PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEPPERL & FUCHS 321426 - K-System PROFINET Gateway for Intrinsic Safety Barriers
The PEPPERL & FUCHS KFD2-CD-EX1.PN, identified by order code 321426, is an intrinsic safety PROFINET gateway from the K-System family. It is engineered to integrate intrinsically safe field devices located in hazardous areas with safe area PROFINET control systems. This module functions as a communication head-end for K-System intrinsic safety barriers, facilitating deterministic data exchange and providing galvanic isolation for critical process automation applications.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: K-System (KFD2)
- COMPONENT TYPE: PROFINET Gateway for Intrinsic Safety Barriers
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- POWER SUPPLY: 24 VDC (19.2 VDC to 30 VDC)
- POWER CONSUMPTION: <= 3.5 W
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- PROTOCOL: PROFINET IO (Real-Time - RT)
- PORTS: 2 x RJ45 Ethernet (100 Mbps), supports Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP)
- SYSTEM INTERFACE: Connects to K-System intrinsic safety modules via power bus and data bus
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: 35 mm DIN rail mounting
- COOLING: Natural convection
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: PROFINET-based Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- APPLICATION AREAS: Process automation in hazardous locations (Zone 2, Zone 1, Zone 0 depending on connected modules), chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, pharmaceutical industries
- COMPATIBILITY: Designed for seamless integration with PEPPERL & FUCHS K-System intrinsic safety barriers