FACTORY AUTOMATION

MANUAL
KFU8-FSSP-1.D
Frequency voltage converter
(40 kHz version)
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ument is applicable: The General Terms of Delivery for Products and Servic-
es of the Electrical Industry, published by the Central Association of the
Electrical Industry (Zentralverband Elektrotechnik und Elektroindustrie
(ZVEI) e.V.) in its most recent version as well as the supplementary clause:
"Expanded reservation of proprietorship"

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1 Introduction ............................................ 5

2 Declaration of Conformity ..................... 7

3 Safety ...................................................... 8
3.1 Symbols relevant to safety .......................................... 8
3.2 Intended use ................................................................. 8
3.3 General safety instructions ......................................... 9

4 Product description ............................. 10

4.1 Device description...................................................... 10

5 Operation .............................................. 12
5.1 Operating mode .......................................................... 12
5.2 Setup mode ................................................................. 14
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6.1 Technical data .............................................................23

6.2 Terminal assignment ..................................................26
6.3 Dimensions, operating and display devices.............27
6.4 Connection diagram ...................................................28
6.5 Functional description................................................29

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Introduction

1 Introduction

Congratulations
You have chosen a device manufactured by Pepperl+Fuchs. Pepperl+Fuchs
develops, produces and distributes electronic sensors and interface modules for
the market of automation technology on a worldwide scale.
Before you install this device and put it into operation, please read the operating
instructions thoroughly. The instructions and notes contained in this operating
manual will guide you step-by-step through the installation and commissioning to
ensure the trouble-free usage of this product. This is useful to you, because with
this you:
• support the safe operation of the device
• can utilize the device’s entire range of functions
• reduce faulty operation and the associated errors
• reduce costs from downtime and incidental repairs
• increase the effectiveness and operating efficiency of your plant.
Store this operating manual somewhere safe in order to have it available for future
work on the device.
Directly after opening the packaging, please ensure that the device is intact and
that the package is complete.
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Symbols used
The following symbols are used in this manual:

NOTE!
This symbol brings important information to your attention.

Handling instructions
This symbol denotes handling instructions.

Contact
If you have any questions about the device, its functions, or accessories, please
contact us at:
Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH
Lilienthalstraße 200
68307 Mannheim
Telephone: +49 621 776-1111
Fax: +49 621 776-271111
E-Mail: [email protected]
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Declaration of Conformity

2 Declaration of Conformity
This product has been developed and manufactured in accordance with applicable
European standards and directives.

NOTE!
A Declaration of Conformity can be requested from the manufacturer.

The manufacturer of this product, Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH, in D-68307 Mannheim,

Germany, has a certified quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001.

ISO9001
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Safety

3 Safety
3.1 Symbols relevant to safety

Danger!
This symbol indicates a warning about a possible danger.
In the event the warning is ignored, the consequences may range from personal
injury to death.

Warning!
This symbol indicates a warning about a possible fault or danger.
In the event the warning is ignored, the consequences may course personal injury
or heaviest property damage.

Caution!
This symbol warns of a possible fault.
Failure to observe the instructions given in this warning may result in the devices
and any connected facilities or systems develop a fault or fail completely.

3.2 Intended use

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The KFU8* series comprises a range of devices used to display and monitor
periodic signals. The devices can be used as a control cabinet module or for field
applications. Use wiring designed specially for the devices.

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3.3 General safety instructions

Installation and commissioning of all devices must be performed by a trained
professional only.
Always operate the device as described in these instructions to ensure that the
device and connected systems function correctly. The protection of operating
personnel and plant is only guaranteed if the device is operated in accordance with
its intended use.
The devices have been designed in protection category IP 20 in accordance with
IEC 60529/EN 60529 and are suitable for use in environments of contamination
level 2. If used in environments with a higher level of contamination the devices
must be protected accordingly.
When packing the device for storage or transport, use materials that will protect the
device from bumps and impacts and protect against moisture. The original
packaging provides the best protection. Also take into account the permitted
ambient conditions.
The operating company bears responsibility for observing locally applicable safety
regulations.
Independent interventions and separate modifications are dangerous and will void
the warranty and exclude the manufacturer from any liability. If serious faults occur,
stop using the device. Secure the device against inadvertent operation. In the
event of repairs, send the device to Pepperl+Fuchs.
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Product description

4 Product description
4.1 Device description
The frequency voltage/current converter KFU8-FSSP-1.D is a device for displaying
and monitoring periodical signals which occur in almost all areas of process
automation, i.e. from general frequencies to specific speeds.
The input signals are evaluated and converted into a frequency or speed by a
powerful -controller in accordance with the cycle method. The -controller
calculates a voltage or current value proportional to the input frequency and
produces it with a digital/analog converter in accordance with the selected limit
value of the measurement range.
You can select either of the following analog signals:
• 0 V ... 10 V
• 2 V ... 10 V
• 0 mA ... 20 mA
• 4 mA ... 20 mA
The pulse output produces the input frequency which is subdivided by the
adjustable factor of 1 ... 9999.

