PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEPPERL & FUCHS 800181 - K-System PROFINET Gateway for PROFIBUS PA
This device is an intrinsically safe PROFINET gateway from the K-System series, engineered to bridge PROFIBUS PA segments located in hazardous areas to a PROFINET IO control system in the safe area. It provides power and signal conditioning for up to four PROFIBUS PA segments, enabling seamless integration of field devices in Zone 0, 1, or 2 environments into modern Ethernet-based industrial networks. Its robust design ensures reliable data exchange and intrinsic safety compliance for critical process automation applications.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: K-System (KFD2-CD-EX1.PN)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Isolated Barrier / PROFINET Gateway
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 20-35V DC (via power rail or terminals)
- POWER CONSUMPTION: Approximately 5W (typical, without PA segment load)
- PA SEGMENT POWER: Provides intrinsically safe power to connected PROFIBUS PA segments (e.g., 12.5V, current limited)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- SAFE AREA INTERFACE: PROFINET IO (2x RJ45 ports, integrated switch)
- HAZARDOUS AREA INTERFACE: 4x PROFIBUS PA segments (intrinsically safe, galvanic isolation)
- DATA RATE: PROFINET up to 100 Mbps, PROFIBUS PA 31.25 kbps
- CONFIGURATION: GSDML file integration, FDT/DTM support
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- MOUNTING: 35mm DIN rail mounting
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20 to +60 °C
- HAZARDOUS AREA CERTIFICATION: ATEX, IECEx, FM, cULus for intrinsic safety (Ex ia IIC)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: PROFINET-enabled PLCs and DCS systems
- FIELD DEVICES: PROFIBUS PA devices (e.g., transmitters, actuators) in hazardous areas
- APPLICATIONS: Process automation in chemical, pharmaceutical, oil & gas industries requiring hazardous area integration