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Section 9 Hazardous
Area
Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info. on
pgs. 301, 309
Practical Solutions Z787.*
Safe
Intrinsic safety barriers are the core of Pepperl+Fuchs product Plus
portfolio. We offer the widest selection of products for protection
of electrical signals located in hazardous (explosive) areas. This
guide presents common hazardous area applications involving
intrinsic safety barriers to assist in selecting the correct barrier for
your application.
By far, our most popular intrinsic safety barrier is the flexible,
DIN rail mounted K-System isolator. This product line consists
of over 150 different functional designs to meet the demands of
today’s factory and process automation industries. The unique Figure 9.1
design allows simple expansion with no additional wires, and can
be easily designed for several redundant power configurations. This illustrates an alternate method of providing mutlitple channels
K-System components meet SIL IEC61508 ratings to ensure in a “quasi-floating” configuration. The first channel of the Z787.*
conformity to international safety standards for systems and (or Z787.H.*) is used as the field power supply while each diode
processes. return channel is isolated from ground.
Zener diode barriers are the most economical hardware method
Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2
available to solve a hazardous area barrier/intrinsic safety Product info. on
Area pgs. 300, 301, 309
application. Our SafeSnap series of zener barriers has over Z787.*
Z787.H.*
85 unique versions to solve your intrinsic safety application. Safe
SafeSnapPlus barriers contain a removable fuse that eliminates Plus
disassembly, disconnection of wiring or disposal of an entire
barrier in the event of a fault.
In addition to the intrinsic safety barriers presented in this
application guide, Pepperl+Fuchs also offers HiD2000, our line of
backplane mounted isolated barriers. This innovative product is
ideal for applications requiring tight DCS or system integration.
The powerful motherboard system is available in a wide range
of termination assembly versions that can be installed easily.
The intrinsic safety modules simply plug into the motherboard,
Z786
so wiring is never an issue on the barrier itself. Plus, HART
multiplexers can be integrated easily into a HiD2000 system once
the proper module is installed on the motherboard.
Also available is our µZ range of zener diode barriers that
combines outstanding features and performance in a compact
housing. Its thin width and low profile—the lowest profile zener
on the market—make it perfect for those hard-to-reach areas of
a cabinet or an enclosure. Plus, µZ comes with many of the great
features found in our full line SafeSnap product.
At Pepperl+Fuchs, we build and support quality products that
Figure 9.1
meet the demands of our customers and take intrinsic safety
well into the 21st century. Note: SafeSnapPlus zener barriers are designed with replaceable fuses which
is denoted by an “F” at the end of the model number. SafeSnap zener
barriers have internal fuses.
Switches and NAMUR Sensors

Zener Diode Barriers Isolated Barriers

The barriers shown in the following diagrams are galvanically
The following illustration shows a standard method of transferring
isolated switch repeaters. These units are provided with an
the switch status. Zener diode barriers in the “quasi-floating”
amplifier that transfers discrete signals (NAMUR proximity
configuration enable a load to operate in either leg of the power
sensors/mechanical contacts) from a hazardous area to a safe
supply.
area. The proximity sensor or mechanical contact will initiate a
safe area control mechanism in the barrier such as a relay contact
or transistor. All of these barriers can be used in SIL 2 applications
according to IEC 61508 and in SIL 3 applications when installed in
a redundant structure. The following illustrations show several of
the possible configurations.

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Dual Channel AC
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on pg. 114 Hazardous Area on pg. 124
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Product info.
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on pg. 118
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Hazardous Area Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info.

on pg. 123 Transmitters

 


Input 1
7 Zener Diode Barriers


1
Passive Transistor
R2
2 Output 1
8 (+/-) This is the most common method of connecting a 2-wire


R1 R1
3 Passive Transistor
Output 2
transmitter to a zener barrier. Due to the “quasi-floating”
Input 2 9 configuration of this barrier, multiple I/O channels are not required
4
R2 to be isolated from one another.
R1 R1
5

6
14 (+)
15 (–)
Supply
24 VAC

LB/SC LB/SC LB
Collective Error Messaging Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2
Power Rail Connection
Product info. on
Area Z787.*
pgs. 301, 309
Figure 9.14
Safe
Replaceable
Plus Fuse
I/O
1 Resistor Fuse 8 +27 Vmax
Z-Diodes
Product info. 4-20 mA 2 7 Load 0V
Hazardous Area Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 on pg. 120
Replaceable
3 Fuse 6
Input 1


 
Z-Diodes

1 4 5
R2 Resistor Diodes Fuse
2 Active Transistor
7
R1 R1 Output 1
3
IS Ground
Input 2
Active Transistor
4 9
Output 2
R2
5 Figure 9.18

LB/SC LB/SC
R1

LB
R1
6
14 (+)
15 (–)
Supply
24 VDC

Collective Error Messaging

Power Rail Connection

Figure 9.15

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pgs. 155, 156
2-wire transmitters providing the power supply for each Area  



I/O channel is individually isolated from one another or the  




 I /O
9
measurement load is attached to the positive leg of the supply as (+) 1 8 (+)
shown. (–) 3 7 (–)
Load

12
Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info. on (+) 4 11 (+)
Area pgs. 299, 307
Z728.* (–) 6 10 (–) Load

Safe
Replaceable 14 (+)
Plus Fuse 15 (–) 24 VDC
I/O
1 Resistor Fuse 8 Load +27 Vmax
4-20 mA Z-Diodes 



 

2 7
0V
Figure 9.22

Isolated Transmitter Power Supply

This galvanically isolated transmitter power supply provides 3-
IS Ground
way isolation between power, input and output for optimal signal
Figure 9.20 integrity. This intrinsic safety barrier can be used for 2 or 3-wire
transmitters (0/4-20 mA) and will source current to a 800 7 load in
Note: SafeSnapPlus zener barriers are designed with replaceable fuses which the safe area with an accuracy of b10 µA. This barrier is suitable
is denoted by an “F” at the end of the model number. SafeSnap zener
for SIL 2 applications according to IEC 61508.
barriers have internal fuses.

