KL SERIES BECKHOFF AUTOMATION MODULE
Beckhoff Automation offers a wide range of I/O modules under different series names, such as the KL (Bus Terminals), EL (EtherCAT Terminals), and BK (Bus Couplers) series. Each series is designed to meet specific needs in industrial automation systems. Here is an overview of each series:
KL Series (Bus Terminals)
The KL series consists of Beckhoff’s Bus Terminals, which are modular I/O modules used in decentralized automation systems. They connect to various fieldbuses via a Bus Coupler.
Key Features:
- Modularity: Each terminal is a modular component that can be connected side-by-side to form a complete system.
- Fieldbus Independence: With different Bus Couplers, KL terminals can be used with various fieldbus systems like PROFIBUS, CANopen, DeviceNet, and more.
- Signal Variety: The KL series supports a wide range of signal types, including digital and analog inputs/outputs, temperature measurement, and specialized communication interfaces.
Example Modules:
- KL1002: Digital input terminal with 2 channels.
- KL2134: Digital output terminal with 4 channels.
EL Series (EtherCAT Terminals)
The EL series are EtherCAT Terminals, designed for high-speed, real-time Ethernet communication. EtherCAT is an open, high-performance Ethernet-based fieldbus system.
Key Features:
- EtherCAT Protocol: Utilizes EtherCAT for real-time data exchange with cycle times of less than 100 microseconds.
- High Density: Compact design allows for a high density of I/O in a small footprint.
- Wide Range: Similar to the KL series, the EL series includes a wide variety of I/O types and functions, but optimized for EtherCAT networks.
Example Modules:
- EL1008: 8-channel digital input terminal.
- EL2008: 8-channel digital output terminal.
- EL3202: 2-channel analog input terminal for temperature sensors.
BK Series (Bus Couplers)
The BK series includes Bus Couplers that connect the modular I/O terminals (KL series) to various fieldbus systems.
Key Features:
- Fieldbus Gateways: Connects Bus Terminals to different fieldbus systems.
- Automatic Configuration: Automatically configures the connected I/O terminals and makes them available on the network.
- LED Indicators: Provides status LEDs for diagnostics and operational states.
Example Modules:
- BK9050: Ethernet TCP/IP Bus Coupler.
- BK5120: PROFIBUS DP Bus Coupler.
Application and Benefits
- Flexibility and Scalability: Both the KL and EL series offer extensive flexibility and scalability due to their modular nature, allowing systems to be easily expanded or reconfigured.
- Real-Time Performance: The EL series provides high-performance communication suitable for applications requiring real-time data exchange.
- Compatibility: The BK series ensures that the modular I/O systems can interface with a variety of fieldbus protocols, making them suitable for diverse industrial environments.
Summary
- KL Series: Modular Bus Terminals for various signal types, independent of fieldbus systems.
- EL Series: EtherCAT Terminals for high-speed, real-time Ethernet communication.
- BK Series: Bus Couplers for connecting modular I/O terminals to different fieldbus systems.
These series enable the creation of highly flexible, scalable, and efficient industrial automation systems, tailored to the specific needs of various applications and industries.
