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Overview
1.1 Product description
Extension Units KPxx
10
Operating Instructions, 05/2019, A5E43600360-AC
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Support arm or flange mount
②
Basic adapter or mechanical interface
③
PRO device
④
Extension Unit Standard with standard operator controls and emergency stop button
⑤
Extension Unit Advanced with four KP12 in full configuration (KP48)
⑥
Basic adapter (optional) or mechanical interface to a pedestal, to an Extension Unit or for the
bottom cover (in case of support arm mounting)
Note
A maximum of two Extension Units can be installed below a PRO device.
Features
The Extension Units provide high-level industrial functionality:
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Easy and flexible connection options
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Easy installation and connection of operator controls
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Rugged
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System integration also available with PROFIsafe
Full flexibility
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Extension Units 12/15/19/22" can be equipped with all operator controls
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Freely configurable color (red, green, blue, white, yellow)
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Easy adaptation to customer requirements using the internal bus
(Extension Unit Advanced)
Individually adjustable
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LED backlight with adjustable color and brightness at runtime
(Advanced operator controls only)
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Tactile feedback
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Can be individually labeled with insert strips and insert labels
Extended functionality (Advanced operator controls only)
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New operator controls with complex functionality (internal bus, LED backlight)
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KP12: 12 pushbuttons with adjustable color and brightness
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Advanced operator controls have a firmware (version) that can be updated
(firmware update).
All-round optimized
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IP65 at front and rear
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"Easy to clean" design due to flat construction