NOTE!
Close attention was paid to the special case of speed measurement during the
development of the device. The indicators and inputs can therefore occur in Hz or
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Furthermore, in applications involving slow processes, where sensors deliver

multiple pulses per revolution, it is possible to automatically operate with the actual
speed of the drive by specifying the number of pulses per revolution.
The input or output signal is displayed on a 7-segment LED display on the front of
the device. The display has 4 digits and up to 3 decimal places. The
parameterization is performed using the 4 buttons below the display.
The frequency voltage/current converter can be operated with a 115 VAC, 230 VAC
or 24 VDC power supply. When an alternating voltage is connected, a 24 VDC
source is available for the sensor.

NOTE!
All currently available two, three or four-wire proximity switches and incremental
rotary encoders are acceptable as sensors. Moreover, two terminals are reserved
for the connection of proximity switches as per DIN 19234 (NAMUR).
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5 Operation
5.1 Operating mode

Signal frequency
The frequency voltage/current converter processes input signals of 0.001 Hz ...
9999 Hz or speeds of 0.02 rpm ... 9999 rpm. Signals not having a duty rate of 1:1
must have a minimum pulse pause or pulse duration of 40 s in order to be
detected with certainty behind the input filter.

Measurement underrange, message

This message appears when no input signal is recognized.

Measurement overrange, message

The preset display and measurement range was exceeded.

NOTE!
Select a wider measurement range.
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Very low signal frequencies, displayed value is not valid,

message
During the measurement of very low signal frequencies, the measuring system has
detected that the signal has fallen below the last computed frequency. The time
between the last two signal edges has already elapsed. The device is now waiting
for the next positive signal edge in order to compute the next measured value.
Here, 'XXX' represents the positions of the first three digits of the last measured
value.

Self test, message

When the power supply is switched on, the device performs a self test. The
message appears when it is established that there is an error, for example during
the check summation of the EEPROM data; in this state, the output relay behaves
as if there has been a power failure. The error message can be cleared by
switching the supply voltage off and on again.

Error message

NOTE!
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If, when switching on again, the error message appears, then the
factory presets were loaded.

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1. Enter the parameters again.

2. Switch the device off and back on again.
The normal function of the output relay is restored.
5.2 Setup mode

Transition operating mode  setup mode

Starting setup mode

Press the "Mode" and "+" buttons at the same time.
The display shows the parameters in text form.

NOTE!
You can modify the parameters in the parameter value display (flashing digits). The
parameters come into effect temporarily until the operating voltage is interrupted.

Transition setup mode  operating mode

Exiting setup mode

Press the "Enter" and "+" buttons at the same time.
The parameters are stored in an EEPROM in a non-volatile manner.
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Button functions for the parameter display

"+" Switch to next parameter.

"-" Switch to previous parameter.

"Mode" Switch modes of parameter display.

"Enter" and Closes parameter editor and stores all parameters in the EEPROM.
"+"

Button functions for the parameter value display (one digit flashes)

"+" Increase the value of the flashing digit.

"-" Decrease the value of the flashing digit.

"Mode" Move flashing digit.

"Enter" and Transfer from parameter value display to parameter display.

"+"
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Pulse divider
(factory preset: 1 pulse/revolution)
Applications involving slow processes are frequently equipped with sensors which
provide several pulses per revolution. In the rotational speed measuring function,
the device undertakes the conversion to the actual value of rpm by inputting the
numerical value (of pulses/revolution), i.e. both the indication and the input of the
measurement range end value are obtained from the actual rate of rotation of the
drive.
Range: 1 ... 1200

Measurement range full scale reading

(factory preset: 9999)
In frequency measurement, the set value is measured in Hz or in speed
measurement it is measured rpm (depending on function selection) it determines
the frequency or speed at the analog output of the maximum voltage of 10 V or the
maximum current of 20 mA.
Range: see display and measurement range.

Teaching in
Press the "Mode" button only and then press "Enter".
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Analog output
(factory preset: 0 V ... 10 V)
Selection of the analog output signal. You can only use the current output
(terminals 5 and 6) or current output (terminals 4 and 5).

