Pepperl & Fuchs KFU8-UFC-1.D Frequency Converter with Trip Values

Key Features:

  • Frequency converter with adjustable trip values

  • Intrinsically safe design for hazardous areas

  • Configurable thresholds for monitoring and control

  • Converts frequency signals into analog outputs

  • Compact and reliable design for demanding environments

  • Ideal for process, chemical, and energy industries

Engineered for flexibility, the KFU8-UFC-1.D can handle a wide range of input signals and allows users to set upper and lower thresholds, ensuring optimal safety and automation reliability. Its compact design, simple configuration, and robust performance make it an essential solution for industries such as oil & gas, chemical, and process automation where intrinsically safe signal transmission is critical.

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Product Specification

Signal type Digital Input
Safety Integrity Level (SIL) SIL 2
Connection Terminals 23, 24
Rated voltage 20 ... 90 V DC / 48 ... 253 V AC 50 ... 60 Hz
Power dissipation/power consumption = 2 W ; 2.5 VA / 2.2 W ; 3 VA
Programming interface Programming socket
Connection side Field side
Connection Input I: 2-wire sensor: terminals 1+, 3- three wire sensor: terminals 1+, 2- and 3 input II: terminals 13+, 14- start-up override;
Input 2- or 3-wire sensor, sensor acc. to EN 60947-5-6 (NAMUR) or mechanical contact
Electromagnetic compatibility NE 21:2006
Degree of protection IEC 60529:2001
Ambient temperature -20 ... 60 °C (-4 ... 140 °F)

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a frequency converter with adjustable trip values, designed to convert frequency signals into analog outputs while ensuring intrinsically safe operation.

The KFU8-UFC-1.D includes configurable trip values, enabling users to set upper and lower thresholds for monitoring and safety control.

It is widely used in hazardous areas within the process, chemical, oil & gas, and energy industries.

It means the device is designed to prevent sparks or excess heat, ensuring safe operation in hazardous environments where explosive gases or dust may be present.

It can handle a wide range of frequency input signals, which it converts into standardised analog outputs.

It provides analog output signals for integration into control systems, with trip values for monitoring.

Yes, both the upper and lower trip values are user-configurable for flexible operation.

It should be installed according to Pepperl & Fuchs guidelines for hazardous areas, typically within the K-System backplane or DIN rail mount.

It is certified for use in hazardous areas under ATEX and other international safety standards.

Built to rigorous industrial standards, the KFU8-UFC-1.D delivers reliable, long-term performance in demanding environments.

Industries that require precise monitoring and safety in hazardous areas, such as oil & gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and energy sectors.

Yes, its standardised outputs and compact design allow straightforward integration with most control and automation systems.

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