3.4 Connection of signal cable to signal converter.............. 18 4 Electrical connections 4.1 General ........................... 20 4.2 Cable glands ........................22 4.3 Field Wiring........................22 4.4 Non-"Ex i" I/O connections..................... 23 4.5 "Ex i" I/O connections ..................... 25 www.krohne.com 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03...
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5.4 Exchange of electronics unit ..................29 5.5 Service / repair information ................... 32 5.6 Form (for copying) to accompany a returned device ............. 33 5.7 Disposal .......................... 33 6 Notes 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03 www.krohne.com...
The manufacturer reserves the right to alter the content of its documents, including this disclaimer in any way, at any time, for any reason, without prior notification, and will not be liable in any way for possible consequences of such changes. www.krohne.com 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03...
This document is provided to help you establish operating conditions, which will permit safe and efficient use of this device. Special considerations and precautions are also described in the document, which appear in the form of icons as shown below. 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03 www.krohne.com...
1.2 Manufacturer The instrument is developed and manufactured by: KROHNE Altometer Kerkeplaat 12 3313 LC Dordrecht The Netherlands For information, maintenance or service please contact your nearest local KROHNE representative. www.krohne.com 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03...
• For details of the flameproof joints, contact KROHNE Altometer. • Repairs on the flameproof joints may only be done in accordance with the design specifications of KROHNE Altometer. A repair on the basis of the values in tables 1 and/or 2 of IEC 60079-1 is not permitted.
IEC/EN 60079-0. 3. The connecting cable of this remote high-temperature gas/steam ultrasonic flow meter system (OPTISONIC 8300) shall be fixed and routed so that it will be adequately protected against damage. 4. The connecting cable(s) of type 2-pole RG316 Triax (Habia RGT 316 STR 2 + dr) that are supplied with the OPTISONIC 8300 flow meter system are rated for a continuous operating temperature of maximum 100°C.
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Minimum waiting time before opening: T6 = 35 min., T5 = 10 min. Minimum waiting time before opening: T6 = 35 min., T5 = 10 min. Minimum waiting time before opening: T6 = 35 min., T5 = 10 min. 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03 www.krohne.com...
OPTISONIC 8300 1.6 Approval The OPTISONIC 8300 ultrasonic gas/steam flowmeters are manufactured according to the European Directive 2014/34/EU and IECEx 02 Certification System. The flowmeters are approved for installation and use in hazardous classified locations of zone 1 and 2 and are in accordance...
OPTISONIC 8000 ultrasonic gas/steam flow sensor. The OPTISONIC 8300-Ex flow sensor is connected to the converter by one (in case of a single- beam sensor) or two (for a dual-beam sensor) cables of type 2-pole RG316 triax (Habia RGT 316 STR 2 + dr).
Process medium temperature range -25...+600°C INFORMATION! Maximum ambient temperature of 65 C applies to the aluminum MH 300-Ex converter º housing. The stainless steel version of this housing is limited to +60 º www.krohne.com 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03...
7 Manufacturer website, info and disposal logo 8 Type designation of the flow meter, manufacturing date and CE sign with number(s) of notified body / bodies. 9 Name and address of the manufacturer. 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03 www.krohne.com...
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• Intrinsic safety option with current out active • Pulse/Status Out/Control in on IO board 2 Other combinations are possible. See the approval description of the GFC 300 electronics unit. www.krohne.com 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03...
The GFC 300 F/...-Ex signal converter has a temperature classification of T6 (85°C). The permissible ambient temperature is dependent on the material that the MH 300-Ex electronics housing is made of, namely: • die-casted aluminum: -40...+65ºC • die-casted stainless steel: -40...+60ºC 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03 www.krohne.com...
550ºC 615ºC Table 2-1: Temperature classification without heat insulation Temperature class Maximum process temperature [ºC] at 40ºC 50ºC 60ºC 65ºC 70ºC 550ºC 615ºC Table 2-2: Temperature classification with heat insulation www.krohne.com 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03...
