4 Basic Function Principles.......................................................................................................................19
5 Mounting and wiring................................................................................................................................21
5.1Instructions for ESD protection........................................................................................................21
5.2Installation on mounting rails ...........................................................................................................21
5.3Installation instructions for enhanced mechanical load capacity .....................................................24
8.1Support and Service ........................................................................................................................57
KL3444, KL3448, KL3454 und KL34584Version: 3.2.0
Foreword
1Foreword
1.1Notes on the documentation
Intended audience
This description is only intended for the use of trained specialists in control and automation engineering who
are familiar with the applicable national standards.
It is essential that the documentation and the following notes and explanations are followed when installing
and commissioning these components.
It is the duty of the technical personnel to use the documentation published at the respective time of each
installation and commissioning.
The responsible staff must ensure that the application or use of the products described satisfy all the
requirements for safety, including all the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines and standards.
Disclaimer
The documentation has been prepared with care. The products described are, however, constantly under
development.
We reserve the right to revise and change the documentation at any time and without prior announcement.
No claims for the modification of products that have already been supplied may be made on the basis of the
data, diagrams and descriptions in this documentation.
Trademarks
Beckhoff®, TwinCAT®, EtherCAT®, EtherCATG®, EtherCATG10®, EtherCATP®, SafetyoverEtherCAT®,
TwinSAFE®, XFC®, XTS® and XPlanar® are registered trademarks of and licensed by Beckhoff Automation
GmbH. Other designations used in this publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their
own purposes could violate the rights of the owners.
Patent Pending
The EtherCAT Technology is covered, including but not limited to the following patent applications and
patents: EP1590927, EP1789857, EP1456722, EP2137893, DE102015105702 with corresponding
applications or registrations in various other countries.
EtherCAT® is registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH,
Germany.
Please note the following safety instructions and explanations!
Product-specific safety instructions can be found on following pages or in the areas mounting, wiring,
commissioning etc.
Exclusion of liability
All the components are supplied in particular hardware and software configurations appropriate for the
application. Modifications to hardware or software configurations other than those described in the
documentation are not permitted, and nullify the liability of Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG.
Personnel qualification
This description is only intended for trained specialists in control, automation and drive engineering who are
familiar with the applicable national standards.
Description of instructions
In this documentation the following instructions are used.
These instructions must be read carefully and followed without fail!
DANGER
Serious risk of injury!
Failure to follow this safety instruction directly endangers the life and health of persons.
WARNING
Risk of injury!
Failure to follow this safety instruction endangers the life and health of persons.
CAUTION
Personal injuries!
Failure to follow this safety instruction can lead to injuries to persons.
NOTE
Damage to environment/equipment or data loss
Failure to follow this instruction can lead to environmental damage, equipment damage or data loss.
Tip or pointer
This symbol indicates information that contributes to better understanding.
KL3444, KL3448, KL3454 und KL34586Version: 3.2.0
1.3Documentation Issue Status
VersionComment
3.2.0• Update chapter “Instructions for ESD protection”
The firmware and hardware versions (delivery state) can be found in the serial number printed on the side of
the terminal.
Syntax of the serial number
Structure of the serial number: WWYYFFHH
WW - week of production (calendar week)
YY - year of production
FF - firmware version
HH - hardware version
Example with ser. no.: 35 04 1B 01:
KL3444, KL3448, KL3454 und KL34587Version: 3.2.0
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35 - week of production 35
04 - year of production 2004
1B - firmware version 1B
01 - hardware version 01
1.4Beckhoff Identification Code (BIC)
The Beckhoff Identification Code (BIC) is increasingly being applied to Beckhoff products to uniquely identify
the product. The BIC is represented as a Data Matrix Code (DMC, code scheme ECC200), the content is
based on the ANSI standard MH10.8.2-2016.
Fig.1: BIC as data matrix code (DMC, code scheme ECC200)
The BIC will be introduced step by step across all product groups.
Depending on the product, it can be found in the following places:
• on the packaging unit
• directly on the product (if space suffices)
• on the packaging unit and the product
The BIC is machine-readable and contains information that can also be used by the customer for handling
and product management.
Each piece of information can be uniquely identified using the so-called data identifier
(ANSIMH10.8.2-2016). The data identifier is followed by a character string. Both together have a maximum
length according to the table below. If the information is shorter, spaces are added to it. The data under
positions 1 to 4 are always available.
The following information is contained:
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Item
Type of
no.
information
1Beckhoff order
number
2Beckhoff Traceability
Number (BTN)
3Article descriptionBeckhoff article
4QuantityQuantity in packaging
5Batch numberOptional: Year and week
6ID/serial numberOptional: Present-day
7Variant numberOptional: Product variant
...
ExplanationData
Beckhoff order number 1P81P072222
Unique serial number,
see note below
description, e.g.
