{"product_id":"beckhoff-bk7000-controlnet-bus-coupler","title":"BECKHOFF BK7000 ControlNet Bus Coupler","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BECKHOFF BK7000 is a ControlNet Bus Coupler designed to connect ControlNet networks with the modular electronic terminal blocks. Serving as a node in a distributed automation system, this coupler handles the data exchange between the higher-level ControlNet master and the connected Bus Terminals. It automatically detects connected Bus Terminals during the boot-up phase and establishes the local K-bus communication structure, mapping the peripheral signals into the internal process image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with dual BNC female connectors and a programming port (NAP), the BK7000 integrates seamlessly into industrial communication architectures. It supports up to 64 Bus Terminals natively, with extension capabilities allowing connection to larger signal groupings. Power distribution is managed through integrated power contacts, supplying both the internal electronics and the field level efficiently while maintaining electrical isolation between the communication interface, field-side supply, and system levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnects ControlNet fieldbus networks to modular BECKHOFF Bus Terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports up to 64 Bus Terminals directly, expandable via K-bus extension terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandles up to 512 bytes of input and 512 bytes of output data over ControlNet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProcesses up to 512 digital peripheral signals and 256 analog peripheral signals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eData transfer rate of 5 Mbaud on the ControlNet interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual BNC female connectors and NAP (Network Access Port) for communication and configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfigurable via the KS2000 configuration software interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated 24 V DC power contacts rated for up to 10 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistributed machinery and plant automation utilizing ControlNet architectures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModular machine building requiring high-density digital and analog signal acquisition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eControl cabinet installations interfacing PLC systems with modular I\/O islands\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustrial manufacturing lines requiring reliable deterministic fieldbus communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBECKHOFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eExact Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBK7000\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eControlNet Bus Coupler\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNumber of Bus Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e64 (expandable up to 255 with extension terminals)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax. Fieldbus Data Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e512 bytes input and 512 bytes output\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDigital Peripheral Signals\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e512 inputs \/ 512 outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAnalog Peripheral Signals\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e256 inputs \/ 256 outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rates\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5 Mbaud\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 x BNC female connector + NAP\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (-15 % \/ +20 %)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e70 mA + (total K-bus current) \/ 4, 500 mA max.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStarting Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2.5 x continuous current\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRecommended External Fuse\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e≤ 10 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eK-Bus Current Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1750 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower Contacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC max. \/ 10 A max.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e500 V (power contact \/ supply voltage \/ K-bus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVia KS2000 software\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0 to +55 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-25 to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e95 %, no condensation\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVibration \/ Shock Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConforms to EN 60068-2-6 \/ EN 60068-2-27\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEMC Immunity \/ Emission\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConforms to EN 61000-6-2 \/ EN 61000-6-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProtection Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP 20\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInstallation Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVariable\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 170 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprovals\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCE, UL, Ex\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections \/ Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eInterface\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBNC Female Connector (In\/Out)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eControlNet network medium connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNAP (Network Access Port)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDiagnostic and programming connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower Contacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eField supply distribution (24 V DC, 10 A max.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eK-Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInternal communication to connected Bus Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsure all system power supplies are de-energized and locked out before beginning mechanical or electrical installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInspect the BK7000 unit and standard DIN rail for physical damage or contamination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMount the Bus Coupler securely onto the 35 mm DIN rail by snapping it into position 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