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Manufacturer: BECKHOFF
Product No.: KS3001
Country of origin:Germany
Product Type: Analog Input Modules
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 2000g
Dimensions: 12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Processing analog differential signals within the Beckhoff I/O system, the Beckhoff KS3001 Bus Terminal delivers high-precision voltage measurement across a -10 to +10 V range. This single-channel module features a pluggable wiring design, allowing rapid field replacement without disturbing the terminal wiring harness. Operating directly on the K-bus, it transmits digitized measurement values to the higher-level controller with electrical isolation, making it ideal for demanding industrial environments requiring reliable signal acquisition.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Model / Article Number | KS3001 |
| Number of Inputs | 1 |
| Signal Voltage Range | -10 to +10 V |
| Input Technology | Differential input |
| Internal Resistance | typ. > 200 kOhm |
| Common-Mode Voltage (Ucm) | max. 35 V |
| Resolution | 12 bit (11 bit for 0 to 10 V range) |
| Conversion Time | typ. 1 ms |
| Measuring Error | < ±0.3% (relative to full scale value) |
| Electrical Isolation | 500 V (K-bus / signal voltage) |
| Current Consumption (K-bus) | typ. 65 mA |
| Process Image Bit Width | Input: 1 x 16 bit data (1 x 8 bit control/status optional) |
| Connection Cross-Section | Solid/Stranded: 0.08 to 1.5 mm², Fine-wire: 0.14 to 1.5 mm² |
| Connection Cross-Section AWG | Solid/Stranded: AWG 28 to 16, Fine-wire: AWG 26 to 16 |
| Stripping Length | 9 to 10 mm |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +55 Celsius |
| Storage Temperature | -25 to +85 Celsius |
| Relative Humidity | 95%, non-condensing |
| Protection Rating | IP20 |
| Ex Marking | II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm |
| Weight | 70 g |
| Shipping Weight (Calculated) | 0.15 kg |
The KS3001 is the pluggable-wiring equivalent of the standard KL3001 Bus Terminal. While they share identical electrical specifications, register mappings, and TwinCAT configurations, the KS3001 features a detachable terminal block. This allows field maintenance teams to replace a faulty module without disconnecting any field wiring, significantly reducing downtime in critical process loops.
Always verify that the common-mode voltage (Ucm) between the differential inputs and the internal K-bus ground does not exceed the absolute maximum limit of 35 V. Exceeding this threshold will saturate the differential input stage, resulting in clipped or highly inaccurate readings, and can eventually lead to permanent hardware degradation of the input operational amplifiers.
For high-accuracy applications, use shielded twisted-pair (STP) cabling for the analog signal lines. Connect the cable shield to a low-impedance functional earth (FE) ground rail as close to the terminal entry point as possible. In TwinCAT, the process image can be configured to include control and status bytes (1x8 bit) to monitor diagnostic flags such as overrange or underrange conditions.
CRITICAL WARNING
De-energize the entire Bus Terminal system (both K-bus power supply and any field-side voltages) before inserting, removing, or wiring the KS3001 module. Failure to do so can cause electrical arcing, damage the internal K-bus contacts, or corrupt the process image of adjacent terminals.
Mount the terminal onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail (conforming to EN 60715) by sliding it onto the rail until the locking mechanism engages securely.
Slide the module laterally to connect it with the adjacent Bus Terminals, ensuring the tongue-and-groove slot connection and the lateral K-bus contacts are fully mated.
Insert the pluggable wiring block into the front of the terminal housing until it clicks into place.
Wire the differential signal lines using a screwdriver to actuate the spring clamps. Strip the wire ends to 9–10 mm before insertion.
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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