The transducer circuits of the signal converter are galvanically isolated from earth, therefore an equipotential bonding conductor between the flow sensor and the signal converter does not have to be connected, but can be used if necessary (e.g. for EMC reasons). 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03 www.krohne.com...
To ensure smooth functioning, always use the signal cable(s) included in the delivery. Figure 3-2: Clamp the cables on the shielding bush 1 Cables 2 Cable glands 3 Grounding clamps 4 Cable with metal shielding bush www.krohne.com 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03...
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CONNECTION OF SEPARATE SYSTEMS OPTISONIC 8300 Figure 3-3: Connect the cables in the connection box of the sensor INFORMATION! Connect the cable on connector with similar numeral marking 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03 www.krohne.com...
Figure 4-1: Electrical connections 1 Unscrew interlocking head screw 2 Turn cover counter-clockwise and remove 3 Open / close safety lid of mains supply section 4 Mains supply & signal / data terminals www.krohne.com 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03...
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• Position 5, 6, 7; standard 0, power supply, type of display • Position 8...10; selection I/O "Ex i" I/O connections For a selection of the different CG36 numbers XYZ refer refer to on page 25 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03 www.krohne.com...
The wiring of instruments has to be in accordance with the requirements as specified in the relevant national or international standard for electrical installations in hazardous areas, e.g. IEC/EN 60079-14. www.krohne.com 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03...
The options separated by “or” are hardware versions (must be ordered as such) All outputs are passive unless otherwise indicated HighC means High Current input/output, Namur means that the in-/outputs are according to the NAMUR NE43 standard 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03 www.krohne.com...
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CI = Control Input, PA = Profibus PA, FF = Foundation Fieldbus, DP = Profibus DP, RS485 = RS 485 Modbus, n.c. = not connected. All in-/outputs are passive unless otherwise noted as active with extension (a). www.krohne.com 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03...
60079-11 between the non-”Ex i” and “Ex i” circuits, the mains terminals are provided with a semi-circular protection cover with a “snap-in” lock. This cover MUST be closed before establishing the power supply to the converter. 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03 www.krohne.com...
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Used abbreviations for in-/output functions: CO = Current Output, PO = Pulse Output, SO = Status Output, CI = Control Input, n.c. = not connected All in-outputs are passive unless otherwise noted as active with extension (a). www.krohne.com 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03...
For information about the flameproof joints please contact your KROHNE representative. The four M6 bolts to screw the MH300-Ex housing have a strength of 700 MPa.
250 V / 0.8 A T 5080850000 WARNING! Before reassembling the unit, refer to Before and after opening on page 27 , then: • Reassemble the unit in reverse order. www.krohne.com 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03...
All work on the electrical connections may only be carried out with the power disconnected. Take note of the voltage data on the nameplate! Figure 5-1: Unscrew the cover and remove the display 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03 www.krohne.com...
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CAUTION! Please pay attention that the same amount of force is applied on both pullers, otherwise the connector at the backside can be damaged. www.krohne.com 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03...
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• Screw the electronics unit back to the housing. • Re-install the display and make sure not to kink the display's flat ribbon cable. • Replace cover and tighten by hand. • Connect power. 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03 www.krohne.com...
• such dangerous substances, to enclose a certificate with the device confirming that is safe to handle and stating the • product used. www.krohne.com 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03...
The user must dispose of the WEEE to a designated collection point for the recycling of WEEE or send them back to our local organisation or authorised representative. 03/2020 - 4008065001 - AD EX OPTISONIC 8300 R03 www.krohne.com...
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• Process Analysis • Services Head Office KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH Ludwig-Krohne-Str. 5 47058 Duisburg (Germany) Tel.: +49 203 301 0 Fax: +49 203 301 10389 info@krohne.com The current list of all KROHNE contacts and addresses can be found at: www.krohne.com...
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