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The BECKHOFF KS4414 is a four-channel analog output bus terminal designed for industrial control systems utilizing the K-bus communication architecture. This specialized terminal converts numerical process values from a controller into standard industrial current signals, enabling precise actuation of field devices within an automated setup.
Equipped with pluggable wiring technology, the KS4414 facilitates efficient installation and maintenance by allowing terminal blocks to be disconnected without disturbing individual field wiring. The unit integrates into modular I/O stations alongside compatible bus couplers on standard DIN rails, providing galvanic isolation between the field-side signal voltage and the internal K-bus communication system.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BECKHOFF |
| Exact Model | KS4414 |
| Product Type | Bus Terminal |
| Design Form | Terminal housing with pluggable wiring level |
| Material | Polycarbonate |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Number of Outputs | 4 |
| Technology | Single-ended |
| Signal Current | 0 to 20 mA |
| Load Impedance | < 350 Ohm (short-circuit proof) |
| Output Error | < plus/minus 0.1 percent (relative to end value) |
| Resolution | 12 bit |
| Conversion Time | Approximately 4 ms |
| Bit Width in Process Image | Output: 4 x 16-bit data (4 x 8-bit control/status optional) |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 24 V DC via power contacts (alternative 15 V DC with power supply terminal KL9515) |
| Current Consumption Power Contacts | Typical 60 mA plus load |
| Current Consumption K-Bus | Typical 20 mA |
| Electrical Isolation | 500 V (K-bus / signal voltage) |
| Current Load Power Contacts | Imax: 10 A |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Wiring Method | Spring actuation by screwdriver |
| Connection Cross-Section Solid (s) | 0.08 to 1.5 mm² (AWG 28 to 16) |
| Connection Cross-Section Fine-Stranded (st) | 0.08 to 1.5 mm² (AWG 28 to 16) |
| Connection Cross-Section with Ferrule (f) | 0.14 to 1.5 mm² (AWG 26 to 16) |
| Stripping Length | 9 to 10 mm |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 68 mm x 12 mm x 100 mm |
| Net Weight | 0.075 kg |
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN rail conforming to EN 60715 with lock |
| Protection Rating | IP20 |
| Installation Position | Variable |
| Operating Temperature Range | -25 to +60 degC |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to +85 degC |
| Relative Humidity | 95 percent, 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 |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Approvals and Markings | CE, UL, ATEX, DNV GL |
| Ex Marking | II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc |
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The BECKHOFF KS4414 is a four-channel analog output bus terminal designed for industrial control systems utilizing the K-bus communication architecture. This specialized terminal converts numerical process values from a controller into standard industrial current signals, enabling precise actuation of field devices within an automated setup.
Equipped with pluggable wiring technology, the KS4414 facilitates efficient installation and maintenance by allowing terminal blocks to be disconnected without disturbing individual field wiring. The unit integrates into modular I/O stations alongside compatible bus couplers on standard DIN rails, providing galvanic isolation between the field-side signal voltage and the internal K-bus communication system.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BECKHOFF |
| Exact Model | KS4414 |
| Product Type | Bus Terminal |
| Design Form | Terminal housing with pluggable wiring level |
| Material | Polycarbonate |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Number of Outputs | 4 |
| Technology | Single-ended |
| Signal Current | 0 to 20 mA |
| Load Impedance | < 350 Ohm (short-circuit proof) |
| Output Error | < plus/minus 0.1 percent (relative to end value) |
| Resolution | 12 bit |
| Conversion Time | Approximately 4 ms |
| Bit Width in Process Image | Output: 4 x 16-bit data (4 x 8-bit control/status optional) |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 24 V DC via power contacts (alternative 15 V DC with power supply terminal KL9515) |
| Current Consumption Power Contacts | Typical 60 mA plus load |
| Current Consumption K-Bus | Typical 20 mA |
| Electrical Isolation | 500 V (K-bus / signal voltage) |
| Current Load Power Contacts | Imax: 10 A |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Wiring Method | Spring actuation by screwdriver |
| Connection Cross-Section Solid (s) | 0.08 to 1.5 mm² (AWG 28 to 16) |
| Connection Cross-Section Fine-Stranded (st) | 0.08 to 1.5 mm² (AWG 28 to 16) |
| Connection Cross-Section with Ferrule (f) | 0.14 to 1.5 mm² (AWG 26 to 16) |
| Stripping Length | 9 to 10 mm |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 68 mm x 12 mm x 100 mm |
| Net Weight | 0.075 kg |
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN rail conforming to EN 60715 with lock |
| Protection Rating | IP20 |
| Installation Position | Variable |
| Operating Temperature Range | -25 to +60 degC |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to +85 degC |
| Relative Humidity | 95 percent, 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 |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Approvals and Markings | CE, UL, ATEX, DNV GL |
| Ex Marking | II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc |
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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