave scan times and reported around 10–15% shorter cycle times on servo-heavy stations—results vary by project, but that seems to be a recurring theme.

• Modularity that pays back – Add only the I/O and interfaces you need; scale later without redesigning the cabinet.

• Compatibility across X20 – Reuse existing X20 modules and fieldbus know-how; reduce engineering time in many cases.

• Lifecycle and service – Long product lifetimes and stable firmware paths help standardize across machine families.

• Total cost control – Smaller cabinets, targeted I/O, and faster commissioning often translate into lower build cost.

• Support & know-how – Widely deployed platform with strong tooling in Automation Studio for diagnostics and versioning.

• Panel & mounting – DIN rail mounting with X20 terminal bases; allow airflow above/below and avoid heat sources.

• Power & wiring – 24 VDC supply via X20 power module; separate control and power wiring to reduce noise; maintain proper grounding.

• Networking – Use shielded twisted pair for Ethernet in noisy environments; keep cable bends within spec, and segregate from VFD outputs.

• Safety – De-energize before adding/removing X20 slices; verify firmware and project compatibility when swapping CPUs.

• Routine care – Periodic dust removal, connector re-seat checks, and scheduled firmware updates through Automation Studio.

• Spare strategy – Keep a pre-imaged CPU or storage card on hand; it typically reduces downtime to minutes.

• X20PS2xxx power modules – 24 VDC feed for the CPU and I/O backplane (choose rating based on load).

• X20IF10E… Ethernet/POWERLINK interfaces – Add extra Ethernet ports or dedicated POWERLINK where required.

• X20IF1061‑1 CAN interface – For CAN/CANopen integration on legacy or third-party devices.

• X20 digital/analog I/O (e.g., X20DO/DI/AI/AO series) – Right-size your signal mix without wasting channels.

• X20 safety modules (X20SL/XS series) – Integrated safety with fail-safe I/O on the same rail.

One thing I appreciate is the X20 base concept: you can replace a CPU or I/O module without disturbing field wiring, which is a quiet saver during maintenance windows.

• CE and cULus approvals (typical for X20 platform)

• RoHS compliant materials

• Manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management

• Standard warranty: 365 days from our side