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KL1512 - Beckhoff Bus Terminal Digital Input
KL1512 Beckhoff Bus Terminal Digital Input Technical Specifications

| Brand | Beckhoff |
| Product Type | Bus Terminal Digital Input |
| Product | KL1512 |
KL1512 Beckhoff Bus Terminal Digital Input Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Connection technology | 2 x up or down counter |
| Specification | EN 61131-2, type 1, â0â: < 5 V DC, â1â: > 15 V DC, typ. 5 mA |
| Nominal voltage | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) |
| "0" signal voltage | -3..+5 V (EN61131-2, type 1) |
| "1" signal voltage | 15...30 V (EN 61131-2, type 1) |
| Input current | typ. 5 mA (EN 61131-2, type 1) |
| Current consumption K-bus | typ. 50 mA |
| Bit width in the process image | input/output: 16 bit data, 8 bit control/status |
| Configuration | via the Bus Coupler or the controller |
| Weight | approx. 50 g |
| Operating temperature | -25...+60°C |
| Storage temperature | -40..+85°C |
| Relative humidity | 95%, no condensation |
| Vibration/shock resistance | conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27 |
| EMC immunity/emission | conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4 |
| Protect. rating/installation pos. | IP20/variable |
| Pluggable wiring | for all KSxxxx Bus Terminals |
| Approvals/markings | CE, CCC, UL, ATEX, IECEx |
| Ex marking | ATEX:II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 GcIECEx:Ex ec IIC T4 Gc |
| Housing - Design form | compact terminal housing with signal LEDs |
| Housing - Material | polycarbonate |
| Housing - Dimensions (W x H x D) | 12Â mm x 100Â mm x 68 mm |
| Housing - Installation | on 35 mm DIN rail, conforming to EN 60715 with lock |
| Housing - Side by side mounting by means of | double slot and key connection |
| Housing - Marking | labeling of the BZxxxx series |
| Housing - Wiring | solid conductor (s), flexible conductor (st) and ferrule (f): spring actuation by screwdriver |
| Housing - Connection cross-section | s*: 0.08...2.5 mm²,st*: 0.08...2.5 mm²,f*: 0.14...1.5 mm² |
| Housing - Connection cross-section AWG | s*: AWG28...14,st*: AWG28...14,f*: AWG26...16 |
| Housing - Stripping length | 8...9 mm |
| Housing - Current load power contacts | Imax: 10 A |
| Current consumption power contacts | load only |
| Special features | set counters |







