3DI486.6-1 Digital Input Module
May 27, 2026

3DI486.6-1 Digital Input Module

The 3DI486.6-1 is a high-speed, high-density digital input module from B&R SYSTEM 2005 series, designed for ultra-fast acquisition of 24 VDC binary signals in industrial control systems. It provides 32 digital input channels divided into 2 electrically isolated groups, delivering rapid and reliable on/off signal collection for field sensors and switches. Featuring an extremely short input filter of 0.1 ms, it ensures precise signal capture in high-dynamic applications. With a compact single-width design and robust industrial construction, it integrates seamlessly into SYSTEM 2005 backplanes, acting as a critical high-speed signal interface for automated production processes.

Description

3DI486.6-1 Digital Input Module

Product Introduction

The 3DI486.6-1 is a high-speed, high-density digital input module from B&R SYSTEM 2005 series, designed for ultra-fast acquisition of 24 VDC binary signals in industrial control systems. It provides 32 digital input channels divided into 2 electrically isolated groups, delivering rapid and reliable on/off signal collection for field sensors and switches. Featuring an extremely short input filter of 0.1 ms, it ensures precise signal capture in high-dynamic applications. With a compact single-width design and robust industrial construction, it integrates seamlessly into SYSTEM 2005 backplanes, acting as a critical high-speed signal interface for automated production processes.

Basic Information

  • Model: 3DI486.6-1

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

  • Series: SYSTEM 2005

  • Product Type: High-Speed High-Density Digital Input Module

  • Input Voltage: 24 VDC (19.2–28.8 VDC operating range, max 30 VDC)

  • Channel Configuration: 32 digital input channels, 2 electrically isolated groups

  • Input Filter: 0.1 ms hardware delay for ultra-fast response

  • Signal Type: Sink/source configurable

  • Input Resistance: Approximately 6 kΩ

  • Switching Threshold: Low <5 V; 5–15 V transition; High >15 V

  • Status Indicators: LED per channel for input status, group power supply LED

  • Power Supply: Backplane-powered (5 VDC)

  • Power Consumption: Max 1.2 W

  • Protection Class: IP20

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

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

  • Humidity: 5%–95%, non-condensing

  • Certifications: CE, UL, EAC, UKCA

  • Installation: 1 standard slot on SYSTEM 2005 backplane, DIN rail mountable

  • Accessories: Requires 2 × TB718 terminal blocks (ordered separately)

Function and Positioning

The 3DI486.6-1 serves as a high-speed signal acquisition front-end in industrial control systems. It captures discrete binary signals from proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, limit switches, encoders, and other field devices, converting them into system-compatible logic signals for the main controller. The 2-group electrical isolation prevents crosstalk and enhances operational safety; the 0.1 ms ultra-fast input filter enables precise detection of brief pulses and high-frequency signals. Positioned as a high-performance, cost-effective digital input module, it supports large-scale I/O expansion and is ideal for applications requiring rapid and accurate signal monitoring in factory automation, process control, and intelligent machinery systems.

Core Performance Parameters

  • Input Capacity: 32-channel 24 VDC digital input for extensive discrete signal monitoring

  • Isolation Design: 2 independent electrically isolated groups (optocoupler-based) to suppress interference

  • Ultra-Fast Response: 0.1 ms hardware input filter delay for real-time high-frequency signal capture

  • Signal Flexibility: Compatible with both sink and source sensor types for versatile wiring

  • Diagnostic Features: Channel-specific LED indicators for quick status check and fault localization

  • Industrial Durability: Withstands vibration, shock, and wide temperature fluctuations

  • EMC Compliance: Meets strict industrial electromagnetic compatibility standards

  • Low Power Consumption: Max 1.2 W to reduce system energy load

  • System Compatibility: Fully interoperable with B&R SYSTEM 2005 series CPUs, backplanes, and Automation Studio software

General Compatible Accessories

  • B&R SYSTEM 2005 series backplane modules and power supply units

  • SYSTEM 2005 CPU modules for logic control and data processing

  • 24 VDC field devices: proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, limit switches, incremental encoders

  • Shielded twisted-pair cables for reliable high-speed signal transmission

  • Matching TB718 terminal blocks (screw clamp or cage clamp type) and wiring accessories

  • B&R Automation Studio software for configuration, programming, and diagnostics

  • DIN rail mounting components and standard control cabinet hardware

Applicable Equipment Fields

  • Factory Automation: Automotive assembly lines, electronics production lines, high-speed packaging machinery

  • Process Industry: High-speed packaging, food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing

  • Industrial Machinery: High-speed textile machines, printing presses, plastic injection molding equipment, metalworking machines

  • Logistics Automation: Automated high-speed sorting systems, conveyors, AGVs, warehouse handling equipment

  • Motion Control: High-speed positioning systems, CNC machinery, robotic applications

  • General Industrial Control: Any automation system requiring high-speed, high-density digital signal acquisition


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