{"product_id":"beckhoff-ks5111-bus-terminal-incremental-encoder-interface","title":"Beckhoff KS5111 Bus Terminal Incremental Encoder Interface","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition and velocity evaluation within automated systems is streamlined using the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff KS5111\u003c\/strong\u003e Bus Terminal. This module serves as a physical interface for the direct connection of 24 V DC incremental encoders conforming to EN 61131-2 Type 1 standards. By processing quadrature signals from industrial encoders, this terminal integrates high-speed mechanical motion feedback directly into the K-bus process image of your PLC or DCS architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit features a 16-bit binary counter that can be read, set, or enabled via control bytes. A built-in zero-pulse latch allows the 16-bit register to lock on the zero-pulse (C track) signal, enabling highly repeatable homing sequences and precise registration-mark detection. Utilizing the pluggable connection level characteristic of the KS-series, the module facilitates swift field replacement without requiring the disconnection of individual terminal wires, keeping system downtime to a minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle-channel incremental encoder interface designed for 24 V DC sensor signals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated quadrature decoder utilizing 4-fold evaluation for enhanced position resolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed 16-bit binary counter alongside an independent 16-bit zero-pulse latch register.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfigurable operational commands for reading, setting, and enabling counter registers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePluggable connection design (KS series) to allow fast wiring service and module swaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProcess image integration mapping 2 x 16-bit data and 2 x 8-bit control\/status blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReal-time position tracking in material handling and conveyor installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpeed and orientation feedback for packaging and labeling equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHoming sequences and mechanical reference positioning in CNC axes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eElectronic gearing and angle measurement in printing processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Parameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eValue \/ Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd rowspan=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Identification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBeckhoff\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePart Number \/ Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eKS5111\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBus Terminal (K-bus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWiring Level Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePluggable connection level\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd rowspan=\"6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNumber of Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 incremental encoder channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEncoder Connection Signals\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eA, B, C, 24 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput Specification\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEN 61131-2, Type 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSignal Voltage Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\"0\": \u0026lt; 5 V DC, \"1\": \u0026gt; 15 V DC (typ. 5 mA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEncoder Operating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaximum Limit Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1,000,000 increments\/s (with 4-fold evaluation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd rowspan=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing \u0026amp; Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInternal Counter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e16-bit binary\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eQuadrature Decoder Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4-fold evaluation\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProcess Image Bit Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput\/Output: 2 x 16-bit data, 2 x 8-bit control\/status\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd rowspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eK-bus Current Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003etyp. 40 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax. Power Contact Current Load\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd rowspan=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical \u0026amp; Wiring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConnection Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePluggable spring-clamp system\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConductor Cross-section (Solid\/Stranded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.08 to 1.5 mm² (AWG 28 to 16)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConductor Cross-section (Flexible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.14 to 1.5 mm² (AWG 26 to 16)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWire Stripping Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e9 to 10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMounting Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715) with interlocking mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd rowspan=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0 to 55 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-25 to 85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRelative Humidity Limits\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e95%, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIngress Protection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVibration \u0026amp; Shock Standards\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 rowspan=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Attributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.06 kg\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\u003ch3\u003eConnections and Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSignal Designation\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eFunction Description\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEncoder channel A input (quadrature signal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEncoder channel B input (90 degree phase-shifted signal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEncoder channel C input (zero-pulse \/ index marker)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 V\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEncoder power supply feed output\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mount the bus terminal horizontally or vertically on standard 35 mm DIN rail. Secure the double slot and key connection with adjacent terminals to form a robust K-bus block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiring Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a flat-blade screwdriver to actuate the spring-clamp terminals on the pluggable terminal block. Strip insulation back to exactly 9-10 mm for optimum clamping force and electrical contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShielding \u0026amp; Grounding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure encoder cables are shielded properly. Terminate the shield close to the entry point of the control panel to minimize electromagnetic interference on high-frequency signals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompliance and Certifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCE, UL\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eATEX: II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEMC Immunity\/Emission: Conforms to EN 61000-6-2 \/ EN 61000-6-4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106499223915,"sku":"KS5111","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/ks5111-zurw1fkzbbd.png?v=1776245329","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/ms\/products\/beckhoff-ks5111-bus-terminal-incremental-encoder-interface","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}