If the I/O system requires a 1-5 V input, the Z788.R contains a Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info.
on pg. 151
Area
precision 250 7 resistor internally connected between Terminals 3 KFD2-STC4-Ex1
and 4 to facilitate the 1-5 V output from a 4-20 mA transmitter.

9
Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info.
on pg. 301 (+) 1 8
Area
Z788.R 2 7 4-20mA

S I/O
4-20 mA 3

Resistor Fuse 14 +
1 8 +27 Vmax
15
Z-Diodes
4-20 mA 2 7 V 0V

Power Rail Connection

3 6

4
Z-Diodes
5
Figure 9.23
Resistor Fuse

IS Ground
Isolated Transmitter Power Supply
Figure 9.21
This figure shows a galvanically isolated transmitter power
Note: If additional voltage is required for the transmitter, the Z788.R.H can supply similar to Figure 9.23, except the safe area output sinks
provide the necessary increase. The entity parameters must, however, be the current from the I/O device. This barrier is suitable for SIL 2
verified. applications according to IEC 61508.

Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info.

on pg. 152
Isolated Barriers Area
KFD2-STC4-Ex1-Y112669
Dual Channel Isolated Transmitter Power Supply
This dual channel galvanically isolated transmitter power supply 9

provides 3-way isolation between power, input and output for (+) 1 8
20-30 V

optimal signal intergrity. This isolator powers a 2-wire tranamitter 2

7

within a hazardous area and transfers the anlog 4-20 mA signal 4-20 mA 3

from the hazardous to the safe area. These barriers are suitable 14 +

for SIL 2 applications according to IEC 61508. 15

Power Rail Connection

Figure 9.24

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Product info. on
pgs. 299, 307
Area
This figure illustrates a galvanically isolated transmitter power Z728.*
supply similar to Figure 9.23, except the safe area output is Safe
Replaceable
equipped with 2 isolated outputs. These barriers are suitable for Plus Fuse

SIL 2 applications according to IEC 61508. 1 Resistor Fuse 8

Z-Diodes
2 7

Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info. on

Area pgs. 153, 154


 



 



9 I /O
8 (+)
Load IS Ground
(+) 1 7 (–)
2 12 Figure 9.27
11 (+) Load
4-20 mA 3
10 (–)
Note: When using zener barriers with SMART Transmitters, the over-all
14 (+)
24 VDC resistance for the loop must be considered to ensure correct operation.
15 (–)
SafeSnapPlus zener barriers are designed with replaceable fuses which
is denoted by an “F” at the end of the model number. SafeSnap zener
Power Rail Connection
barriers have internal fuses.
Figure 9.25

Note: The KFD2-STC4-Ex1.20-Y112668 has sink mode outputs. Isolated Barriers

Isolated SMART Transmitter Power Supplies
The following illustrations identify wiring diagrams for P+F’s
SMART Transmitters galvanically isolated SMART transmitter power supplies. This
group of barriers provides signal isolation between the hazardous
and safe areas while providing the necessary voltage for 2-wire
Zener Diode Barriers
SMART transmitters. Nearly all field device manufacturers have
For bidirectional digital communication between the safe been successfully tested with P+F isolators. It must be noted
and hazardous locations, the Z787.* is the most common that some high frequencies used for communication require
zener barrier used for SMART transmitter applications. The the KFD2-STC3-Ex1 to be used since this isolator is rated for
communicator can be connected as shown, however other frequencies up to 40 kHz. The transfer characteristics of these
configurations are possible. units is b 10 µA. The STC4 version barriers are suitable for SIL 2
applications according to IEC 61508 and SIL 3 applications when
installed in a redundant structure.
Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info. on
Area pgs. 301, 309
Z787.*
Safe
Replaceable Hazardous Safe Area or Div 2 Product info.
Plus Fuse
I/O Area on pg. 150
1 Resistor Fuse 8 +27 Vmax




Z-Diodes
2 7 Load 0V
 
Replaceable
3 Fuse 6

 

Z-Diodes
4 5 



Resistor Diodes Fuse




IS Ground 







Figure 9.26
Power Rail Connection

Figure 9.28
The figure below shows an alternate method of achieving Note: Depending on calibrator design, connection can be made across
bidirectional SMART communication through a zener diode Terminals 9 and 10 in the safe area.
barrier. The circuit implementing the Z728.* zener barrier must
be individually isolated from each I/O channel or must have the
measurement load attached to the positive leg of the supply for
proper analog/digital communication to occur.

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Area
KFD2-STC4-Ex1
I/P Converters
KFD2-STC4-Ex1-Y112669

Zener Diode Barriers

9
(+) 1 8
A single channel Z728.* is the most efficient method of
2 7
connecting an I/P converter if the power supply in the controller is
4-20 mA 3 either isolated from other I/O channels or has its negative return
14 +
connected to the earth ground.
15

Product info. on
Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 pgs. 299, 307
Power Rail Connection
Area
Figure 9.30 Z728.*
Safe
Note: The KFD2-STC4-Ex1.20-Y112669 has sink mode outputs. Plus
Replaceable
Fuse

1 Resistor Fuse 8
Z-Diodes
2 7
Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info. on
pgs. 155, 156
Area  



 




 I/O
9
(+) 1 8 (+)
Load
(–) 3 7 (–)
IS Ground
12
(+) 4 11 (+) Figure 9.33
(–) 6 10 (–) Load
Note: In order to conserve DIN rail space, the dual channel Z779.* could
14 (+) provide operation and protection for two I/P converters if the Z728.* is
15 (–) 24 VDC
acceptable.




