Dimensions B61-300 ...................... 16 Safety instructions for Ex areas Take note of the Ex specific safety instructions for Ex applications. These instructions are attached as documents to each instrument with Ex approval and are part of the operating instructions manual. Editing status: 2016-11-10 B 61-300 • For supply and control cables...
This arrow indicates a single action. Sequence of actions Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure. Battery disposal This symbol indicates special information about the disposal of bat- teries and accumulators. B 61-300 • For supply and control cables...
The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must also be observed. Safety label on the instrument The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be observed. CE conformity The device fulfils the legal requirements of the applicable EU guide- lines. By affixing the CE marking, we confirm successful testing of the product. B 61-300 • For supply and control cables...
That is why we have introduced an environment management system with the goal of continuously improving company environmental pro- tection. The environment management system is certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001. Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing the environmental instructions in this manual: • Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage" • Chapter "Disposal" B 61-300 • For supply and control cables...
Such voltage surges can cause damage to sensors and signal condi- tioning instruments. VEGA overvoltage arresters reduce voltage surges on the supply or signal cables to a safe level. They are designed for mounting on car- B 61-300 • For supply and control cables...
Protected against solar radiation • Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration • Storage and transport Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement - temperature Technical data - Ambient conditions" • Relative humidity 20 … 85 % B 61-300 • For supply and control cables...
Fig. 2: Mounting on carrier rail according to EN 50 022 (DIN rail) 35 x 7.5 mm Carrier rail Fig. 3: Mounting on carrier rail according to EN 50 035 (C-rail) 35 x 7.5 mm Carrier rail Installation procedure Proceed as follows: 1. Loosen fixing screw B 61-300 • For supply and control cables...
(low imped- ance) with the potential equalization line (PA). The wire cross-section must be at least 2.5 mm , the cable must be as short as possible. Fig. 5: Mounting in Aluminium housing Overvoltage arrester PE terminal Pressure compensation Ground terminal B 61-300 • For supply and control cables...
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4 Mounting instructions Fig. 6: Mounting in plastic housing Overvoltage arrester PE terminal Pressure compensation Ground terminal B 61-300 • For supply and control cables...
6. Check all cable connections, especially the PE and ground con- nection, to make sure they are tightened sufficiently 7. Tighten the compression nuts of the cable glands. The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 8. Tighten screws of the housing cover The electrical connection is finished. B 61-300 • For supply and control cables...
Wiring plan B61 - 300 max. 300 V AC/0,5 A Fig. 8: Wiring plan overvoltage arrester B61-300 in the housing Mains supply Overvoltage arrester PE terminal Protected instrument Carrier rail Potential equalisation B 61-300 • For supply and control cables...
On-site repair of B61-300 is not possible. Should these measures not be successful, please call in urgent cases 24 hour service hotline the VEGA service hotline under the phone no. +49 1805 858550. The hotline is manned 7 days a week round-the-clock. Since we offer this service worldwide, the support is only available in the English language.
Materials: see chapter "Technical data" If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please contact us concerning return and disposal. B 61-300 • For supply and control cables...
Electrical protective measures Protection rating Ʋ unassembled IP 20 Ʋ In Aluminium or plastic housing IP 65 Ʋ IK code according to IEC 62262 IK 06 Reference temperature +25 °C (+77 °F). B 61-300 • For supply and control cables...
8 Supplement Dimensions B61-300 Overvoltage arrester 52 mm 25 mm (2.05") (0.98") Fig. 9: Dimensions B61-300 B 61-300 • For supply and control cables...
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M 20 x 1,5 (1.85") 77 mm 160 mm (3.03") (6.30") 130 mm (5.12") 72 mm 116 mm (2.84") (4.57") M 20 x 1,5 Fig. 10: Dimensions B61-300 Plastic housing Aluminium housing B 61-300 • For supply and control cables...
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