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F783E Ex‐ia CONTENTS 1. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................6 2. AUTHORISED USE ........................7 Export Restric ons ......................7 3. BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................8 4. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................10 4.1. Contact address ......................10 4.2. Warranty ........................10 4.3. informa on on the internet ..................10 5.
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F783E Ex‐ia CONTENTS Cont’d PNEUMATIC INSTALLATION ........................27 10.1. Safety instruc ons ....................... 27 10.2. Pneuma c connec ons of the control head ..............27 10.3. Flow restric on func on of the solenoid valve ............28 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ........................29 11.1.
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F783E Ex‐ia The opera ng instruc ons describe the en re life cycle of the device. Keep these instruc ons in a loca on which is easily accessible to every user, and make these instruc ons available to every new owner of the device. WARNING The opera ng instruc ons contain important safety informa on! Failure to observe these instruc ons may result in hazardous situa ons.
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If you are unsure, please contact your Pentair Flow Technologies Pacific Pty. Ltd contact. The device may be used only in connec on with third‐party devices and components which have been recommended or approved by Pentair Flow Technologies Pacific Pty.
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F783E Ex‐ia These safety instruc ons do not make allowance for any: Con ngencies and events which may arise during assembly, opera on, and maintenance of the devices. Local safety regula ons ‐ the operator is responsible for observing these regula ons, also in rela on to the installa on personnel.
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F783E Ex‐ia NOTE! Electrosta c sensi ve components The device contains electronic components which react sensi vely to electrosta c discharge (ESD). Contact with electrosta cally charged persons or objects may be hazardous to these components. In the worst case scenario, they will be destroyed immediately or will fail a er start‐up.
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Check immediately upon receipt of the consignment that the contents are not damaged and that the type and scope agree with the delivery note and packing list. If there are any discrepancies, please contact us immediately. Pentair Flow Technologies Pacific Pty. Ltd 12‐14 Kaimiro St Hamilton 3200...
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F783E Ex‐ia Pentair Flow Technologies Pacific Pty. Ltd 2. Model F783E Ex‐ia 3. Cer ficate Number IECEx ITA 11.0016X 4. Ex. Marking Code Ex ia IIB T5 Ga IP65 Ex ia IIC T5 Gb IP65 Ex ia IIIC T90°C Da IP65 5.
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F783E Ex‐ia It is a condition of safe use that the apparatus must be mounted so that there is a low risk of mechanical damage. The Valve Control Top F783E Ex-ia version may only be used as explosion safe after proper installation to the process equipment (e.g.
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These are NAMUR style 2‐wire induc ve proximity switches. The F783E Ex‐ia control head mounts directly on standard Pentair actuators of figure number F257 and F272S. This produces an integrated, compact and decentralized system of actua on, valve func on and feedback. The following advantages over centralised solu ons working with valve clusters are achieved: ...
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F783E Ex‐ia Fig 1: Structure of the control top 00‐ISN‐203_Rev B Pg 15 29/01/2021...
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F783E Ex‐ia Control head F783E Ex‐ia—fluid diagram (with restric on capability for solenoid valve) Fig 2: Pneuma c circuit for SMC SYJ5315 air switch as installed in the F783E Ex‐ia control head 00‐ISN‐203_Rev B Pg 16 29/01/2021...
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F783E Ex‐ia The F783E Ex‐ia control head for process and bu erfly valves has been designed for single‐ac ng and double‐ac ng valve actuators as well as for double seat and mul ‐posi on valves using a single solenoid valve. The air switch is a 5/2 type, with common exhaust.
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Declara on of Conformity. The applied standards which are used to demonstrate compliance with the Direc ves are listed in the EC Declara on of Conformity. This may be requested from Pentair Flow Technologies Pacific Pty. Ltd. The specifica ons on the respec ve ra ng plate apply to the respec ve control head. The symbols on the ra ng plate indicate the applicable direc ves or approvals: 00‐ISN‐203_Rev B...
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F783E Ex‐ia WARNING Use clean dry air Do not use compressed air which contains chemicals, synthe c oils containing organic solvents, salts or corrosive gases, etc., as this can cause damage or malfunc on. CAUTION Install air filter Install air filters close to valves at their upstream side. A filtra on degree of 5 μm or less should be selected. Install an air dryer, a er cooler or Drain Catch (water separator) etc.