 

Figure 9.31 A dual channel Z787.* can be used in situations where the return
line of the I/P cannot be connected to the earth ground. The
Note: The KFD2-STC4-Ex2-Y72195 has sink mode outputs
additional diode-return channel of the Z787.* provides isolation for
the 4-20 mA current.

Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info. on

pgs. 153, 154
Area Hazardous


 
 Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info. on


 

 Area pgs. 301, 309
Z787.*
I/O
9 Safe
8 (+) Replaceable
Plus Fuse
Load
(+) 1 7 (–) 1 Resistor Fuse 8
2 12 Z-Diodes
11 (+) 2 7
Load
4-20 mA 3
10 (–) Replaceable
3 Fuse 6
14 (+) Z-Diodes
24 VDC
15 (–) 4 5
Resistor Diodes Fuse

Power Rail Connection

Figure 9.32 IS Ground

Figure 9.34
Note: The KFD2-STC4-Ex1.20-Y112668 has sink mode outputs.
Note: SafeSnapPlus zener barriers are designed with replaceable fuses which
is denoted by an “F” at the end of the model number. SafeSnap zener
barriers have internal fuses.

Isolated Barriers
Isolated Current/Voltage Driver
The KFD2-CD-Ex1.32 driver barrier features high accuracy and
temperature stability. By special order both the input and output
of this galvanically isolated barrier can be altered to suit the
application. They can be independently configured for either
voltage or current. This module provides 3-way isolation between
power, input and output for superior signal integrity. This barrier is
suitable for SIL 2 applications according to IEC 61508.

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on pg. 178
Area


 The [Link] is a dual channel current driver barrier,
and provides 3-way isolation between power, input and output.

   The isolator is desiged to control I/P converters electrical values


and positioners in a hazardous area. It also provides lead



 
 breakage and short circuit monitoring. This barrier is suitable for
 
  


  SIL 2 applications according to IEC 61508.

 Product info.
  Safe Area or Div 2

 Hazardous on pg. 183
Area 


  I/O
Power Rail Connection
250

9
8 (+)
Figure 9.35 (+) 1
Current
(–) 2

I
4-20 mA 7 (–) Source

250

Isolated Current Driver 12
(+) 4 11 (+)
The loop powered KFD0-CS-Ex1.51P barrier is galvanically 4-20 mA (–) 5 10 (–)
Current

I
Source
isolated making its application very simple. Although primarily 14 (+)
24 VDC
designed for fire detector applications where accuracy is much 15 (–)

less important, it is usually accurate enough for I/Ps. The accuracy 

 
 
 

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of the KFD0-CS-Ex1.51P is b200 µA. This barrier is suitable for
SIL 2 applications according to IEC 61508. Figure 9.38

Product info.


 



 
 on pg. 192
Hazardous



   
Area


 




 SMART I/P Converters

 


Zener Diode Barriers

A single channel Z728.* is the most efficient method of
Figure 9.36 connecting a 2-wire SMART I/P if the power supply in the
controller is either isolated from other I/O channels or has its
Note: A dual channel KFD0-CS-Ex2.51P can provide both cost and negative return connected to the earth ground.
space savings.

Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info. on

Area pgs. 299, 307
Isolated Current Driver Z728.*
Safe
The [Link] current driver barrier features 3-way Replaceable
Plus Fuse
isolation between power, input and output. The isolator is
1 Resistor Fuse 8
designed to control I/P converters in a hazardous location. It also Z-Diodes
provides lead breakage and short circuit monitoring. This barrier is 2 7

suitable for SIL 2 applications according to IEC 61508.

Safe Area or Div 2 Product info.

Hazardous on pg. 182
Area 



IS Ground

250
I /O Figure 9.40

9 (+)
(+) 1 8 (+)
Current
7 (–)
I

4-20 mA
Source
(–) 2

14 (+)
24 VDC
15 (-)

Collective Error Messaging

Power Rail Connection

Figure 9.37

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Hazardous on pg. 183
line of the SMART I/P cannot be connected to the earth ground.
Area 


  I/O
The additional diode-return channel of the Z787.* provides
250

isolation for the 4-20 mA current and digital signal. 9
(+) 1 8 (+)
Current
(–) 2

I
4-20 mA 7 (–)
Hazardous Product info. on Source
Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 pgs. 301, 309
Area 250

Z787.* 12
(+) 4 11 (+)
Safe Current
Replaceable 4-20 mA (–) 5 10 (–)

I
Fuse
Source
Plus
14 (+)
1 Resistor Fuse 8 24 VDC
15 (–)
Z-Diodes
2 7


 
 
 

Power Rail Connection
Replaceable
3 Fuse 6
Z-Diodes Figure 9.43
4 5
Resistor Diodes Fuse

IS Ground Thermocouples
Figure 9.41
Zener Diode Barriers
Note: When using zener barriers with SMART I/P field devices, the over-all
resistance for the loop must be considered to ensure correct operation. This is most common method of connecting a thermocouple to
SafeSnapPlus zener barriers are designed with replaceable fuses which a zener diode barrier. The dual channel configuration provides
is denoted by an “F” at the end of the model number. SafeSnap zener a balanced circuit with a maximum of 64 7 in each channel,
barriers have internal fuses. allowing operation for any thermocouple type.

