PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEPPERL & FUCHS 126057 - K-System Intrinsically Safe PROFINET Gateway
This K-System isolated barrier functions as an intrinsically safe PROFINET gateway, facilitating secure and reliable bidirectional data exchange between field devices located in hazardous areas and PROFINET-based control systems in safe areas. It provides signal conditioning and protocol conversion, ensuring compliance with intrinsic safety standards for critical process automation applications.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: K-System (KFD2)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Intrinsically Safe PROFINET Gateway / Signal Conditioner
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 20-35VDC
- POWER CONSUMPTION: < 3W (Typical)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- FIELDBUS PROTOCOL: PROFINET IO (RT)
- HAZARDOUS AREA INTERFACE: Terminals for intrinsically safe field devices (e.g., analog inputs, digital inputs/outputs)
- CONFIGURATION: GSDML file integration with PROFINET engineering tools
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- MOUNTING: 35mm DIN Rail
- ENCLOSURE: Compact polyamide housing
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20 to +60 °C
- HAZARDOUS AREA CERTIFICATION: ATEX, IECEx, FM, cULus for Zone 0, 1, and 2 applications
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- FUNCTION: Enables intrinsically safe signal transmission and integration of hazardous area instrumentation into PROFINET control architectures
- TARGET INDUSTRIES: Chemical, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Water/Wastewater, and other process industries requiring hazardous area compliance