Part Number: RSD-TI2-Ex8; Model: RSD-TI2-Ex8; Product Name: Intrinsically Safe Input Module
Brand: Pepperl+Fuchs (A Global Leader in Industrial Sensor and Automation Solutions)
Product Status: Mass Production Unit; Product Category: Intrinsically Safe (Ex) Digital Input Module, Optimized for Hazardous Industrial Environments
Core Application: Specifically designed for signal acquisition in explosive hazardous areas, widely applicable in oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, and coal mining industries. It converts intrinsic safety signals from field devices into standard industrial signals, enabling safe data transmission to non-hazardous area control systems while ensuring compliance with explosion-proof standards.
Core Features: Intrinsically Safe Circuit Design; 8 Channels of Digital Input; High Compatibility with Field Sensors; Reinforced Anti-Interference Capability; Industrial-Grade Housing; Seamless Integration with PLC and DCS Systems; Compliance with Global Explosion-Proof Certifications.
2. Core Performance Specifications (Ta = 25℃, Unless Otherwise Specified)
2.1 Electrical Performance Parameters
Input Type: 8 Channels Digital Input (Intrinsically Safe); Input Signal: 2-Wire / 3-Wire Proximity Sensors, Mechanical Contacts; Input Voltage: DC 18V - 30V (Power Supply for Intrinsically Safe Circuit);
Input Current: ≤ 8mA Per Channel (Typical); Response Time: ≤ 1ms (Signal On/Off); Signal Resolution: 0.1ms; Isolation: Galvanic Isolation Between Channels and Between Input/Output Circuits, Isolation Voltage: 2500Vrms (Continuous Operation).
Output Signal: Standard Digital Output (PNP/NPN Selectable via DIP Switch); Output Voltage: Compatible with PLC Input Voltage (DC 24V Typical); Output Current Capacity: ≤ 200mA Per Channel.
2.2 Communication & Control Parameters
Communication Interface: 1 × RS485 Port (Modbus RTU Protocol); Baud Rate: 9600 - 115200 bps (Configurable via Software); Data Bits: 8 Bits; Parity Check: None/Even/Odd (Selectable); Stop Bits: 1/2 (Selectable); Communication Distance: Up to 1200m (RS485, Using Shielded Twisted Pair Cable).
Control Mode: Remote Monitoring and Configuration via Modbus; Channel Status Indication: LED Indicator Per Channel (Green for On, Red for Fault); Configuration: Software Configurable (Parameter Setting via P+F Configuration Tool); Address Setting: DIP Switch Configurable (Address Range: 1 - 247).
2.3 Explosion-Proof & Protection Functions
Explosion-Proof Rating: Intrinsically Safe Type Ex ia IIC T6 Ga (For Hazardous Area Zone 0/1); Ex ia IIB T6 Ga (Optional); Protection Level: IP65 (Housing);
ESD Protection: ±15kV (Air), ±8kV (Contact) Per IEC 61000-4-2; Surge Protection: ±2kV (Line to Ground) Per IEC 61000-4-5; Over-Current Protection: Automatic Current Limiting Per Channel (Trigger Threshold: 10mA); Reverse Polarity Protection: Power Input and Signal Input Reverse Polarity Protected, No Component Damage.
3. Hardware Configuration & Power Supply
3.1 Power Supply Parameters
Power Supply Source: Single Power Input (Non-Intrinsically Safe Side); Power Supply Voltage: DC 24V ±10%; Power Consumption: ≤ 3W (Typical, Full Load); ≤ 5W (Peak);
Power Interface: Industrial-Grade Plug-in Connector (M12 or Terminal Block); Power Ripple: ≤ 1% (Rated Voltage Input); Power-On Delay: ≤ 2s; Standby Current: ≤ 50mA @ 24V DC.
3.2 Mechanical & Installation Parameters
Dimensions (W × H × D): 45mm × 175mm × 110mm (Housing); Mounting Type: DIN Rail Mounting (35mm Standard DIN Rail, Per EN 50022);
Connector Type: Intrinsically Safe Side: M12 Female Connectors (8 Channels); Non-Intrinsically Safe Side: Terminal Block or M12 Connector; Weight: ≤ 0.5kg (Net Weight); Installation Direction: Vertical (Recommended); Housing Material: High-Impact Polycarbonate (PC), Flame-Retardant Per UL 94 V-0.