PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEPPERL & FUCHS 204715-0011 - Intrinsically Safe Solenoid Driver Barrier
This K-System isolated barrier, identified as KFD2-CD-EX1.30, provides single-channel intrinsically safe control for actuators located in hazardous areas up to Zone 0. It features galvanic isolation between the safe and hazardous areas, incorporating line fault detection for enhanced system integrity and diagnostic capabilities. This module is engineered for critical process automation applications requiring reliable and safe operation of solenoid valves, sounders, or LEDs in explosive atmospheres.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: K-System (KFD2)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Intrinsically Safe Solenoid Driver Barrier
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 20-35 VDC
- POWER CONSUMPTION: <= 1.5 W
- OUTPUT: 1-channel, intrinsically safe, current-limited
- OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS: Typically 40 mA @ 10.6 V (Ex ia IIC) or 50 mA @ 10.6 V (Ex ib IIC)
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: Up to 10 Hz
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- INPUT: Digital input from safe area (e.g., PLC output)
- OUTPUT: Intrinsically safe output to hazardous area actuator
- DIAGNOSTICS: Line fault detection (LFD) for open and short circuits
- INDICATORS: LEDs for operation, fault, and output status
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F)
- MOUNTING: 35 mm DIN rail
- HAZARDOUS AREA CERTIFICATION: ATEX, IECEx, FM, cULus (for Ex ia/ib IIC)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems
- FIELD DEVICES: Solenoid valves, sounders, LEDs, and other low-power actuators in hazardous areas (Zone 0, 1, 2)