Contents Contents General Information .....................3 Manufacturer......................3 Information about this Manual................3 Further Documents ....................3 Conformity with Standards and Regulations............3 Explanation of Symbols ..................4 Symbols used in this Manual ................4 Warning Notes .....................4 Symbols on the Device ..................5 Safety Notes ......................5 Storage of the Manual..................5 Personnel Qualification ..................5 Safe Use ......................6 Modifications and Alterations ................7...
• Operating instructions • National information and documents relating to use in hazardous areas (see also chapter 1.4) For documents in other languages, see r-stahl.com. Conformity with Standards and Regulations IECEx, ATEX, EU Declaration of Conformity and further national certificates and documents can be downloaded via the following link: https://r-stahl.com/en/global/support/downloads/...
Explanation of Symbols Explanation of Symbols Symbols used in this Manual Symbol Meaning Tips and recommendations on the use of the device Danger due to explosive atmosphere Warning Notes Warning notes must be observed under all circumstances, in order to minimise the risk resulting from design engineering and operation.
Additional knowledge is required for any activity in hazardous areas! R. STAHL recommends having a level of knowledge equal to that described in the following standards: • IEC/EN 60079-14 (Electrical installations design, selection and erection) •...
• Before commissioning, make sure that the device is not damaged. • Only perform maintenance work described in this manual. • Repair work on the devices must be performed only by R. STAHL Schaltgeräte GmbH. Frequency transmitter Ex i field circuit...
Function and Device Design Modifications and Alterations DANGER Explosion hazard due to modifications and alterations to the device! Non-compliance results in severe or fatal injuries. • Do not modify or change the device. No liability or warranty for damage resulting from modifications and alterations.
Function and Device Design Device Design Type 9146/10-11-12, 1-channel Device element Description Black/green terminals Connection terminals for the safe area "PWR" LED, green Auxiliary power indicator Red "LF1" LED Indication of line fault detection DIP switch "LF1" Activation of line fault detection DIP switch "ADJ1"...
Technical Data Technical Data Marking Type designation 9146/.0-11-1. CE marking Explosion protection Global (IECEx) Gas, dust and mining IECEx BVS 13.0095X Ex ec nC [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc [Ex ia Da] IIIC [Ex ia Ma] I Europe (ATEX) Gas, dust and mining BVS 05 ATEX E 171 X E II 3 (1) G Ex ec nC [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc E II (1) D [Ex ia Da] IIIC...
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Technical Data Technical data Electrical data Auxiliary power Nominal voltage U 24 V DC Voltage range 18 to 31.2 V Residual ripple within ≤ 3.6 V the voltage range Nominal current at U 1 channel 55 mA 2 channels 75 mA Power consumption at U 1 channel...
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0.2 to 1 mm – - flexible 0.2 to 1.5 mm – - flexible with core end sleeves 0.25 to 1 mm 0.5 to 1 mm For further technical data, see r-stahl.com. 914660330020 Frequency transmitter Ex i field circuit 2023-07-17·HB00·III·en·01 Series 9146...
(see cabinet installation guide). You can find detailed information about project engineering in the "Cabinet installation guide" (download at r-stahl.com, product documentation, sub-item "Project engineering"). Transport and Storage • Transport and store the device only in the original packaging.
Mounting and Installation Mounting and Installation The device is approved for use in gas hazardous areas of Zone 2 and in safe areas. DANGER Explosion hazard due to incorrect installation of the device! Non-compliance results in severe or fatal injuries. •...
Mounting and Installation Mounting/Dismounting, Operating Position 8.2.1 Mounting/Dismounting the pac-Bus The pac-Bus is an accessory which makes it easier to wire the auxiliary power and read out the collective error message. The components for the pac-Bus type 9194 must be ordered separately. Mounting •...
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Mounting and Installation 8.2.2 Mounting/Dismounting the Device on the DIN Rail and pac-Bus Mounting on DIN rail • Position the device on the DIN rail. When doing so, position the cut-out in the enclosure on the outside edge of the DIN rail. •...
Mounting and Installation 8.2.3 Mounting/Dismounting pluggable Terminals Mounting • Insert the terminal into the device until the terminal engages. Dismounting • Position the screwdriver behind the terminal. • Push out the terminal. 10859E00 Installation Operation under difficult conditions, e.g. on ships in particular, requires additional measures to be taken for correct installation, depending on the operating location.
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Mounting and Installation Type 9146/20-11-11 2 channels Hazardous area Safe area Division 1 pac-Bus Division 2 Zone 2 Zone 0 / 1 passive passive Control system Field device ISpac Isolator 11020E00 8.3.2 Connection of Contacts Circuitry for line fault detection if the contacts at the input are de-energised: Schematic Short-circuit detection: 1 k Ω...
Parameterisation and Commissioning Parameterisation and Commissioning DANGER Explosion hazard due to incorrect installation! Non-compliance results in severe or fatal injuries. • Check the device for proper installation before commissioning. • Comply with national regulations. Before commissioning, ensure the following: • The device is installed according to regulations. •...
Parameterisation and Commissioning Parameterisation 9.2.1 DIP Switches "LF" and "ADJ" There is a 4-pole DIP switch at the front of the frequency transmitter. Line fault detection Resetting the counter function of DIP switch "LF" DIP switch "ADJ" **) deactivated *) activated OFF-ON-OFF or ON-OFF-ON Channel 1...
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Parameterisation and Commissioning 9.2.2 Input (via "ISpac Wizard" Software) The frequency transmitter offers different operating modes, which can be set depending on the application. The default setting is the "Frequency via period measurement" operating mode. Selection Description Counter (0 to 65535) Incoming pulses are counted.
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Parameterisation and Commissioning 9.2.5 Limiting Value Setting (via "ISpac Wizard" Software) The trip amplifier function is configured using the "ISpac Wizard" software. The following diagram shows possible adjustments of the limit contacts for relays A and B. This is an example;...
Operation 9.2.7 Start Override The start override ensures that the limiting value settings "On below limiting value" or "Off below limiting value" do not activate the limit contact even if the level at the input has fallen below the limiting value. This function allows a machine or system to start up without an alarm message being output.
Configure the measuring range accordingly. is blinking If the error cannot be eliminated using the specified procedures: • Contact R. STAHL Schaltgeräte GmbH. For rapid processing, have the following information ready: • Type and serial number of the device • Purchase information •...
11.3 Repair DANGER Explosion hazard due to improper repair! Non-compliance results in severe or fatal injuries. • Repair work on the devices must be performed only by R. STAHL Schaltgeräte GmbH. Frequency transmitter Ex i field circuit 914660330020 Series 9146 2023-07-17·HB00·III·en·01...
• Only return or package the devices after consulting R. STAHL! Contact the responsible representative from R. STAHL. R. STAHL's customer service is available to handle returns if repair or service is required. • Contact customer service personally. • Go to the r-stahl.com website.
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