PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEPPERL & FUCHS 321423 - K-System Intrinsic Safety Barrier - PROFINET Gateway
This K-System intrinsic safety barrier, identified as KFD2-CD-EX1.PN, provides galvanic isolation and signal conditioning for connecting a single channel of NAMUR sensors or potential-free contacts from hazardous areas to a safe area PROFINET IO network. It functions as a switch amplifier and gateway, enabling reliable and intrinsically safe communication for process automation applications requiring deterministic data exchange.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: K-System (KFD2)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Intrinsic Safety Barrier, Signal Conditioner, PROFINET Gateway
- ELECTRICAL SPECS: 20-35 VDC Supply Voltage, Max. 1.5 W Power Consumption
- HAZARDOUS AREA INPUT: 1-channel for NAMUR proximity sensors (EN 60947-5-6) or potential-free contacts
- SAFE AREA INTERFACE: PROFINET IO (RT) via 2x RJ45 ports, 100 Mbit/s data rate
- FUNCTIONALITY: Switch amplifier, Line fault detection (open/short circuit), Galvanic isolation
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING: 35 mm DIN rail mounting, IP20 protection, -20 °C to +60 °C Operating Temperature
- CERTIFICATIONS: ATEX, IECEx, UL for intrinsic safety applications (e.g., [Ex ia Ga] IIC, [Ex ia Da] IIIC)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Integration into PROFINET-based control systems for monitoring binary signals from Zone 0/1/20/21/22 hazardous areas