Product Description:

The AKT-AT-410-000 terminal is produced by Kollmorgen for the AKT IO Terminals series. It serves as a voltage output interface that converts numerical commands from the controller into field-level signals used by valves, inverters, and transducers within an automated cell. By integrating directly into the series backplane, the unit simplifies the distribution of continuous control commands across a decentralized machine network. Typical applications include proportional valve positioning and speed references for variable-frequency drives where fine voltage modulation is required.

The module type is analog output, and its architecture provides 4 channels with voltage stages that each cover a 0 to 10 VDC range. The signal type is analog, so each port sources a continuously variable level rather than discrete pulses. Each channel transmits over a 2-wire connection that is referenced to the 0 V power contact, which acts as the module ground. Signal conversion works with 12-bit depth encoded in two's complement format. The resulting values occupy a 4 × 16-bit process image, while a separate 4 × 8-bit field is available for optional control or status bytes. Power for the electronics arrives from the Standard-Bus and power contacts, and the terminal draws just 20 mA, helping keep overall rail current within limits.

The AKT-AT-410-000 mounts on a 35 mm EN 50022 rail inside the control cabinet. Once energized, its watchdog period of 100 ms supervises data updates; if the host PLC fails to refresh the process image in time, the outputs revert to zero. The converter maps the full span into 4095 incremental steps, allowing small setpoint changes to reach actuators without a perceptible dead band. The housing is rated IP20, so the terminal must be sheltered from conductive debris while remaining suitable for densely packed cabinet installations.