{"product_id":"x20bm23-safeio-power-supply-bus-module","title":"X20BM23 SafeIO Power Supply Bus Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX20BM23 (X20BM23)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a specialized power supply bus module designed for the X20 System's decentralized I\/O architecture. It is specifically engineered to house and support\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX20 SafeIO power supply modules\u003c\/strong\u003e. The defining functional characteristic of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX20BM23\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis that it\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einterrupts the internal I\/O power supply to the left\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows for the creation of isolated power segments within a single X20 station, which is essential for safety-related applications where specific groups of modules must be powered independently from the standard system bus to comply with safety integrity standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardware design of the X20BM23 is optimized for high-current power distribution and signal transparency. It operates at a nominal voltage of 24 VDC and supports a robust permissible contact load of up to 10 A. By physically breaking the internal power rail connection to the module on its left, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX20BM23\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eensures that the power supplied to the current module and those to its right is electrically isolated. This \"Power Supply Interruption\" feature is critical for building safety zones, enabling the safe disconnection of actuator power while maintaining communication and logic power across the rest of the X20 backplane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\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\u003eX20BM23\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Supply Bus Module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX20 SafeIO Power Supply Modules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Distribution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal I\/O power supply interrupted to the left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 VDC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax. Contact Load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5% to 95% (Non-condensing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 to 55 Celsius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIN Rail (X20 System)\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\u003e1.0 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"internal I\/O power supply interrupted to the left\" mean in practice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt means the 24V power rail that runs through the X20 backplane is physically disconnected at this bus module. Any modules located to the left of the X20BM23 will not share the same I\/O power as the modules to the right. This allows you to feed a new, potentially \"Safety-Switched\" power source into the station at this point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use a standard I\/O module with the X20BM23?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X20BM23 is specifically keyed and designed for SafeIO power supply modules. While it follows the X20 mechanical form factor, its primary purpose is to support safety-related power segments. Always verify the compatibility of the functional module with the bus module's internal power routing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this module required for every safety application?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is required whenever you need to start a new, isolated power potential within an X20 rack. If you are using SafeIO modules that require their own dedicated or redundant 10 A supply, the X20BM23 is the necessary mechanical and electrical carrier to facilitate that isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering \u0026amp; Installation Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZone Isolation and Planning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen designing your X20 station, place the X20BM23 at the beginning of each new safety zone. Because it interrupts power to the left, it acts as a \"firewall\" for electrical potentials. Ensure that your electrical schematics reflect that power injected at this module does not back-feed into previous segments of the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact Load Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module is rated for a 10 A contact load. Calculate the total current consumption of all subsequent I\/O modules and actuators in the segment. If the total exceeds 10 A, you must insert another power supply bus module further down the line to prevent overheating of the bus contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe X20BM23 is designed for non-condensing environments (5% to 95% humidity). 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