B&R X20SO4110
May 27, 2026

B&R X20SO4110

The B&R X20SO4110 is a safe digital output module within the X20 SafeIO series, designed for high-integrity safety-related industrial applicationsB& R Industrial Automation. It provides four Type A safe digital outputs with 0.5 A per channel, built on semiconductor-based switching for long-term reliability independent of operation cyclesB& R Industrial Automation. Certified to SIL 3 (IEC 61508) and PL e / Cat. 4 (EN ISO 13849-1), it delivers fast, secure actuator control with comprehensive diagnostics and integrated protection.

Description

B&R X20SO4110

Product Introduction

The B&R X20SO4110 is a safe digital output module within the X20 SafeIO series, designed for high-integrity safety-related industrial applicationsB& R Industrial Automation. It provides four Type A safe digital outputs with 0.5 A per channel, built on semiconductor-based switching for long-term reliability independent of operation cyclesB& R Industrial Automation. Certified to SIL 3 (IEC 61508) and PL e / Cat. 4 (EN ISO 13849-1), it delivers fast, secure actuator control with comprehensive diagnostics and integrated protection.

Basic Information

  • Model: X20SO4110

  • Brand: B&R (Bernecker + Rainer, ABB Group)

  • Series: X20 System, X20 SafeIO

  • Type: Safety digital output module

  • Number of Outputs: 4 safe digital outputs (Type A)

  • Nominal Voltage: 24 VDC (-15% / +20%)

  • Nominal Output Current: 0.5 A per channel, 2 A total

  • Bus Interface: X2X Link

  • Power Consumption: 0.25 W (bus), 1.3 W (load)

  • Dimensions: 12 mm × 100 mm × 75 mm

  • Weight: Approx. 0.15 kg

  • Mounting: DIN rail, cabinet I/O

  • Certifications: CE, UL, CSA, ATEX, SIL 3, PL e / Cat. 4

  • Compliance: IEC 61508, EN ISO 13849-1, EN 62061

Function and Positioning

The X20SO4110 functions as a safety-critical output interface in automated systems, enabling direct control of safety actuators such as relays, valves, and contactors up to SIL 3 / PL e levelsB& R Industrial Automation. Its Type A (high-side + low-side) switching allows safe de-energization of actuators in all fault conditions, preventing unintended restartB& R Industrial Automation. Integrated current monitoring and open-circuit detection provide continuous diagnostics, while thermal shutdown protects against overloads and short circuits. Positioned for high-availability machine safety and process safety applications, it integrates seamlessly with B&R’s X20 PLCs and safety controllers via X2X Link for synchronized safety logic executionB& R Industrial Automation.

Core Performance Parameters

  • Safety Level: SIL 3 (IEC 61508), PL e / Cat. 4 (EN ISO 13849-1)

  • Output Type: Type A (high-side + low-side switching)

  • Channel Count: 4 independent safe outputs

  • Output Current: 0.5 A per channel, 2 A total

  • Response Time: OSSD < 500 µs

  • Switching Technology: Semiconductor (wear-free)

  • Diagnostics: Current monitoring, open-circuit detection, LED status per channel

  • Protection: Thermal shutdown, short-circuit protection, inductive load protection

  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C

  • Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C

  • Humidity: 10–90% non-condensing

  • Bus Cycle Time: Min. 200 µs

  • Software Compatibility: Automation Studio 3.0.71+, SafeDESIGNER 2.58+

General Compatible Accessories

  • X20BM33 safety-keyed bus module (mandatory)

  • X20TB12 safety-keyed 12-pin terminal block (mandatory)

  • X20 series DIN rail mounting kits

  • 24 VDC redundant power supply units

  • X2X Link bus cables for system communication

  • B&R Automation Studio programming software

  • SafeDESIGNER safety configuration tool

  • mapp Safety software library for safety logic

Applicable Equipment Fields

  • Machine Tools: Safety shutdown, door interlocks, and emergency stop systems

  • Packaging Machinery: Safe actuator control for conveyors, valves, and drives

  • Material Handling: Crane and hoist safety circuits, limit switch monitoring

  • Process Industry: Chemical, pharmaceutical, and food & beverage safety interlocks

  • Automotive: Assembly line safety, robot cell safeguarding, press safety systems

  • Energy: Power plant auxiliary safety, wind turbine safety controls

  • General Machinery: Safety relay replacement, Category 3/4 safety circuits


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