PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEPPERL & FUCHS 231225 - K-System Intrinsic Safety Barrier, Signal Conditioner
This device is a K-System intrinsic safety barrier designed for galvanic isolation and signal conditioning of analog current signals in hazardous area applications. It functions as a repeater power supply and input/output converter, ensuring safe operation of field devices located in Zone 0, 1, or 2 by limiting energy to intrinsically safe levels. It is engineered for integration into process control systems requiring robust signal integrity and compliance with international safety standards.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: K-System (KFD2)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Intrinsic Safety Barrier, Repeater Power Supply, Signal Conditioner
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- POWER SUPPLY: 20-35VDC via power rail or terminals
- INPUT: 0/4-20mA from 2-wire or 3-wire transmitters, current sources, or voltage sources
- OUTPUT: 0/4-20mA current output
- ISOLATION: Galvanic isolation between input, output, and power supply
- PERFORMANCE:
- ACCURACY: <= 0.1% full scale
- RESPONSE TIME: < 10 ms
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONFIGURATION: Selectable input/output ranges and fault detection via DIP switches
- FAULT DETECTION: Line fault detection (LFD) for open and short circuits
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F)
- MOUNTING: 35mm DIN rail mount
- HAZARDOUS AREA APPROVALS: ATEX, IECEx, FM, cULus for Zone 0, 1, 2 / Division 1, 2 applications
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), SCADA systems
- FIELD DEVICES: 2-wire and 3-wire transmitters, current sources, voltage sources in hazardous locations
- INDUSTRIES: Chemical, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Water/Wastewater, Power Generation