Intrinsic Safety Barriers

Intrinsic safety barriers from Pepperl+Fuchs limit the energy that is supplied to a circuit and protect hazardous areas from excess energy. By limiting energy to a safe level, intrinsically safe circuits prevent the ignition of potentially explosive atmospheres. This simplifies maintenance and repair of Ex i circuits. Different type of Isolated & Zener Barriers.

Isolated Barriers of the K-System

Solving a wide range of applications in one system, the Pepperl+Fuchs’ K-System guarantees a reliable and economical signal transmission between your field device and the control system. Whether your plans include a single isolating module or a large scale system integration—application-oriented solutions characterize the entire K-System product range.

Here are just some of its unique features:

Product Portfolio
K-System offers an extensive range of intrinsic safety interface modules for many signals and applications – from simple isolators to highly functional modules.

Power Rail
The Power Rail is an insert in the standard 35mm DIN rail. When mounting on the DIN rail, the units are simply snapped in place. The Power Rail supplies the modules with power and provides a path for the collective error message from individual isolators. Power Rail reduces wiring and maintenance costs because it eliminates the need to daisy chain the wires. It also simplifies expansion. Just snap in a new module when you’re ready to add to your system.

Power Feed Modules
The supply voltage is coupled to the Power Rail via the power feed modules. A built-in fuse provides effective group protection for the plugged-in modules. A line fault detected by the interface module is output via the potential-free contact of the power feed module.

International Safety Standards
SIL ratings are available at no extra charge.

Easy Configuration
With the powerfil software tool PACTware, project documentation is easier to create, and highly functional interface modules are easily configured.

KFD2-UFC-Ex1.D
KFD2-UFC-Ex1.D



Frequency Converter with Trip Values

Key Benefits at a Glance

  • 1-channel isolated barrier
  • 24 V DC supply (Power Rail)
  • Input for NAMUR sensors or dry contacts
  • Input frequency 1 mHz … 5 kHz
  • Current output 0/4 mA … 20 mA
  • Relay contact and transistor output
  • Start-up override
  • Line fault detection (LFD)
  • Up to SIL 2 acc. to IEC/EN 61508 / IEC/EN 61511


Data Sheet

KFD2-UFC-Ex1.D

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KFA5-DWB-Ex1.D
KFA5-DWB-Ex1.D



Rotation Speed Monitor

Key Benefits at a Glance

  • 1-channel isolated barrier
  • 115 V AC supply
  • Dry contact or NAMUR inputs
  • Input frequency 1 mHz … 5 kHz
  • 2 relay contact outputs
  • Start-up override
  • Configurable by keypad
  • Line fault detection (LFD)
  • Up to SIL 2 acc. to IEC/EN 61508 / IEC/EN 61511


Data Sheet

KFA5-DWB-Ex1.D

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KFA6-DWB-Ex1.D
KFA6-DWB-Ex1.D



Rotation Speed Monitor

Key Benefits at a Glance

  • 1-channel isolated barrier
  • 230 V AC supply
  • Dry contact or NAMUR inputs
  • Input frequency 1 mHz … 5 kHz
  • 2 relay contact outputs
  • Start-up override
  • Configurable by keypad
  • Line fault detection (LFD)
  • Up to SIL 2 acc. to IEC/EN 61508 / IEC/EN 61511


Data Sheet

KFA6-DWB-Ex1.D

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KFD2-DWB-Ex1.D
KFD2-DWB-Ex1.D




Rotation Speed Monitor

Key Benefits at a Glance

  • 1-channel isolated barrier
  • 24 V DC supply (Power Rail)
  • Dry contact or NAMUR inputs
  • Input frequency 1 mHz … 5 kHz
  • 2 relay contact outputs
  • Start-up override
  • Configurable by keypad
  • Line fault detection (LFD)
  • Up to SIL 2 acc. to IEC/EN 61508 / IEC/EN 61511

Data Sheet

KFD2-DWB-Ex1.D

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KFD2-UFT-Ex2.D
KFD2-UFT-Ex2.D




Frequency Converter with Direction and Synchronization Monitor

Key Benefits at a Glance

  • 2-channel isolated barrier
  • 24 V DC supply (Power Rail)
  • Dry contact or NAMUR inputs
  • Input frequency 1 mHz … 1 kHz
  • Current output 0/4 mA … 20 mA
  • Relay contact and transistor output
  • Start-up override
  • Configurable by PACTware or keypad
  • Line fault detection (LFD)

Data Sheet

KFD2-UFT-Ex2.D

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KFU8-UFC-Ex1.D
KFU8-UFC-Ex1.D




Frequency Converter with Trip Values

Key Benefits at a Glance

  • 1-channel isolated barrier
  • Universal usage at different power supplies
  • Input for NAMUR sensors or dry contacts
  • Input frequency 1 mHz … 5 kHz
  • Current output 0/4 mA … 20 mA
  • Relay contact and transistor output
  • Start-up override
  • Line fault detection (LFD)
  • Up to SIL 2 acc. to IEC/EN 61508 / IEC/EN 61511

Data Sheet

KFU8-UFC-Ex1.D

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KFU8-UFT-Ex2.D
KFU8-UFT-Ex2.D




Frequency Converter with Direction and Synchronization Monitor

Key Benefits at a Glance

  • 2-channel isolated barrier
  • Universal usage at different power supplies
  • Dry contact or NAMUR inputs
  • Input frequency 1 mHz … 1 kHz
  • Current output 0/4 mA … 20 mA
  • Relay contact and transistor output
  • Start-up override
  • Configurable by PACTware or keypad
  • Line fault detection (LFD)

Data Sheet

KFU8-UFT-Ex2.D

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