{"product_id":"beckhoff-ks6811-dali-dsi-master-bus-terminal-with-pluggable-wiring","title":"BECKHOFF KS6811 DALI\/DSI Master Bus Terminal with Pluggable Wiring","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BECKHOFF KS6811 is a specialized single-channel DALI\/DSI master Bus Terminal designed to integrate digital lighting control interfaces directly into standard Beckhoff I\/O networks. This terminal serves as an intelligent bridge, enabling bidirectional communication between a central automation controller and lighting components such as electronic ballasts, dimmers, and control gears. It features a pluggable wiring design that simplifies field installation, maintenance, and system upgrades by allowing the wiring block to be removed as a single unit without disconnecting individual conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KS6811 terminal features a built-in DALI power supply capable of delivering up to 130 mA, which simplifies installation by removing the need for an external bus power source in standard layouts. With a process image of 3 bytes of input and 3 bytes of output data, the terminal provides the communication throughput required for complex lighting commands, dimming curves, and status diagnostics. It operates as a master controller, supporting up to 64 DALI slaves and up to 16 groups, ensuring flexible network layouts in professional lighting automation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle-channel master interface supporting both DALI and DSI lighting control protocols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect integration of up to 64 DALI slaves and 16 configurable groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated DALI bus power supply delivering up to 130 mA with open-circuit protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePluggable connection level (KS series design) for efficient installation, wiring prep, and terminal replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandardized bidirectional data transfer rate of 1200 baud for reliable DALI signaling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComprehensive electrical isolation between the K-bus and DALI-bus to protect control-side electronics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull configuration capability via the host Bus Coupler or automation controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect software integration using the TwinCAT PLC DALI library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCommercial building automation, including automated office and retail lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustrial lighting integration and centralized facility lighting management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDaylight harvesting systems, occupancy-based light control, and dimming networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegration of electronic control gears (ECG) and ballast units in assembly environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eParameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSpecification\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\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\u003eKS6811\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBus Terminal (Pluggable Wiring Level)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSignal\/Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDALI\/DSI Master\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNumber of Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1200 baud\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProcess Image Bit Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput: 3 bytes; Output: 3 bytes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eElectrical\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eParameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSpecification\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNominal Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCurrent Consumption (K-bus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTypically 55 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCurrent Consumption (Power Contacts)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTypically 30 mA + load\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDALI Power Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaximum 130 mA (open-circuit voltage 11.5 V to 15 V DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e500 V (K-bus \/ DALI-bus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInsulation Voltage (DALI-bus to K-bus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1,500 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInsulation Voltage (DALI-bus to Power Contacts)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1,500 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSurge Voltage Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConstant load 275 V AC rms\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCurrent Load Power Contacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaximum 10 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMechanical\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eParameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSpecification\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e15 mm x 100 mm x 70 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApproximately 80 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWiring Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSolid, flexible, or ferruled conductors; spring actuation via screwdriver\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConnection Cross-Section (Solid\/Stranded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.08 mm² to 1.5 mm² (AWG 28 to 16)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConnection Cross-Section (Flexible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.14 mm² to 1.5 mm² (AWG 26 to 16)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStripping Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e9 mm to 10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715) with lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSide-by-Side Mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDouble slot and key connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePolycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eEnvironmental and Compliance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eParameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSpecification\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 Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP20 (variable installation position)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprovals and Markings\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCE, cULus, ATEX\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEx Marking\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eII 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc\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\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDe-energize the System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turn off all electrical power supplies to the DIN rail and the surrounding components before installing, removing, or wiring the module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount the Terminal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap the KS6811 Bus Terminal onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail conforming to EN 60715, ensuring the double slot and key system aligns perfectly with the adjacent terminals. Lock the integrated rail release mechanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare and Connect Wiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the pluggable wiring connector block if necessary for ease of access. Strip conductors to a length of 9 to 10 mm. Actuate the tension clamp with a small flat-head screwdriver, insert the conductor, and release to secure. Re-seat the connector block firmly onto the terminal housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect the DALI Bus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connect the DALI bus wires to the designated terminal points. 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