PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEPPERL & FUCHS 227702 - K-System Intrinsic Safety Barrier, Digital Output Control Device
This K-System intrinsic safety barrier provides galvanic isolation for controlling field devices in hazardous areas, specifically designed for applications requiring intrinsically safe switching outputs. It ensures safe operation of solenoid valves, alarm devices, or LEDs by limiting energy transfer to Ex ia IIC standards, critical for process automation and safety-instrumented systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: K-System (KFD2)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Intrinsic Safety Barrier, Digital Output Control Device
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 20-35 VDC
- OUTPUT TYPE: Intrinsically Safe Switching Output (1-channel)
- OUTPUT VOLTAGE (HAZARDOUS AREA): Max. 25.2 V
- OUTPUT CURRENT (HAZARDOUS AREA): Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: Max. 10 Hz
- INPUT: Digital input from safe area (e.g., PLC digital output)
- INDICATORS: Power LED, Output Status LED, Fault LED
- HAZARDOUS AREA CLASSIFICATION: Ex ia IIC T4/T6 (depending on load)
- SAFETY INTEGRITY LEVEL (SIL): Up to SIL 2 (IEC 61508)
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20 °C to +60 °C
- PROTECTION RATING: IP20
- MOUNTING: 35 mm DIN Rail
- FUNCTION: Control of solenoid valves, alarm devices, LEDs, and other switching loads in hazardous areas
- TARGET INDUSTRIES: Process Automation, Chemical, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage
- HAZARDOUS AREA ZONES: Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2 (Gas)