PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEPPERL & FUCHS 277757 - K-System Intrinsic Safety PROFINET Gateway
This K-System intrinsic safety barrier functions as a single-channel PROFINET gateway, designed for interfacing intrinsically safe field devices from hazardous areas (Zone 0, 1, 2) to safe area control systems. It provides robust signal conditioning and conversion, enabling seamless integration of NAMUR sensors or potential-free contacts into PROFINET IO networks for process automation applications.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: K-System (KFD2)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Intrinsic Safety PROFINET Gateway / Signal Conditioner
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 20-35VDC
- POWER CONSUMPTION: < 2W
- INPUT TYPE: 1-channel, intrinsically safe input for NAMUR sensors or potential-free contacts
- OUTPUT TYPE: PROFINET IO
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL: PROFINET IO (RT)
- DATA RATE: 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet)
- CONFIGURATION: GSDML file integration, device-specific engineering tools
- DIAGNOSTICS: Integrated status LEDs for power, fault, and communication
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- MOUNTING: 35mm DIN rail
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20 to +60 °C
- HAZARDOUS AREA APPROVALS: ATEX, IECEx, cULus for [Ex ia Ga] IIC, [Ex ia Da] IIIC, [Ex ia Ma] I
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) with PROFINET interface
- APPLICATION: Interfacing intrinsically safe field devices (e.g., proximity sensors, limit switches) from hazardous areas to safe area control systems in chemical, oil & gas, and pharmaceutical industries.