PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEPPERL & FUCHS 297735 - K-System Intrinsic Safety Barrier, Solenoid Driver
This K-System intrinsic safety barrier provides galvanic isolation for controlling solenoid valves, I/P converters, and LEDs located in hazardous areas. It features integrated line fault detection and is engineered for reliable operation within process automation systems, ensuring compliance with intrinsic safety standards for applications in chemical, oil & gas, and pharmaceutical industries.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: K-System (KFD2)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Intrinsic Safety Barrier, Solenoid Driver
- ELECTRICAL SPECS: 24 VDC Nominal Input (20-35 VDC Operating Range), Intrinsically Safe Output (10.3 V at 33 mA typical for Ex ia IIC), 1.5 W Power Consumption
- INTERFACE/CONTROL: Single Channel Digital Input from Safe Area, Intrinsically Safe Output to Hazardous Area Device, Line Fault Detection (LFD) for Open/Short Circuit
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING: DIN Rail Mount, IP20 Protection Rating, -20 °C to +60 °C Operating Temperature
- HAZARDOUS AREA CERTIFICATION: ATEX, IECEx, FM, cULus (e.g., Ex ia IIC, Ex ib IIC)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Solenoid Valves, I/P Converters, Positioners, LEDs in Zone 0, 1, 2 (Gas) and Zone 20, 21, 22 (Dust) Hazardous Locations
- SAFETY INTEGRITY LEVEL: Suitable for applications up to SIL2/SIL3 (IEC 61508)