Isolated Barriers Hazardous

Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info. on
pgs. 305, 310
Isolated SMART Current Driver Area 

Safe
The [Link] SMART current driver barrier provides 3- 

Plus 
way isolation between power, input and output for optimal signal 

integrity. This intrinsic safety barrier is designed to control SMART 

 
I/P converters in a hazardous location. The digital information  
generated by the processing system, field device or hand-held  

terminal is bidirectionally transferred by the barrier. This barrier is 


suitable for SIL 2 applications according to IEC 61508.   






Hazardous Safe Area or Div 2 Product info.

on pg. 181 Figure 9.44
Area 



Note: SafeSnapPlus zener barriers are designed with replaceable fuses which
is denoted by an “F” at the end of the model number. SafeSnap zener
I/O
250
barriers have internal fuses.
9 (+)
(+) 1 8 (+)
Current
7 (–)
I

4-20 mA
(–) 2
Source Isolated Barriers

14 (+)
Isolated Loop Powered Thermocouple Transmitter
24 VDC
15 (-) The loop powered KFD0-TT-Ex1 barrier is galvanically isolated
Collective Error Messaging
and provides a 4-20 mA output for multiple thermocouple inputs.
Power Rail Connection This barrier can be configured manually for the thermocouple type
and upscale or downscale burnout and is also provided with zero
Figure 9.42
and span point potentiometers.

Dual Channel Isolated SMART Current Driver Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info.
on pg. 203
Area 

 
The [Link] is a dual channel SMART current driver
barrier, and which provides 3 way isolation between power,
input and output. The isolator is designed to control SMART I/P I /O

converters,electrical valves and positioners in a hazardous area. (+) 1

9 (+)
It also provides lead breakage and short circuit monitoring. This (–) 2 12-35 VDC
CJC
barrier is suitable for SIL 2 applications according to IEC 61508. Load
8 (–)
(–) 3
4-20 mA

Figure 9.45

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Isolated Milivolt Repeater
When an increased interference rejection or increased isolation RTDs
between the thermocouple and measuring instrument is required,
this galvanically isolated mV repeater can provide the necessary Zener Diode Barriers
results. This barrier will repeat the mV signal generated by the
This circuit shows a 3-wire RTD connected to a Z954 zener
thermocouple while the KFD2-VR-Ex1.50m.R and KFD2-VR-
barrier. Due to its 3-channel configuration, the negative power
Ex1.50m.L will additionally output a +80 mV or –80 mV signal
supply lead is not connected directly to ground, providing a
during a burnout condition.
“quasi-floating system.” All three channels have matched end-
to-end resistance which in conjunction with the bridge measuring
Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info.
on pg. 167
instrument keep errors to a minimum.
Area










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on pg. 304

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Figure 9.46




Isolated Thermocouple Transmitter – mA Figure 9.48

This figure illustrates a galvanically isolated thermocouple
transmitter barrier. This barrier provides accuracy and temperature A 4-wire RTD connection with zener barriers offers the most
stability over the entire input range selected. The thermocouple accuracy. In this configuration, the measurement circuit is not
type, burnout condition, span, zero, tag information and user sensitive to the end-to-end resistance of the barrier.
specific data are configurable through a standard PC port and a
P+F software package. Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2
Hazardous Product info. on
pgs. 303, 311
Area 

Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info.
on pg. 162 Safe
Area 

KFD2-UT-Ex1 I /O Plus

 

 
8 (+) 

(+) 4
 
(+) 3 7 (–) 
Load 
(–) 2
(+) 1  
RxD Programming 
TxD 
Jack 
GND  
  



11 (+)
24 VDC 

12 (–)

Power Rail Connection 

Figure 9.47 Safe


Plus 
Note: Contact Pepperl+Fuchs regarding the availablity of the new single-  


channel KFD2-UT2-Ex1 and dual-channel KFD2-UT2-Ex2.

 
 

 
 

 
  






Figure 9.49

Note: SafeSnapPlus zener barriers are designed with replaceable fuses which
is denoted by an “F” at the end of the model number. SafeSnap zener
barriers have internal fuses.

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Isolated Barriers Isolated RTD Transmitter – mA
Isolated Loop Powered RTD Transmitter This figure illustrates a galvanically isolated RTD transmitter
barrier. This barrier provides accuracy and temperature
The loop powered KFD0-TR-Ex1 barrier is galvanically isolated
stability over the entire input range selected. The RTD type,
and provides a 4-20 mA output for 2- or 3-wire RTDs. The zero
lead breakage condition, span, zero, tag information and user
and span for the RTD are adjusted manually with calibration
specific data are configurable through a standard PC port and a
potentiometers located on the barrier.
P+F software package.

Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info.

on pg. 201 Product info.
Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2
Area 



on pg. 162
Area
KFD2-UT-Ex1
I /O
I/O
(+) 3 8 (+)
(+) 3 9 (+) 7 (–)
4 Load

12-35 VDC 1
RxD Programming
1 TxD
Load (–) 2 GND
Jack
(–) 2 8 (–)
4-20 mA

11 (+)
24 VDC
12 (–)

Figure 9.50 Power Rail Connection

Figure 9.52

Note: Contact Pepperl+Fuchs regarding the availablity of the new single-

channel KFD2-UT2-Ex1 and dual-channel KFD2-UT2-Ex2.
Isolated RTD Transmitter
When increased interference rejection or increased isolated
between the RTD and measuring instrument is required, this
galvanically isolated RTD repeater can provide the necessary
results. Depending on the required accuracy, this barrier can be
used in a 2-, 3- or 4-wire configuration. The barrier repeats the
resistance measurement of the RTD into the safe area.

Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info.

on pg. 166
Area


 





















 



















Power Rail Connection

Figure 9.51

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Isolated Barriers
Strain Gauges Isolated Strain Gauge Current Transmitter
This figure illustrates a galvanically isolated strain gauge
Zener Diode Barriers
transmitter barrier. With its 3-way isolation between power supply,
The Z966.* zener barrier supplies a 350 7 strain gauge bridge input and output, this barrier provides a highly accurate means of
with the necessary excitation voltage while the optional Z964.* supporting strain gauge applications within a hazardous location.
supplies the power supply with a voltage sense input for The strain gauge can be connected in either a 4- or 6-wire
increased accuracy. The millivolt signal is transferred to the safe configuration depending on the required accuracy. The strain
area through the Z961.* These barriers are connected in a “quasi- gauge excitation voltage, mV signal range, tare value and current
floating” configuration for the best possible signal integrity when output range are all field selectable on the barrier.
using zener barriers.
Hazardous Safe Area or Div 2 Product info.
on pg. 173
Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info. on Area
pgs. 303, 311 



Area Z966.*
Safe  




Plus  
 


 


 










 

 

   


 

 
 
 



 


 

 
 

  


Power Rail Connection


Figure 9.54
Z964
Note: Contact Pepperl+Fuchs regarding the availablity of the new
S KFD2-WAC2-Ex1 strain gauge converter.
  




350

 

 
  Vibration Monitoring


Zener Diode Barriers
Z961.* This figure illustrates an example of a zener diode barrier and a
Safe vibration monitor in the hazardous area. The vibration monitor


Plus  outputs a voltage signal, which is referenced to the positive

 

supply, proportional to the vibration waveform at frequencies up

 

to 4 kHz. Therefore, a negative polarity barrier is required and the
positive side of the power supply must be grounded.
 
 

 
Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info.
  
Hazardous on pg. 300

Area 





Figure 9.53   



Note: SafeSnapPlus zener barriers are designed with replaceable fuses which
is denoted by an “F” at the end of the model number. SafeSnap zener  
barriers have internal fuses. 
 
 




Figure 9.55

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Isolated Barriers
Isolated Voltage Repeater Potentiometers
The galvanically isolated model KFD2-VR4-Ex1.26 is designed
Zener Diode Barriers
specifically for use with vibration monitoring instruments. The
unit is designed with three port isolation between power, input If the accuracy of the potentiometer signal is not critical, the
and output while it provides a stable supply for the vibration Z960.* offers a 3-wire configuration that connects the return
transducer. A high-input impedance amplifier modifies the line to the I.S. ground. This connection can influence the
transducer signal and repeats the signal on safe side by a second measurement since the resistance in the negative line must be
amplifier to give low-output impedance. taken into account.

Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info. Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info. on
Hazardous pgs. 305, 310
Area on pg. 172



  Area 

 Safe
Replaceable

 
 Plus
 Fuse

%
Resistor Fuse

 1 8
$# $# 

% 
#
  x3 x3
%
# 2 Z-Diodes 7
"$!#
%


" 3 6
%

Z-Diodes

" x3
%
 
 4 5

"






% Resistor Fuse Replaceable
Fuse

Power Rail Connection IS Ground

Figure 9.56 Figure 9.58

Isolated Voltage Repeater

When a higher degree of accuracy is required on the
For applications where the frequency requirements are over potentiometer voltage signal, a four-wire connection is
5 kHz, the KFD2-VR-Ex1.19-Y109129 will accept an active recommended. In this case, neither the source nor the signal
voltage pulse up to +/-10V. The voltage pulse can be is connected to the I.S. ground. This results in a high level of
transmitted up to frequencies of 50 kHz. accuracy.

Hazardous Safe Area or Div 2 Product info. Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info. on
Area on pg. 171 Hazardous pgs. 303, 311
KFD2-VR-Ex1.19-Y109129 Area 

Safe
I/O 

Plus 

 
(+) 4 7 (–) 

 
V  
(–) 5 8 (+) 0…±10V
Measurement  
 
11 (+) 
24 VDC  
12 (–)   



Power Rail Connection 


Figure 9.57


Safe


Plus 

 


 
 

 
 

 
  






Figure 9.59

Note: SafeSnapPlus zener barriers are designed with replaceable fuses which
is denoted by an “F” at the end of the model number. SafeSnap zener
barriers have internal fuses.

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Isolated Barriers Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2
Product info. on
pgs. 299, 307
Area
Isolated Potentiometer Transmitter – mA Z728*
Safe
These potentiometer transmitter barriers feature 3-way galvanic Plus
Replaceable
Fuse
isolation between power supply, input and output for the best 1 Resistor Fuse 8
signal conversion accuracy and noise immunity. This barrier can Z-Diodes
2 7
be configured for either 3-, 4- or 5-wire potentiometers depending
on the required accuracy of the application. The KFD2-PT2-Ex1-4
and KFD2-PT2-Ex1-5 are designed to provide a safe area signal
of 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA respectively.

Hazardous Safe Area or Div 2 Product info.

on pg. 165 IS Ground
Area 
  

Figure 9.62
I /O
(–) 4
This figure shows an alternate method of driving solenoids, LED
8 (+)
(+) 3 4-20 mA
clusters and audible/visual alarms in a hazardous location when
Load
(+) 2
7 (–) the control switch is located in the return line.
(+) 1
11 (+) Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info. on
24 VDC
12 (–)
Area Z787.*
pgs. 301, 309
Z787.H.*
Safe
Replaceable
Power Rail Connection Fuse
Plus
1 Resistor Fuse 8
Figure 9.60 Z-Diodes
2 7

Replaceable
3 Fuse 6
Isolated Potentiometer Transmitter – Voltage Z-Diodes
4 5
The KFD2-PT2-Ex1, KFD2-PT2-Ex1-1, KFD2-PT2-Ex1-2 and Resistor Diodes Fuse

KFD2-PT2-Ex1-3 are similar to the unit shown in Figure 9.60,

except the safe area output is a voltage signal of 0-10 V, 0-5 V, IS Ground

2-10 V and 1-5 V respectively.

