P+F KFD2-UT2-EX1 Universal Temperature Converter for Industrial Automation

The P+F KFD2-UT2-EX1 serves as a critical bridge between temperature sensors and control systems in industrial environments. This compact device handles signal isolation and conversion for thermocouples, RTDs, potentiometers, and voltage inputs, delivering precise 0/4-20mA current outputs. Designed specifically for hazardous areas, it maintains reliable operation where safety and accuracy matter most.

Commonly found in chemical plants and oil refineries, this converter excels where explosive atmospheres demand intrinsically safe solutions. A plant engineer mentioned how it simplified retrofitting older temperature monitoring systems while maintaining SIL 2 compliance. Our inventory includes related Pepperl+Fuchs models like the KFD2-UT2-EX2 and complementary signal conditioning modules for complete system integration.

What makes this converter stand out? Its dual-channel design allows simultaneous sensor diagnostics while maintaining galvanic isolation between input, output, and supply. The screw terminal connections proved particularly durable in vibration-prone environments during field testing. Configuration through PACTware software streamlines setup without requiring physical DIP switches, which reduces commissioning time by eliminating hardware adjustments.

One unexpected benefit users report: the built-in line fault detection works reliably even with older cabling infrastructure. This thing handles voltage drops better than expected, maintaining 0.1% measurement accuracy across 20-30V DC supply range. For redundancy applications, pairing it with KFD2-GUT-EX1 backup modules creates fail-safe temperature monitoring systems that keep running through component failures.