Practical specification review for Pepperl+Fuchs KFU8-UFC-1.D in a live plant
Pepperl+Fuchs KFU8-UFC-1.D is a universal frequency converter used for converting pulse frequency into a monitored speed or limit signal. This page identifies the representative designation and the checks that matter when the device is selected for a real installation. The common product montage is a category reference image, not a photograph of the exact KFU8-UFC-1.D unit. Compare the full label and current manufacturer data before committing a purchase or changing a live circuit.
Key technical data
| Technical item | Verified value / selection note |
|---|---|
| Exact designation | KFU8-UFC-1.D |
| Product type | universal frequency converter |
| Input task | Frequency and rotation-speed signal evaluation |
| Interface | Configurable control outputs; verify programmed assignment |
| Supply family | Universal AC/DC supply version |
| Configuration | Read settings from the installed module before exchange |
| Variant boundary | Use the complete type code and current device label when selecting a replacement. |
Buyer note — KFU8-UFC-1.D: retain the complete ordering suffix and confirm connected equipment.
Procurement and replacement details
When requesting KFU8-UFC-1.D, Include the complete UFC-1.D code and any saved parameter record; family resemblance is not proof of settings. State operating environment, required certificates and the exact application. Request written confirmation for any proposed alternative. A reference model in the list below may belong to the same visible naming cluster but is not a default functional replacement for KFU8-UFC-1.D.
Operating role and application
In the intended system, KFU8-UFC-1.D is used for converting pulse frequency into a monitored speed or limit signal. Its role is not defined by the product picture or a shared prefix alone. Establish what arrives at the device, what leaves it and which controller, field instrument or mechanical component it must match. When KFU8-UFC-1.D is ordered as a spare, preserve the complete suffix and all installed configuration information.
Interface and installation fit
For KFU8-UFC-1.D, Confirm sensor wiring, pulse scaling, time base and the relay or analog output configuration on the exact unit. Review the mating equipment, supply path, mounting space, cable or terminal assignment and any required hazardous-area documentation. If the present installation has field-modified wiring or programming, photograph and record it before removal. The same-looking item can require different wiring or settings.
Commissioning and maintenance
After fitting KFU8-UFC-1.D, Inject a known frequency and test the indicated value and trip behavior across the operating range. Record both the expected and observed behavior. Inspect indicators, fault response and controller diagnostics where provided. If the test does not match, verify wiring, configuration and connected equipment before assuming that a new KFU8-UFC-1.D is defective.
Related designation references
The following catalog designations share the visible KFU8 naming cluster with KFU8-UFC-1.D. They are grouped to aid search and procurement, not to assert identical ratings, wiring, approvals or interchangeability. Each complete code must be checked separately against the required duty.
- KFU8-CRG-EX1.D
- KFU8-CRG2-1.D
- KFU8-CRG2-EX1.D
- KFU8-DW-1.D
- KFU8-DWB-1.D
- KFU8-FSSP-1.D
- KFU8-GUT-1.D
- KFU8-GUT-EX1.D
- KFU8-SR-1.3L.V
- KFU8-SR-EX1.W
- KFU8-SR-EX1.W.LB
- KFU8-SR-EX2.W
- KFU8-UFC-1.D.FA
- KFU8-UFC-EX 1.D
- KFU8-UFT-2.D
- KFU8-UFT-2.D.FA
- KFU8-UFT-EX2.D
- KFU8-USC-1.D
- KFU8-VCR-1
Final selection check
For KFU8-UFC-1.D, confirm the latest datasheet and nameplate before ordering or commissioning. Retain the loop drawing, configuration and acceptance record with the maintenance file. The technical values above apply to KFU8-UFC-1.D only where stated, not to every related designation.
