{"product_id":"beckhoff-ks6001-bus-terminal","title":"Beckhoff KS6001 Bus Terminal","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eOperating as a dedicated serial interface within the Beckhoff I\/O framework, this \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff KS6001\u003c\/strong\u003e Bus Terminal enables the direct integration of RS232-compatible devices into the control network. It establishes a robust bi-directional connection, facilitating full-duplex data transmission through RxD and TxD channels with high electromagnetic interference immunity. The module features \u003cstrong\u003epluggable wiring levels\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing rapid field installation and maintenance without disrupting the existing terminal wiring setup. It communicates directly with the controller through the K-bus, offering an isolated, compact footprint for industrial serial communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePluggable Connection Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a removable wiring tier for fast servicing and drop-in channel replacements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Noise Immunity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electrically isolated signals protect the internal K-bus architecture from electrical surges up to 500 V.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Process Image:\u003c\/strong\u003e Configurable bit-width structures in the process image (up to 5 x 8-bit user data) to accommodate variable protocol lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Data Buffers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with a 128-byte receive buffer and a 16-byte transmit buffer to handle continuous serial data streams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRugged DIN-Rail Mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct installation onto standard 35 mm DIN rails with integrated lock mechanisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegration of legacy barcode scanners, printers, and operator panels into EtherCAT or Lightbus networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePoint-to-point communication with analytical laboratory instruments and industrial weighing scales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterfacing with proprietary serial sensor arrays and legacy telecommunication modems in power distribution panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eValue \/ Specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eBeckhoff Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel \/ Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eKS6001\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTechnology\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eRS232 serial interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eData Transfer Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e2 (1 transmit \/ 1 receive), TxD and RxD, full duplex\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eData Transfer Rates\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e1200 to 19,200 baud (Default: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBit Distortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eLess than 3 percent\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaximum Cable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e15 meters\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSignal Voltage Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eLogical 0: -18 V to -3 V | Logical 1: 3 V to 18 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCurrent Consumption (K-bus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eTypical 55 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e500 V (K-bus to signal voltage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eData Buffers\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e128 bytes receive buffer, 16 bytes transmit buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProcess Image Bit Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eInput\/Output: 3 x 8-bit user data, 1 x 8-bit control\/status (up to 5 x 8-bit user data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWiring Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eSolid conductor (e), flexible (f), ferrule (a); spring-actuated clamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConnection Cross-Section\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e0.08 to 1.5 mm2 (AWG 28 to 16)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStripping Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e9 to 10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating \/ Storage Temp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e0 to +55 degC \/ -25 to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e95 percent, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eIP20 \/ variable installation position\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eApprovals \u0026amp; Markings\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCE, UL, ATEX (II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e1.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe KS6001 module is functionally identical to the standard KL6001 terminal. The critical differentiator lies in the pluggable connection block on the KS series, which permits hot-swapping or physical component replacement without requiring the field wires to be individually disconnected. Both models use the identical TwinCAT process image, making them completely interchangeable from a software and program mapping perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eBecause this module utilizes standard RS232 single-ended signals, maximum physical cable runs must be restricted to 15 meters to prevent signal attenuation and susceptibility to external electromagnetic fields. If the module is deployed in close proximity to high-frequency AC variable frequency drives (VFDs) or heavy inductive loads, you must run double-shielded, low-capacitance cabling directly to the terminal, terminating the shield at a dedicated functional ground busbar external to the module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen configuring the serial parameters in TwinCAT System Manager, verify that the baud rate, parity, data bits, and stop bits precisely match your connected end device. A mismatch will fail to establish communication and may lock up the internal buffers. When designing the logic, monitor the 1-byte control\/status process image to implement proper software handshaking, since this terminal does not utilize hardware CTS\/RTS handshaking lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #9b2c2c; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0;\"\u003ePrior to installing or removing the terminal block, completely isolate the system power supply. Ensure all auxiliary voltages feeding the terminal and any associated field instruments are fully de-energized. Failure to isolate power can result in terminal damage, system communication faults, or spark ignition risks in hazardous ATEX zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0; padding-top: 0.25rem;\"\u003eMount the module onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail (conforming to EN 60715). Ensure the rear lock slides securely over the rail profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0; padding-top: 0.25rem;\"\u003eAlign the terminal side-by-side with adjacent K-bus terminals to engage the integrated double slot and key connection points on the housing sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0; padding-top: 0.25rem;\"\u003eStrip wire insulation back by exactly 9 to 10 mm. Use a small screwdriver flat blade to open the spring clamp mechanics on the pluggable wiring block, insert the conductor, and release to secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0; padding-top: 0.25rem;\"\u003ePlug the wired connector block back into the module housing. Turn on system power and initiate configuration within your PLC system environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106501386603,"sku":"KS6001","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/ks6001-c3id4jwdsbr.png?v=1776245332","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/beckhoff-ks6001-bus-terminal","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}