Product Description:

The 4XP0000.00-K64 is a keypad module manufactured by B & R Automation for the 4XP Keypad Modules series. It serves as a compact operator interface in industrial automation, providing sealed push-button inputs that integrate directly with machine controllers. By combining a rugged housing with network connectivity, the unit allows operators to trigger functions, acknowledge alarms, or select operating modes close to the process equipment. The sealed push-button layout also supports applications where a simple local input device is preferred over a touchscreen.

In operation, the module is powered from a nominal 24 VDC field supply, and its electronics draw up to 320 mA. The front panel is rated IP65, so it resists dust and low-pressure washdown after installation. The enclosure is 123 mm high and 52.6 mm deep, which supports installation in shallow control doors and other compact mounting spaces. Communication occurs over the X2X Slave bus, and the internal bus supply removes the need for a separate power feed to downstream station electronics. The galvanized steel sheet housing provides mechanical strength, while the polyester overlay adds resistance to common cleaning agents used around production equipment.

The keypad includes 6 illuminated keys, and each button is backlit and can glow red, green, yellow, or white to show machine status directly at the point of use. This allows basic state indication on the module without relying on an external stack light. A maximum network span of 100 m between the station and the master supports flexible routing on long production lines and distributed machine layouts. Field power is delivered through a 4-pin M8 connector, while bus signals are routed through a 4-pin M12 plug that mates with standard X2X cabling. Total energy demand does not exceed 8 W, and the 77 mm width lets the unit fit beside touch displays or emergency stops without crowding adjacent hardware.