PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEPPERL & FUCHS 3261610142 - Intrinsic Safety Barrier
This device, identified as the KFD2-CD-EX1.32, is a single-channel intrinsic safety barrier from the K-System series, engineered for galvanic isolation and signal conditioning of NAMUR sensors or mechanical contacts located in hazardous areas. It provides reliable signal transmission to the safe area while ensuring explosion protection through intrinsic safety principles, critical for process automation and safety instrumented systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: K-System (KFD2 series)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Intrinsic Safety Barrier, Control Device
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 20-35VDC (Nominal 24VDC)
- INPUT: Single channel for NAMUR proximity sensors (EN 60947-5-6) or mechanical contacts
- OUTPUT: Single channel relay output, changeover contact
- SWITCHING CAPACITY: 250VAC/2A or 30VDC/2A
- POWER CONSUMPTION: Approximately 1.5W
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- SIGNAL TYPE: Digital input from hazardous area, relay output to safe area
- DIAGNOSTICS: Line fault detection (LFD) for open and short circuits in field wiring
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- EXPLOSION PROTECTION: Certified for [Ex ia Ga] IIC, [Ex ia Da] IIIC, [Ex ia Ma] I (ATEX, IECEx)
- IP RATING: IP20
- MOUNTING: 35mm DIN rail mounting
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20 to +60 °C
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- COMPATIBILITY: NAMUR sensors, dry contacts
- APPLICATION: Process control, chemical plants, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, safety instrumented systems requiring intrinsically safe signal transmission.