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F783E Ex‐ia Fig. 6: Sec on view of control head on linear actuator 00‐ISN‐203_Rev B Pg 21 29/01/2021...
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For installa on of the F783E Ex‐ia control head on a rotary‐type actuator, the target will always be the same. Depending on the type and brand of actuator an adaptor kit may be required. PENTAIR When moun ng the F783E Ex‐ia control head on a brand F257 or F272S actuator no special moun ng adaptor is required.
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F783E Ex‐ia For installa on in Ex. situa on: refer to special condi ons in Sec on 5 of this manual. Use only Ex. cer fied product 8.2.1.1. Fi ng the control head—Linear actuator If installing on the F272S actuator, remove and discard the metal O‐Ring retaining plate/cover. Fit the O‐Ring retaining bush (supplied with the actuator) over the actuator sha , small diameter uppermost, to secure the actuator sha O‐Ring.
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F783E Ex‐ia For installa on in Ex. situa on: refer to special condi ons in Sec on 5 of this manual. Use only Ex. cer fied product 8.2.1.3. Fi ng the control head—Rotary actuator Secure the rotary target assembly to the indicator sha of the F257 ¼ turn actuator or actuator moun ng kit. Ensure the grub screw (set screw) locates into the dimple provided on the drive flat.
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F783E Ex‐ia For installa on in Ex. situa on: refer to special condi ons in Sec on 5 of this manual. Use only Ex. cer fied product DANGER Danger of explosion when used in explosive atmospheres. Opening the control top in an explosive atmosphere is only allowed in a non‐energised state Use only cables and cable glands which have been approved for the respec ve applica on area and which have been installed according to the respec ve installa on instruc ons.
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F783E Ex‐ia For installa on in Ex. situa on: refer to special condi ons in Sec on 5 of this manual. Use only Ex. cer fied product If required clean all sealing faces and check for damage to threads and sealing surfaces. ...
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F783E Ex‐ia DANGER Risk of injury from high pressure in the system •Before loosening any lines and valves turn off the pressure and vent the valves WARNING Risk of injury from improper installa on! Installa on may be carried out by authorized technicians only and with the appropriate tools! Risk of injury from uninten onal ac va on of the system and uncontrolled restart! ...
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F783E Ex‐ia Procedure The control head can be posi oned in two orienta ons with respect to the actuator, as set by the two moun ng bolts that retain the control head onto the actuator or adaptor. In the case of the F257 rotary actuator, only one posi on will allow the use of the internal por ng facility. The other posi on will blank the internal ports.
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F783E Ex‐ia For installa on in Ex. situa on: refer to special condi ons in Sec on 5 of this manual. Use only Ex. cer fied product Fig 11: Electrical connec on op ons Connec ons: Cable gland version: 1 x M20 cable gland c/w strain relief for power supply and signals, for cable diameter 5—13 mm, Terminals Parameters 1, 2...
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F783E Ex‐ia For installa on in Ex. situa on: refer to special condi ons in Sec on 5 of this manual. use only Ex. cer fied product DANGER Danger of explosion when used in explosive atmospheres Opening the control top in an explosive atmosphere is only allowed in a non‐energised state Use only cables and cable glands which have been approved for the respec ve applica on area and which have been installed according to the respec ve installa on instruc ons.
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F783E Ex‐ia For installa on in Ex. situa on: refer to special condi ons in Sec on 5 of this manual. Use only Ex. cer fied product Procedure: Open the control head (follow the instruc ons in chapter 8 “Opening and closing the housing” if in doubt) ...
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F783E Ex‐ia DANGER Danger ‐ high pressure! Before loosening lines and valves, turn off the pressure and vent the lines. Danger of explosion when used in explosive atmospheres (only in the event of a fault in zone 2) Opening the control top in an explosive atmosphere is only allowed in a non‐energised state WARNING Risk of injury due to electric shock! ...
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F783E Ex‐ia Dispose of the device or components in an environmentally responsible manner NOTE! Damage to the environment caused by device components contaminated with media Observe the relevant disposal and environmental protec on regula ons Observe na onal waste disposal regula ons 00‐ISN‐203_Rev B Pg 33 29/01/2021...