June 08, 2026

Product Specification: B&R 5PC600.SX02-01 Servo Drive Integrated System Unit

The 5PC600.SX02-01 is a compact, integrated industrial system unit combining a high-performance industrial PC (IPC) with servo drive control functionality, part of the B&R Automation PC 620 (APC620) series. Designed for space-constrained, high-precision motion control applications, it merges robust computing power, dual half-size PCI expansion slots, and dedicated servo drive interface circuitry into a single fanless chassis. Optimized for 24/7 continuous operation in harsh industrial environments, it serves as a centralized control and drive unit for multi-axis machinery, packaging lines, and small-to-medium process automation systems, eliminating the need for separate IPC and external servo drives in compact setups.

Description

Product Specification: B&R 5PC600.SX02-01 Servo Drive Integrated System Unit

1. Product Overview

2. Basic Product Information

Manufacturer and Model Identity

Manufacturer: B&R Industrial Automation. Model: 5PC600.SX02-01. Alternative reference: 5PC600SX0201. Description: APC620 integrated servo drive system unit with 2×half-size PCI slots, passive cooling, 24 V DC wide-range power supply, and embedded servo control circuitry. Product type: Integrated industrial motion control system unit, APC620 platform, 5PC series.

Core System and Servo Drive Specifications

Processor: Intel Celeron M/Pentium M (Socket 479) industrial low-power CPUs, extended lifecycle support.
Chipset: Intel 945GME (industrial-grade, long-term availability).
Memory: 1×DDR2 SO-DIMM slot, up to 2 GB (667 MHz, non-ECC).
Storage: 1×2.5” SATA II bay (HDD/SSD) or CompactFlash slot (tool-less access).
Expansion Slots: 2×half-size, 32-bit/33 MHz PCI 2.2 slots (supports 5 V/3.3 V industrial cards, including motion control and fieldbus cards).
Servo Drive Control: Embedded 1–2 axis servo control circuitry, supporting pulse/direction or fieldbus-based command signals.
Graphics: Integrated Intel GMA 950 (DVI-I/Smart Display Link output, max resolution 1920×1200).

Electrical Characteristics

Power Supply: 24 V DC ±20% (18–30 V DC, industrial wide-range input).
Power Consumption: 45–65 W (base system with servo circuitry, full load).
Servo Drive Current Rating: Maximum 5.5 A nominal current per axis (24 V DC).
Protection Features: Overvoltage, undervoltage, reverse polarity, short-circuit protection; overcurrent, overtemperature, and encoder fault protection for servo circuits; 10 ms hold-up via buffering capacitors.
Internal Power Distribution: Isolated DC/DC converters generate 5 V, 12 V, 3.3 V, -12 V for system, peripherals, and servo drive circuits.
Battery: Removable 3 V lithium battery (2.5-year service life) for RTC, BIOS settings, and servo parameter retention.
Current Rating: Max 3.5 A (full system load, including servo drives).

Physical and Mechanical Properties

Dimensions: 185 mm (W) × 185 mm (D) × 150 mm (H) (compact industrial chassis, optimized for cabinet mounting).
Weight: Approximately 3.8 kg (base system, no fan kit).
Construction: Heavy-duty steel chassis, aluminum passive heat sink (fanless design), anti-corrosion coating, reinforced servo connection ports.
Protection Rating: IP30 (front panel; rear I/O and servo ports IP20, dust and splash resistant).
Vibration Resistance: 2–9 Hz (1.75 mm amplitude); 9–200 Hz (0.5 g continuous, EN 61131-2 compliant); 2–8 Hz vibration storage tolerance.
Shock Resistance: 15 g (11 ms pulse, operational; 30 g non-operational).
Mounting: Panel mount or cabinet mount (compact brackets included, vertical/horizontal installation compatible).
Front Panel Features: Power button, reset button, buzzer, LED indicators (Power, HDD, Link, Servo Fault), dongle port, PS/2 combo port.

Environmental Limits

Operating Temperature: 0°C to +50°C (passive cooling; extends to +55°C with optional fan kit).
Storage Temperature: -40°C to +75°C.
Relative Humidity: 10%–95% (non-condensing, operational/storage).
Pollution Degree: 2 (industrial environment per EN 61131-2).
Altitude: Up to 3,000 m (no performance derating; above 3,000 m, derate 1°C per 300 m).

Compliance and Certification

Compliant with EN 61131-2, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4, EN 60950-1, and servo drive safety standards EN 61800-5-1. Certifications: CE, UKCA, cULus, RoHS, REACH. 100% factory tested for functionality, thermal stability, vibration durability, electrical safety, and servo drive precision before delivery.

3. Core Functions and Product Positioning

Core Functions

Integrated Motion Control: Combines IPC computing and servo drive control in one unit, supporting 1–2 axis high-precision position, speed, and torque control for servo motors.
Dual PCI Expansion: Two half-size PCI slots enable integration of fieldbus (PROFIBUS/DeviceNet/EtherCAT), additional motion control, or I/O cards for multi-axis system expansion.
Fanless Passive Cooling: Aluminum heat sink eliminates fan noise and failure points, ideal for dust-prone, low-maintenance industrial environments.
Rich Native Connectivity: Equipped with 2×Gigabit Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), 2×USB 2.0, 2×RS232, 1×DVI-I/Smart Display Link, AC97 audio I/O, PS/2 port, and dedicated servo motor encoder/power ports.
Servo-Specific Diagnostics: LED indicators and buzzer for servo fault alerts (overcurrent, overtemperature, encoder error); hardware watchdog for system and servo circuit fault recovery.
Easy Maintenance: Tool-less storage access; removable battery for parameter retention; dust-resistant servo ports for long-term reliability.

