PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEPPERL & FUCHS 3261610185 - Isolated Barrier, Control Device
The PEPPERL & FUCHS KFD2-CD-EX1.32 is a two-channel isolated barrier from the K-System series, engineered for intrinsically safe control of field devices in hazardous areas. It provides reliable signal isolation and power limitation for controlling solenoid valves, LEDs, or sounders from a safe area control system. This module ensures compliance with explosion protection standards while maintaining robust operational integrity in process automation environments.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: K-System (KFD2)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Isolated Barrier, Control Device
- CHANNELS: 2-channel
- FUNCTION: Intrinsically safe control of field devices in hazardous areas
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 20-35V DC (via Power Rail or terminals)
- POWER CONSUMPTION: 1.5W at 24V DC
- SAFE AREA INPUT: Digital input, 24V DC nominal (e.g., from PLC output)
- HAZARDOUS AREA OUTPUT: Intrinsically safe electronic switch output (e.g., Uo = 8.2V, Io = 33mA, Po = 270mW for Ex ia IIC)
- EXPLOSION PROTECTION:
- TYPE: Intrinsic Safety (Ex ia IIC, Ex ib IIC, Ex ia IIB, Ex ib IIB, Ex tD)
- CERTIFICATION: ATEX, IECEx, UL, cUL, EAC
- HAZARDOUS AREA CLASSIFICATION: Zone 0, 1, 2 (gas) Zone 20, 21, 22 (dust)
- SAFETY INTEGRITY LEVEL (SIL): Up to SIL 2 (IEC 61508)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- SIGNAL TYPE: Digital (ON/OFF)
- RESPONSE TIME: < 10 ms
- STATUS INDICATION: LEDs for power, input, and output status
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20 to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: 35mm DIN rail mounting
- ENCLOSURE: Compact, flame-retardant polyamide housing
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
- APPLICATIONS: Control of solenoid valves, indicator lights, sounders, and other actuators in chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and oil & gas industries requiring intrinsic safety.