Pepperl & Fuchs – KFD2‑BR‑EX1.3PA.93 (P/N 98314) – PROFIBUS PA Segment Coupler

The Pepperl & Fuchs KFD2‑BR‑EX1.3PA.93 is a robust, intrinsically safe PROFIBUS PA segment coupler (SK1). It transparently connects one PA segment to a PROFIBUS DP trunk, providing fieldbus power and galvanic isolation for Zone 2/Div 2 hazardous areas—all in a compact 5-module DIN-rail package.

Key Features & Technical Specs:

• Model / Part No.: KFD2‑BR‑EX1.3PA.93 (Pepperl & Fuchs, P/N 98314)  

• Functionality: Segment Coupler 1 (SK1) – intrinsically safe power supply & gateway for PROFIBUS PA → DP  

• Hazardous Area Rating: Zone 2 / Div 2; Ex ia IIC (FISCO/Entity compliant) protection  

• Supply Voltage: 20–35 V DC @ 190–430 mA via DIN-rail or screw terminals  

• Fieldbus Output: 12.6–13.4 V DC @ max. 100 mA to POWER PROFIBUS PA branch (integrated terminator)  

• DP Connection: RS-485 PROFIBUS DP trunk rated at 93.75 kbit/s with configurable termination  

• Isolation: Galvanic separation between DP trunk and PA segments; transparent communications  

• Certifications & Physical: IP20 housing, five-module width, 100×115×107 mm, ~0.45 kg