PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEPPERL & FUCHS 911630 - K-System Intrinsic Safety Barrier - Switch Repeater
PEPPERL & FUCHS 911630 is a K-System intrinsic safety barrier, specifically a 2-channel switch repeater, engineered for interfacing NAMUR sensors or mechanical contacts located in hazardous areas with safe area control systems. It provides galvanic isolation and signal conditioning, ensuring reliable and safe operation of field devices in process automation applications requiring ATEX, IECEx, or similar hazardous area certifications.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: K-System (KFD2-SR2-EX1.W)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Intrinsic Safety Barrier, Switch Repeater
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- POWER SUPPLY: 20-35 VDC
- INPUT: 2-channel, for NAMUR proximity switches or dry contacts from hazardous area
- OUTPUT: 2-channel, isolated relay outputs (normally open) to safe area
- SAFETY PARAMETERS: Compliant with intrinsic safety standards for connection to Zone 0/Division 1
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- ISOLATION: Galvanic isolation between input, output, and power supply
- SIGNAL TYPE: Processes binary signals from switching devices
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- MOUNTING: 35mm DIN rail mount
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- HAZARDOUS AREA CLASSIFICATION: ATEX, IECEx, FM, cULus certified for Zone 0, 1, 2 / Division 1, 2 applications
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)
- TYPICAL APPLICATIONS: Position sensing, level monitoring, flow detection, and general binary signal transfer in chemical, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, and power generation industries.