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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.

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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

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