Figure 9.63
Product info.
Hazardous Safe Area or Div 2 on pg. 165 Note: SafeSnapPlus zener barriers are designed with replaceable fuses which
Area
 



is denoted by an “F” at the end of the model number. SafeSnap zener
barriers have internal fuses.

 



 Isolated Barriers


 


 

 Isolated Loop Powered Discrete Output Driver



 The loop powered KFD0-CS-Ex1.51P barrier is a galvanically




isolated discrete output barrier. It can be used to energize certain







 types of solenoids, LEDs and alarms. With a 24 V source, this
barrier will supply approximately 27 mA at 12 V to the hazardous
Power Rail Connection
area field instrument. This barrier is suitable for SIL 2 applications
Figure 9.61 according to IEC 61508.

Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info.

Hazardous on pg. 192



 
Area

LED Clusters, Solenoids and Alarms

Zener Diode Barriers (+) 1 11 (+)

4-20 mA
4-35 VDC
(–) 2 12 (–)
Figure 9.62 illustrates the standard method of driving solenoids,
LED clusters and audible/visual alarms in a hazardous location.
For this configuration, the control switch must be located in the
source line for proper operation. If additional voltage is required
for the field instrument, a Z728.H.* may provide the necessary
increase. Figure 9.64

Note: A dual channel KFD0-CS-Ex2.51P provides both cost and DIN

rail space savings.

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Isolated Loop Powered Solenoid Driver Dual Channel Isolated Logic Input Solenoid Driver
The following solenoid driver barriers provide the necessary power The KFD2-SL2-Ex2 dual channel solenoid driver provides power
to energize discrete output instruments such as solenoids, LEDs to a load in a hazardous area and can be switched on or off by a
and alarms. The KFD2-SD-Ex1.48, KFD2-SD-Ex1.48.90A and signal from a logic circuit. It also provides lead breakage, short
KFD2-SD-Ex1.36 are internally current-limited to 35mA, 45mA circuit monitoring and collective error messaging. These barriers
and 80mA respectively. These barriers are suitable for SIL 2 are suitable for SIL 2 applications according to IEC 61508.
applications according to IEC 61508.

Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info. on

  

 
 
 



 Product info. on Area pgs. 143, 144
pgs. 137-139 



 

 





 



 I /O
(+) 1
Input 1
(–) 2
(–) 3 Logic
(+) 1 7 (+) (+) 4 Input
5-35 VDC
(–) 5
(–) 2 8 (–) Input 2
(–) 6

Supply
24 VDC

Collective Error Messaging

Power Rail Connection

Figure 9.65 Figure 9.67

Note: KFD2-SL2-Ex2.B is the basic unit and does not include such features as
Isolated Logic Input Solenoid Driver LB/SC monitoring or collective error massaging.

The KFD2-SL2-Ex1 Single channel solenoid driver provides power

to a load in a hazardous area and can be switched on or off by a
signal from a logic circuit. It also provides lead breakage, short Isolated Logic Input Solenoid Driver
circuit monitoring and collective error messaging. These barriers The [Link] solenoid driver provides power to a
are suitable for SIL 2 applications according to IEC 61508. load in a hazardous area and can be switched on or off by a
signal from a logic circuit. It also provides lead breakage, short
circuit monitoring and collective error messaging and a relay
Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2
contact fault output that can be wired in series for a fail-safe
Hazardous Product info. on
Area pgs. 140, 141 configuration. This barrier is suitable for SIL 2 applications







 according to IEC 61508.

I/O
Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info.
(+) 1 7 (+) on pg. 142
Area 


 
Logic
(–) 2 8 (+/–) Input

(–) 3
I /O
Supply (+) 1
24 VDC
(–) 2 Logic
Input
Collective Error Messaging
(–) 3 Fault
Power Rail Connection
Output

Figure 9.66 Supply

24 VDC
Note: KFD2-SL2-Ex1.B is the basic unit and does not include such features as
LB/SC monitoring or collective error massaging. Collective Error Messaging
Power Rail Connection

Figure 9.68

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Isolated Barriers
Pulse Input/Serial Communication Isolated Millivolt Repeater
This galvanically isolated millivolt repeater provides 3-way
Zener Diode Barriers
isolation between the power, input and output for the best
The figure below illustrates an example of a zener diode barrier pulse repetition. When the active pulse signal has a magnitude
and an active pulse generator located in the hazardous area. The of ± 500 mV, the KFD2-VR-Ex1.500m will accurately repeat the
voltage pulse can be as high as 20 V since the signal is isolated signal up to 1.3 kHz.
from ground due to the dual channel configuration of the zener
diode barrier. Hazardous Safe Area or Div 2 Product info.
on pg. 168
Area



Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info.
on pg. 303
Area 









  







 

 
  Power Rail Connection

Figure 9.71



Figure 9.69 Isolated Voltage Repeater

This figure shows a galvanically isolated voltage repeater similar
This configuration can be used when the passive pulse signal to Figure 3, except the active pulse signal can have a magnitude
generator requires a voltage source to operate. The pulses are of ± 10 V. Additionally, the KFD2-VR-Ex1.19 will transmit the
received in the safe area through the diode return channel of the voltage pulse at frequencies up to 4 kHz.
barrier. These diodes may attenuate the pulse height, therefore the
sensitivity of the receiving instrument must be considered. Product info.
Hazardous Safe Area or Div 2
on pg. 170
Product info. on
Area
KFD2-VR-Ex1.19
pgs. 301, 309
Hazardous Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2
Area
Z787.* I /O
Safe
Replaceable (+) 4 7 (–)
Plus Fuse

Resistor Fuse V
1 8
Z-Diodes
(–) 5 8 (+) 0…±10V
2 7 Measurement

11 (+)
Replaceable 24 VDC
3 Fuse 6 12 (–)
Z-Diodes
4 5
Resistor Diodes Fuse Power Rail Connection

Figure 9.72
IS Ground

Figure 9.70 Isolated RS-232 Repeater

Note: SafeSnapPlus zener barriers are designed with replaceable fuses which This figure illustrates a galvanically isolated RS-232 repeater
is denoted by an “F” at the end of the model number. SafeSnap zener used for data transfer through a hazardous area. The figure below
barriers have internal fuses. shows the signal being passed through the hazardous location
at a maximum data transfer of 20 k bits/sec. Since the barrier is
galvanically isolated, an intrinsic safety ground is not necessary.

