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DR6300 SERIES
DR6300 SERIES
DR6300 SERIES
DR6300 SERIES
Radar Level Instrument for 2-wire control systems
(solids)
Supplementary Instructions for IECEx applications
Supplementary Instructions for IECEx applications
Supplementary Instructions for IECEx applications
Supplementary Instructions for IECEx applications
© AMETEK Drexelbrook - DR6300-LM IECEx, EDO 2-13-118, Issue 1
Supplementary instructions
Supplementary instructions
Supplementary instructions
Supplementary instructions
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- Page 1 Supplementary instructions Radar Level Instrument for 2-wire control systems (solids) Supplementary Instructions for IECEx applications Supplementary Instructions for IECEx applications Supplementary Instructions for IECEx applications Supplementary Instructions for IECEx applications © AMETEK Drexelbrook - DR6300-LM IECEx, EDO 2-13-118, Issue 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS DR6300 SERIES 1 General safety information 1.1 Scope of the document..................... 4 1.2 Device description ......................4 1.3 Standards and approvals....................4 1.4 Equipment protection levels (EPL)................... 5 1.4.1 Ex ia / Ex iaD-approved devices....................5 1.4.2 Ex d ia / Ex ia tb-approved devices ..................5 1.4.3 Definitions of equipment protection levels ................ - Page 3 CONTENTS DR6300 SERIES 5 Service 5.1 Periodic maintenance..................... 18 5.2 Keep the device clean..................... 18 5.3 Returning the device to the manufacturer..............18 5.3.1 General information......................18 5.3.2 Form (for copying) to accompany a returned device............19 www.drexelbrook.co DR6300-LM IECEx, EDO 2-13-118, Issue 1...
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Page 4: General Safety Information
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION DR6300 SERIES 1.1 Scope of the document These instructions are applicable only to the explosion-protection version of the radar level transmitter. For all other data, use the Quick Start and Handbook. If you do not have these documents, please contact the nearest office or download them from the manufacturer's internet site. -
Page 5: Equipment Protection Levels (Epl)
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION DR6300 SERIES 1.4 Equipment protection levels (EPL) 1.4.1 Ex ia / Ex iaD-approved devices These devices are suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres of all flammable substances in Gas Groups IIA, IIB and IIC. The Ex ia-approved device is certified for applications for which an EPL of Ga, Ga/Gb or Gb is necessary. -
Page 6: Iecex Nameplate
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION DR6300 SERIES 1.5 IECEx nameplate fi Figure 1-1: Ex ia / Ex iaD nameplate (4...20 mA output) fi Figure 1-2: Ex d[ia] / Ex tD[iaD] nameplate (4...20 mA output) 1 IECEx certification agency code 2 Types of device protection for explosive atmospheres with gas, including approved Gas Groups (IIA, IIB or IIC) and tem- perature classes (T6...T4 or T3 - depends on the antenna type) and equipment protection level... -
Page 7: Installation
INSTALLATION DR6300 SERIES 2.1 Precautions 2.1.1 General notes WARNING! When you install the device, obey the conditions in the IECEx approval certificate. These conditions include: The special conditions for safe use. • The Essential Health and Safety Requirements. • The certificate is given on the DVD-ROM supplied with the device. You can also download the certificate from our internet site. -
Page 8: Special Conditions
INSTALLATION DR6300 SERIES Figure 2-2: Risk of ESD 1 Sun cover 2 Drop antenna 3 Flange plate protection (option for the Drop antenna) 2.1.3 Special conditions WARNING! Aluminium housing: Possible source of ignition in a potentially explosive atmosphere. The housing is made of either aluminium alloy or stainless steel. If the device has an aluminium alloy housing, make sure that iron/steel objects do not hit or rub against the device. -
Page 9: Operating Conditions
INSTALLATION DR6300 SERIES Connection and operation of the purging connection are the responsibility of the user. The operator is also responsible for selection of a suitable fluid to purge the device. • If the screw is removed, make sure that the installation agrees with the Ex requirements for the purging system. - Page 10 INSTALLATION DR6300 SERIES EPL Gb: Ex ia and Ex d[ia] devices - with the 4...20 mA output option Temperature Ambient temperature Flange temperature class Drop and horn antennas Drop and horn antennas with the distance piece [°C] [°F] [°C] [°F] [°C]...
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Page 11: Maximum Surface Temperature Of The Housing
INSTALLATION DR6300 SERIES 2.2.2 Maximum surface temperature of the housing Zone 20: Ex iaD devices only Zone 20/21: Ex iaD and Ex tD[iaD] devices only Max. ambient temperature Max. flange temperature Max. surface temperature Drop and horn antennas Drop and horn antennas with the distance piece [°C]... -
Page 12: Electrical Connections
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS DR6300 SERIES 3.1 General notes WARNING! • De-energize the circuit. Use the applicable cable glands for the cable entry openings in the housing (M20×1.5 or • NPT). For the cable entry size, refer to the device nameplate. ½... -
Page 13: How To Close The Terminal Compartment
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS DR6300 SERIES 3.2.2 How to close the terminal compartment WARNING! If dirt collects on the terminal compartment gasket, clean it before you attach the terminal compartment cover. DANGER! Ex d applications Ex d applications Ex d applications Ex d applications Make sure that the terminal compartment is correctly sealed. -
Page 14: Maximum Intrinsically-Safe Values For The Electrical Circuit
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS DR6300 SERIES 3.5.2 Maximum intrinsically-safe values for the electrical circuit INFORMATION! The optional second output is galvanically isolated from the main power supply, output 1 and parts of the device that are grounded. Level transmitter with the 4...20 mA output option (output terminal 1 or 2) ≤30 V... -
Page 15: Ex D[Ia] / Ex Td[Iad] Equipment
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS DR6300 SERIES 3.6 Ex d[ia] / Ex tD[iaD] equipment 3.6.1 General notes Ex d[ia]- and Ex tD[iaD]-approved equipment have two separate compartments. The electronics in the electronics block compartment are Ex ia / ExiaD-approved and the terminals compartment is Ex d / Ex tD-approved. -
Page 16: Supply Voltage
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS DR6300 SERIES CAUTION! Do not ground the positive connection. 3.6.3 Supply voltage Current output terminal Minimum voltage at output Maximum voltage at output terminal [VDC] terminal [VDC] 1 (U 2 (U 1 Minimum voltage at output terminal for a current output of 22 mA 2 Optional. -
Page 17: Start-Up
START-UP DR6300 SERIES WARNING! Make sure that it is safe to supply electrical power. Do a start-up check: • Are the wetted components (gasket, flange and antenna) resistant to corrosion by the tank product? • Does the information given on the nameplate agree with the application? •... -
Page 18: Periodic Maintenance
SERVICE DR6300 SERIES 5.1 Periodic maintenance No maintenance is necessary. 5.2 Keep the device clean DANGER! Risk of electrostatic discharge from the blue plastic sun cover, Drop antenna and the flange plate protection (an option for the Drop antenna). WARNING! Do not clean plastic parts in a hazardous area. -
Page 19: Form (For Copying) To Accompany A Returned Device
SERVICE DR6300 SERIES 5.3.2 Form (for copying) to accompany a returned device Company: Address: Department: Name: Tel. no.: Fax no.: Manufacturer's order no. or serial no.: The device has been operated with the following medium: This medium is: water-hazardous toxic... - Page 20 AMETEK Drexelbrook makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material contained in this manual, including, but not limited to, implied warranties or fitness for a particular purpose. Drexelbrook shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the performance or use of material.