Beckhoff KL6031 Series, Documentation, Page: 13 / 53

Product overview
KL6031/KS6031, KL6041/KS6041 13 Version: 2.1.0
Process data - standard output format
In the standard output format, 22 bytes of user data and 1 Control/Status word are mapped in the Bus
Coupler. By changing the parameters of the KL6041, up to 3 or 5 bytes of user data can be transmitted.
Connection for RS485 transfer
In RS485 mode, data are exchanged in half duplex mode. A bus structure can be created in this operation
mode.
Fig. 3: RS485
Connection for RS422 transfer
The data are transmitted in full duplex in the RS422 operation mode. Only peer-to-peer connections can be
established.
Fig. 4: RS422
Reference
The chapter on Access from the user program contains an overview of possible mapping configurations
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