K60

The K60 digital AS-Interface compact modules are characterized by optimized handling characteristics and user-friendliness. They permit the mounting times and start-up times of AS‑Interface to be reduced by up to 40 %.

Installation and connection of the AS-Interface shaped cables

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 and
• standard rail mounting

The mounting plate and the compact module are joined together by means of a screw, with simultaneous contacting of the AS‑Interface cable by the service-proven insulation piercing method.

Addressing and connection of sensors/actuators

Addressing of the K60 modules is performed using an addressing socket integrated in the compact module. The addresses can also be assigned after installation.

K60 modules with a maximum of four digital inputs and outputs

These compact modules contain the M12 standard connections for inputs and outputs. Using M12 standard connectors, a maximum of four sensors and four actuators can be connected to the compact module.

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. Addresses are assigned using a double addressing socket integrated in the module.

K60 compact modules with four digital inputs and outputs according to AS‑i Specification V3.0

The AS-Interface Specification V3.0 extended address mode (A/B addresses) enables connection of up to 62 slaves on one AS‑Interface network. With the extended address mode, four outputs are now possible even with A/B slaves (instead of only three outputs possible up to now with Specification V2.1). Hence with full expansion of an AS‑Interface network, there are now 248 inputs as well as 248 outputs available on one AS‑i network.

Points to bear in mind:

• These modules can only be operated with a master according to AS‑i specification V3.0.
• The cycle times for the outputs may be up to 20 ms.

K60 data couplers

An AS‑Interface data coupler has been added to the K60 compact 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 outputs. Bidirectional data transmission of four data bits between two AS‑i networks is thus possible in a simple and cost-effective manner. The data coupler needs 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 necessarily synchronous. For this reason the AS‑i data coupler can be used to transmit only standard data and no safety 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 measures from mechanical damage.