Sil3 relay low-v module for 5 a ne/nd loads with lfd din-rail and termination board (5 pages)
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS D5000 series Intrinsically safe Isolators and Relays PSD5000 Series Power Supplies Note: This manual contains only safety instructions. For the complete installation and user manuals, certifications and data sheets, please refer to www.gmintsrl.com. D5000 Safety Instruction Manual ISM0156-9...
D5011 SAFETY DESCRIPTION ATEX: II 3(1)G Ex nA [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc, II (1)D [Ex ia Da] IIIC, I (M1) [Ex ia Ma] I IECEx: Ex nA [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc, [Ex ia Da] IIIC, [Ex ia Ma] I, associated apparatus and non-sparking electrical equipment. Uo/Voc = 25.9 V, Io/Isc = 92 mA, Po/Po = 594 mW at terminals 7-8, 9-10.
Failure to properly installation or use of the equipment may risk to damage the unit or severe personal injury. The unit cannot be repaired by the end user and must be returned to the manufacturer or his authorized representative. Any unauthorized modification must be avoided. INSTALLATION D5011 series are repeater power supply hart compatible housed in a plastic enclosure suitable for installation on T35 DIN- Rail according to EN50022, with or without Power Bus or on customized Termination Board.
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must Haz. Area/Haz. Locations Terminals Associated Apparatus Parameters Device Parameters Co / Ca = 100 nF IIC (A, B) Co / Ca = 770 nF IIB (C) Ch1, Ch2 7-8, 9-10 Co / Ca = 2.63 μF IIA (D) Co / Ca = 4.02 μF Co / Ca = 770 nF IIIC (E, F, G) Ci / Ci device...
Failure to properly installation or use of the equipment may risk to damage the unit or severe personal injury. The unit cannot be repaired by the end user and must be returned to the manufacturer or his authorized representative. Any unauthorized modification must be avoided. INSTALLATION D5014 series are repeater power supply hart compatible housed in a plastic enclosure suitable for installation on T35 DIN- Rail according to EN50022, with or without Power Bus or on customized Termination Board.
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must Haz. Area/Haz. Locations Terminals Associated Apparatus Parameters Device Parameters Lo / La = 2 mH IIC (A, B) Lo / La = 16.7 mH IIB (C) Li / Li device Ch1, Ch2 7-8, 9-10 Lo / La = 33.5 mH IIA (D) ≥...
For the complete instruction manual ISM0118, datasheet and certifications please refer to our website www.gmintsrl.com. D5030 SAFETY DESCRIPTION ATEX: II 3(1)G Ex nA nC [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc, II (1)D [Ex ia Da] IIIC, I (M1) [Ex ia Ma] I IECEx: Ex nA nC [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc, [Ex ia Da] IIIC, [Ex ia Ma] I, associated apparatus and non-sparking electrical equipment.
De-energize power source (turn off power supply voltage) before plug or unplug the terminal blocks when installed in Hazardous Area or unless area is known to be nonhazardous. Warning: substitution of components may impair Intrinsic Safety and suitability for Zone 2. Warning: de-energize main power source (turn off power supply voltage) and disconnect plug-in terminal blocks before opening the enclosure to avoid electrical shock when connected to live hazardous potential.
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capacitance and inductance do not exceed the limits (Co/Ca, Lo/La, Lo/Ro) given in the Associated Apparatus parameters for the effective gas group. See parameters indicated in the table below: must Haz. Area/Haz. Locations Terminals Associated Apparatus Parameters Device Parameters Ch1, Ch2 7-8, 9-10 Uo / Voc = 10.5 V ≤...
The enclosure provides, according to EN60529, an IP20 minimum degree of mechanical protection (or similar to NEMA Standard 250 type 1) for indoor installation, outdoor installation requires an additional enclosure with higher degree of protection (i.e. IP54 to IP65 or NEMA type 12-13) consistent with the effective operating environment of the specific installation.
