Characteristics Of Airline Ex; Advantages Of Airline Ex - Burkert 8650 Operating Instructions Manual

6.1

Characteristics of AirLINE Ex

• Easy to use.
• Automatic formation of supply circuits and data circuits.
• Open, flexible and modular structure.
• Combination of various valve segments and electric I/O functions for station assembly optimised for
space and application.
• Seamless integration in Siemens SIMATIC ET 200iSP.
• Seamless integration in Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7, SIMATIC TIA portal and SIMATIC PCS7.
• Operation possible with oiled or unoiled compressed air and with neutral, non-flammable gases.
6.2

Advantages of AirLINE Ex

• Power-optimised valve assembly.
Pressure range of vacuum up to 8 bar (depending on valve designs used).
Flow rate of approx. 300 l/min or 700 l/min per valve with valve width per valve of 11 mm or 16.5 mm.
• Long service life for oiled and unoiled air due to low-wear valve function.
• Centrally captured exhaust air.
• Replacement of valves and electronic modules during operation possible due to Ex degree of protection
"intrinsic safety".
• Operation with auxiliary pilot air possible for expanded pressure range (see chapter "13 Description of the
valves" on page 47).
• Simple combination of various functions, configuration and expansion due to high modularity.
• Numerous valve functions: 3/2-, 2 x 3/2- and 5/2-way with various circuit functions.
• Integration of pneumatic options possible (e.g. P shutoff, check valves).
• Manual override of the valves possible.
• Various pressure levels or media possible in 1 chain (segmenting).
• Integration of pressure gauges for displaying operating pressure.
• Central compressed air supply.
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