{"product_id":"kfd0-cc-ex1-pepperl-fuchs-k-system-signal-converter","title":"KFD0-CC-EX1 Pepperl+Fuchs K-System Signal Converter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePepperl+Fuchs KFD0-CC-EX1\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eKFD0-CC-EX1\u003c\/strong\u003e Signal Converter, operates as a dedicated hardware component for galvanic signal isolation and current\/voltage conversion within intrinsic safety field loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Architecture \u0026amp; Structural Designators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKF: K-System enclosure family for DIN-rail signal processing interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD0: Loop-powered housing configuration requiring no external auxiliary power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCC: Current and voltage conversion circuit topology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEX: Intrinsic safety barrier specification for hazardous location signals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1: Single-channel galvanic isolation path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOperational \u0026amp; Physical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKFD0-CC-EX1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePepperl+Fuchs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.15 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase Unit Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mm x 115 mm x 107 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mm x 120 mm x 35 mm \u003ci\u003e(Shipping weight: 0.25 kg)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 deg C to 60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoop powered (powered from input circuit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Signal Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0\/4 mA to 20 mA, 0\/1 V to 5 V VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Signal Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0\/4 mA to 20 mA, 0\/2 V to 10 V VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalvanic Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 kV AC test voltage between hazardous and safe side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHazardous Area Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eATEX \/ IECEx Zone 0, 1, 2; Class I, Div 1, 2 (Ex i)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntrinsic Safety Barriers \u0026amp; Network Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module incorporates certified intrinsic safety (Ex i) barriers to restrict electrical energy transfer into explosive atmospheres. High DIN-rail mounting stability ensures continuous physical grounding during vibration conditions, maintaining channel integrity against external noise transients. Internal protective suppression diodes establish surge voltage protection limits across all field wiring interfaces, while optimized analog circuitry eliminates protocol conversion latencies across field loop signal paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Delivery Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x KFD0-CC-EX1 Signal Converter Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Removable Screw Terminal Block Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Hardware Instruction Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMounting Protocol \u0026amp; Hazardous Loop Wiring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDIN-Rail Mechanical Assembly\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnap the module housing vertically onto a standard 35 mm DIN mounting rail inside an IP54 control cabinet enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure adjacent module spacing complies with thermal dissipation guidelines for continuous operating temperature limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eField Cable Termination\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect intrinsically safe field wiring from Zone 0\/1 hazardous areas strictly to the blue top terminal connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire non-intrinsically safe control system connections to the black bottom terminal connections, keeping safe and hazardous cables physically separated by at least 50 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Questions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow is electrical power supplied to this converter module?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit operates as a loop-powered device and derives its required operating power directly from the active input current loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat degree of galvanic isolation is provided between field and control circuits?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module maintains continuous galvanic isolation rated for a 2.5 kV AC test voltage between hazardous and safe side terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan non-intrinsically safe signals be connected to the blue terminal blocks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, blue terminal blocks are reserved exclusively for intrinsically safe field circuits originating from classified hazardous locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat mounting orientation is required for control panel installation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module snaps onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail in either vertical or horizontal orientations without degrading performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat precautions must be taken regarding cable shield grounding?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eField cable shields must be grounded at a single point on the safe-side grounding bus to prevent ground loop circulating currents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the response time for signal conversion through the internal circuit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe analog transformation circuit processes input transitions with a response time typically under 20 ms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan the terminal blocks be removed without disconnecting individual wires?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the module uses coded removable terminal blocks that detach directly from the main housing for rapid maintenance swaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes this module require DIP switch configuration prior to field mounting?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the signal transformation parameters are set via onboard potentiometers accessible through the front panel faceplate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pepperl+Fuchs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47508774355117,"sku":"KFD0-CC-EX1","price":828.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/kfd0-cc-ex1_1.jpg?v=1789090639","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/ga\/products\/kfd0-cc-ex1-pepperl-fuchs-k-system-signal-converter","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}