The KL2442 digital output terminal connects the binary 24 V control signals, electrically isolated, with the actuators. Two channels are available and indicate their signal state via LEDs. The KL2442 enables connection of loads with current consumption up to 8 A if the outputs are connected in parallel.
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Product information
| Technical data | KL2442 |
|---|---|
| Connection technology | 3-wire |
| Number of outputs | 2 |
| Nominal voltage | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) |
| Load type | resistive, inductive, lamp load |
| Max. output current | 4.0 A (short-circuit proof) per channel, 8 A for parallel connection |
| Short-circuit current | < 70 A |
| Switching-off energy | no data |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
| Electrical isolation | 500 V (K-bus/field potential) |
| Current consumption power contacts | typ. 30 mA + load |
| Current consumption K-bus | typ. 9 mA |
| Bit width in the process image | 2 outputs |
| Configuration | no address or configuration setting |
| Weight | approx. 70 g |
| Operating temperature | 0…55°C |
| Storage temperature | -25…+85°C |
| Relative humidity | 95%, no condensation |
| Vibration/shock resistance | conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27 |
| EMC immunity/emission | conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4 |
| Protect. rating/installation pos. | IP20/variable |
| Approvals/markings | CE |
| Housing data | KL-12-8pin | KS-12-8pin |
|---|---|---|
| Design form | compact terminal housing with signal LEDs | terminal housing with pluggable wiring level |
| Material | polycarbonate | |
| Installation | on 35 mm DIN rail, conforming to EN 60715 with lock | |
| Side by side mounting by means of | double slot and key connection | |
| Marking | labeling of the BZxxxx series | |
| Wiring | solid conductor (s), flexible conductor (st) and ferrule (f): spring actuation by screwdriver | |
| Connection cross-section | s*: 0.08…2.5 mm², st*: 0.08…2.5 mm², f*: 0.14…1.5 mm² | s*: 0.08…1.5 mm², st*: 0.08…1.5 mm², f*: 0.14…1.5 mm² |
| Connection cross-section AWG | s*: AWG28…14, st*: AWG28…14, f*: AWG26…16 | s*: AWG28…16, st*: AWG28…16, f*: AWG26…16 |
| Stripping length | 8…9 mm | 9…10 mm |
| Current load power contacts | Imax: 10 A | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm | |
*s: solid wire; st: stranded wire; f: with ferrule
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| Material compliance | KL2442 |
|---|---|
| REACH SVHC | no |
| POP | compliant |
| RoHS | compliant with exemption |
| RoHS exemption | 7c-I: Lead-containing electrical and electronic components in glass and ceramic materials, excluding dielectric ceramics in capacitors |
| China-RoHS | www.beckhoff.com/china-rohs-io |
| CA Prop65 | www.beckhoff.com/prop65 |
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