WARNING D5032 series are isolated Intrinsically Safe Associated Apparatus installed into standard EN50022 T35 DIN-Rail located in Safe Area or Zone 2, Group IIC, Temperature T4 Hazardous Area (according to EN/IEC60079-15) within the specified operating temperature limits Tamb -40 to +70 °C, and connected to equipment with a maximum limit for AC power supply Um of 250 Vrms.
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PARAMETERS TABLE In the system safety analysis, always check the Hazardous Area/Hazardous Locations devices to conform with the related system documentation, if the device is Intrinsically Safe check its suitability for the Hazardous Area/Hazardous Locations and gas group encountered and that its maximum allowable voltage, current, power (Ui/Vmax, Ii/Imax, Pi/Pi) are not exceeded by the safety parameters (Uo/Voc, Io/Isc, Po/Po) of the D5034 series Associated Apparatus connected to it.
national/international installation standards (e.g. EN/IEC60079-14 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 14: Electrical installations in hazardous areas (other than mines)), make sure that conductors are well isolated from each other and do not produce any unintentional connection. The enclosure provides, according to EN60529, an IP20 minimum degree of mechanical protection (or similar to NEMA Standard 250 type 1) for indoor installation, outdoor installation requires an additional enclosure with higher degree of protection (i.e.
cable ≤ 50% of Co and Li device + L cable ≤ 50% of Lo). The reduced capacitance of the external circuit (including cable) shall not be greater than 1 µF for Groups I, IIA, IIB and 600 nF for Group IIC. If the cable parameters are unknown, the following value may be used: Capacitance 200pF per meter (60pF per foot), Inductance 1μH per meter (0.20μH per foot).
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IECEx: Ex nA [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc, [Ex ia Da] IIIC, [Ex ia Ma] I, associated apparatus and non-sparking electrical equipment. Uo/Voc = 10.5 V, Io/Isc = 22 mA, Po/Po = 56 mW at terminals 7-8, 9-10. Um = 250 Vrms, -40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 70 °C. Approvals: BVS 10 ATEX E 113 X conforms to EN60079-0, EN60079-11, EN60079-15.
INSTALLATION D5037 series are switch/proximity detector repeater housed in a plastic enclosure suitable for installation on T35 DIN-Rail according to EN50022, with or without Power Bus or on customized Termination Board. D5037 unit can be mounted with any orientation over the entire ambient temperature range. Electrical connection of conductors up to 2.5 mm²...
protection (i.e. IP54 to IP65 or NEMA type 12-13) consistent with the effective operating environment of the specific installation. Units must be protected against dirt, dust, extreme mechanical (e.g. vibration, impact and shock) and thermal stress, and casual contacts. If enclosure needs to be cleaned use only a cloth lightly moistened by a mixture of detergent in water. Electrostatic Hazard: to avoid electrostatic hazard, the enclosure of D5040 must be cleaned only with a damp or antistatic cloth.
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must Haz. Area/Haz. Locations Terminals Associated Apparatus Parameters Device Parameters Lo / La = 40 μH IIC (A, B) Lo / La = 6.63 mH IIB (C) 7-10 Lo / La = 13.27 mH IIA (D) Lo / La = 21.78 mH Lo / La = 6.63 mH IIIC (E, F, G) Lo / La = 1.42 mH...
which can be plugged in/out into a powered unit without suffering or causing any damage (for Zone 2 installations check the area to be nonhazardous before servicing). The wiring cables have to be proportionate in base to the current and the length of the cable. Intrinsically Safe conductors must be identified and segregated from non I.S.
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must Haz. Area/Haz. Locations Terminals Associated Apparatus Parameters Device Parameters Co / Ca = 113 nF IIC (A, B) Co / Ca = 860 nF IIB (C) 7-10 Co / Ca = 3.05 μF IIA (D) Co / Ca = 4.35 μF Co / Ca = 860 nF IIIC (E, F, G) Co / Ca = 113 nF...
Part 14: Electrical installations in hazardous areas (other than mines)), following the established installation rules, particular care shall be given to segregation and clear identification of I.S. conductors from non I.S. ones. De-energize power source (turn off power supply voltage) before plug or unplug the terminal blocks when installed in Hazardous Area or unless area is known to be nonhazardous.