Parameter value Analog output

0 0 V ... 10 V

1 2 V ... 10 V

2 0 mA ... 20 mA

3 4 mA ... 20 mA

Display function
(factory preset: frequency or speed)
The display shows the determined frequency or speed in Hz and rpm (depending
on Function selection) or the output voltage in V or the output current in mA
(depending on the selection in the Analog output) menu item.
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Display function Function selection Analog output Display

0 0 - Frequency in Hz

1 - Rotational speed in rpm

1 - 0 Voltage in V

- 1 Voltage in V

- 2 Current in mA

- 3 Current in mA

Display rate
(factory preset: 0.33 s)
In order to ensure good readability of the display, the time taken to indicate the
current measured value in the display can be selected between 0.01 s and 2.5 s.

NOTE!
The display rate influences neither the time required to calculate the measured
value nor the switching characteristics of the output relay.
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Display and measurement range

(factory preset: 0 ... 9999)
Four measuring and display ranges are available for frequency measurement and
three measuring and display ranges are available for speed measurement:

Display in Frequency range in Speed range in Number of decimal

parameter editor Hz rpm places

0000 0 ... 9999 0

000.1 0,0 ... 999,9 1
00.02 0,0 ... 99,99 2
0.003 0,0 ... 9,999 ---- 3

Example:
The maximum permissible rotational speed of the drive is 600.5 rpm. You can
select the first two measuring ranges. Select the second measurement range in
order to fully utilize the accuracy of the display.

Message
This message appears when an attempt has been made to change the range in
such a way that previously input limiting values lie outside the display and
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off.

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Division factor for the pulse output

(factory preset: 1)
If the division factors is set to 1, the pulse output goes to high level approx. 10 s
after the positive slope of the input signal and to low level approx. 10 s after the
negative slope.

approx. 10 µs approx. 10 µs

Figure 5.1: Division factor 1

With division factors greater than 1, the pulse output goes to approx. 20 s after the
first positive input signal slope.
For even division factors the output level goes approx. 20 s after the ‘division
factor’/2-period to low level for the following periods.
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4 periods

Example: 2 periods

division factor = 4

output level high:

4/2 = 2 periods

approx. 20 µs approx. 20 µs

Figure 5.2: Division factor 4

For uneven division factors the output level goes approx. 20 s after the (‘division
factor’-1)/2 period to low level for the following periods.
5 periods

Example: 2 periods

division factor = 5

output level high:

(5-1)/2 = 2 periods

approx. 20 µs approx. 20 µs
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Figure 5.3: Division factor 5

Range: 1 ... 9999

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Software version number

NOTE!
You can only read out the version number of the software.

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6 Appendix
6.1 Technical data

Power supply
Rated voltage 196 ... 250 VAC; 98 ... 127 VAC; 47 ... 63 Hz
20,4 ... 27.6 VDC

Power consumption AC: < 5 VA

DC: < 5 W

Display/controls
Type 4-digit 7-segment display, red, 7 mm digit height

Display area: 0,002 ... 9999 Hz or 0.01... 9999 rpm

Parameter assignment Keypad menu guidance

Input 1
Connection Terminals 8-, 9+

Connectable sensor types NAMUR sensors in accordance with DIN EN 60947-5-6

Open loop voltage 8.2 VDC

Short-circuit current 6.5 mA

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Switching point 1,2 ... 2.1 mA, switching hysteresis about 0.2 mA

Impedance 1.2 k

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Input 2
Connection Terminals 7+, 13- sensor supply
Terminals 14, 15 npn/pnp input (galvanically isolated)

Connectable sensor types Two, three or four-wire proximity switches, incremental rotary encoders or
externally generated pulses 16 ... 30 V

Sensor supply voltage 19 ... 28 VDC not stabilized; 30 mA short-circuit proof

Switching point high: 16 ... 30 VDC; max. 10 mA by way of an integral voltage current
sink; Ri  3 k
low: 0 ... 6 VDC

Output
Analog voltage output 0 ... 10 VDC; 2 ... 10 VDC; 30 mA max.; resolution: 12 mV; Ri  330 
(Term. 5+, 6-)

Analog current output 0 ... 20 mA; 4 ... 20 mA; resolution: 25 A; Ri  600  (terminal 4-, 5+)

Digital incrementing  (Ub -3 V), 20 mA, short-circuit proof (Terminals 1-, 2+) with frequency
division Fin /1 ... Fin /9999

Transfer characteristics
Input frequency  40000 Hz, pulse pause/duration:  12 s

Deviation  0.2 % of the end value

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Changing interval 5 ms (internal processing time)

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Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature -25 ... 50 °C (248 ... 323 K)

Storage temperature -40 ... 85 °C (233 ... 358 K)

