KSB AMTROBOX Series General Information Manual

KSB AMTROBOX Series General Information Manual

Atex for zone 22 (dust)

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Type Series Booklet
8525.12/5--10
Applications
• Explosive atmospheres.
• All sectors of Water, Energy and Industry markets.
General information
• AMTROBOX ATEX for zone 22 (Dust) is specially designed
for the ACTAIR series of double acting pneumatic actuators
and DYNACTAIR series of spring return pneumatic
actuators, and the manual actuators MR.
• This box integrates the On/Off position detection function by
microswitches (IP 67 and gold plated) in standard.
• Its adjustable cams device for position detection makes it
very reliable and easy to adjust.
• The electrical connections are made by packing--gland or
debrochable connector.
• It is equipped with a bicolor visual pointer large size allowing
the visualisation of the quater--turn valve position.
• Use is restricted to zone 22: potentially explosible
atmosphere due to infrequently or over short periods
presence of flammable dusts.
• AMTROBOX ATEX Dust is marked:
This leaflet is also to be used as a start- -up guide ref. 42 409 826
AMTROBOX
II 3 D 85° C
ATEX
ATEX for zone 22 (Dust)
Protection
• Protection level: IP 67
• Its cataphoresis coating ensures a good resistance in
corrosive environments.
Temperature range
• From –20° to +80° C
Materials
• Cover: Aluminium
• Base : Aluminium
Standard variantes
• Low cover version: X1149 and XA 1149
• High cover version: X1140 and XA 1140
IP 67
Limit switch box
for pneumatic actuators
ACTAIR and DYNACTAIR,
and manual actuators MR
On/Off position detection
ATEX for zone 22 (Dust)

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  • Page 1 AMTROBOX ATEX for zone 22 (Dust) Type Series Booklet 8525.12/5--10 Limit switch box for pneumatic actuators ACTAIR and DYNACTAIR, and manual actuators MR On/Off position detection ATEX for zone 22 (Dust) Applications Protection • Explosive atmospheres. • Protection level: IP 67 •...
  • Page 2 AMTROBOX ATEX for zone 22 (Dust) High cover version Boxes X1140 and XA1140 Low cover version Boxes X1149 and XA1149 Adjustable cams Microswitches fitted on metallic sheet External earth terminal Printed circuit board with microswitches Electric packling- - gland or Binder connector (option) Non return valve...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AMTROBOX ATEX for zone 22 (Dust) Contents Page General technical data -- Common parts -- General technical characteristics -- Overall dimensions Position detection by microswitches on printed circuit board Boxes X1140 and X1149 -- Description -- Technical characteristics of proximity detectors, wiring diagram, adjustment of cams Position detection by microswitches on metallic plate Boxes XA1140 and XA1149 -- Description...
  • Page 4: Common Parts

    AMTROBOX ATEX for zone 22 (Dust) Common parts Low cover version Boxes X1149 and XA1149 970.2 412.1 81--84.1 970.1 900.1 970.3 903.1 554.1 903.3 410.1 412.2 932.1 High cover version Boxes X1140 and XA1140 412.1 970.2 970.1 81--84.1 932.1 970.3 900.1 903.1 554.1...
  • Page 5: General Technical Characteristics

    AMTROBOX ATEX for zone 22 (Dust) Common parts Item Designation Materials Cover Light alloy with cataphoresis coating Shaft Acetal + 30% fibreglass Thrust washer 304 type stainless steel 410.1 Cover gasket Nitrile 410.2 Base plate cover Nitrile 412.1 O--Ring Nitrile 412.2 O--Ring Nitrile...
  • Page 6: Position Detection By Microswitches On Printed Circuit Board

    AMTROBOX ATEX for zone 22 (Dust) Position detection by microswitches on printed circuit board - - Boxes X 1140 and X 1149 • Detection by 2 microswitches: 1 sur opening and 1 on closing, changeover function,trigger action adjustable by cam on each microswitch.
  • Page 7: Technical Characteristics Of Proximity Detectors, Wiring Diagram, Adjustment Of Cams

    AMTROBOX ATEX for zone 22 (Dust) Microswitches characteristics • Manufacturer: CROUZET • Material: Housing Polyester UL94V0 Button Polyester Contact Ag/Ni gold plated Membrane Silicone • Rating: Cut--off capacity 6 A under 24 VDC and 250 VAC • Life: Electrical under I = 5 A 7 x 10 operating cycles under I = 1 A...
  • Page 8: Description

    AMTROBOX ATEX for zone 22 (Dust) Option : Intermediate detection position by third microswitch on printed circuit card Box ref. X1140 One third switch, identical to the two other ones, can be added to detect any point of the valve travel (adjustable on 90° ). : Connection by packing- -gland Internal wiring diagram Box X1149...
  • Page 9: Commissioning

    AMTROBOX ATEX for zone 22 (Dust) Commissioning WARNING CAUTION ! The installation and start--up of the electro--pneumatic actuators must be according to the best safety practices and mainly: Piping: Starting--up of a new installation requires cleaning the piping by air before connection to the actuator. This will remove any impurities impossible to eliminate during construction (fillings, flux, paste, PTFE, etc.) Electric wiring: -- The electric components are “CE”...
  • Page 10: Open/Close Position Detection Adjustment

    AMTROBOX ATEX for zone 22 (Dust) Open/close position detection adjustment The limit switches or detectors are factory adjusted. It is not necessary to re--adjust before valve mounting on site. Nevertheless, if you wish to re--adjust after a maintenance operation, proceed as follows: -- Remove the cover of the box.
  • Page 11: Declaration Of Conformity

    AMTROBOX ATEX for zone 22 (Dust) Declaration of Conformity Hereby we, KSB S.A.S. Zone industrielle Gagnaire Fonsèche 24490 LA ROCHE CHALAIS Registered Office: 92635 - - Gennevilliers France declare that the automation boxes used in potentially explosive gaseous or dusty atmosphere and listed below...
  • Page 12 AMTROBOX ATEX for zone 22 (Dust) KSB S.A.S 4, allée des Barbanniers • 92635 Gennevilliers Cedex (France) Tél. : +33 1 41 47 75 00 • Fax : +33 1 41 47 75 10 • www.ksb.com...

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