| Digital input KL1, KS1, KM1 | ||||||||||
| Digital output KL2 KS2, KM2 | ||||||||||
| Analog input KL3, KS3, KM3 | ||||||||||
| Analog output KL4, KS4, KM4 | ||||||||||
| Motion KL2 KS2, System terminals KL9 KS9 | ||||||||||
| Position measurement KL/KS5, Motion KL2 KS2 | ||||||||||
Communication KL/KS/KM6, Manual operation modules KL85 |
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| KL1002 | KL2012 | KL2284 | KL3001 | KL4001 | KL5001 | KL8500 | KL9010 | |||
| KL1012 | KL2022 | KL2531 | KL3002 | KL4002 | KL5051 | KL8519 | KL9020 | |||
| KL1032 | KL2032 | KL2532 | KL3011 | KL4004 | KL5101 | KL8524 | KL9050 | |||
| KL1052 | KL2114 | KL2541 | KL3012 | KL4011 | KL5111 | KL8528 | KL9060 | |||
| KL1104 | KL2124 | KL2552 | KL3021 | KL4012 | KL5121 | KL8548 | KL9070 | |||
| KL1114 | KL2134 | KL2791 | KL3022 | KL4021 | KL5151 | KL9309 | KL9080 | |||
| KL1124 | KL2184 | KL3312 | KL3041 | KL4022 | KL5152 | KL9505 | KL9100 | |||
| KL1154 | KL2212 | KL3314 | KL3042 | KL4031 | KL2712 | KL9508 | KL9110 | |||
| KL1164 | KL2284 | KL3351 | KL3044 | KL4032 | KL2722 | KL9510 | KL9150 | |||
| KL1184 | KL2404 | KL3356 | KL3051 | KL4034 | KL2732 | KL9512 | KL9160 | |||
| KL1194 | KL2408 | KL3361 | KL3052 | KL4112 | KL2751 | KL9515 | KL9180 | |||
| KL1212 | KL2424 | KL3362 | KL3054 | KL4132 | KL2761 | KL9520 | KL9181 | |||
| KL1232 | KL2442 | KL3403 | KL3061 | KL4404 | KL2784 | KL9528 | KL9182 | |||
| KL1302 | KL2488 | KL3404 | KL3062 | KL4408 | KL2791 | KL9540 | KL9183 | |||
| KL1304 | KL2502 | KL3408 | KL3064 | KL4414 | KL2794 | KL9540 | KL9184 | |||
| KL1312 | KL2512 | KL3444 | KL3102 | KL4418 | KL2798 | KL9550 | KL9185 | |||
| KL1314 | KL2521 | KL3448 | KL3112 | KL4424 | KL2808 | KL9560 | KL9186 | |||
| KL1352 | KL2531 | KL3454 | KL3122 | KL4428 | KL2809 | KL9570 | KL9187 | |||
| KL1362 | KL2532 | KL3458 | KL3132 | KL4434 | KL2819 | KL1904 | KL9188 | |||
| KL1382 | KL2535 | KL3464 | KL3142 | KL4438 | KL2828 | KL2904 | KL9189 | |||
| KL1402 | KL2541 | KL3468 | KL3152 | KL4494 | KL2872 | KL6904 | KL9190 | |||
| KL1404 | KL2545 | KL3681 | KL3162 | KM4602 | KL2872 | KL8001 | KL9195 | |||
| KL1408 | KL2552 | KM3701 | KL3172 | KL6581 | KL2889 | KL6001 | KL9200 | |||
| KL1412 | KL2602 | KM3702 | KL3182 | KL6583 | KL2904 | KL6011 | KL9210 | |||
| KL1414 | KL2602 | KM3712 | KL3201 | KL6771 | KM2002 | KL6021 | KL9250 | |||
| KL1418 | KL2612 | KL1819 | KL3202 | KL6781 | KM2004 | KL6031 | KL9260 | |||
| KL1434 | KL2622 | KL1859 | KL3204 | KL6811 | KM2008 | KL6041 | KL9290 | |||
| KL1488 | KL2622 | KL1862 | KL3204 | KL6821 | KM2042 | KL6051 | KL9300 | |||
| KL1498 | KL2631 | KL1862 | KL3208 | KL6831 | KM2604 | KL6201 | KL9301 | |||
| KL1501 | KL2634 | KL1872 | KL3214 | KL6841 | KM2614 | KL6211 | KL9302 | |||
| KL1512 | KL2641 | KL1889 | KL3222 | KL6904 | KM2642 | KL6224 | KL9309 | |||
| KL1702 | KL2652 | KL1904 | KL3228 | KM6551 | KM2652 | KL6301 | KL9380 | |||
| KL1704 | KL2692 | KM1002 | KL3311 | KM1018 | KM2774 | KL6401 | KL9400 | |||
| KL1712 | KL2701 | KM1004 | KM1012 | KM1644 | KL2761 | KL2732 | KL2712 | |||
| KL1712 | KL2702 | KM1008 | KM1014 | KL1809 | KL1814 | KL2751 | KL2722 | |||
| KL1722 | KL1804 | KL1808 | KL3214 | KL6841 | KM2614 | KL6211 | KL9302 | |||