Safe Area or Div 2 Hazardous Safe Area or Div 2 Product info.

on pg. 186
KFD2-FF-Ex2.RS232
Area KFD2-FF-Ex2.RS232

Rx (Tx) 9 1 (Rx) (Rx) 1 9 (Tx) Rx

Tx (Rx) 11 3 (Tx) (Tx) 3 11 (Rx) Tx
10 2 Gnd Gnd 2 10
Gnd Gnd
12 12
(+) 7 7 (+)
Supply Supply
24 VDC 24 VDC
(–) 8 8 (–)

Power Rail Connection Power Rail Connection

Figure 9.73

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Isolated Univeral Frequency Converter
Logic Controls/Limit Alarms The galvanically isolated KFD2-UFC-Ex1.D comes with a display
for easy on site programming and converts the signals from a
Isolated Barriers NAMUR proximity sensor or dry contact into a 0/4-20 mA output.
For non-display version use the KFD2-UFC-Ex1. These barriers
Isolated Speed Monitoring are suitable for SIL 2 applications according to IEC 61508.
Often it is necessary to know if a process is operating
under or over a desired speed. The KFD2-DWB-Ex1.D Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info. on
Hazardous Area pgs. 220, 221
provides relay outputs that energize at field-programmed 






 11
setpoints. This barrier is suitable for SIL 2 applications (+) 1 10 Output 1
12
according to IEC 61508. 17
16 Output 2
18
19 (+)
(–) 3 Output 3
Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info. 20 (–)
8 (+) Output 4
Hazardous Area on pg. 210 RxD 0/4-20 mA
Programming 7 (–)



 TxD
Jack 13 (+) Start Up
GND
11 14 (–) Override
(+) 1 10 23 (+)
Output 1 Supply
24 (–) 24 VDC
12

17 Collective Error Messaging

16 Output 2 Power Rail Connection
(–) 3 18
13 (+) Start Up
Figure 9.76
14 (–) Override
Note: For AC powered units ask for our universal power supply version, the
23 (+) Supply
24 VDC
KFU8-UFC-Ex1.D or KFU8-UFC-Ex1. Collective error messaging & Power
24 (–)
Rail connections are not available on the universally powered units.
Collective Error Messaging
Power Rail Connection

Figure 9.74
Note: For AC Powered units ask for KFA5-DWB-Ex1.D (120 VAC) or KFA6-
DWB-Ex1.D (240 VAC). Collective error messaging and Power Rail Isolated Rotation Direction Indicator and
connection are not available on the AC units.
Synchronization Monitor
The galvanically isolated KFD2-UFT-Ex2.D comes with a
display for easy on site programming and is used when a
Isolated TimeDelay Relay rotation direction indicator or synchronization monitor is
The galvanically isolated KFD2-DU-Ex1.D comes with a needed. A non-display unit is available with the KFD2-UFT-Ex2.
display for easy on site programming and is commonly used in
applications requiring on delay, off-delay, one-shot or pulsating Hazardous Area Safe Area or Div 2 Product info.
signal conditioning. 


 on pg. 224
(+) 1 11
10 Output 1
RxD Programming 12
TxD
Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info. GND
Jack 17
Output 2
Hazardous Area 16
on pg. 213 18
KFD2-DU-Ex1.D (–) 3 19 (+)
Output 3
20 (–)
11 Output 4
(+) 4 21 (+)
(+) 1 10 Output 1 7 (–)
8 (+) Output 5
12
13
Reset Input 14
19 (+) 15
(–) 3 Output 2 23 (+) Supply
(–) 6 24 (–) 24 VDC
20 (–)
13 (+) Collective Error Messaging
Reset
14 (–) Power Rail Connection
23 (+)
Supply
24 (–) 24 VDC
Figure 9.77
Collective Error Messaging
Power Rail Connection Note: For AC versions of this unit ask for our universal power supply version
the KFU8-UFT-Ex2.D or the KFU8-UFT-Ex2. Collective error messaging &
Figure 9.75 Power Rail connection are not available on the universally powered units.
Note: For AC versions of this unit order the KFA5-DU-Ex1.D (120 VAC) or
the KFA6-DU-Ex1.D (240 VAC). The AC units are not equipped with
collective error messaging or Power Rail connection.

