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B&R 3AM055.6 SYSTEM 2005 Series Mixed Module

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B&R 3AM055.6 SYSTEM 2005 Series Mixed Module
May 27, 2026

B&R 3AM055.6 SYSTEM 2005 Series Mixed Module

The 3AM055.6 is a high-density analog mixed module from the B&R SYSTEM 2005 series, designed for integrated analog signal acquisition and control in industrial automation. It features 5 differential analog inputs (0–10 V), 3 analog outputs (±10 V), and an integrated +10 V potentiometer supply, all with 12-bit resolution. Housed in a compact single-slot, all-metal enclosure with IP20 protection, it provides reliable galvanic isolation between field circuits and the controller, ensuring stable performance in harsh, electromagnetically noisy industrial environments. As a core I/O component for the SYSTEM 2005 platform, it simplifies system design by combining multi-channel analog I/O and potentiometer power in one module.

Description

B&R 3AM055.6 SYSTEM 2005 Series Mixed Module

Product Introduction

The 3AM055.6 is a high-density analog mixed module from the B&R SYSTEM 2005 series, designed for integrated analog signal acquisition and control in industrial automation. It features 5 differential analog inputs (0–10 V), 3 analog outputs (±10 V), and an integrated +10 V potentiometer supply, all with 12-bit resolution. Housed in a compact single-slot, all-metal enclosure with IP20 protection, it provides reliable galvanic isolation between field circuits and the controller, ensuring stable performance in harsh, electromagnetically noisy industrial environments. As a core I/O component for the SYSTEM 2005 platform, it simplifies system design by combining multi-channel analog I/O and potentiometer power in one module.

Basic Information

  • Model: 3AM055.6

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

  • Series: SYSTEM 2005

  • Product Type: Analog Mixed Input/Output Module

  • Analog Inputs: 5 differential channels, 0–10 V DC, 12-bit resolution

  • Analog Outputs: 3 channels, ±10 V DC, 12-bit resolution, short-circuit resistant

  • Potentiometer Supply: 1 × +10 V output, 2 potentiometer terminals, max. 40 mA load

  • Power Supply: 5 VDC from backplane (1.5 W); 24 VDC for field (5.5 W)

  • Total Power Consumption: 7.0 W

  • Protection Class: IP20

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

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

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

  • Isolation: Galvanic isolation between field and PLC (2500 VAC)

  • Certifications: CE, UL, EAC

  • Installation: Standard single slot for SYSTEM 2005 racks, DIN rail mountable

  • Compatible Terminal Block: TB170 (sold separately)

Function and Positioning

The 3AM055.6 functions as a versatile analog signal interface for B&R SYSTEM 2005 controllers, acting as a bridge between the control system and analog field devices. It precisely acquires 0–10 V signals from sensors (temperature, pressure, flow, level) and converts them into high-resolution digital data for real-time monitoring and closed-loop control. Simultaneously, it converts digital control commands into ±10 V analog outputs to drive actuators such as proportional valves, frequency converters, and positioning drives. The integrated +10 V potentiometer supply enables direct connection of potentiometers for manual adjustment or feedback. By integrating 5 inputs, 3 outputs, and potentiometer power, it reduces hardware complexity, wiring effort, and cabinet space, positioning it as a cost-effective, space-saving solution for small-to-medium automation systems requiring multi-channel analog processing.

Core Performance Parameters

  • Channel Configuration: 5 differential analog inputs (0–10 V), 3 analog outputs (±10 V), 1 × +10 V potentiometer supply

  • Resolution: 12-bit for inputs and outputs

  • Conversion Time: <1 ms for all channels; <1.5 ms with signal averaging

  • Basic Accuracy: ±0.05% FS (inputs); ±0.02% FS (outputs) at 25 °C

  • Temperature Drift: ±50 ppm/°C

  • Input Impedance: 2 MΩ per channel

  • Input Protection: Overvoltage protection for wiring errors

  • Output Protection: Short-circuit resistant, >100 mA short-circuit current

  • Operating Modes: Cyclic measurement, signal averaging, software-configurable timing (2 ms to 65,535 ms)

  • Status Indicators: 4 onboard LEDs for module status, converter activity, and fault diagnosis

  • Diagnosis: Full fault detection and reporting via B&R Automation Studio

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

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

General Compatible Accessories

  • B&R SYSTEM 2005 series backplanes and multi-slot expansion racks

  • SYSTEM 2005 series CPU modules and X2X bus-compatible I/O modules

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

  • Shielded twisted-pair cables for analog signal transmission

  • TB170 terminal block for reliable field wiring connection

  • B&R Automation Studio V4.x+ for programming, configuration, and maintenance

  • 0–10 V compatible sensors (temperature, pressure, flow, level, speed)

  • ±10 V controlled actuators (proportional valves, frequency converters, servo drives)

  • 10 V potentiometers for manual control and feedback

Applicable Equipment Fields

  • Factory Automation: Packaging machinery, machine tools, automotive assembly lines, general production equipment

  • Process Industry: Chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, water treatment, papermaking, textile

  • Energy Sector: Power plant monitoring, renewable energy systems, energy efficiency control

  • Motion Control: Servo and frequency converter auxiliary control, positioning systems

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

  • Industrial Sites: Environments with high electromagnetic interference, vibration, and wide temperature ranges

  • B&R SYSTEM 2005-based automation projects requiring integrated multi-channel analog I/O and potentiometer supply


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