EXTA4-* Keyboard Contents History of the Manual ....................5 Introduction........................ 6 Content of this Document ................6 Manufacturer ....................6 Target Group, Personnel ................6 Symbols Used ....................7 Tolerances for Linear Dimensions ............... 7 Product Description ....................9 Overview......................9 Reference Documents .................
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EXTA4-* Keyboard Contents Gloves Tested for Touch Sensitivity ............43 Cleaning........................44 Cleaning the optical trackball ..............44 Dismounting and Disposal..................47 Appendix........................48 Accessories ....................48...
EXTA4-* Keyboard History of the Manual History of the Manual The following editions of the manual have been released: Version Comments 09/2024 First edition...
EXTA4-* Keyboard Introduction Only appropriately trained and qualified personnel may carry out mounting, installation, com- missioning, operation, maintenance, and dismounting of the product. The personnel must have read and understood the instruction manual and the further documentation. Prior to using the product make yourself familiar with it. Read the document carefully. Symbols Used This document contains symbols for the identification of warning messages and of informative messages.
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EXTA4-* Keyboard Introduction Nominal dimension ranges General tolerance according to Nominal dimension range DIN ISO 2768 medium up to 6 mm ± 0.1 mm over 6 mm to 30 mm ± 0.2 mm over 30 mm to 120 mm ± 0.3 mm over 120 mm to 400 mm ±...
EXTA4-* Keyboard Product Description Product Description Overview EXTA4-* is a PC keyboard with an optional control element for mouse functions (touchpad, optical trackball, joystick). The keyboard is a USB device for intended use in Zone 1/21 and Zone 2/22 hazardous areas according to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU and IECEx. Other certifi- cations are in preparation.
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EXTA4-* Keyboard Product Description EXTA4-* as VisuNet System Accessory VisuNet GXP 21.5" Housing option: F1- Standard Housing with Mounting Options • Recommended cable length: U10 (1 m cable length) • Connector: C1- Cable ends with crimped ferrules • Mounting Option: G1- GXP-One-Arm installation to AG- XXX00 •...
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EXTA4-* Keyboard Product Description EXTA4-* as Stand-alone components Note Refer to chapter Housing Design Keyboard for detailed information as dimensions. EXTA4-* Panel Mount Housing option: NN- no housing, panel mounting • Recommended cable length: U10 (1 m cable length) or U50 (5-m cable length) •...
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EXTA4-* Keyboard Product Description EXTA4-* Mouse Variants K4 - (Capacitive) Touchpad • Optimized for pharma gloves • Very good cleanability and chemical resistance K6 - Joystick • Typically used in heavy (leather) glove operation K8 - (Optical) Trackball • Fully glove-friendly •...
System installation (mechanical, electrical) 19" System manual • Power connection (DC and AC) • Installing peripherals (EXTA4-*) • Maintenance TCU/PCU Manual • Cable gland connection • Terminal Compartment Note For more information and all manuals, visit the Pepperl+Fuchs website at https://www.pepperl- fuchs.com.
EXTA4-* Keyboard Product Description Function The EXTA4-* is a keyboard/mouse combination with a USB interface, available in different ver- sions. The intrinsically safe keyboards integrate different mouse systems. The outside dimen- sions besides individual mounting adapters are the same for all versions. The keyboards are designed for panel mounting or for installation in a housing.
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EXTA4-* Keyboard Product Description Ambient conditions Operating temperature K4- Touchpad Option: -20 ... 50 °C (-4 ... 122 °F) K6- Joystick Option: -20 ... 50 °C (-4 ... 122 °F) K8- Trackball Option: 0 ... 50 °C (32 ... 122 °F) Storage temperature -20 ...
EXTA4-* Keyboard Product Description Certifications and Markings Equipment Equipment includes the T1 variant (Desktop Housing) and the F1 variant (Standard Housing with Mounting option). Figure 3.1 EXTA4 as Equipment Component Component includes the NN option (Panel Mount) and the NF option (Flush Mount). Figure 3.2 EXTA4 as Component ATEX...
EXTA4-* Keyboard Product Description IECEx Zone 1/21 IECEx certificate IECEx BVS 08.0022X IECEx marking Ex ib IIC T4 Gb Ex ib IIIB T135°C Db Zone 2/22 IECEx certificate IECEx BVS 08.0022X IECEx marking Ex ic IIC T4 Gc Ex ic IIIB T135°C Dc Labels and Dimensions Labels Figure 3.3...
EXTA4-* Keyboard Installation and Commissioning Installation and Commissioning Installation Prior to mounting, installation, and commissioning of the device you should make yourself familiar with the device and carefully read the instruction manual. Installing alongside Intrinsically Safe Circuits The intrinsically safe circuit of the devices may be installed in hazardous areas. In such cases, it must be securely isolated from all non-intrinsically safe circuits.
EXTA4-* Keyboard Installation and Commissioning Mounting the Keyboard Connecting Cable (Connector Option -U1) to a VisuNet FLX Connecting the Keyboard to a PC via the Keyboard USB Type A Connector Plug the USB connector the of keyboard into the intended USB port. If installing the VisuNet FLX system connect the USB cable as shown in below graph: Figure 4.1...
