PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEPPERL & FUCHS 71860 - K-System Single-Channel Intrinsic Safety Barrier Switch Amplifier
This K-System intrinsic safety barrier, identified by order number 71860, is a single-channel switch amplifier designed for interfacing NAMUR sensors or mechanical contacts located in hazardous areas with control systems in safe areas. It provides galvanic isolation and signal conditioning, ensuring reliable operation and compliance with intrinsic safety standards for critical process automation applications.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: K-System (KFD2-SR2-EX1.W)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Intrinsic Safety Barrier / Switch Amplifier
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 20-35VDC
- POWER CONSUMPTION: <= 1.5W
- INPUT TYPE: 1-channel, intrinsically safe, for NAMUR sensors (EN 60947-5-6) or dry contacts
- OUTPUT TYPE: 1-channel, non-intrinsically safe, relay output (SPDT changeover contact)
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: Up to 5 kHz (for NAMUR input)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONFIGURATION: DIP switches for operating mode (NO/NC), line fault detection (LFD)
- INDICATORS: LED for switching state, LED for line fault indication
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F)
- MOUNTING: 35mm DIN rail
- DIMENSIONS: 20mm width, standard K-System housing
- HAZARDOUS AREA CERTIFICATION: [Ex ia Ga] IIC, [Ex ia Da] IIIC, [Ex ia Ma] I (for intrinsically safe input circuit)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- APPLICATIONS: Process automation, chemical plants, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, water/wastewater treatment
- SAFETY INTEGRITY LEVEL: Up to SIL 2 (IEC 61508) / PL c (EN ISO 13849-1)
- COMPATIBILITY: NAMUR proximity switches, mechanical switches, limit switches in hazardous locations