BECKHOFF KS3464 Pluggable Bus Terminal

Description

The BECKHOFF KS3464 is a 4-channel analog input Bus Terminal designed to process signals in the range of 0 to 10 V. Housed in a space-saving 12 mm terminal block, it features a specialized pluggable wiring level that allows pre-wired connectors to be easily inserted or removed from the housing, simplifying maintenance and installation processes within K-bus I/O environments.

Operating with single-ended technology, the BECKHOFF KS3464 maps analog field signals directly to the controller's process image with 12-bit resolution. Power supply for the terminal's internal electronics is drawn directly from the K-bus, with 500 V electrical isolation provided between the K-bus communications and the analog input signals.

Its robust construction and mechanical design include a secure double-slot and key interlocking connection for side-by-side mounting on standard 35 mm DIN rails. The terminal represents an efficient, high-density selection for collecting basic analog measurements across varied control architectures.

Features

• Four independent analog inputs for 0 to 10 V signals
• Single-ended measurement technology referencing a common ground
• Pluggable connection technology (KS series) for simplified wiring assembly and swift physical module swaps
• 12-bit A/D conversion resolution
• 500 V galvanic isolation between field signal voltage and the internal K-bus
• Compact 12 mm physical width maximizing cabinet space
• Direct integration with standard K-bus terminal systems

Applications

• Monitoring standard 0 to 10 V analog feedback signals from industrial transmitters
• Interfacing with speed, distance, and angle measurement devices
• Integrating level, pressure, or flow sensors requiring a 0 to 10 V interface
• General manufacturing automation and process machinery control loops

Technical Specifications

General

Signal and I/O

Electrical

Connection

Mechanical and Environmental

Installation Guidelines

1. Ensure all power supplies (system power and field power) are disconnected and isolated before handling.
2. Mount the BECKHOFF KS3464 onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail (conforming to EN 60715). Align the side-by-side slot-and-key connectors with neighboring terminal modules.
3. Prepare field conductors by stripping them to a length of 9 to 10 mm.
4. Insert conductors into the correct pluggable connector sockets using a small flat-blade screwdriver to actuate the spring mechanism. Verify correct polarity and wire routing for each single-ended input channel.
5. Plug the fully wired connectors securely back into the BECKHOFF KS3464 terminal block until locked.
6. Restore K-bus and system power, and verify proper mapping within the TwinCAT system manager.

Compliance and Certifications

The BECKHOFF KS3464 complies with the following standards and approvals: CE, UL, ATEX, and DNVGL. Ex marking: II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc.