PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEPPERL & FUCHS 304276000053 - Intrinsic Safety Barrier Signal Conditioner
The PEPPERL & FUCHS KFD2-CD-EX1.LP is a single-channel, loop-powered intrinsic safety barrier from the K-System series, engineered to provide galvanic isolation and signal conditioning for 4-20mA current loops. It facilitates the safe operation of field devices located in hazardous areas by precisely limiting energy transfer, ensuring compliance with international intrinsic safety standards for critical process automation applications.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: K-System (KFD2)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Intrinsic Safety Barrier / Signal Conditioner
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- INPUT SIGNAL: 4-20mA (Hazardous Area)
- OUTPUT SIGNAL: 4-20mA (Safe Area)
- POWER SUPPLY: Loop-powered from safe area side
- ISOLATION: Galvanic isolation between input, output, and power circuits
- SAFETY RATING:
- EXPLOSION PROTECTION: Intrinsic Safety Ex ia IIC/IIB
- HAZARDOUS AREA CLASSIFICATION: Zone 0, 1, 2 (Gas) Zone 20, 21, 22 (Dust)
- CERTIFICATIONS: ATEX, IECEx, UL (specific variant dependent)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- SIGNAL TYPE: Analog Current
- CHANNELS: Single Channel
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- MOUNTING: 35mm DIN Rail
- PROTECTION RATING: IP20
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20 °C to +60 °C
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- APPLICATIONS: Process instrumentation in hazardous environments, chemical plants, oil & gas, pharmaceutical manufacturing, wastewater treatment