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EB 8367 EN Translation of original instructions Type 4744 Electric Limit Switch For hazardous areas Edition June 2015...
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Î For the safe and proper use of these instructions, read them carefully and keep them for later reference. Î If you have any questions about these instructions, contact SAMSON‘s After-sales Service Department (aftersalesservice@samson.de). The mounting and operating instructions for the devices are included in the scope of delivery.
Design and principle of operation ..............6 Versions ......................6 Principle of operation ..................6 Technical data ....................8 Summary of explosion protection approvals .............9 Attachment according to IEC 60534-6 (NAMUR) ...........10 4.1 Attachment of Type 4744-1 ................10 4.2 Attachment of Type 4744-2 ................10 Electrical connections ...................13 5.1 Connection with type of protection Ex d according to EN 60079-1 ....13 5.2 Connection with type of protection Ex e according to EN 60079-7....14...
General safety instructions 1 General safety instructions For your own safety, follow these instructions concerning the mounting, start-up and opera- tion of the device: − The device is to be mounted, started up or operated only by trained and experienced personnel familiar with the product.
Protection 2 Configuration ID Max. Travel 3 Degree of protection 4 Rated travel Temperature °C 5 Permissible ambient temperature SAMSON AG D-60314 Frankfurt Made in Germany 6 Serial number 2.2 Article code Electric limit switch Type 4744- x Attachment To NAMUR rib To rods for Type 3372 Actuator...
(SPDT). Type 4744-2 − Type of protection: flameproof enclosure. Fig. 1: Type 4744 with protective cover See section 3.4 on page 9. Limit switch with one limit contact for mount- Type 4744-2 ing to the rod-type yoke of Series V2001 The valve travel is transferred over the stem valves.
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Design and principle of operation Type 4744 with two limit contacts Type 4744-2 Lever Limit contact Adjusting lever Adjustment screw Fig. 2: Functional depiction of Type 4744 and Type 4744-2 EB 8367 EN...
Design and principle of operation 3.3 Technical data Limit switch Type 4744 4744-2 Limit contact 1 or 2 Type of protection Flameproof enclosure, Flameproof enclosure terminal space in increased safety Load capacity 500 V/10 A 250 V/5 A (contact rating) Utilization category AC-15 125 V/10 A 250 V/0.4 A...
DMT 01 ATEX E 178 II 2G Ex de IIC T6 Gb examination II 2D Ex tb IIIC IP65 T80°C Date 2015-06-12 certificate 4744 Number RU C-DE.HA65.B.00615/20 II 2G Ex de IIC T6/T5 Gb Date 2020-06-08 II 2D Ex tb IIIC T80°C/T95°C Db Valid until...
Attachment according to IEC 60534-6 (NAMUR) 4 Attachment according to 4.2 Attachment of Type 4744-2 IEC 60534-6 (NAMUR) Î Refer to Fig. 4 1. Undo the clamps of the stem connector 4.1 Attachment of Type 4744-1 on the valve. Replace the front clamp with the stem connector clamp including Î...
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Attachment according to IEC 60534-6 (NAMUR) Valve with cast yoke 8 10 Valve with rod-type yoke 8 10 Lever Plate Screws Nuts Screw Washer U-bolt Washer Fig. 3: Attachment of Type 4744 EB 8367 EN...
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Stem connector clamp with U-bolt Actuator stem extends: Actuator stem retracts: The switch of the limit switch is actuated when The switch of the limit switch is actuated when the valve is closed the valve is open Fig. 4: Attachment of Type 4744-2 EB 8367 EN...
Ex d according DANGER to EN 60079-1 Risk of fatal injury due to the formation of an explosive atmosphere. Î Connect the Type 4744 Limit Switch us- For installation in hazardous areas, observe ing suitable cable entries or conduit sys- the relevant standards that apply in the coun- tems that comply with EN 60079-1, try of use.
Î The degree of protection (IP grade) of the cable entries and the blanking plug must be the same as that of the limit switch. Type 4744: Î Seal cable entries left unused with plugs. 1. Unthread the fastening screws of the housing cover.
Operation 6 Operation Type 4744 6.1 Adjusting the switching point Type 4744 The limit switch unit mounted to the control valve is adjusted by the manufacturer to pro- duce a signal when the valve travel reaches one of its end positions.
Servicing explosion-protected devices 7 Servicing explosion-protected devices If a part of the device on which the explosion protection is based needs to be serviced, the device must not be put back into operation until a qualified inspector has assessed it accord- ing to explosion protection requirements, has issued an inspection certificate, or given the device a mark of conformity. Inspection by a qualified inspector is not required if the manu- facturer performs a routine test on the device before putting it back into operation. Document the passing of the routine test by attaching a mark of conformity to the device.
Disposal 8 Disposal SAMSON is a producer registered at the following European institution u https:// www.ewrn.org/national- registers/national-registers. WEEE reg. no.: DE 62194439/FR 025665 Î Observe local, national and international refuse regulations. Î Do not dispose of components, lubricants and hazardous substances together with your other household waste.
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