BK8100 | RS485/RS232 Bus Couplers
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BK8100 | RS485/RS232 Bus Couplers
The BK8100 Bus Coupler usess the physics of the RS232C (V.24) specification for data transmission. Application of the Bus Coupler with a serial interface is suited to those cases in which the use of a fieldbus system can be omitted. The RS232 interface can be used by any automation device with the corresponding interface to gain access to the Bus Coupler. Data exchange is made via an open, documented protocol.
Another mode of operation is for the Bus Coupler to function in master/slave mode as a fieldbus multiplexer. The input data from one device are copied directly to the outputs of the other, without the aid of an additional master – and vice versa.
The BK8100 Bus Coupler has an RS232C interface, and has been designed particularly for peer-to-peer connection.
Product status:
regular delivery
Product information
| Technical data | BK8100 |
|---|---|
| Number of Bus Terminals | 64 |
| Max. number of bytes fieldbus | 512 byte input and 512 byte output |
| Digital peripheral signals | 512 inputs/outputs |
| Analog peripheral signals | 256 inputs/outputs |
| Configuration | via KS2000 |
| Protocol | open, documented protocol |
| Data transfer rates | 9.6 kbaud, 19.2 kbaud, 38.4 kbaud |
| Bus interface | RS232 D-sub |
| Data transfer medium | shielded copper cable 3 x 0.25 mm² (RS232) |
| Power supply | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) |
| Input current | 70 mA + (total K-bus current)/4, 500 mA max. |
| Starting current | 2.5 x continuous current |
| Recommended fuse | ≤ 10 A |
| Current supply K-bus | 1750 mA |
| Power contacts | max. 24 V DC/max. 10 A |
| Electrical isolation | 500 V (power contact/supply voltage/fieldbus) |
| Weight | approx. 170 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, CCC, UL, ATEX, IECEx, DNV |
| Ex marking | ATEX: II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc IECEx: Ex ec IIC T4 Gc |
| Housing data | BKxxxx, BCxxxx |
|---|---|
| Design form | compact terminal housing with signal LEDs |
| 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 |
| Stripping length | 8…9 mm |
| Current load power contacts | Imax: 10 A |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 51 mm x 100 mm x 69 mm |
*s: solid wire; st: stranded wire; f: with ferrule
| Ordering information | |
|---|---|
| BK8100 | RS232 Bus Coupler for up to 64 Bus Terminals |
| BK8100-1001 | RS232 Bus Coupler for up to 64 Bus Terminals, watchdog 10 s |
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| Material compliance | BK8100 |
|---|---|
| CAS No. | 7439-92-1 |
| REACH SVHC | Lead |
| REACH Annex XVII | compliant |
| REACH Annex XIV | compliant |
| SCIP No. | 1777b890-742f-4440-802c-ab508b96dee4 |
| 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, 6c: Copper alloy with a mass fraction of up to 4% lead |
| China-RoHS | www.beckhoff.com/china-rohs-io |
| CA Prop65 | www.beckhoff.com/prop65 |
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