Operational Features

Designed for 24/7 continuous operation with minimal maintenance. The fanless design reduces mean time to repair (MTTR) and eliminates fan-related failures, while industrial-grade components ensure a mean time between failures (MTBF) of >180,000 hours at 25°C (base system with servo circuitry). Embedded servo control supports real-time motion commands with microsecond-level synchronization, and fault isolation circuitry prevents servo drive faults from spreading to the main IPC motherboard.

Product Positioning

A cost-effective, space-saving integrated motion control solution for the B&R APC620 platform, the 5PC600.SX02-01 targets compact multi-axis automation applications requiring combined computing and servo drive capabilities. It is ideal for machine builders and system integrators deploying small packaging machines, textile machinery, woodworking equipment, standalone HMI stations with motion control, and medium-scale assembly lines—where separate IPC and servo drives would consume excessive cabinet space or increase system complexity.

4. Core Performance Parameters

Computing Performance

CPU Range: Intel Celeron M (up to 1.5 GHz) to Pentium M (up to 2.0 GHz).
Memory: Up to 2 GB DDR2 (667 MHz).
Storage: SATA II (3 Gb/s) or CompactFlash.
Graphics Resolution: 1920×1200 (DVI-I, 60 Hz).

Servo Drive Performance

Axis Support: 1–2 integrated servo axes.
Control Modes: Position (pulse/direction), speed, torque.
Nominal Current: 5.5 A per axis (24 V DC).
Command Frequency: Up to 1 MHz (pulse train).
Encoder Support: Incremental (A/B/Z) and absolute encoder compatibility.

Interface & Expansion Performance

PCI Slots: 2×half-size PCI (32-bit/33 MHz, PCI 2.2 compliant).
Ethernet: 2×10/100 Mbps (IEEE 802.3).
USB: 2×2.0 (480 Mb/s).
Serial: 2×RS232 (DB9, 115.2 kbps max).

Cooling & Reliability Performance

Base Cooling: Passive aluminum heat sink (0°C to +50°C).
Upgraded Cooling: Optional compact fan kit (low noise, for +50°C ambient operation).
Noise Level: 0 dB(A) (fanless standard).
MTBF: >180,000 hours (25°C, base system with servo circuitry).
Service Life: 10 years (industrial component lifecycle).
Battery Life: 2.5 years (RTC/BIOS/servo parameter battery).

5. General Matching Accessories and Compatible Devices

Compatible Hardware

Cooling Upgrade: Compact fan kit (for +50°C ambient or high-load servo operation).
Replacement Parts: 3 V lithium battery (0AC201.9), dust filters, 24 V DC power supply units, servo port protective covers.
Expansion Cards: PCI-based PROFIBUS/DeviceNet/EtherCAT communication cards, digital/analog I/O cards, additional motion control cards.
Servo Motors: B&R industrial servo motors compatible with 24 V DC, 5.5 A nominal current, and supported encoder types.
Storage: 2.5” SATA II HDD/SSD, CompactFlash cards.
Cables: Servo motor power/encoder cables, Ethernet cables, serial cables, USB cables, DVI-I/Smart Display Link cables.

Installation & Maintenance Tools

Tools: Phillips screwdriver, anti-static gloves, ESD mat (for IPC/servo circuit maintenance).
Cleaning Kit: Soft brush, compressed air (for chassis, servo ports, and filter cleaning).

Software & Documentation

Operating Systems: Windows XP Embedded, Windows 7, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Linux (real-time variants supported for motion control).
Software: B&R Automation Studio (configuration/programming for IPC and servo drives), thermal monitoring tools, servo parameter tuning software.
Documentation: APC620 user manual, 5PC600.SX02-01 technical datasheet, integrated servo drive installation and tuning guide.

6. Application Scope and Usage Notes

Application Scope

Machinery Automation: Small packaging machines, textile machinery, plastic processing machinery (low-to-medium injection molders), woodworking equipment (with 1–2 axis motion control).
Factory Automation: Medium assembly lines, material handling systems (conveyors, pick-and-place units), standalone HMI stations with integrated motion control.
Building Automation: HVAC systems with damper/valve motion control, access control barriers, energy management systems (compact cabinet installation).
Light Process Automation: Water treatment (medium plants) with pump/valve positioning, pharmaceutical (primary/secondary packaging), food & beverage (processing lines with 1–2 axis motion).

Usage Notes

This integrated servo drive system unit is exclusively designed for the B&R APC620 platform with dual half-size PCI slots; it is incompatible with 1/3/5 PCI slot models (e.g., 5PC600.SX02-00, 5PC600.SX01-00, 5PC600.SF03-00). Only B&R-compatible servo motors matching the 24 V DC, 5.5 A nominal current specification and supported encoder types are allowed; non-standard servo motors may cause drive damage or control inaccuracies. Before installing/replacing servo motors or expansion cards, cut off the host power supply and take anti-static measures; never hot-swap servo cables or PCI cards to avoid burning circuitry. Regularly clean servo ports and PCI slot dust every 3–6 months based on on-site environment to maintain contact integrity. Do not operate servo drives above the 5.5 A nominal current rating to prevent overheating and protection tripping. Ensure vertical/horizontal mounting with secure fixation to reduce long-term vibration impact on servo connections and internal components.

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