PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEPPERL & FUCHS 310473 - K-System Intrinsic Safety Barrier - Digital Input with Relay Output
This K-System intrinsic safety barrier provides galvanic isolation and signal conditioning for digital inputs originating from hazardous areas. It converts signals from NAMUR sensors or mechanical contacts into a safe-area relay output, ensuring compliance with intrinsic safety standards for process control and automation systems. Designed for DIN rail mounting within control cabinets, it facilitates reliable communication between field devices in classified zones and safe-area PLCs or DCS.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: K-System (KFD2-CD-EX1.CN)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Intrinsic Safety Barrier, Digital Input Signal Conditioner
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 20-35 VDC (24 VDC nominal)
- POWER CONSUMPTION: < 1.5 W
- INPUT TYPE: 1-channel, for NAMUR sensors (EN 60947-5-6) or mechanical contacts
- OUTPUT TYPE: 1-channel, SPDT (Single-Pole Double-Throw) relay contact
- SWITCHING CAPACITY: 250 VAC / 2 A (resistive), 125 VDC / 0.2 A (resistive)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- INPUT SIGNAL: Digital ON/OFF from hazardous area
- OUTPUT SIGNAL: Potential-free relay contact to safe area
- ISOLATION: Galvanic isolation between input, output, and power supply
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- EXPLOSION PROTECTION: [Ex ia Ga] IIC, [Ex ib Gb] IIC (ATEX, IECEx certified)
- SAFETY INTEGRITY LEVEL (SIL): Up to SIL 2 (IEC 61508)
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)
- PROTECTION RATING: IP20
- MOUNTING: 35 mm DIN rail mount
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- FIELD DEVICE COMPATIBILITY: NAMUR proximity switches, limit switches, pushbuttons in Zone 0, 1, 2
- CONTROL SYSTEM INTERFACE: PLCs, DCS, safety instrumented systems (SIS)
- TYPICAL APPLICATIONS: Process automation in chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and oil & gas industries