{"product_id":"beckhoff-ks4408-bus-terminal-8-channel-analog-output-module","title":"BECKHOFF KS4408 Bus Terminal 8-Channel Analog Output Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for high-density space-saving control cabinet layouts, the \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF KS4408\u003c\/strong\u003e analog output terminal generates analog signals in the range of 0 to 10 V for industrial process control. This module operates on the single-ended measurement principle and houses eight outputs in an exceptionally compact 12 mm housing, significantly reducing DIN rail space requirements. The KS4408 is engineered with a pluggable wiring connection level, allowing the terminal block to be removed from the housing assembly for swift maintenance and simplified field installation without disconnecting individual signal wires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOperating with a 12-bit resolution, the conversion stage features an processing time of approximately 8 milliseconds across all channels. Electrical isolation of 500 V between the internal K-bus and the external signal level prevents ground loops and protects backplane communication networks from field-side voltage transients. The terminal communicates directly with the Beckhoff K-bus system, enabling seamless integration into TwinCAT control architectures and diverse modular I\/O configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides 8 single-ended analog output channels within a compact 12 mm width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeatures pluggable wiring terminals for quick assembly, removal, and field service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenerates standard 0 to 10 V DC control signals with short-circuit proof output stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDelivers 12-bit D\/A conversion resolution with a typ. 8 ms conversion interval.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides 500 V electrical isolation between the internal K-bus logic and field-side signals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfigures dynamically through the system bus without manual address switches or complex DIP setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustrial automation and process machinery controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePneumatic and hydraulic valve actuation control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpeed reference control for low-power motor drives and inverters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistributed peripheral control in heavy industrial processing plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Parameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eValue \/ Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd rowspan=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdministrative Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBECKHOFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePart Number \/ Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eKS4408\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAnalog Output Bus Terminal\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBus Connection System\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBeckhoff K-bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd rowspan=\"6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNumber of Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8 (single-ended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSignal Voltage Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0 to 10 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLoad Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 5 kOhm (short-circuit proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eD\/A Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e12 bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOutput Limit Error\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; ±0.2 % (relative to full scale)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConversion Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e~ 8 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd rowspan=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eK-bus Current Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003etyp. 20 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower Contacts Current Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLoad only\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax. Power Contact Current Load\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd rowspan=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation \u0026amp; Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\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\u003eProtection Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP20 (conforming to EN 60529)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eShort-Circuit Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd rowspan=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0 to +55 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-25 to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRelative Humidity Limits\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e95 %, non-condensing\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 rowspan=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePolycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInstallation Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715) with dynamic lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.075 kg (approx.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections and Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eConnection Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eValue \/ Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWiring Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePluggable Spring Connection (pluggable wiring level)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eActuation Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eScrewdriver \/ Spring pressure clip\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSolid Conductor Cross-Section\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.08 to 1.5 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStranded Conductor Cross-Section\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.08 to 1.5 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFine-Strand Conductor Cross-Section\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.14 to 1.5 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConductor Cross-Section (AWG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAWG 28 to 16 (Solid\/Stranded), AWG 26 to 16 (Fine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWire Stripping 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\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap the terminal securely onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715). Ensure the double-slot key connections lock properly with adjacent terminal modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insert a standard flathead screwdriver into the spring release slot to actuate the clamp, insert the stripped conductor (9 to 10 mm length), and release the clamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePluggable Block Removal:\u003c\/strong\u003e To detach the wiring block for service, utilize the integral pull-release tabs without removing the bus system base housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEMC Compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Route signal cables separately from high-voltage AC power lines to minimize potential electromagnetic noise coupling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompliance and Certifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCE Compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUL Listed (US and Canada)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eATEX Certified: II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDNV GL Marine Approval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106532286827,"sku":"KS4408","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/ks4408-0bjctfkyfyl.png?v=1776245321","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/beckhoff-ks4408-bus-terminal-8-channel-analog-output-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}