
Segment coupler
Segment coupler for intrinsically safe 
PROFIBUS PA segment
• PROFIBUS DP, EN 50170/2, RS 
485: 93.75 kbit/s
• PROFIBUS PA [EEx ia] IIC; 
PROFIBUS EN 50170/2; IEC 611582: 31.25 kbit/s
• Master independent
• Up to 10 Ex devices can be 
connected to the PA segment
• Supply via PA bus
• 24 V DC rated operational voltage
• Removable terminals and Power 
Rail
• EMC acc. to NAMUR NE 21
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PROFIBUS PA
[EEx ia] IIC
1 16 2 17 3 18
+
-
Screen/PA
Bus termination
IEC 61158-2
Protocol conversion 
RS 485
Bus termination
S1
KFD2-BR-Ex1.3PA.93
Segment coupler for PROFIBUS PA
Safe area Hazardous area
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Function
The segment coupler couples an intrinsically safe PROFIBUS PA segment to 
a PROFIBUS segment using RS 485 
transfer technology in accordance with 
EN 50170. The Profibus is standardised in EN 50170/2. 
The communication behaves transparently. The protocol is transferred unchanged, therefore the segment coupler can operate with each PROFIBUS 
protocol and is not parameterised. 
The baudrate of the intrinsically safe 
PROFIBUS PA segment is 31.25 
kbits/s in accordance with IEC 61158-2 
The PROFIBUS segment with RS 485 
transfer technology has a baudrate of
93.75 kbit/s. This baudrate is particular-
ly suitable for mixed operation with DP 
and PROFIBUS PA stations. 
Devices on the PROFIBUS PA are supplied from the segment coupler via the 
bus.
Please note!
On the segment coupler no supply voltage or other external voltage must be 
applied to the PROFIBUS terminals. 
For additional information see the PNO 
Manual for PROFIBUS PA
Output characteristic
VP
CNTR-P
DGND
PROFIBUS DP
Composition
Screen/FE
RxD/TxD-P
404257 56 55 58 59 6041
RxD/TxD-N
+
FE
-
Power supply
Power rail
U
o
*) FISCO: 
1
P
o
I =
U
o
I
I
o
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Technical Data
Supply
Connection  Power Rail or terminals 59+, 60-, 58 FE 
Rated voltage  20 ... 35 V DC 
Ripple  ≤ 10 % 
Rated current  190 mA ... 430 mA
Fieldbus connection
Profibus PA   
Connection  terminals 3, 18+; 2, 17Rated voltage  12,6 ... 13,4 V 
Rated current  ≤ 100 mA 
Terminating impedance  100 Ω , integrated
Profibus DP  PROFIBUS with RS 485 transmission technique
Connection  terminals 40 RxD/TxD-P, 41 RxD/TxD-N, 42 screen/FE, 55 DGND, 56 CNTR-P, 57 VP 
Baudrate 93,75 kBit/s 
Terminating impedance  with rotary switch (S1) switchable: 1 = on; 0 = off
Electrical isolation
Profibus PA/Profibus RS 485-Segment  safe electrical isolation acc. to EN 50020, voltage peak value 375 V 
PROFIBUS DP/Supply  function insulation acc. to DIN EN 50178, rated insulation voltage 50 V
PROFIBUS PA/Supply  safe electrical isolation acc. to EN 50020, voltage peak value 375 V
Standard conformity
Electrical isolation  EN 50178 
Electromagnetic compatibility  NAMUR NE 21 
Protection degree  IEC/EN 60529 
Fieldbus standard  EN 50170/2 
Climatic conditions  DIN IEC 721
Directive conformity
Electromagnetic compatibility   
Directive 89/336/EG  EN 61326, EN 50081-2
Ambient conditions
Classification 3K3 
Ambient temperature  -20 ... 60 °C (253 ... 333 K) 
Storage temperature  -40 ... 85 °C (233 ... 358 K) 
Relative humidity  < 75 % 
Degree of soiling  max. 2, according to IEC 664
Mechanical specifications
Connection type  terminals 
Core cross-section 
Housing  100 mm x 115 mm x 107 mm 
Protection degree  IP20 
Mass 650 g 
Mounting  DIN rail mounting
Data for application in conjunction with 
hazardous areas
EC-Type Examination Certificate  PTB 99 ATEX 2142
Group, category, type of protection, 
Temperature classification 
Statement of conformity  TÜV 00 ATEX 1531X
Group, category, type of protection, 
Temperature classification 
Supply   
Safety maximum voltage U
Profibus PA   
Voltage U 
Current Io  207,2 mA 
Power P 
Safety maximum voltageUm  60 V
Directive conformity  standards
Directive 94/9 EU  EN 50014, EN 50020, EN 50021
 15 V
o
 1,93 W
o
m
up to 2.5 mm
¬ II (1) G D [EEx ia] IIC
¬ II 3 G EEx nA IIC T4
40 V DC
2
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Accessories
Power Rail UPR02 
Power feed module KFD2-EB2 
Terminal resistor KMD0-FT-Ex
Fx-FT-Ex1.I.IEC 
Fx-FT-Ex1.D.IEC
Dimensions
100
KFD2-BR-Ex1.3PA.93
115
Protective cap, remove for 
power suppply via power rail
Power rail
Extendable lugs
93
107
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