PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEPPERL & FUCHS 185398 - K-System Intrinsic Safety PROFINET Gateway for Control Devices
This K-System intrinsic safety barrier module is engineered for the control of binary field devices situated in hazardous areas, specifically Zone 0, 1, or 2. It integrates a single intrinsically safe output with a PROFINET industrial Ethernet network, enabling direct digital control and comprehensive diagnostics of devices such as solenoid valves or sounders from a central control system. The module ensures compliance with Ex ia IIC safety standards while providing robust, deterministic communication for critical process automation applications.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: K-System (KFD2)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Intrinsic Safety PROFINET Gateway / Control Device
- MODEL NUMBER: KFD2-CD-EX1.PN (185398)
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 20-35VDC (via Power Rail or terminals)
- POWER CONSUMPTION: Approximately 2W
- OUTPUT: 1-channel, intrinsically safe, 24VDC nominal, current limited for Ex ia applications
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL: PROFINET IO (RT - Real-Time)
- NETWORK INTERFACE: 2x RJ45 ports (integrated switch for line topology)
- FIELD DEVICE INTERFACE: 1x intrinsically safe output for binary control devices
- CONFIGURATION: DTM/FDT compliant for device management
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- HAZARDOUS AREA CERTIFICATION (FIELD SIDE): Ex ia IIC T4 Ga/Gb
- ENCLOSURE RATING: IP20 (for control cabinet installation)
- MOUNTING: 35mm DIN rail
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20 °C to +60 °C
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: PROFINET-enabled Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- FIELD DEVICES: Intrinsically safe solenoid valves, sounders, indicators, and other binary actuators in hazardous locations
- INDUSTRIES: Chemical, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Water/Wastewater, and other process industries requiring hazardous area control