PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEPPERL & FUCHS 911618 - K-System Intrinsic Safety PROFINET Gateway
This K-System intrinsic safety barrier functions as a PROFINET gateway and control device, enabling direct integration and control of a single intrinsically safe field actuator within hazardous areas. It provides robust signal conditioning and galvanic isolation, ensuring compliance with intrinsic safety standards while facilitating deterministic communication for process automation applications.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: K-System (KFD2)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Intrinsic Safety PROFINET Gateway / Control Device
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SYSTEM POWER: 20-35VDC via power rail or terminals
- OUTPUT: 1-channel intrinsically safe output for controlling field devices (e.g., solenoid valves, I/P converters)
- POWER CONSUMPTION: Typically < 2W
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- FIELDBUS: PROFINET IO (RT/IRT capable)
- PROCESS CONNECTION: 1 x Intrinsically Safe Output
- DIAGNOSTICS: Device status, wire break, short circuit detection
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- MOUNTING: 35mm DIN rail
- ENCLOSURE RATING: IP20 (for control cabinet installation)
- HAZARDOUS AREA CERTIFICATION: ATEX, IECEx, FM, cULus for intrinsic safety applications up to Zone 0/20
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20 °C to +60 °C
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- INTEGRATION: Seamless integration into PROFINET-based control systems (e.g., Siemens S7, Rockwell Logix)
- APPLICATION: Control of intrinsically safe actuators (solenoid valves, I/P converters) in hazardous areas (Zone 0, 1, 2, 20, 21, 22)