Technical Specifications

Main Features and Advantages

The B&R 8AC130.60-1​ distinguishes itself in the ACOPOS plug-in module market through its extraordinary I/O flexibility—a level of configurability rarely found in conventional servo drive I/O expansions. By allowing each I/O pair to be independently configured as either a 24V input or output via B&R Automation Studio software, the B&R 8AC130.60-1​ eliminates the need to stock multiple fixed-function I/O modules. A single spare B&R 8AC130.60-1​ can serve as input-only, output-only, or mixed configuration depending on the target application, dramatically simplifying inventory management and reducing MRO costs for facilities operating diverse ACOPOS-based automation cells.Superior signal processing capability represents another cornerstone advantage of the B&R 8AC130.60-1. Unlike basic digital I/O modules, the B&R 8AC130.60-1​ integrates incremental encoder interfacing directly onboard. Channels 1-3 support A, B, and R (reference pulse) signals with 16-bit counter depth, 4x quadrature evaluation, and a maximum input frequency of 62.5kHz, enabling direct connection to incremental encoders for real-time position acquisition without external encoder interface cards. The module’s two 16-bit event counters handle pulse frequencies up to 100kHz (count frequency 250kHz), making the B&R 8AC130.60-1​ ideally suited for high-speed registration, cut-to-length, print mark detection, and flow metering tasks tightly synchronized with the ACOPOS drive’s motion control cycle.The multi-tier output architecture of the B&R 8AC130.60-1​ delivers outstanding versatility across widely varying load requirements. The four fast push-pull outputs (100mA, 10kHz) drive high-speed signals such as PWM pulses, strobe signals, and encoder emulations with switching delays as low as 5µs. The four standard high-side outputs (400mA, 5kHz) control solenoids, indicators, and intermediate relay coils, while the two high-current high-side outputs (2A, 100Hz) directly switch contactors, brakes, and heavier electromagnetic loads without external amplification. Every output on the B&R 8AC130.60-1​ is readable, short-circuit proof, and overload-proof, ensuring fail-safe operation even under adverse wiring or load fault conditions.From a system integration and reliability perspective, the B&R 8AC130.60-1​ offers exceptional robustness. The 24V DC supply with reverse polarity protection, comprehensive voltage monitoring via front-panel LED, and electrical isolation between I/O channels and the ACOPOS drive backplane ensure noise-immune operation in electrically hostile industrial environments. The module’s maximum power consumption of just 0.8W minimizes thermal stress, contributing to its outstanding long-term reliability. Compliance with CE, UKCA, UL/cULus (E225616), and KC certification standards confirms the B&R 8AC130.60-1​ suitability for deployment in European, North American, and Asian markets alike. The 12-pin module-side connector paired with the separately-ordered TB712 terminal block (available in screw-clamp 7TB712.9 or spring-cage 7TB712.91 variants) provides secure, service-friendly field wiring. With an operating temperature range of 5°C to 55°C (up to 40°C nominal rating) and humidity tolerance of 5-85% RH, the B&R 8AC130.60-1​ delivers dependable performance in typical industrial cabinet environments, serving as the trusted digital I/O foundation for ACOPOS-driven automation across packaging, material handling, plastics processing, paper and print, and discrete manufacturing industries.