Specifications

AS-Interface slaves
I/O modules for operation in the field, high degree of protection
Digital I/O modules, IP67 - K60
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■ Overview
The K60 digital AS-Interface compact modules are character-
ized by optimized handling characteristics and user-friendli-
ness. They permit the mounting times and start-up times of
AS-Interface to be reduced by up to 40 %.
Assembly of the K60 modules is performed with a mounting
plate which accommodates the AS-Interface shaped cables.
Two different mounting plates are offered for
• Wall mounting
• Standard rail mounting
Addressing of the K60 modules is performed using an address-
ing socket integrated in the compact module. The addresses
can also be assigned after installed.
K60 compact modules with a maximum of four digital inputs
and outputs
These compact modules contain the communication electronics
and the M12 standard connections for inputs and outputs. Using
M12 standard connectors, a maximum of four sensors and four
actuators can be simply and reliably connected to the compact
module.
The mounting plate and the compact module are joined together
by means of a screw, with simultaneous contacting of the AS-In-
terface cable by the service-proven insulation piercing method.
K60 compact modules with a maximum of eight digital
inputs
These modules have eight digital inputs for connection through
M12 plugs.
The module requires two AS-Interface addresses for processing
all eight inputs. As with every compact module, the addressing
can be performed through a double addressing socket.
K60 compact modules with a four digital inputs and outputs
according to AS-Interface Specification 3.0
The new AS-i specification 3.0 adds a number of completely new
features to the AS-Interface bus system. The extended address
mode (A/B addresses) enables the connection of up to 62 slaves
on one AS-i network. With the extended address mode accord-
ing to Specification 3.0, four outputs are now possible even with
A/B slaves (instead of only three outputs possible up to now with
specification 2.1). Hence with full expansion of an AS-i network,
there are now 248 inputs as well as 248 outputs available on one
AS-i system. Modules with four inputs and four outputs as
A/B slaves according to Specification 3.0 are also available as
K60 compact modules.
Please note that these modules can be used only with a new
master according to AS-i specification 3.0 (e.g. the new
DP/AS-i LINK Advanced or IE/AS-i LINK PN IO) and that the
cycle times for the outputs can extend to max. 20 ms.
K60 data couplers
An AS-Interface data coupler has been added to the K60 com-
pact module range. Integrated in this module are two AS-i slaves
which are connected to two different AS-i networks. Each of the
two integrated slaves has four virtual inputs and four virtual out-
puts. The bidirectional data transmission of four data bits be-
tween two AS-i networks is thus possible in a simple and cost-
effective manner. The data coupler need its own address in each
AS-i network.
Each AS-i network works with a different cycle time depending
on the number of stations. Hence two AS-i networks are not nec-
essarily synchronous. For this reason the AS-i data coupler can
be used to transmit only standard data and no safe data.
K60 compact modules for use in hazardous areas (ATEX)
Two versions of the K60 modules are available for operation in
Zone 22 hazardous areas according to Classification II 3D
(dusty atmosphere, non-conductive dust). The version with four
inputs and four outputs has the designation (Ex) II 3D Ex tD A22
IP65X T75°C and the version with four inputs has the designation
(Ex) II 3D Ex tD A22 IP65X T60°C.
Special conditions have to be observed for the safe operation of
these devices. In particular the module must be protected by
suitable protective measures from mechanical damage.
■ More information
Other conditions for safe operation see section
Technical Information at
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