{"product_id":"beckhoff-kl6031-bus-terminal","title":"BECKHOFF KL6031 Bus Terminal","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF KL6031\u003c\/strong\u003e is an RS232 serial interface Bus Terminal designed to integrate serial communication devices directly into the Beckhoff Bus Coupler system. This terminal establishes a bidirectional, full-duplex transmission channel with dedicated transmit (TxD) and receive (RxD) signal lines. The serial interface operates independently of the higher-level fieldbus, providing a flexible interface path for serial devices such as scanners, barcode readers, local operator panels, weighing scales, and sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure robust operation in industrial environments, the \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF KL6031\u003c\/strong\u003e features 500 V electrical isolation between the internal K-bus and the field-side RS232 signal lines. The terminal integrates a local hardware data buffer to prevent data loss, storing incoming and outgoing bytes before they are processed by the controller. Configuration, including baud rate and parity adjustments, is managed directly through the bus coupler or the central controller, removing the need for manual DIP switches or onboard adjustment dials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull-duplex RS232 communication via dedicated TxD and RxD channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated hardware buffers containing a 1024-byte receive buffer and a 128-byte transmit buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e500 V electrical isolation between the K-bus logic and the RS232 signal circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdjustable data transfer rates from 4800 to 115,200 baud (default setting: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh interference immunity for stable transmission over serial lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomatic address assignment with configuration handled entirely via the Bus Coupler or controller software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterfacing barcode scanners, barcode readers, and RFID systems with central automation networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnecting legacy serial operator terminals and local human-machine interfaces (HMIs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrating industrial scales, measuring instruments, and digital sensors using serial protocols\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnecting serial control devices, printers, and laboratory instrumentation to a central control system\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\u003eKL6031\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBus Terminal\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\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVia the K-bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCurrent Consumption (K-bus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTypical 55 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower Contacts Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNone (no power contacts present)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e500 V (K-bus \/ signal voltage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSerial Interface 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\u003eInterface Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRS232\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 (1 transmit, 1 receive), full duplex\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rates\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4800 to 115,200 baud (default: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBit Distortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLess than 3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaximum 15 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\"0\" Signal Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-18 V to -3 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\"1\" Signal Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3 V to 18 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eReceive Buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1024 bytes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTransmit Buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e128 bytes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProcess Image Bit Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput\/output: 22 x 8-bit user data, 2 x 8-bit control\/status (up to 22 bytes of user data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMechanical and Environmental\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\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 80 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-25 degC to +60 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-40 degC to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e95%, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVibration and 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 and 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\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\u003eWiring Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePluggable wiring for KSxxxx series models\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 that the entire automation system and the fieldbus node are completely de-energized before mounting, wiring, or removing the terminal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMount the \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF KL6031\u003c\/strong\u003e terminal on a standard 35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715) by snapping it onto the rail alongside the other Bus Terminals and Bus Couplers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVerify that the mechanical side-locking mechanism and the lateral K-bus contacts engage securely with the neighboring modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect the RS232 field signal wires (TxD, RxD, and reference ground) to the terminal contacts. Ensure the use of high-quality, shielded cables to limit electromagnetic interference, and keep the total serial cable length under 15 meters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVerify that no power contact routing is connected to this terminal, as the unit is powered solely via the K-bus and does not feed or utilize structural power contacts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApply power to the bus node and verify the status indicators. Configure transmission parameters (such as baud rate, stop bits, and parity) within the controller project or TwinCAT System Manager.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompliance and Certifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF KL6031\u003c\/strong\u003e complies with standard industrial guidelines and certifications, including CE, UL, ATEX, and DNV GL. 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