Relative humidity max. 80 %, non-condensing

Altitude 0 - 2000 m

Operating conditions The device is for indoor use only

Conformity
Electromagnetic compatibility EN 50081-2, EN 50082-2

Mechanical data
Degree of protection IP20

Connection Coded, removable terminals, core cross-section:  0.34 ... 2.5 mm2

Design Modular terminal housing in Makrolon, system KF

Mounting Snap-on to 35 mm DIN mounting rail according to DIN EN50022 or screw

fixing by means of extendable latches in 90 mm grid
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6.2 Terminal assignment

Term. 1: Sensor power supply Term. 10: Not connected
GND

Term. 2: Pulse output Term. 11: Power supply

24 VDC, L +

Term. 3: Not connected Term. 12: Power supply

24 VDC, L -

Term. 4: Analog output Term. 13: Sensor power supply

I- GND

Term. 5: Analog output Term. 14: PNP, NPN input

U+ - (cathode)

Term. 6: Analog output Term. 15: PNP, NPN input

U- + (anode)

Term. 7: Sensor power supply Term. 16: Power supply

+ 24 VDC 230 VAC, L1

Term. 8: NAMUR input Term. 17: Power supply

L- 115 VAC, L1

Term. 9: NAMUR input Term. 18: Power supply

L+ AC, N
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6.3 Dimensions, operating and display devices

115

1 2 3 4 5 6
Drehzahlwächter
Output Speed monitor

7-segment-display

Mode +

107
93
Control keys Enter –

PEPPERL+FUCHS GERMANY
7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18

"Mode" and "+": Start parameter editor

"+": Advance to next parameter selection or increase the value of the flashing digit

"-": Advance to next parameter selection or decrease the value of the flashing digit

"Mode": Display parameter value (right digit flashes) or shift the flashing digit to the left

"Enter": Exit parameter value display, the device now operates temporarily with the altered
parameter.
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"Enter" and "+": Exit parameter editor, the parameters are now stored in the EEPROM in a non-volatile
manner.

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6.4 Connection diagram

NAMUR NAMUR
Sensor Encoder
9
L+ L+ NAMUR L+
9 9
8 8 8 DC
L– L– NAMUR L– I+ / U+ 5

DC Ri ≤ 600 Ω
DC-3-wire DC-3-wire 7
sensor, PNP sensor, NPN Sensor power supply 24 V
L+ L+ mA
7 7, 15 15 I– 4
15 14 Galvanically Ri ≥ 330 Ω
13, 14 13 isolated input for D
L– L– 14 PNP- and NPN-
V
output circuits A U– 6
Encoder, Encoder,
push-pull push-pull 13 Sensor power
L+ L+ supply GND
7 7, 15
15 14
13, 14 13
L– L–

11 2
L+ Pulse output
Power supply 24 V DC 1
12 Sensor power
L– supply GND

16
L1 (230 V)
Power supply 230 V AC 18
3
N Not connected

Power supply 115 V AC 17 10

L1 (115 V) Not connected

Figure 6.1: Connection diagram

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6.5 Functional description

Operating mode

MODE + + + –

MODE + –

MODE Function selection:

X=0: Frequency measurement 0.002 Hz...9999 Hz
X=1: Speed measurement 0.01 min-1...9999 min-1
ENTER Factory set: X = 1
+ –
MODE Display and measurement range:
0 ≤ X ≤ 3 at frequency measurement
0 ≤ X ≤ 2 at speed measurement
ENTER Factory set: X = 0
X Frequency Speed
[Hz] [min-1]
0000 0 ... 9999
+ – 000.1 0 ... 999.9
00.02 0 ... 99.99
0.003 0 ... 9.999 –

MODE Signal divider:

Number of signals per rotation
(is ignored during frequency measurement)
ENTER
ENTER + +

1 ≤ XXXX ≤ 1200, Factory set: XXXX = 1

+ –
MODE Measurement range final value:
Frequency or speed, by which 10 V or 20 mA are
applied to the analog output.
ENTER 0 ≤ XXXX ≤ 9999, Factory set: XXXX = 9999
Teach in of the current frequency or speed value
as a measurement range final value by pressing
the "MODE" button and then the "ENTER" button.
+ –
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X Analog output
MODE 0 0 V ... 10 V
1 2 V ... 10 V
ENTER 2 0 mA ... 20 mA
3 4 mA ... 20 mA Factory set: X = 0
+ –
MODE Display:
X=0: Frequency or speed
ENTER X=1: Voltage display or current display
Factory set: X = 0
+ –
MODE Display rate:
0.01 s ≤ X.XX ≤ 2.5 s
ENTER Factory set: X.XX = 0.33 s
+ –
MODE Division factor for pulse output:
1 ≤ XXXX ≤ 9999
Factory set: XXXX = 1
ENTER
+ –
MODE
Software-version number:
Can only be read.
ENTER

Figure 6.2: Graphic function description

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