Product Description
Pepperl+Fuchs F2D0-FB-EX4.CG FieldBarrier
Product Overview
- The Pepperl+Fuchs F2D0-FB-EX4.CG is a FieldBarrier® designed for hazardous environments, providing a reliable interface between field devices and control systems in safety-critical applications. Part of the FieldConnex series for FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 and PROFIBUS PA, this device coupler connects up to four intrinsically safe field instruments, ensuring robust communication in Zone 1/Div. 2 areas. It is widely used in industries such as oil and gas, chemical, and process automation, offering explosion protection and fault-tolerant operation.
Technical Specifications
- The F2D0-FB-EX4.CG has the following specifications based on documentation from Pepperl+Fuchs and industry sources:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model/Part Number | F2D0-FB-EX4.CG (PN: 127072) |
| Manufacturer | Pepperl+Fuchs |
| Description | FieldBarrier (Fieldbus Device Coupler) |
| Outputs | 4 intrinsically safe outputs (Ex ia/Ex ib) |
| Supported Protocols | FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1, PROFIBUS PA |
| Intrinsic Safety Standards | FISCO (Fieldbus Intrinsically Safe Concept), Entity |
| Input Voltage | 16–32 VDC |
| Short-Circuit Protection | Current limitation at each output |
| Housing | Sturdy cast aluminum (F2 type) |
| Dimensions | Width: 240 mm Height: 150 mm Depth: 258 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 3.35 kg |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F) |
| Installation | Zone 1/Div. 2, instruments in Zone 0–1/Div. 1 |
| Indicators | LEDs for operation, communication, and fault status |
Additional Details
- The F2D0-FB-EX4.CG includes the following additional information based on documentation from Pepperl+Fuchs, Kempston Controls, and other industry sources:
- Function: Connects up to four field devices with intrinsically safe outputs (Ex ia/Ex ib), providing short-circuit current limitation to maintain segment operation during faults or hot work; supports high trunk power for maximum cable lengths and device counts in hazardous areas.