PEPPERL+FUCHS KFD0-TR-EX1
Product Overview
The Pepperl+Fuchs KFD0-TR-EX1 is a single-channel isolated barrier that converts a resistance temperature detector signal into a standard 4-20 mA current loop. It is loop powered and designed for intrinsic-safety circuits in hazardous areas. Temperature linearization is selectable.
Detailed content
Technical Specifications
- Input type: 2-wire or 3-wire Pt100 RTD
- Lead resistance: maximum 100 Ω per wire
- Measuring current: approximately 1 mA
- Output: 4-20 mA (limited to ≤ 35 mA)
- Rated voltage: 12 … 35 V DC, loop powered
- Power consumption: approximately 0.4 W to 0.5 W
- Linearized mode: 25-375 °C
- Non-linearized mode: span 25-800 °C, zero -200-400 °C
- Fault detection: output ≥ 22 mA on sensor breakage
- Response time: 250 ms
- Dimensions: 20 × 119 × 115 mm
- Weight: approximately 150 g
- Explosion protection: ATEX II 1GD Ex ia IIC T4, IEC 60079-11, Zone 0/1/2
Functional Features
- Converts Pt100 resistance signals to a 4-20 mA standard output
- Selectable temperature linearization for wide-range or high-accuracy operation
- Sensor breakage detection with over-range fault output
- Field range setting through DIP switches, rotary switches, and potentiometers
- Galvanic isolation between field and system circuits
Application Scenarios
- Temperature monitoring in chemical, oil and gas, and pharmaceutical plants
- Safe transmission of field Pt100 signals to PLC and DCS systems
- Signal isolation to eliminate ground-loop interference
Working Principle
The barrier injects a small measuring current into the RTD and reads the resulting voltage, converting the resistance value into a temperature-linear 4-20 mA output while maintaining intrinsic-safety separation.
Installation Requirements
- Mount on a DIN rail in the control cabinet
- Use 3-wire connection to compensate lead resistance automatically
- For 2-wire connection, keep lead resistance within 100 Ω
Precautions
- Confirm the exact model designation, noting the digit 0 versus the letter O
- Enabling linearization fixes the range to 25-375 °C
- Verify the applicable ATEX and IECEx certification documents












