{"product_id":"beckhoff-automation-kl5101-k-bus-local-terminal","title":"Beckhoff Automation KL5101 K-Bus Local Terminal","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeckhoff KL5101 is a one-channel incremental encoder interface terminal for the K-Bus, designed as a local terminal that connects an incremental encoder directly to a Beckhoff Bus Coupler or PLC in a motion-control network. It is powered from a 5 V DC supply and accepts encoder signals in differential RS-422 or TTL level formats, enabling reliable, high-speed position feedback up to 1 MHz per channel, compatible with a wide range of common incremental encoders. As part of Beckhoff's KL5xxx position-measurement family, the KL5101's channel is mapped in the bus coupler according to Beckhoff's standard terminal mapping, allowing straightforward configuration, flexible slot assignment, and diagnostic visibility within TwinCAT-based systems. Typical uses include providing high-precision position feedback in automation and motion-control systems that rely on incremental encoders, where direct encoder interfacing on the K-Bus provides fast, compact feedback without external translation hardware. Note that the KL5101 is a local K-Bus terminal intended solely for incremental encoder interfacing and does not provide motor-drive functionality. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beckhoff","offers":[{"title":"New Surplus No Box","offer_id":51676792389934,"sku":null,"price":188.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0818\/1038\/files\/Ebay_website_image_f64c47c8-540b-4770-a042-5a4945eec9d8.jpg?v=1769553514","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/beckhoff-automation-kl5101-k-bus-local-terminal","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}