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capacitance and inductance do not exceed the limits (Co/Ca, Lo/La, Lo/Ro) given in the Associated Apparatus parameters for the effective gas group. See parameters indicated in the table below: must Haz. Area/Haz. Locations Terminals Associated Apparatus Parameters Device Parameters 7/9-10 Uo / Voc = 25.9 V 7/9-8 ≤...
250 Vrms. Not to be connected to control equipment that uses or generates more than 250 Vrms or Vdc with respect to earth ground. D5062 must be installed, operated and maintained only by qualified personnel, in accordance to the relevant national/international installation standards (e.g.
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capacitance and inductance do not exceed the limits (Co/Ca, Lo/La, Lo/Ro) given in the Associated Apparatus parameters for the effective gas group. See parameters indicated in the table below: must Haz. Area/Haz. Locations Terminals Associated Apparatus Parameters Device Parameters D5072S Ch1: 7-8-9-10 Uo / Voc = 7.2 V ≤...
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operating temperature limits Tamb -40 to +70 °C, and connected to equipment with a maximum limit for AC power supply Um of 250 Vrms. Not to be connected to control equipment that uses or generates more than 250 Vrms or Vdc with respect to earth ground. D5072 series must be installed, operated and maintained only by qualified personnel, in accordance to the relevant national/international installation standards (e.g.
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capacitance and inductance do not exceed the limits (Co/Ca, Lo/La, Lo/Ro) given in the Associated Apparatus parameters for the effective gas group. See parameters indicated in the table below: must Haz. Area/Haz. Locations Terminals Associated Apparatus Parameters Device Parameters 7-8-9-10 Uo / Voc = 7.2 V ≤...
The wiring cables have to be proportionate in base to the current and the length of the cable. Intrinsically Safe conductors must be identified and segregated from non I.S. and wired in accordance to the relevant national/international installation standards (e.g. EN/IEC60079-14 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 14: Electrical installations in hazardous areas (other than mines)), make sure that conductors are well isolated from each other and do not produce any unintentional connection.
The enclosure provides, according to EN60529, an IP20 minimum degree of mechanical protection (or similar to NEMA Standard 250 type 1) for indoor installation, outdoor installation requires an additional enclosure with higher degree of protection (i.e. IP54 to IP65 or NEMA type 12-13) consistent with the effective operating environment of the specific installation.
installation. Units must be protected against dirt, dust, extreme mechanical (e.g. vibration, impact and shock) and thermal stress, and casual contacts. If enclosure needs to be cleaned use only a cloth lightly moistened by a mixture of detergent in water. Electrostatic Hazard: to avoid electrostatic hazard, the enclosure of D5090-086 must be cleaned only with a damp or antistatic cloth.
Electrostatic Hazard: to avoid electrostatic hazard, the enclosure of D5091 must be cleaned only with a damp or antistatic cloth. Any penetration of cleaning liquid must be avoided to prevent damage to the unit. Any unauthorized card modification must be avoided. Relay output contact must be connected to load non exceeding category II overvoltage limits.
Warning: de-energize main power source (turn off power supply voltage) and disconnect plug-in terminal blocks before opening the enclosure to avoid electrical shock when connected to live hazardous potential. For the complete instruction manual ISM0175, datasheet and certifications please refer to our website www.gmintsrl.com. D5094 SAFETY DESCRIPTION ATEX: II 3G Ex nA nC IIC T4 Gc...
For the complete instruction manual ISM0299, datasheet and certifications please refer to our website www.gmintsrl.com. D5095 SAFETY DESCRIPTION ATEX: II 3G Ex nA nC IIC T4 Gc IECEx: Ex nA nC IIC T4 Gc, non-sparking electrical equipment. Approvals: BVS 10 ATEX E 114 X conforms to EN60079-0, EN60079-15. IECEx BVS 10.0072X conforms to IEC60079-0, IEC60079-11, IEC60079-15.