EL1008
unit, e.g. 1, 10, etc.
of production
serial number system,
e.g. with safety products
number on the basis of
standard products
Foreword
Number of digits
identifier
S12SBTNk4p562d7
1K321KEL1809
Q6Q1
2P142P401503180016
51S1251S678294104
30P3230PF971, 2*K183
incl. data identifier
Example
Further types of information and data identifiers are used by Beckhoff and serve internal processes.
Structure of the BIC
Example of composite information from item 1 to 4 and 6. The data identifiers are marked in red for better
display:
BTN
An important component of the BIC is the Beckhoff Traceability Number (BTN, item no.2). The BTN is a
unique serial number consisting of eight characters that will replace all other serial number systems at
Beckhoff in the long term (e.g. batch designations on IO components, previous serial number range for
safety products, etc.). The BTN will also be introduced step by step, so it may happen that the BTN is not yet
coded in the BIC.
NOTE
This information has been carefully prepared. However, the procedure described is constantly being further
developed. We reserve the right to revise and change procedures and documentation at any time and without prior notice. No claims for changes can be made from the information, illustrations and descriptions in
this information.
KL3444, KL3448, KL3454 und KL34589Version: 3.2.0
KL3444, KL3454 - Product Overview
2KL3444, KL3454 - Product Overview
2.1Introduction
KL3444: 4-channel analog input terminal 0 ... 20mA
Fig.2: KL3444
The EL3444 analog input terminal process signals in the range between 0 and 20mA. The current is
digitized to a resolution of 12bits, and is transmitted, in an electrically isolated form, to the higher-level
automation device.
In the KL3444 Bus Terminal, the four inputs are 2-wire versions and have a common ground potential. This
reference ground of the inputs is electrically isolated from the 0V power contact. The power contacts are
connected through.
Overload is detected and the terminal status is forwarded to the controller via the K-bus. The Run LEDs
indicate the data exchange with the Bus Coupler, while the Error LEDs indicate overload.
KL3444, KL3448, KL3454 und KL345810Version: 3.2.0
KL3454: 4-channel analog input terminal 4 ... 20mA
KL3444, KL3454 - Product Overview
Fig.3: KL3454
The EL3454 analog input terminal process signals in the range between 4 and 20mA. The current is
digitized to a resolution of 12bits, and is transmitted, in an electrically isolated form, to the higher-level
automation device.
In the KL3454 Bus Terminal, the four inputs are 2-wire versions and have a common ground potential. This
reference ground of the inputs is connected to the 0V power contact. The 24V power contact is connected
to the terminals, in order to enable the connection of 2-wire sensors without external supply. The power
contacts are connected through.
Overload is detected and the terminal status is forwarded to the controller via the K-bus. The Run LEDs
indicate the data exchange with the Bus Coupler, while the Error LEDs indicate overload.
The four green RUN LEDs and the four red Error LEDs indicate the operating states of the terminal
channels.
Fig.4: KL3444, KL3454 - Diagnostic LEDs
Meaning of the LED displays
LEDColorChannel State
onoff
Run1green1normal operationA watchdog timer overflow has occurred. The
Run22
Run33
Run44
Error1red1Channel current
Error22
Error33
Error44
greater than 20.8mA
green LEDs go out if no process data are
transferred between the controller and the Bus
Coupler for more than 100ms.
normal operation
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KL3448, KL3458 - Product Overview
3KL3448, KL3458 - Product Overview
3.1Introduction
KL3448: 8-channel analog input terminal 0 ... 20mA
Fig.5: KL3448
The EL3448 analog input terminal process signals in the range between 0 and 20mA. The current is
digitized to a resolution of 12bits, and is transmitted, in an electrically isolated form, to the higher-level
automation device.
The KL3448 variant combines 8 channels in one housing and is particularly suitable for space-saving
installation in control cabinets. The use of single conductor connection technology enables the connection of
multi-channel sensor technology with minimum space requirements. In the KL3448, the power contacts of
are connected through. The reference ground for all inputs is the 0V power contact.
Overload is detected and the terminal status is forwarded to the controller via the K-bus. The Run LEDs give
an indication of the data exchange with the Bus Coupler.
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KL3458: 8-channel analog input terminal 4 ... 20mA
KL3448, KL3458 - Product Overview
Fig.6: KL3458
The EL3458 analog input terminal process signals in the range between 4 and 20mA. The current is
digitized to a resolution of 12bits, and is transmitted, in an electrically isolated form, to the higher-level
automation device.
The KL3458 variant combines 8 channels in one housing and is particularly suitable for space-saving
installation in control cabinets. The use of single conductor connection technology enables the connection of
multi-channel sensor technology with minimum space requirements. In the KL3458, the power contacts of
are connected through. The reference ground for all inputs is the 0V power contact.
Overload is detected and the terminal status is forwarded to the controller via the K-bus. The Error LEDs
indicate overload and wire breakage.