PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEPPERL & FUCHS 233254 - Intrinsic Safety Barrier - Solenoid Driver
Intrinsic safety barrier from the K-System family, specifically designed to provide intrinsically safe control for solenoid valves, sounders, and other resistive or inductive actuators located in hazardous areas. This module ensures reliable signal transmission and precise power limitation to prevent ignition in explosive atmospheres, complying with international hazardous area certifications for Zone 1 and Division 1 applications.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: K-System (KFD2)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Intrinsic Safety Barrier, Solenoid Driver
- FUNCTION: Provides intrinsically safe switching for actuators in hazardous areas
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 20-35V DC (24V DC nominal)
- OUTPUT (HAZARDOUS AREA): Intrinsically Safe, Max. 32V (Ui), Max. 120mA (Ii), Max. 1W (Pi)
- INPUT (SAFE AREA): Digital input, typically from PLC or switch
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- INPUT: Control input for activation
- OUTPUT: Single channel, intrinsically safe output to actuator
- DIAGNOSTICS: Line fault detection (open/short circuit)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- MOUNTING: 35mm DIN rail mounting
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- HAZARDOUS AREA APPROVALS: ATEX, IECEx, UL, FM for Zone 1, Zone 2, Division 1, Division 2
- SAFETY INTEGRITY LEVEL: Up to SIL2 (IEC 61508)
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Control of solenoid valves, sounders, LEDs, and other low-power actuators in chemical, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, and general process industries.