D5096 SAFETY DESCRIPTION ATEX: II 3G Ex nA nC IIC T4 Gc IECEx: Ex nA nC IIC T4 Gc, non-sparking electrical equipment. Approvals: BVS 10 ATEX E 114 X conforms to EN60079-0, EN60079-15. IECEx BVS 10.0072X conforms to IEC60079-0, IEC60079-11, IEC60079-15. WARNING D5096 is electrical apparatus installed into standard EN50022 T35 DIN-Rail located in Safe Area or Zone 2, Group IIC, Temperature T4 Hazardous Area (according to EN/IEC60079-15) within the specified operating temperature limits...
D5097 SAFETY DESCRIPTION ATEX: II 3G Ex nA nC IIC T4 Gc IECEx: Ex nA nC IIC T4 Gc, non-sparking electrical equipment. Approvals: BVS 10 ATEX E 114 X conforms to EN60079-0, EN60079-15. IECEx BVS 10.0072X conforms to IEC60079-0, IEC60079-11, IEC60079-15. WARNING D5097 is electrical apparatus installed into standard EN50022 T35 DIN-Rail located in Safe Area or Zone 2, Group IIC, Temperature T4 Hazardous Area (according to EN/IEC60079-15) within the specified operating temperature limits...
D5098 SAFETY DESCRIPTION ATEX: II 3G Ex nA nC IIC T4 Gc IECEx: Ex nA nC IIC T4 Gc, non-sparking electrical equipment. Approvals: IMQ 17 ATEX 009 X conforms to EN60079-0, EN60079-15. IECEx IMQ 17.0006X conforms to IEC60079-0, IEC60079-15. WARNING D5098 series are electrical apparatus installed into standard EN50022 T35 DIN-Rail located in Safe Area or Zone 2, Group IIC, Temperature T4 Hazardous Area (according to EN/IEC60079-15) within the specified operating temperature limits Tamb -40 to +70 °C.
D5202 SAFETY DESCRIPTION ATEX: II 3G Ex nA nC IIC T4 Gc IECEx: Ex nA nC IIC T4 Gc, non-sparking electrical equipment. Approvals: BVS 14 ATEX E 031 X conforms to EN60079-0, EN60079-15. IECEx BVS 14.0025X conforms to IEC60079-0, IEC60079-15. WARNING D5202 is electrical apparatus installed into standard EN50022 T35 DIN-Rail located in Safe Area or Zone 2, Group IIC, Temperature T4 Hazardous Area (according to EN/IEC60079-15) within the specified operating temperature limits...
D5231 SAFETY DESCRIPTION ATEX: II 3(1)G Ex nA [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc, II (1)D [Ex ia Da] IIIC, I (M1) [Ex ia Ma] I IECEx: Ex nA [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc, [Ex ia Da] IIIC, [Ex ia Ma] I, associated apparatus and non-sparking electrical equipment. Uo/Voc = 11.2 V, Io/Isc = 12 mA, Po/Po = 34 mW at terminals 21-13, 21-14, 22-15, 22-16, 23-17, 23-18, 24-19, 24-20.
D5231 must be installed, operated and maintained only by qualified personnel, in accordance to the relevant national/international installation standards (e.g. EN/IEC60079-14 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 14: Electrical installations in hazardous areas (other than mines)), following the established installation rules, particular care shall be given to segregation and clear identification of I.S.
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BVS 14 ATEX E 159 X conforms to EN60079-0, EN60079-11, EN60079-15. IECEx BVS 14.0111X conforms to IEC60079-0, IEC60079-11, IEC60079-15. PARAMETERS TABLE In the system safety analysis, always check the Hazardous Area/Hazardous Locations devices to conform with the related system documentation, if the device is Intrinsically Safe check its suitability for the Hazardous Area/Hazardous Locations and gas group encountered and that its maximum allowable voltage, current, power (Ui/Vmax, Ii/Imax, Pi/Pi) are not exceeded by the safety parameters (Uo/Voc, Io/Isc, Po/Po) of the D5240 series Associated Apparatus connected to it.
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must Haz. Area/Haz. Locations Terminals Associated Apparatus Parameters Device Parameters Ch1, Ch2, 13-14, 17-18, 21-22 Po / Po = 916 mW Ch1, Ch2, 13-15, 17-19, 21-23 Po / Po = 676 mW Ch1, Ch2, 13-16, 17-20, 21-24 Po / Po = 580 mW Ch1//2, 13//17-16//20, Ch2//3,...
