General operating conditions
Approval and use
The KM6551-0000 module meets the requirements of EN 300-440-02 V1.1.2.
Operation of the KM6551-0000 module is permitted in all EU countries as well as in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Other countries on enquiry.
The use of the KM6551-0000 is permitted with the following antennas:
Name | Description |
|---|---|
Directional antenna (gain 9 dBi), without cable | |
Directional antenna (gain 18 dBi), without cable | |
Omnidirectional antenna (gain 4 dBi), without cable | |
Rod antenna (gain 4 dBi), with cable (1 m) | |
Rod antenna (gain 5 dBi), without cable |
The CE conformity of the KM6551-0000 is only guaranteed if it is operated with original Beckhoff accessories (antennas, coaxial cable)!
Environmental conditions
The following conditions must be met in order to ensure flawless operation of the fieldbus components.
Operation
The components may not be used without additional protection in the following locations:
- in difficult environments, such as where there are corrosive vapors or gases, or high dust levels
- in the presence of high levels of ionizing radiation
Condition | Permissible range |
|---|---|
Permissible ambient temperature during operation | 0°C ...+55°C |
Permissible ambient temperature during operation | -25°C ... +85°C |
Installation position | variable |
Vibration resistance | conforms to EN 60068-2-6 |
Shock resistance | conforms to EN 60068-2-27, EN 60068-2-29 |
EMC immunity | conforms to EN 61000-6-2 |
Emission | conforms to EN 61000-6-4, EN 300-440-02 V1.1.2 |
Safety of persons in electromagnetic fields | conforms to EN 50371:2002 |
Transport and storage
Condition | Permissible range |
|---|---|
Permissible ambient temperature during storage | -25°C... +85°C |
Relative humidity | 95 %, no condensation |
Free fall | up to 1 m in the original packaging |
Protection classes and types
Condition | Permissible range |
|---|---|
Protection class in accordance with IEC 536 (VDE 0106, Part 1) | A protective conductor connection to the profile rail is necessary! |
Protection class conforms to IEC 529 | IP20 (protection against contact with a standard test finger) |
Protection against foreign objects | Less than 12 mm in diameter |
Protection against water | no protection |