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Isolated Limit Alarm Isolated Latching Relay
The following galvanically isolated limit alarm provides two The galvanically isolated [Link] provides latching
independent set points for RTDs, thermocouples or voltage/ functions for use as a two step controller. To maintain the levels
current signals. This intrinsic safety barrier is PC configurable for of a process between two points, this level control unit can be
trip point, hysteresis and high/low alarm. This module not only programmed for pump-up or pump-down applications.
provides the necessary isolation for intrinsic safety, but also offers
a simple logic function for alarm set points. Product info.
Hazardous Area Safe Area or Div 2 on pg. 216
[Link]
Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info. (+) 1
Hazardous Area on pg. 226 8
Input for
voltage supply

Input for
current supply
(–) 2

0-20 mA
4-20 mA
0-10 V
2-10 V
(+) 6
1
KFD2-GU-Ex1
RxD
TxD
GND
Programming
Jack 8
7 Output 1
(–) 3

(+) 4
7

9
} Output 1

2 11

}
Input for (–) 2 (+) 5
9
thermocouples
3 10 Output 2
Cold junction 11
compensation 4 (–) 6 12
K-CJC
10 Output 2

Input for RTDs

2-wire

3-wire
5
6
12 14
15 } Supply
120VAC

(–) 2 (–) 1 (+) 3 14 (+) Supply

4-wire 24 VDC
15 (–)
(–) 2 (–) 1 (+) 3 (+) 4

Power Rail Connection Figure 9.81

Figure 9.78

Isolated Limit Alarm

The following galvanically isolated limit alarm provides two
+
independent set points for RTDs, thermocouples, voltage or
potentiometer signals. This intrinsic safety barrier is PC or push-
-
Power Supplies
button programmable.
Conventional Wiring Method
Safe Area Product info.
Hazardous Area on pg. 227 The conventional method of wiring barriers is daisy-chaining from
KFD2-GUT-Ex1.D
voltage supply 0-10 V barrier to barrier.
(–) 2 -100 to +100 mV RxD
(+) 6 1 Programming
TxD
Jack 11
thermocouples GND
2 10 Output 1
(–) 2 (+) 1 12
Cold junction 17
compensation potentiometers 3
K-CJC
3-wire
16 Output 2
4
RTDs 18
2-wire 5 7 (–)
2 6 3
Output 3
3-wire 5-wire 6 8 (+)
(–) 2 (–) 1 (+) 3
4-wire 23 (+) Supply
2 1 6 3 4 24 (–) 24 VDC
(–) 2 (–) 1 (+) 3 (+) 4

Power Rail Connection

Figure 9.79 Power

Distribution
Isolated Limit Alarm without
The KFD2-CRG-Ex1.D is a galvanically isolated transmitter power Power Rail
supply for a 2- or 3-wire transmitter or current source. It not only
repeats the 0/4-20 mA signal but has two programmable relay 24VAC
outputs. Lead breakage and short-circuit monitoring are provide Figure 9.82
along with collective error messaging. This barrier is suitable for
SIL 2 applications according to IEC 61508.

Safe Area, Div 2 or Zone 2 Product info.

Hazardous Area on pg. 218
KFD2-CRG-Ex1.D

7
0/4-20mA Output 3
(+) 1 (+) 1 8
11
2 2
10 Output 1
I
12
3 3 3 17
RxD 16 Output 2
TxD Programming
GND Jack 18
23
Supply
24 24 VDC

Collective Error Messaging

Figure 9.80

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Power Rail Method Redundant Power Feed Modules
Eliminate the labor intensive daisy chain method by using Power When a process needs a higher degree of safety and reliability,
Rail. Combined with the KFD2-EB2 power feed module and the use two KFD2-EB-R4A.B modules. If either power supply fails, the
PR-03 or UPR-03 Power Rail, this configuration quickly and easily Power Rail and isolators continue to be energized via the second
distributes power to all the barriers via 2 gold plated conductors. power feed module.
Redundant
Power Feed
Modules

Power
24VDC 24VDC
Distribution 7 7
12 12
Power Feed with
12 11 11
Module Power Rail 10 10
24VDC 11

Figure 9.83

Note: PR-03 is a 500 mm insert for standard 35mm DIN Rail. UPR-03 is sold in Fault Signal Output Fault Signal Output
2 meter lengths and comes with its own 35 mm DIN Rail.
Figure 9.85

Collective Error Messaging

The collective error messaging enables lead breakage and short
circuit monitoring for Pepperl+Fuchs isolators. The KFD2-EB2 Power Supply
power feed module combined with PR-03 or UPR-03 Power Rail
Provide a complete solution for an isolator installation by using a
allows a fault signal to be transferred along the Power Rail’s 3rd
120/240 VAC to 24 VDC/4A power supply. The KFA6-STR-1.24.4.
conductor to the KFD2-EB2 and provides a relay contact output
It snaps quickly on to Power Rail to easily distribute power to the
for the entire isolator group.
isolators.
Power Feed Power Supply
Module

Fault Signal

7 24VDC 1 3
12 GND
2
10 11 L1 N 4 6
120/240VAC 24VDC

Figure 9.86
Fault Signal Output
Note: The number of isolators per power supply depends upon the power
Figure 9.84 consumption of each module.

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 Engineer’s Guide
Power Supply UPR-03/UPR-05 B
The KFA6-STR-1.24.500 provides 24 VDC 500 mA for those small
A
projects that do not require a large number of isolators. It snaps
quickly on to Power Rail to easily distribute power to the isolators.

Power Supply C
D

G E

125 mm
A - Cover
B - Two leads for power
14 120/240VAC
15 C - One conductor for collective error (UPR-03)
Figure 9.87 Three conductors for bus connection (UPR-05)

Note: The number of isolators per power supply depends upon the power
D - Universal Power Rail
consumption of each module. E - Mounting Holes
F - DIN Rail
G - End Cap UPR-E
Power Rail
A Note: The UPR-03 nd UPR-05 is two meters in length and comes with its own
PR-03/PR-05 35 mm DIN rail.

B
D

A - One conductor for collective error (PR-03)

Three conductors for bus connection (PR-05)
B - Two conductors for power supply
C - DIN Rail
D - End Cap
E - Power Rail

Note: PR-03 and PR-05 is a 500 mm insert for standard 35 mm DIN rail.
Individual sections can be connected with a VE-PR link.

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