{"product_id":"b-r-x20ao4622-x20-system-analog-output-module","title":"B\u0026R X20AO4622 X20 System Analog Output Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Capabilities and Process Control Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX20AO4622 (X20 AO 4622)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-density, 4-channel analog output module engineered for deployment within the B\u0026amp;R X20 System topology. This module provides a versatile interface for driving proportional valves, variable speed drives, and industrial actuators in demanding process industries such as chemical manufacturing, maritime propulsion, and oil refining. Operating with a 13-bit native digital converter resolution, the module allows each channel to be independently configured via software to deliver either\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$\\pm$\u003c\/span\u003e10 V voltage signals or 0 to 20 mA \/ 4 to 20 mA current loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy centralizing four precision outputs into a single 12.5 mm wide housing, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX20AO4622\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edramatically reduces required DIN rail footprints while maintaining exceptional signal fidelity, stabilizing critical process loops and minimizing systemic loop latency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCircuit Protection and Electrical Safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module features robust electrical isolation, utilizing a 500 Veff barrier between the internal communication bus and the individual output channels to shield core backplane processors from field-side voltage anomalies. Channel-to-channel isolation is not present. To eliminate erratic actuator movement during system startup or reboot sequences, an internal electrical enable relay physically isolates the output terminals until the module's controller achieves an active, verified operational state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardware includes continuous output short-circuit protection, restricting output faults to a current limit of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$\\pm$\u003c\/span\u003e40 mA and incorporating a integrated first-order low-pass filter with a 10 kHz cutoff frequency to suppress high-frequency electromagnetic noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance Field\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocumented Engineering Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX20AO4622\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB\u0026amp;R (Automation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Density\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Analog Outputs (\u003cspan 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simultaneously\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSettling Time Boundary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$\\mu$\u003c\/span\u003es over full signal range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBus Power Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.01 W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal I\/O Power Draw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRevision J0 and higher: 1.8 W \/ Older Revisions: 2.2 W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Load 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Certification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass I, Division 2, Groups ABCD, T5 \/ ATEX Zone 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarine Certifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDNV, LR, KR, ABS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.0 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOperations and Logistics FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do the different hardware revisions impact loop design and loading limits?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware revision J0 and newer introduces enhanced power management, dropping internal I\/O consumption to 1.8 W and increasing the maximum current loop load capacity to 600 Ohm. Older versions (prior to Rev. J0) draw 2.2 W and are restricted to a maximum current loop load of 500 Ohm. Verify your field device impedance values prior to installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the significance of the output format codes listed in the data sheet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module processes standard signed 16-bit integer values (INT). For voltage configurations, the value ranges from 0x8001 to 0x7FFF where 1 LSB equals 2.441 mV. Current configurations utilize an integer range of 0x0000 to 0x7FFF where 1 LSB maps to 4.883\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$\\mu$\u003c\/span\u003eA, enabling direct software manipulation within the automation controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does installation elevation affect the module's ambient operating parameters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to an altitude of 2000 m above sea level, the module can operate across its full temperature profile. Above 2000 m, the reduced density of the air lowers convective cooling efficiency, requiring a strict ambient operating temperature derating of 0.5 deg C for every 100 m of additional elevation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Commissioning and Environmental Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Constraints and Mounting Vectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module supports horizontal and vertical mounting on standard DIN rails, but specific thermal boundaries apply. Revision J0 and newer units allow continuous operation from -25 to 60 deg C horizontally, but vertical mounting restricts the upper limit to 50 deg C. Older revisions (prior to J0) are limited to 55 deg C horizontally and 50 deg C vertically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal Module Procurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe physical electronics assembly must be deployed with one X20BM11 bus module and one X20TB12 terminal block, which are not included with the core module and must be ordered as distinct line items. Ensure the terminal block contacts are free from oxidation before completing assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiring for Voltage versus Current Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eField wiring must be routed to specific, separate terminals depending on whether the channel is configured for voltage or current loop outputs. Combining or incorrectly mapping these lines will introduce severe load errors—up to 0.5% for current paths—and may engage the internal\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$\\pm$\u003c\/span\u003e40 mA current limiting protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"B\u0026R","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53086374887787,"sku":"X20AO4622","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/x20ao4622-a23s4tcn0ce.png?v=1776138128","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/b-r-x20ao4622-x20-system-analog-output-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}