Pepperl+Fuchs KFD2-STC4-Ex Series User Manual

Safety Manual SIL KFD2-ST*4-(Ex)*, KFD2-CR4-(Ex)*
Safety Recommendation
2014-09
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3 Safety Recommendation
3.1 Interfaces
The device has the following interfaces. For corresponding terminals see data
sheet.
 Safety relevant interfaces:
 Non-safety relevant interfaces: none
The HART communication is not relevant for functional safety.
3.2 Configuration
A configuration of the device is not necessary and not possible.
3.3 Useful Life Time
Although a constant failure rate is assumed by the probabilistic estimation this
only applies provided that the useful life time of components is not exceeded.
Beyond this useful life time, the result of the probabilistic calculation is
meaningless as the probability of failure significantly increases with time. The
useful life time is highly dependent on the component itself and its operating
conditions – temperature in particular (for example, the electrolytic capacitors can
be very sensitive to the working temperature).
This assumption of a constant failure rate is based on the bathtub curve, which
shows the typical behavior for electronic components.
Therefore it is obvious that failure calculation is only valid for components that
have this constant domain and that the validity of the calculation is limited to the
useful life time of each component.
It is assumed that early failures are detected to a huge percentage during the
installation period and therefore the assumption of a constant failure rate during
the useful life time is valid.
However, according to IEC 61508-2, a useful life time, based on experience,
should be assumed. Experience has shown that the useful life time often lies
within a range period of about 8 ... 12 years.
As noted in DIN EN 61508-2:2011 note NA4, appropriate measures taken by the
manufacturer and operator can extend the useful lifetime.
Input I, output I KFD2-CR4-(Ex)1, KFD2-STC4-(Ex)1,
KFD2-STC4-(Ex)1-3, KFD2-STC4-(Ex)1-Y*,
KFD2-STV4-(Ex)1-1, KFD2-STV4-(Ex)1-2
Input I, output I, output II KFD2-CR4-(Ex)1.2O, KFD2-STC4-(Ex)1.2O,
KFD2-STC4-(Ex)1.2O-3, KFD2-STC4-(Ex)1.2O-Y*,
KFD2-STV4-(Ex)1.2O-1, KFD2-STV4-(Ex)1.2O-2
Input I, input II, output I, output II KFD2-CR4-(Ex)2, KFD2-STC4-(Ex)2,
KFD2-STC4-(Ex)2-3, KFD2-STC4-(Ex)2-Y*,
KFD2-STV4-(Ex)2-1, KFD2-STV4-(Ex)2-2
Safety Manual SIL KFD2-ST*4-(Ex)*, KFD2-CR4-(Ex)*
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Pepperl+Fuchs KFD2-STC4-Ex Series Specifications

General

Brand	Pepperl+Fuchs
Model	KFD2-STC4-Ex Series
Category	Power Supply
Language	English