The KL5121 Bus Terminal can be used to implement a linear path control. The terminal reads an incremental signal, which can be supplied by an incremental encoder or a pulse generator, and switches the outputs when the counter reaches a previously defined state. The counter states can be transmitted to the terminal by the higher-level automation device in the form of a table. The position is acquired with the aid of the latch input, which is activated/deactivated by the gate input. Up to four 24 V outputs can be switched. The LEDs indicate the states of the signals at the various inputs and outputs.
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Product information
| Technical data | KL5121 |
|---|---|
| Technology | incremental encoder interface with programmable outputs |
| Number of channels | 1 incremental encoder + 4 outputs |
| Encoder connection | A, B, latch, gate |
| Encoder operating voltage | 24 V DC |
| Counter | 16 bit, binary |
| Cut-off frequency | 1 million increments/s (with 4-fold evaluation) |
| Output voltage | 24 V |
| Output current | 0.5 A |
| Switching times | < 100 µs |
| Power supply | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) |
| Current consumption power contacts | typ. 30 mA + load |
| Current consumption K-bus | typ. 60 mA |
| Bit width in the process image | input/output: 2 x 16 bit data, 2 x 8 bit control/status |
| Special features | electronic camshaft controller |
| Weight | approx. 60 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 |
| Pluggable wiring level | for all KSxxxx Bus Terminals |
| Approvals/markings | CE, CCC, UL, ATEX, IECEx, cFMus |
| Ex marking | ATEX: II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc IECEx: Ex ec IIC T4 Gc cFMus: Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D Class I, Zone 2, AEx ec IIC T4 Gc |
| Housing data | KL-24-2x8pin | KS-24-2x8pin |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Current load power contacts | Imax: 10 A | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 24 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm | |
*s: solid wire; st: stranded wire; f: with ferrule
| Ordering information | |
|---|---|
| KL5121 | Bus Terminal, 1-channel encoder interface, incremental, 24 V DC HTL, 250 kHz, with 4 x digital output 24 V DC, linear path control |
| KS5121 | Bus Terminal, 1-channel encoder interface, incremental, 24 V DC HTL, 250 kHz, with 4 x digital output 24 V DC, linear path control, pluggable wiring level |
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| Material compliance | KL5121 |
|---|---|
| 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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