The exact 188916 adapter behind type K-ADP-USB
Pepperl+Fuchs 188916 identifies the K-ADP-USB configuration USB adapter. The main image is a shared Pepperl+Fuchs montage, not a photograph of this exact 188916 item. For an order or maintenance plan, carry both 188916 and the complete type K-ADP-USB to the nameplate and current manufacturer record. The early table separates confirmed reference facts from choices that must be checked on site.
Technical data and selection boundary
| Technical item | Verified value / selection note |
|---|---|
| Exact model | 188916 |
| Product role | configuration USB adapter |
| Manufacturer item number | 188916 |
| Adapter type | K-ADP-USB |
| Typical use | PACTware configuration connection to compatible KCD2-UT2 variants |
| Plug reference | 14 mm new-style plug in manufacturer instructions |
| Variant check | Confirm the complete designation and current manufacturer documentation before replacement. |
System role and identity
The purpose of 188916 is to connect a compatible KCD2-UT2 temperature transmitter to a PC configuration tool. Start with the installed system: record the host equipment, supply, mating connection and the environmental or hazardous-area limits. A similar product can fit visually while failing electrically or mechanically. Treat 188916 as an exact order reference, not permission to substitute a nearby catalogue code.
Site verification checklist
- Photograph the printed 188916 marking and any companion K-ADP-USB label before removing equipment.
- Match the 188916 connector or mounting arrangement to the drawing, not to the shared category image.
- Record the as-found circuit state and settings associated with 188916 for later acceptance testing.
- Check certificates, local procedures and the complete 188916 order string when Ex requirements apply.
Fit, handling and approval
Before energizing 188916, Check the 14 mm plug and exact device interface; forcing an incompatible plug can damage the transmitter. Inspect cable routing, enclosure condition and the connected equipment. For 188916, reproduce the original configuration only after confirming it is valid for the replacement. If the device is part of an Ex or safety-related installation, have the responsible engineer validate the whole assembly rather than the component name alone.
What the order number does not prove
The printed 188916 reference confirms identity but does not alone establish every installed cable, accessory, firmware or certificate. For 188916, review the complete host bill of materials and the supplier's latest variant documents before releasing an order.
Commissioning evidence
The 188916 commissioning record should capture the installed K-ADP-USB identity, normal operation, changed-state response and any alarms. When applicable, confirm the signal at both ends of the circuit, then repeat after final fixing. A successful 188916 bench check does not replace field approval or hazardous-area inspection.
Procurement record
A purchasing request for 188916 should show the exact code K-ADP-USB, quantity, application, host interface and required documents. Ask the supplier to confirm the complete designation and current availability. Retain the verified specification and the installed label with the 188916 maintenance file so a later replacement is not inferred from a stock photograph.
Related-code policy
The source model 188916 is intentionally kept as a standalone search and ordering key here. No unverified look-alike designations are presented as equivalent to 188916. If a different suffix is offered, compare its own published limits and approval documents before acceptance.
