Manufacturer: BECKHOFF
Product No.: KS3132
Country of origin:Germany
Product Type: Bus Terminals
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 70g
Dimensions: 68 mm x 12 mm x 100 mm
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Engineered for high-accuracy differential measurement in demanding automation architectures, the Beckhoff KS3132 is a premium 2-channel analog input terminal designed to interface directly with standard K-bus backplane systems. By processing voltage signals in the -10 V to +10 V range with a native 16-bit conversion engine, this unit translates physical inputs into precise digitized values with high immunity to common-mode electrical interference. The inclusion of a pluggable wiring system allows field technicians to remove and insert the active electronics cartridge without disturbing the pre-installed field wiring loom, minimizing system downtime during maintenance cycles.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Model Number | KS3132 |
| Number of Inputs | 2 |
| Signal Range | -10 V to +10 V |
| Technology | Differential Input |
| Internal Resistance | > 70 kOhm |
| Common-Mode Voltage (Ucm) | 10 V maximum |
| Resolution | 16 bit (15 bit for 0 to 10 V range) |
| Conversion Time | 140 ms (configurable) |
| Hardware Filter | 50 Hz (configurable) |
| Measuring Error | < ±0.05% (relative to full scale value) |
| Electrical Isolation | 500 V (K-bus / signal voltage) |
| K-Bus Current Consumption | Typical 85 mA |
| Power Contact Contacts | None |
| ATEX Classification | II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 to +55 degC |
| Storage Temperature Range | -25 to +85 degC |
| Relative Humidity | 95%, non-condensing |
| Housing Material | Polycarbonate |
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715) with double slot lock |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 68 mm x 12 mm x 100 mm |
| Net Weight | 0.07 kg |
| Terminal Connection | Signal Description |
|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Input + (Channel 1) |
| Terminal 5 | Input - (Channel 1) |
| Terminal 2 | Input + (Channel 2) |
| Terminal 6 | Input - (Channel 2) |
| Terminal 3 | Shield Connection (Channel 1) |
| Terminal 7 | Shield Connection (Channel 2) |
| Terminal 4 / 8 | No Connection (Internal reserve) |
The KS3132 shares identical software registers, electrical parameters, and TwinCAT process image structures with the standard KL3132. The primary differentiator is the KS series pluggable connector housing. If standard-wired KL3132 modules are present in your existing fieldbus nodes, they can be directly interchanged with the KS3132 provided the terminal connector head matches the plug-in base pattern.
Because this module does not route power contacts to the adjacent bus slices (it does not feature power rail pass-through tabs), it cannot feed operating current to field-side instruments. Loop or external auxiliary power must be provided downstream. Additionally, when using the 0 to 10 V input profile, the physical resolution drops from the bipolar 16 bits to 15 bits. System designers must account for this reduction in quantization when writing process automation calculations.
Always employ shielded twisted pair (STP) wiring for both differential paths. Connect the shielding drain wire directly to terminals 3 or 7 on the module, or to a low-impedance grounding bar positioned near the entry point of the control panel. If you experience signal attenuation or measurement oscillation, confirm that the TwinCAT register configurations match your filter profiles; the internal 50 Hz digital notch filter can be modified in software using direct register access paths (specifically Register R32).
CRITICAL WARNING
Isolate all electrical feeds to the K-bus coupler and external field sensors before inserting, extracting, or wiring the module. Working on live active terminal blocks poses a risk of damaging internal backplane optocouplers and can cause process disruptions on neighboring nodes.
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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