PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEPPERL & FUCHS 232763 - K-System Intrinsic Safety Barrier - Switch Amplifier
This K-System intrinsic safety barrier provides galvanic isolation and signal conditioning for interfacing safe-area control systems with digital loads located in hazardous areas. It functions as a switch amplifier, enabling the control of intrinsically safe devices such as solenoid valves, alarms, or LEDs in classified environments. Engineered for robust performance and compliance with international intrinsic safety standards, it ensures reliable operation in process automation applications.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: K-System (KFD2)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Intrinsic Safety Barrier, Switch Amplifier
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 20-35 VDC (24 VDC nominal)
- INPUT SIGNAL: Digital control signal from safe area (e.g., 24V PLC output)
- OUTPUT SIGNAL: Intrinsically safe switching output to hazardous area load
- OUTPUT CURRENT: Up to 50 mA (typical for intrinsically safe loads)
- POWER CONSUMPTION: < 1.5 W
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: Screw terminals
- FUNCTION: Drives intrinsically safe loads in hazardous areas
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- MOUNTING: 35 mm DIN rail
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20 to +60 °C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40 to +85 °C
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- HAZARDOUS AREA CLASSIFICATION: [Ex ia] IIC, [Ex ib] IIC, [Ex ic] IIC, [Ex ia] IIB, [Ex ib] IIB, [Ex ic] IIB (for Zone 0, 1, 2 gas groups)
- TARGET DEVICES: Solenoid valves, contactors, alarms, LEDs, and other switching loads
- CONTROL SYSTEMS: Interfaces with standard industrial control systems (PLCs, DCS)