Application Scenarios
In a high-speed rotary printing press application, the machine builder needed to synchronize print mark registration, web tension, and folder timing — all within tight microsecond windows. The ACOPOS drive already handled the servo axis, but the machine required local digital I/O for sensor triggers, alarm outputs, and a quadrature encoder for a measuring wheel. Rather than installing a separate remote I/O block and running long cable runs back to the control cabinet, the engineering team inserted a 8AC130.60-1 directly into slot 3 of the ACOPOS drive mounted on the press frame.
The 8AC130.60-1 immediately delivered value: its first three inputs captured the incremental encoder (A, B, R) signals from the measuring wheel at frequencies up to 62.5 kHz with 4× evaluation, while the 16-bit event counters tracked production counts at up to 250 kHz. The high-speed push-pull outputs (channels 1–4) triggered print mark strobes with just 5 µs switching delay, and the 2 A high-side outputs (channels 9–10) drove the folder clutch solenoids directly. By embedding I/O right at the drive, the 8AC130.60-1 eliminated roughly 30 meters of shielded cable per axis, reduced electrical cabinet footprint, and cut I/O latency to the microsecond level. This is exactly the pain point the 8AC130.60-1 solves: bringing intelligence and I/O to the point of motion, minimizing wiring, and maximizing synchronization accuracy in demanding machine automation environments.
Parameter
| Main Parameters | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 8AC130.60-1 |
| Manufacturer | B&R Industrial Automation GmbH |
| Product Category | ACOPOS Plug-in Module (Digital Mixed I/O) |
| B&R ID Code | 0x1068 |
| Installation Slots | Slots 3 and 4 of ACOPOS servo drives |
| Power Consumption | Max. 0.8 W |
| Module Connection | 12-pin multipoint connector (requires TB712 terminal block, ordered separately) |
| Supply Voltage | 18–30 V DC (nominal 24 V DC) |
| Reverse Polarity Protection | Yes |
| Digital I/O Count | Max. 8 inputs or 10 outputs (configurable in pairs as inputs or outputs) |
| High-Speed Inputs (Ch. 1–4) | Sink circuit, 10 mA, max. 10 kHz, 5 µs switching delay |
| Standard Inputs (Ch. 5–8) | Sink circuit, 5.5 mA, max. 100 kHz event counting, 35 µs switching delay |
| Incremental Encoder Inputs | Ch. 1 = A, Ch. 2 = B, Ch. 3 = Reference pulse R; 16-bit counter, 4× evaluation, square wave, max. 62.5 kHz input frequency, max. 250 kHz counter frequency |
| Outputs 1–4 | Push-pull transistor, 100 mA max., 10 kHz switching frequency, 5 µs delay |
| Outputs 5–8 | High-side transistor, 400 mA max., 5 kHz switching frequency, 50 µs delay |
| Outputs 9–10 | High-side transistor, 2 A max., 100 Hz switching frequency, 500 µs delay |
| Output Protection | Short-circuit proof, overload-proof, all outputs readable |
| Galvanic Isolation | Channel-to-ACOPOS: Yes; Channel-to-Channel: No |
| Status Indicators | 24 V LED status indicator |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 55°C (nominal 5–40°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -25°C to 55°C |
| Relative Humidity | 5–85% operating, 5–95% storage |
| Certifications | CE, UKCA, UL/cULus (E225616), KC |
| Required Accessory | TB712 terminal block (ordered separately) |
Technical Principles and Innovative Values
Innovation Point 1: Pairwise Configurable I/O Architecture. The 8AC130.60-1 revolutionizes flexibility by allowing I/O points to be configured in pairs as either inputs or outputs. This means a single module can adapt to varying field device requirements — pairing channels as inputs for sensors in one application, then reconfiguring as outputs for actuators in another — without hardware changes. The result is a universal I/O building block that simplifies spare parts inventory and accelerates machine design cycles.
Innovation Point 2: Integrated High-Speed Incremental Encoder Interface. Unlike conventional digital I/O modules that only handle on/off signals, the 8AC130.60-1 dedicates its first three inputs to quadrature encoder evaluation (A, B, R) with 16-bit counter depth and 4× signal evaluation. Supporting input frequencies up to 62.5 kHz and counting frequencies up to 250 kHz, the 8AC130.60-1 can directly interface to incremental encoders for position, speed, and distance measurement — all processed locally within the ACOPOS drive’s motion control environment. Edge distances as low as 2.5 µs are reliably captured.
Innovation Point 3: Tiered Output Performance for Every Load Type. The 8AC130.60-1 provides a sophisticated three-tier output architecture: 4 high-speed push-pull outputs (100 mA, 10 kHz, 5 µs) for precision triggering; 4 standard high-side outputs (400 mA, 5 kHz, 50 µs) for medium-current loads; and 2 low-speed high-side outputs (2 A, 100 Hz, 500 µs) for directly driving solenoids, contactors, and clutch coils. All outputs are short-circuit and overload protected, and all are readable for diagnostic verification — a level of output intelligence rarely found in plug-in I/O modules.
Innovation Point 4: Ultra-Low Power, Zero Additional Cabinet Footprint. Consuming a maximum of just 0.8 W, the 8AC130.60-1 draws negligible power from the ACOPOS drive’s internal supply. By residing directly in the drive’s slots 3 and 4, the module eliminates the need for a separate I/O cabinet, reducing control panel space by up to 30% and dramatically simplifying machine wiring. The 12-pin connection via the TB712 terminal block ensures reliable, service-friendly field termination.
Innovation Point 5: Full Industrial Certification & Environmental Robustness. The 8AC130.60-1 carries CE, UKCA, UL/cULus (E225616), and KC certifications, making it globally deployable. Its operating temperature range of 5°C to 55°C, 5–85% relative humidity tolerance, and reverse-polarity-protected 24 V DC supply ensure reliable operation in harsh industrial environments — from printing press halls to cold storage material handling systems.
