Beckhoff BK8100 Bus Coupler
The Beckhoff BK8100 is a high-performance bus coupler designed for reliable data transfer and flexible I/O integration in automation systems. Engineered for peer-to-peer connection, it ensures efficient operation with robust safety and configuration options.
Manufacturer: Beckhoff
Type: Bus Coupler
Model: BK8100
MRN: 4715c0160000
Technical Information
- Number of I/O Stations: 1 (peer-to-peer connection)
- Number of I/O Points: Depending on controller
- Data Transfer Medium: Shielded copper cable 3 x 0.25 mm² (RS232)
- Max. Cable Length: 15 m
- Data Transfer Rates: 9.6 kbaud, 19.2 kbaud, 38.4 kbaud
- Number of Bus Terminals: 64
- Max. Number of Bytes Fieldbus: 512 byte input and 512 byte output
- Digital Peripheral Signals: 512 inputs/outputs
- Analog Peripheral Signals: 256 inputs/outputs
- Protocol: Open, documented protocol
- Configuration Possibility: Via KS2000
- Bus Interface: RS232 D-sub
- Power Supply: 24 V DC (-15 %/+20 %)
- Input Current: 70 mA + (total K-bus current)/4, 500 mA max.
- Starting Current: 2.5 x continuous current
- Recommended Fuse: ‰¤ 10 A
- Current Supply K-bus: 1750 mA
- Power Contacts: Max. 24 V DC / Max. 10 A
- Electrical Isolation: 500 V (power contact / supply voltage / fieldbus)
- Operating Temperature: 0 / +55 °C
- Explosion Proof: EX
