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B&R 3AM050.6 Analog Mixed Module

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B&R 3AM050.6 Analog Mixed Module
May 27, 2026

B&R 3AM050.6 Analog Mixed Module

The 3AM050.6 is a high-performance analog mixed module from B&R’s SYSTEM 2005 series, integrating 4 analog inputs and 4 analog outputs for industrial automation. It features 12-bit resolution for both input and output channels, with 0–10 V differential inputs and ±10 V outputs. Designed for space-saving and cost-efficient signal processing, it provides galvanic isolation between field circuits and the PLC backplane, ensuring reliable and accurate analog signal conversion for process monitoring and closed-loop control in demanding industrial environments.

Description

B&R 3AM050.6 Analog Mixed Module

Product Introduction

The 3AM050.6 is a high-performance analog mixed module from B&R’s SYSTEM 2005 series, integrating 4 analog inputs and 4 analog outputs for industrial automation. It features 12-bit resolution for both input and output channels, with 0–10 V differential inputs and ±10 V outputs. Designed for space-saving and cost-efficient signal processing, it provides galvanic isolation between field circuits and the PLC backplane, ensuring reliable and accurate analog signal conversion for process monitoring and closed-loop control in demanding industrial environments.

Basic Information

  • Model: 3AM050.6

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

  • Series: SYSTEM 2005

  • Product Type: 4-Input/4-Output Analog Mixed Module

  • Input Range: 0–10 VDC, differential

  • Output Range: ±10 VDC

  • Resolution: 12-bit (inputs and outputs)

  • Power Supply: 24 VDC (field), 5 VDC (backplane)

  • Power Consumption: 5.0 W @ 24 VDC, 1.5 W @ 5 VDC; Total 6.5 W

  • Protection Class: IP20

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

  • Storage Temperature: -25°C to +70°C

  • Relative Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing

  • Isolation: Channel-to-PLC 2,500 VAC; no channel-to-channel isolation

  • Certifications: CE, cULus, EAC

  • Mounting: Single-width slot in SYSTEM 2005 base/expansion racks

  • Terminal Block: TB170 (ordered separately)B& R Industrial Automation

Function and Positioning

The 3AM050.6 functions as a compact all-in-one analog signal interface for SYSTEM 2005 series controllers, combining precise signal acquisition and control output in a single module. It converts 0–10 V differential signals from field sensors (pressure, flow, temperature, level) into digital data for the PLC, while simultaneously converting digital control signals into ±10 V analog outputs for actuators, valves, and variable-frequency drives. Galvanic isolation protects the control system from electrical noise and voltage spikes, while the mixed I/O design optimizes system architecture for applications requiring both monitoring and control. It serves as a critical bridge between analog field devices and digital control systems, enabling efficient, reliable process control.

Core Performance Parameters

  • Number of Channels: 4 differential analog inputs, 4 analog outputs

  • Input Signal: 0–10 VDC, differential

  • Output Signal: ±10 VDC

  • Resolution: 12-bit (4096 steps)

  • Conversion Time: <1 ms for all inputs/outputs; <1.5 ms with averaging enabled

  • Basic Accuracy: ±0.1% of full scale at 25°C (inputs)

  • Temperature Coefficient: ±50 ppm/°C

  • Input Impedance: 2 MΩ

  • Isolation Voltage: 2,500 VAC (channel to PLC backplane)

  • Status Indicators: LEDs for converter function and start pulse

  • Diagnostics: Module status via software; converter status via LED

  • Operating Modes: Cyclic measurement with optional averaging, direct software timing, software timing with 2–65.535 ms specification

  • EMC Compliance: EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4

  • Configuration: Via B&R Automation Studio V4.x and above

General Compatible Accessories

  • B&R SYSTEM 2005 series backplanes and 6/9/12/15-slot racks

  • B&R SYSTEM 2005 series CPU modules (CP260) and interface modules (IF260/IF060)

  • 24 VDC industrial power supplies (0PS105.1, 0PS205.1)

  • Shielded analog signal cables (0G0002.00-090)

  • Terminal block TB170 (required for field wiring, sold separately)

  • B&R Automation Studio V4.x and above for programming and diagnosis

  • Application memory modules (2ME903.90-1) for program storage

Applicable Equipment Fields

  • Factory Automation: Automotive assembly lines, packaging machinery, machine tools, robotics

  • Process Control: Food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, water treatment, pulp and paper plants

  • Energy Management: Power monitoring, renewable energy systems, energy efficiency control

  • Building Automation: HVAC systems, environmental monitoring, facility management

  • Motion Control: Analog feedback for servo systems, frequency converters, and positioning drives

  • Harsh Environments: Manufacturing workshops, high-vibration sites, electrical noise-intensive areas

  • General Automation: Any SYSTEM 2005 application requiring integrated 0–10 V input and ±10 V output analog signal processing


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