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must Haz. Area/Haz. Locations Terminals Associated Apparatus Parameters Device Parameters Ch1, Ch2, 13-14, 17-18, 21-22 Co / Ca = 96 nF IIC (A, B) Co / Ca = 809 nF IIB (C) Ch1, Ch2, 13-15, 17-19, 21-23 Co / Ca = 2.8 μF IIA (D) Co / Ca = 4.78 μF Ch1, Ch2,...
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must Haz. Area/Haz. Locations Terminals Associated Apparatus Parameters Device Parameters Lo / La = 1.67 mH IIC (A, B) Lo / La = 6.7 mH IIB (C) Ch1, Ch2, 13-14, 17-18, 21-22 Lo / La = 13.4 mH IIA (D) Lo / La = 22 mH Lo / La = 6.7 mH IIIC (E, F, G)
WARNING D5240 is isolated Intrinsically Safe Associated Apparatus installed into standard EN50022 T35 DIN-Rail located in Safe Area or Zone 2, Group IIA, Temperature T4 Hazardous Area (according to EN/IEC60079-15) within the specified operating temperature limits Tamb -40 to +70 °C, and connected to equipment with a maximum limit for AC power supply Um of 250 Vrms.
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and gas group encountered and that its maximum allowable voltage, current, power (Ui/Vmax, Ii/Imax, Pi/Pi) are not exceeded by the safety parameters (Uo/Voc, Io/Isc, Po/Po) of the D5244 series Associated Apparatus connected to it. Also consider the maximum operating temperature of the field device, check that added connecting cable and field device capacitance and inductance do not exceed the limits (Co/Ca, Lo/La, Lo/Ro) given in the Associated Apparatus parameters for the effective gas group.
Failure to properly installation or use of the equipment may risk to damage the unit or severe personal injury. The unit cannot be repaired by the end user and must be returned to the manufacturer or his authorized representative. Any unauthorized modification must be avoided. INSTALLATION D5244 series are digital relay output loop powered housed in a plastic enclosure suitable for installation on T35 DIN-Rail according to EN50022 or on customized Termination Board.
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must Haz. Area/Haz. Locations Terminals Associated Apparatus Parameters Device Parameters 13-14 Uo / Voc = 26 V 14-16 ≤ Ui / Vmax Uo / Voc = 1.1 V 15-16 13-14 Io / Isc = 91 mA 14-16 Io / Isc = 56 mA ≤...
temperature limits Tamb -40 to +70 °C, and connected to equipment with a maximum limit for AC power supply Um of 250 Vrms. Not to be connected to control equipment that uses or generates more than 250 Vrms or Vdc with respect to earth ground. D5254 must be installed, operated and maintained only by qualified personnel, in accordance to the relevant national/international installation standards (e.g.
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PARAMETERS TABLE In the system safety analysis, always check the Hazardous Area/Hazardous Locations devices to conform with the related system documentation, if the device is Intrinsically Safe check its suitability for the Hazardous Area/Hazardous Locations and gas group encountered and that its maximum allowable voltage, current, power (Ui/Vmax, Ii/Imax, Pi/Pi) are not exceeded by the safety parameters (Uo/Voc, Io/Isc, Po/Po) of the D5263 series Associated Apparatus connected to it.
national/international installation standards (e.g. EN/IEC60079-14 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 14: Electrical installations in hazardous areas (other than mines)), make sure that conductors are well isolated from each other and do not produce any unintentional connection. The enclosure provides, according to EN60529, an IP20 minimum degree of mechanical protection (or similar to NEMA Standard 250 type 1) for indoor installation, outdoor installation requires an additional enclosure with higher degree of protection (i.e.
shall not be greater than 1 µF for Groups I, IIA, IIB and 600 nF for Group IIC. If the cable parameters are unknown, the following value may be used: Capacitance 200pF per meter (60pF per foot), Inductance 1μH per meter (0.20μH per foot). WARNING D5264 is isolated Intrinsically Safe Associated Apparatus installed into standard EN50022 T35 DIN-Rail located in Safe Area or Zone 2, Group IIC, Temperature T4 Hazardous Area (according to EN/IEC60079-15) within the specified operating...
