PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEPPERL & FUCHS 205346 - K-System Intrinsic Safety Barrier - Switch Amplifier
The PEPPERL & FUCHS 205346 is a K-System intrinsic safety barrier, specifically a dual-channel switch amplifier, engineered for galvanic isolation and signal conditioning of hazardous area inputs. It provides intrinsically safe operation for NAMUR sensors or mechanical contacts, delivering reliable relay outputs to safe area control systems such as PLCs and DCS, critical for process automation in explosive atmospheres.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: K-System (Equivalent to KFD2-SR2-EX1.W)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Intrinsic Safety Barrier - Switch Amplifier
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 20-35VDC
- OUTPUT SWITCHING CAPACITY: 250VAC/2A or 30VDC/2A (Resistive Load)
- POWER CONSUMPTION: 1.5W
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- INPUT SIGNAL TYPE: NAMUR Proximity Sensors or Dry Contacts (Hazardous Area)
- OUTPUT SIGNAL TYPE: 2 x Potential-Free Relay Contacts (SPDT) (Safe Area)
- SIGNAL FREQUENCY: 0 to 5 kHz
- RESPONSE TIME: 20 ms
- STATUS INDICATION: LEDs for Switching State and Fault
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- MOUNTING: 35mm DIN Rail
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20 to +60 °C
- HAZARDOUS AREA CERTIFICATION: ATEX, IECEx, UL (e.g., Ex ia IIC T4/T6 Ga)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- PROVIDES INTRINSIC SAFETY: For sensors in Zone 0, 1, 2
- INTEGRATION: Compatible with PLC, DCS, and Safety Instrumented Systems
- TARGET INDUSTRIES: Chemical, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas