Solexy Wireless M Series Installation & Operation Manual

OVERVIEW

The Solexy M series intrinsically safe antenna barrier is a
multichannel protection device that facilitates non-Ex
certified radio antenna installation in hazardous areas. The M
series features a barrier circuit which blocks power voltage in
the event of a radio transmitter/receiver fault. By limiting
transmitted power per local regulations and ensuring the
threshold power requirements for the area of installation are
met, the M series can easily be used with most passive
antennas. The M series protect the radio output signal using
a cable to connect to an antenna that is installed in a
hazardous area.
Note: The information in this manual is intended to assist
with equipment design and ensure proper installation.
READ THIS INSTRUCTION FIRST
To avoid serious or fatal personal injury or major property
damage, read and follow all safety instruction in this manual.
If you require additional assistance, please contact SOLEXY.

SAFETY INSTRUCTION TO HAZARDOUS AREA INSTALLATION

▪ The Solexy M series intrinsically safe antenna barrier must
be installed and maintained according to suitable
standards for electrical application in potentially explosive
atmospheres (IEC/EN 60079-14, IEC/EN60079-17 and/or
other national standards).
▪ Suitably trained personnel shall carry out installation
according to applicable code practice.
▪ Read this first and keep this instruction manual always
available.
▪ For proper installation, see the applicable control drawing
DDCD-0012 attached.

ATEX / IECEx MARKING

I M2 (M1) [ia Ma] I
II 2 (1) G [ia Ga] IIA/IIB/IIC
II 2 (1) D [ia Da] IIIC
This instruction refers to certified equipment covered by the
following certificate:
ATEX: TÜV CY 18 ATEX 0206158 X
IECEx: IECEx MSC 19.0001X
Via Enrico Fermi, 2
I-25015 Desenzano del Garda (BS) - Italy
Phone: +39 030 7870787
Fax: +39 030 7870777
www.solexy.net
Intrinsically Safe Antenna Coupler
for use in Hazardous Areas
Installation & Operation Manual

WARNINGS

1. Solexy M series shall only be installed in a non-hazardous
location (safe area or inside an approved enclosure, e.g.
Ex d, Ex t enclosure or Ex p panel)
2. Solexy M series antenna barrier must be connected to RF
source with a minimum internal impedance of 50Ω.
3. Connected antennas must be assessed, installed and
maintained according to suitable standards for electrical
application in potentially explosive atmospheres (e.g.
IEC/EN60079-0, IEC/EN60079-14, IEC/EN60079-17 or
other national standards).
4. Solexy M series antenna barrier does not provide any RF
power limitation. The threshold power must be limited by
the user to achieve the levels defined in IEC/EN60079-0
Table 5.
5. The user should not repair this equipment.
6. The user should not modify the unit.
7. The unit should not paint from the user.
8. If the equipment is likely to come in to contact with
aggressive substances, it is the responsibility of the user
to take suitable precautions that prevent it from being
adversely affected, thus ensuring that the type of
protection is not compromised. Aggressive substances:
example Acids, liquids, gases with can affected metals.
9. Maximum RF power input shall not exceed the value listed
into product specification paragraph below and control
drawing DDCD-0012.
10. The device can only be supplied by equipment rated for
max overvoltage category II.
11. The device must be installed following the earthing
requirements of IEC/EN 60079-14 using the ground
connection available on the device's housing.

INSTALLATION

For proper installation, see the applicable control drawing
DDCD-0012
1. If the lightning suppressor is used, connect to the output
side of the coupler.
2. Antenna and cable connections should be finger
tightened only. Over tightening can cause permanent
damage resulting in equipment failure.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Ambient temperature range
Maximum Fault Voltage (Um)
Frequency Range
Max RF Power Input (Pi)
Impedance
Max capacitance
M
-40°C ≤ Ta ≤ +85°C
250 VDC
250 VAC 50-60 Hz
≤ 10 GHz
7 W (38.4 dBm)
50 Ω
29 pF
IM0032-00