{"product_id":"beckhoff-bk5250-devicenet-compact-bus-coupler","title":"BECKHOFF BK5250 DeviceNet Compact Bus Coupler","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF BK5250\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact Bus Coupler designed to establish a direct connection between the DeviceNet fieldbus system and modular BECKHOFF Bus Terminals. As a communications adapter, this device efficiently bridges physical DeviceNet networks with modular K-bus I\/O signals, enabling decentralized control architectures to interface with a wide range of digital, analog, and specialized terminal units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoused in a compact form factor, the \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF BK5250\u003c\/strong\u003e features automatic data transfer rate detection, which simplifies system integration by adjusting automatically to the network baud rate. It supports up to 512 bytes of input data and 512 bytes of output data, accommodating high-density I\/O configurations while optimizing communication performance on the DeviceNet network. Configuration and commissioning can be performed through the standard controller or using the dedicated BECKHOFF KS2000 configuration software package via the serial interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect integration of modular BECKHOFF Bus Terminals into DeviceNet industrial networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomatic baud rate detection for simplified network commissioning and setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports various DeviceNet operating modes, including polling, bit strobe, cyclic, and change of state (COS).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated serial configuration interface for local diagnostics and configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRobust electrical isolation between the power contacts and the internal logic supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClear status and diagnostics via local LED indicators for power, K-bus status, and fieldbus communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized industrial automation and control systems using DeviceNet networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachine building and production line integration requiring compact, high-density I\/O distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterface translation between modular sensor\/actuator signals and master DeviceNet controllers.\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\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBK5250\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDeviceNet Compact Bus Coupler\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDeviceNet Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCommunications adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNumber of Bus Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e64 (up to 255 with K-bus extension)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDigital Peripheral Signals\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax. 1,020 inputs\/outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAnalog Peripheral Signals\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax. 256 inputs\/outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConfiguration Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVia KS2000 software or the master controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFieldbus and Communication\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\u003eFieldbus Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDeviceNet\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax. Input Data Image\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e512 bytes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax. 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