BK5120-0100 by Beckhoff

The BK5120-0100 from Beckhoff is a member of the BK EtherCAT Bus Couplers series, engineered for high-speed fieldbus communication in industrial automation. It supports up to 64 bus terminals (expandable to 255 with a K-bus extension) and is equipped to manage 16 Tx/Rx PDOs for CANopen communication. This device is designed to reliably transmit digital and analog signals, making it ideal for interfacing various automation peripherals in complex industrial networks.

Emphasizing technical robustness, the BK5120-0100 features a data transfer rate of up to 1 Mbaud and incorporates a 5-pin open style connector for its bus interface. Additional markings include support for 960 digital peripheral signals and 60 analog peripheral signals, ensuring that the device can handle substantial I/O loads. The inclusion of advanced CANopen features such as life monitoring, node guarding, emergency object handling, variable mapping, and store/restore enhances its capability to integrate seamlessly into modern control systems.

Further supporting its role in dynamic industrial applications, the device is configured via KS2000 or the controller and operates on a 24 V DC power supply with an input current of 70 mA plus K-bus current demands, capped at 500 mA max. The provision for a K-bus current supply of 1750 mA and recommended fuse of 10 A or less underscore its dependable power management. Weighing approximately 150 g and protected by an IP20 enclosure, the BK5120-0100 ensures reliability, durability, and efficiency, making it a key component in scalable and resilient industrial automation systems.