The "X" after the certificate number refers to special conditions for safe use of the device, which have been listed in these instructions. If needed, the IEC certificate can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website. 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01 www.krohne.com...
Assembly, installation, start-up and maintenance may only be performed by personnel trained in explosion protection! CAUTION! Operating conditions and place of installation may require compliance with additional standards, directives or laws. The responsibility for compliance rests solely with the operator or his agent. www.krohne.com 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01...
* positions which are not needed are omitted (no blank positions) The remote version consisting of the flow sensor OPTISWIRL 4000 and the signal converter VFC 200 F 020 is called the OPTISWIRL 4200 F. 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01 www.krohne.com...
5 Marking acc. to KIWA 14 ATEX 0016 X or IECEx KIWA 15.0021 X 6 Permissible ambient temperature range 7 Electrical connection data 8 Observe the safety instructions 9 Internet address of the manufacturer www.krohne.com 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01...
Definition of zone 21 acc. to EN 1127-1, Appendix B: An area in which an explosive atmosphere may occasionally occur in the form of a cloud of flammable dust in the air under normal operation. 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01 www.krohne.com...
C Db C Db Ex ia IIIC T70 Ex ia IIIC T70°C...T240 Ex ia IIIC T70 Ex ia IIIC T70 C...T240 C...T240 C...T240°C Db C Db C Db (flow sensor) C Db www.krohne.com 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01...
The classification is outlined in the following tables. The tables take into account the following parameters: • Ambient temperature T • Product temperature T • Nominal size DN • Heat resistance of the connecting cable 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01 www.krohne.com...
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The minimum product temperature is -40°C / -40°F. When using in zone 21, observe the maximum permissible product and ambient temperatures for temperature class 2 and the information for use of a heat-resistant connecting cable and cable entry. www.krohne.com 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01...
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Temperature class in °F 140 149 140 Nominal size DN15…25 392 392 DN40…50 392 347 DN65…100 392 302 DN150...300 392 365 1 Permanent service temperature of connecting cable and cable entry min. 176°F 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01 www.krohne.com...
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°F 140 149 140 149 140 Nominal size DN15…25 392 392 DN40…50 392 392 DN65…100 392 392 DN150...300 392 392 1 Permanent service temperature of connecting cable and cable entry min. 176°F www.krohne.com 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01...
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Temperature class in °F 140 149 Nominal size DN15…25 248 248 DN40…50 248 239 DN65…100 248 221 DN150...300 248 248 1 Permanent service temperature of connecting cable and cable entry min. 176°F 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01 www.krohne.com...
T70°C at an ambient temperature of 65°C / 149°F and a product temperature of 65°C / 149°F is valid without a dust coating. For higher product temperatures the maximum surface temperature is defined by the product. www.krohne.com 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01...
Piezo / Temperature sensor circuit (connector X2.7...X2.12) • U = 6.65 V • I = 21 mA • P = 35 mW • C = 2.6 µF • L = 0.5 mH 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01 www.krohne.com...
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Remote circuit (connector X5501) Remote circuit (connector X5501) • U = 6.65 V • I = 1107 mA • P = 650 mW • C = 2.5 µF • L = 73 µH www.krohne.com 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01...
• Loosen the hexagon socket screw 1. • Turn the signal converter or connection box. • Screw signal converter or connection box back to the base again. 1 Allen screws M4 on connection housing 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01 www.krohne.com...
The housing must be replaced if there is any damage to the joint area. The flameproof threads and the cylindrical joint between the terminal and the electronics compartments must be inspected visually after opening. www.krohne.com 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01...
• Supplied blind plugs / cable entries guarantee protection against foreign objects and water (protection category) IP66 / 67 according to EN 60529. • The outer diameter of the connecting cable must be within the sealing range of the cable entry (7...12 mm / 0.27...0.47"). 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01 www.krohne.com...
• All connecting cable conductors and shields that are not securely connected to the equipotential grounding system of the hazardous area shall be carefully isolated from each other and from ground (test voltage 1500 V for non-intrinsically safe cables). www.krohne.com 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01...
For remote systems the connection of the flow sensor can either be made via the PA connection in the signal converter terminal compartment or via the external PA connection. Ground connection remote version 1 Electrical grounding connection on measuring sensor 2 Electrical grounding connection on signal converter housing 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01 www.krohne.com...
4 Filler wire pair shielding (protected with heat shrink tubing) 5 Fork clamp pair shielding on signal converter side 6 Heat shrink tubing The flow sensor circuit is designed in protection type intrinsically safe Ex ia II C. www.krohne.com 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01...
• spraying of electrons (e.g. in the vicinity of electrostatic painting systems) or • pneumatically conveyed dust is exposed. CAUTION! Electrostatic charging of the housing surface by friction must be avoided. The devices must not be dry cleaned. 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01 www.krohne.com...
The display can be rotated in 90° increments. It is connected to the connector as shown in the following figure. Exchanging the converter insert It is permitted to replace the entire VFC 200 converter insert with a version identical in construction. www.krohne.com 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01...
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In the case of environmentally critical or hazardous products, appropriate safety precautions • must be taken with regard to residual liquids in the measuring unit. New gaskets have to be used when re-installing the device in the piping. • 08/2016 - 4005002601- AD OPTISWIRL4200 Ex-II2GD R01 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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