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PARAMETERS TABLE In the system safety analysis, always check the Hazardous Area/Hazardous Locations devices to conform with the related system documentation, if the device is Intrinsically Safe check its suitability for the Hazardous Area/Hazardous Locations and gas group encountered and that its maximum allowable voltage, current, power (Ui/Vmax, Ii/Imax, Pi/Pi) are not exceeded by the safety parameters (Uo/Voc, Io/Isc, Po/Po) of the D5273 series Associated Apparatus connected to it.
INSTALLATION D5273 is a temperature signal converter housed in a plastic enclosure suitable for installation on T35 DIN-Rail according to EN50022, with or without Power Bus. D5273S unit can be mounted with any orientation over the entire ambient temperature range. Electrical connection of conductors up to 2.5 mm²...
D5290S unit can be mounted with any orientation over the entire ambient temperature range. Electrical connection of conductors up to 2.5 mm² are accommodated by polarized plug-in removable screw terminal blocks which can be plugged in/out into a powered unit without suffering or causing any damage (for Zone 2 installations check the area to be nonhazardous before servicing).
which can be plugged in/out into a powered unit without suffering or causing any damage (for Zone 2 installations check the area to be nonhazardous before servicing). The wiring cables have to be proportionate in base to the current and the length of the cable. Installation and wiring must be in accordance to the relevant national/international installation standards (e.g.
The wiring cables have to be proportionate in base to the current and the length of the cable. Installation and wiring must be in accordance to the relevant national/international installation standards (e.g. EN/IEC60079-14 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 14: Electrical installations in hazardous areas (other than mines)), make sure that conductors are well isolated from each other and do not produce any unintentional connection.
(other than mines)), make sure that conductors are well isolated from each other and do not produce any unintentional connection. Connect load relay contacts checking the load rating to be within the contact maximum rating (5 A 250 Vac 1250 VA, 5 A 250 Vdc 140 W resistive load).Connect fault relay contacts checking the load rating to be within the contact maximum rating (500 mA 30 Vac 15 VA, 500 mA 50 Vdc 25 W resistive load - 3 A 250 Vac 750 VA, 3 A 125 Vdc 120 W resistive load).
(other than mines)), make sure that conductors are well isolated from each other and do not produce any unintentional connection. Connect load relay contacts checking the load rating to be within the contact maximum rating (5 A 250 Vac 1250 VA, 5 A 250 Vdc 140 W resistive load).Connect fault relay contacts checking the load rating to be within the contact maximum rating (500 mA 30 Vac 15 VA, 500 mA 50 Vdc 25 W resistive load - 3 A 250 Vac 750 VA, 3 A 125 Vdc 120 W resistive load).
(other than mines)), make sure that conductors are well isolated from each other and do not produce any unintentional connection. Connect load relay contacts checking the load rating to be within the contact maximum rating (5 A 250 Vac 1250 VA, 5 A 250 Vdc 140 W resistive load).Connect fault relay contacts checking the load rating to be within the contact maximum rating (500 mA 30 Vac 15 VA, 500 mA 50 Vdc 25 W resistive load - 3 A 250 Vac 750 VA, 3 A 125 Vdc 120 W resistive load).
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must Haz. Area/Haz. Locations Terminals Associated Apparatus Parameters Device Parameters Lo/Ro = 43.8 μH/Ω IIB (C) Lo/Ro = 87.7 μH/Ω IIA (D) Li/Ri device 13/15-14/16 ≥ Lo/Ro = 143.9 μH/Ω and L cable/R cable Lo/Ro = 43.8 μH/Ω IIIC (E, F, G) For installations in which both the Ci and Li of the Intrinsically Safe apparatus exceed 1% of the Co and Lo parameters of the Associated Apparatus (excluding the cable), then 50% of Co and Lo parameters are applicable and shall not be exceeded (50% of the Co and Lo become the limits which must include the cable such that Ci device + C...
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