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News Release from: Pepperl+Fuchs USA | Subject: Flexible K-System components
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 18 January 2005
Signal protection devices now SIL rated
Pepperl+Fuchs flexible K-System components now have IEC61508 SIL ratings to conform with international safety standards for systems and processes - at no additional cost to the user.
Pepperl+Fuchs flexible K-System components now have IEC61508 SIL ratings to conform with international safety standards for systems and processes - at no additional cost to the user SIL ratings on commercial off-the-shelf products not only help reduce safety risks, but provide a number of additional benefits including uniform documentation, global certifications, extensive international supply, and fewer parts to stock, as well as proven engineering and global support
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 14 Jul 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The K-System is a collection of modular components that provides reliable signal transfer protection between field devices and control systems.
This highly flexible product line consists of high-density intrinsic safety isolators for hazardous areas, signal conditioners for non-hazardous areas, limit alarms and logic controls.
Keyed removable terminals ensure modules are always properly connected.
Modules mount in any orientation to panels, DIN rails, motherboards, or to the innovative Pepperl+Fuchs PowerRail.
PowerRail is a wiring alternative that eliminates the need to daisy-chain power, eliminates I/O points and wiring for lead monitoring, and allows for full power redundancy.
Both voltage supply and centralised fault indication are available over the PowerRail.
Users simply snap the component on and it is ready to go.
Pepperl+Fuchs is a world leader in the design, manufacture and application of high quality process automation products and services.
Pepperl+Fuchs describes itself as the number-one provider of hazardous area technology from intrinsic safety to purge and pressurisation, on-line corrosion monitoring and fieldbus.
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