Beckhoff · Bus Terminal / Bus Coupler
BK1250 is a Beckhoff industrial component with Supply voltage 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2); Enclosure rating IP20 (IEC 60529); Operating temperature 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1). It is used in control panels, machine builds, spare-part replacements where the installed unit is matched to the original catalog number and a compact, documented part is required.
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Supply voltage24 V DC (IEC 61131-2)
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Enclosure ratingIP20 (IEC 60529)
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Operating temperature0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1)
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MountingDIN rail / panel
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Supply voltage |
24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) |
| I/O and communication |
| Bus interface |
1024 byte input and 1024 byte output |
| Communication ports |
EtherCAT, Ethernet |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
approx. 55 g |
| Mounting |
DIN rail / panel |
| Terminal type |
Bus Terminals |
| Enclosure rating |
IP20 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) |
| Storage temperature |
-25…+60 °C/-40…+85 °C |
| Certifications |
CE, UL, cULus |
| Humidity |
95 %, no condensation |
Values follow the Beckhoff Bus Terminal / Bus Coupler specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| Beckhoff Bus Terminal / Bus Coupler variants |
| Catalog number |
Mounting |
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BK1250 (this page) |
DIN rail / panel |
| BK1120 |
DIN rail / panel |
| BK2000 |
DIN rail / panel |
| BK3100 |
DIN rail / panel |
Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
Where it sits in the control system
The BK1250 is the device-level element in a Beckhoff industrial component installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) — and switches or conditions the load within the the rated ratings shown in the Specifications table. Wiring and protective devices are sized to those same numbers, not to a generic assumption.
Typical installations place it in control panels, machine builds, spare-part replacements, where the unit is matched to the original catalog number and the enclosure provides DIN rail / panel support. Record the catalog number and revision from the nameplate of the installed unit before specifying a like-for-like spare.
Selection notes for Beckhoff BK1250
Beckhoff BK1250 — Industrial automation component supplied as a like-for-like replacement, selected by catalog number and published ratings. The figures below are taken from the specification table on this page for catalog number BK1250; verify the catalog number against your bill of materials before requesting a quotation.
- Mounting: DIN rail / panel — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
- Communication ports: EtherCAT, Ethernet — Verify it in the project documentation before confirming the order.
- Weight: approx. 55 g — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
- Operating temperature: 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
For a discontinued unit, match function and electrical ratings rather than the label alone.
Common questions about BK1250
Q.Which value is published under mounting for catalog number BK1250?
For BK1250, mounting is given as DIN rail / panel. Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.Before ordering BK1250, which certifications entry should be checked?
The certifications entry quoted above is CE, UL, cULus. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Where can I find the humidity data for BK1250?
It is listed in the specification table for Beckhoff BK1250 as 95 %, no condensation. Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for BK1250?
Send the full catalog number BK1250, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Beckhoff BK1250.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of BK1250 before ordering?
Match the catalog number BK1250 and the specification values listed above against the installed unit, then confirm the firmware or hardware revision where a revision-sensitive part is involved.