{"product_id":"beckhoff-ks3044-bus-terminal","title":"BECKHOFF KS3044 Bus Terminal","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BECKHOFF KS3044 is a 4-channel analog input Bus Terminal designed for processing 0 to 20 mA process signals in industrial automation architectures. Operating as part of the established BECKHOFF Bus Terminal system, this unit features pluggable wiring technology to facilitate efficient installation and maintenance without disrupting field cabling. It interfaces directly with compatible bus couplers via the internal K-bus, transmitting digitized process values to the higher-level control system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for single-ended signal acquisition, the KS3044 delivers 12-bit resolution across its four independent channels. The terminal is housed in a compact polycarbonate enclosure designed for standard 35 mm DIN rail mounting, incorporating electrical isolation between the field-side signals and the K-bus logic. It is suited for process measurement tasks requiring standard current loop monitoring within machine control cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour analog input channels supporting 0 to 20 mA signal current ranges\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle-ended measurement technology with internal resistance and series diode drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12-bit analog-to-digital resolution for precise process data representation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePluggable wiring level for simplified installation and pre-wired connector replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eK-bus interface for communication and power distribution within the Bus Terminal segment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDIN rail mounting design utilizing standard 35 mm mounting rails conforming to EN 60715\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAcquisition of analog sensor signals in industrial machinery and factory automation systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProcess monitoring of 0 to 20 mA current loops in control cabinet installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistributed data acquisition across modular machine architectures using BECKHOFF Bus Terminals\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  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\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\u003eKS3044\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    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDesign form\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTerminal housing with pluggable wiring level\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePolycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e6.8 cm x 1.2 cm x 10.0 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.07 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSignal and I\/O\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  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\u003ctd\u003e~ 4 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSurge voltage resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax. 35 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBit width in the process image\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput: 4 x 16 bit data (4 x 8 bit control\/status optional)\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  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\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    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCurrent consumption K-bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTyp. 65 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCurrent consumption power contacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo power contacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCurrent load power contacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eImax: 10 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo address or configuration setting\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eConnection Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWiring\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSpring actuation by screwdriver\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConnection cross-section solid (s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.08 to 1.5 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConnection cross-section stranded (st)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.08 to 1.5 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConnection cross-section fine-stranded (f)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.14 to 1.5 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConnection cross-section AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAWG 28 to 16 (s, st), AWG 26 to 16 (f)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStripping length\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e9 to 10 mm\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  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\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      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