2. General These instructions must be read in addition to the ZOK-Zx Instruction Manual (or to the manual of the KOBOLD flowmeter, where the “ZOK-ExM” instrument is mounted), if you have purchased an ATEX/IECEx intrinsically safe certified ZOK- Ex series instrument and intend installing it in a hazardous environment for which it is approved.
In addition, when externally powered the certified ZOK-Ex series (not ZOK-E1) provides one or more outputs (depending on model and configuration). Further options are: ...
No electrical outputs, only unpowered sensors can be used (e.g. reed switch or certified induction coils). This power option can only be used with ZOK-E1 and ZOK-E3). b. External supply (operated by an intrinsically safe power supply). In combination with an external supply, only passive 2-wire sensors (e.g.
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ZOK-Ex Hazardous area Intrinsically safe battery ext Batt Service Simple Apparatus or intrinsically safe certified 2-wire Power supply passive sensor Out2 Out1 PulseOut StatOut Safe area b. Self-excited two-wire sensor (induction coil) Non-amplified Pick off coils from turbine meters are examples of this type of input. Pick-off coils must be I.S.
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(see c.) Electrical outputs (only ZOK-E2/E3/E5): The ZOK-Ex electronics (except ZOK-E1) are certified to provide different output signals (analog, switching or pulse signal). In order to be able to use the outputs, they must be operated with a separately constructed intrinsically safe circuit.
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ZOK-Ex 1. 2-wire 4-20 mA current loop (ZOK-E3): The ZOK-Ex electronics can be supplied by a two-wire 4-20 mA loop if the input sensor does not require a power supply from the ZOK-Ex device (reed switch or certified induction coil sensor). Connection examples with certified safety barrier can be found in section 12 page 8...
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ZOK-Ex 2. 3-wire 4-20 mA output (ZOK-E3): The ZOK-Ex device can also be operated in a three-wire 4-20 mA configuration. Detailed connection examples with certified safety barrier can be found in section 12 3. Dosing function / pulse or flow alarm (ZOK-E2 / E5): In the case of ZOK-E2 / E5 devices, the electronic assembly is equipped with an additional optocoupler board.
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ZOK-Ex For ZOK-E5 with pulse output Intrinsically safe Hazardous area battery ext Batt Service intrinsically safe Power supply Switching output 2 Isolated switching Load amplifier Switching output 1 e.g. Pepperl & Fuchs KFD2-SR2-Ex1.W KFD2-SOT3-Ex1 Safe area For ZOK-E2 with dosing function Or for ZOK-E5 with 2 independent alarm outputs Detailed connection examples with certified safety barrier can be found in section 12...
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ZOK-Ex Note: All 3 outputs (4-20 mA, pulse and switching outputs) can be used at the same time if a separate intrinsically safe circuit is set up for each output signal with the aid of suitable certified safety barrier. In addition to the wiring requirements of the ZOK-Ex operating instructions, the appropriate local rules, regulations and guidelines for wiring practices for intrinsically safe installations must be followed.
The only replaceable item within the instrument is the EX battery pack and can be replaced as a complete unit. Only the certified intrinsically safe battery assembly ERS-BATEX036 may be used. This spare part can be ordered from the Kobold sales offices.
ZOK-Ex 10. Label and ordering code Code Type Function Output Identifying label ZOK-E1M counter none 2 optocoupler ZOK-E2M dosing unit version for outputs retrofitting 4-20 mA 2/3- for DON ZOK-E3M wire controller instrument pulse and ZOK-E5M switching output stand-alone ZOK-E1K none counter stand-alone...
ZOK-Ex 11. Replacement ATEX Battery I.S. battery assembly KOBOLD Article No. ERS-BATEX036 Warning: KOBOLD Intrinsically safe battery assembly P/No. ERS-BATEX036 only approved for ZOK-Ex instruments mounted in a hazardous area. Label on ATEX Battery Note: It is highly recommended to follow the instructions mentioned on the ATEX Battery label.
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ZOK-Ex Mounting the ATEX Battery In case if the ATEX Battery is ordered separately, following steps need to be taken to connect it: 1. The ATEX Battery should be plugged into the connector “ext Batt” on ZOK-Ex electronics and placed between the battery terminals as shown below: ext Batt Service Out2...
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ZOK-Ex ext Batt Service Out2 Out1 PulseOut StatOut 2. Once this is ensured, the spacing between the rings should be pushed into the narrow side of the ring eye. Hence locking the tie. ext Batt Service Out2 Out1 PulseOut StatOut How to untie: In order to release the cable tie, the latter is pushed out again from the slot of the ring eye and can then be withdrawn from the ring eye again and opened.
ZOK-Ex 13. EU Declaration of Conformance We, KOBOLD Messring GmbH, Hofheim-Ts, Germany, declare under our sole responsibility that the product: Flow Rate Totaliser/Controller Model: ZOK-E1/E2/E3/E5 To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the standards noted below: EN 60079-0:2018...
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