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EXTA4-* Keyboard Installation and Commissioning Figure 4.2 Warning! The Interface must have a strain relief in Ex-operation. This can be achieved with the ATEN Locks (#548400)
EXTA4-* Keyboard Installation and Commissioning Connecting the Keyboard to a PC via a Barrier Connecting the Keyboard to a PC via Barrier SK-PC-Z1D1-UU1-10-HS for Stand-alone Applications Note For this installation the connector option C1- is required. Connect the plugs of the keyboard cable to the port of the barrier. Use the port on the face labeled with "intrinsically safe."...
EXTA4-* Keyboard Installation and Commissioning Note For further information on how to install the Keyboard in Stand-alone applications via Barrier SK-PC-Z1D1-UU1-10-HS refer to the SK-PC-Z1D1-UU1-10-HS manual. Additional Barrier If you use the EXTA4-* as a stand-alone keyboard, an additional barrier is required. Zone 1/21 Applications: Model number Description...
EXTA4-* Keyboard Installation and Commissioning Equipotential Bonding Danger! Explosion Hazard Risk of fatal injury and severe property damage. The housing must always be connected to the PE. There are 2 possibilities: Connection via cable shielding of the connecting cable. Built into a metal housing that is connected to the PE. Procedure The shielding of the keyboard cable must be connected in the cable gland of the PC/display (VisuNet) (refer to VisuNet manual).
EXTA4-* Keyboard Installation and Commissioning Installation Instructions for Hazardous-Location EMC Cable Glands Power supply cables for the Ex e Ethernet and the RS-485 or TTY Ex e data interface, the Ex i keyboard, and the Ex i scanner must be shielded to ensure sufficient immunity to interference (EMC).
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EXTA4-* Keyboard Installation and Commissioning Step 3 • Fit the terminal insert into the intermediate gland. • Assemble the cable gland. Internal view of the assembled cable gland. Note For specifications regarding the tightening of the cable glands please refer to TCU or PCU manual.
EXTA4-* Keyboard Housing Design Keyboard Housing Design Keyboard There are different possibilities to mount the keyboards. 1. Panel mounting (Housing version NN-) 2. Flush mounting (Housing version NF-) 3. The keyboard is mounted in a desktop housing. (Housing version T1-) 4.
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EXTA4-* Keyboard Housing Design Keyboard Figure 5.3 Assembly of the keyboard with cover at the back: Cutout Figure 5.4 Note Torque Specifications Torque the screws for the EXTA4-* keyboard and housing interface to 0.4 Nm (3.5 in lb).
EXTA4-* Keyboard Housing Design Keyboard Keyboard for Flush Mounting (Housing Version NF-) Figure 5.5 The following instructions are valid for all EXTA4 type flush mount keyboards (K4, K6, K8). For proper fit and sealing of keyboard gasket, mechanical cut-out and weld stud pattern should be followed as shown below (), and integrated into installed panel.
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EXTA4-* Keyboard Housing Design Keyboard Cut-out for keyboard should be 19.016" x 7.016" (48,3cm x 17,82cm). Weld studs (no flange, 6-32 thread x .50 LG) must be inserted around the cut-out as shown in dimensional drawing. Keyboard should be installed from the rear of the cutout, lining up the gasket evenly around the perimeter of the cut-out.
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EXTA4-* Keyboard Housing Design Keyboard Install mounting brackets with mounting hardware to secure keyboard in place. Initially, only tighten nuts with fingers. Figure 5.9 Before fully tightening nuts to lock bracket in place, check the front side to make sure there are no gaps, and that the keyboard is centered properly into the cut-out.
EXTA4-* Keyboard Housing Design Keyboard Desktop Keyboard for Housing Version T1- (e. g., for VisuNet) Figure 5.11 The USB variant comes with one cable routed with a cable gland whereas the serial connection cable is routed through one cable gland and an additional cable is closed with a blind plug. Dimensions Desktop housing 501.6...
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EXTA4-* Keyboard Housing Design Keyboard Grounding the Desktop Keyboard Ground the Keyboard Housing with the protective earth bolt. Use the following grounding concept. (The PE wire is not included in the scope of delivery and must be provided in the right length.) Figure 5.13 Fasten the hardware with a torque of 7.5 Nm.
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EXTA4-* Keyboard Housing Design Keyboard Mounting Option H1- (Hinged version for VisuNet FLX) Figure 5.18 Dimension Figure 5.19 Dimensions Note When mounting the EXTA4 to a VisuNet FLX with the hinge, tighten the screws to a torque of 4 nm as shown in the diagram.
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EXTA4-* Keyboard Housing Design Keyboard Figure 5.20 Note The hinge material for the VisuNet FLX fixation is made of nickel-plated aluminum.
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EXTA4-* Keyboard Housing Design Keyboard Mounting Option F2- (One-Arm installation for VisuNet FLX) Figure 5.21 Note When mounting the EXTA4 to a VisuNet FLX with one arm, tighten the screws to a torque of 4Nm. Note The material for the VisuNet FLX F2- Mounting Option is made of stainless-steel.
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EXTA4-* Keyboard Housing Design Keyboard Figure 5.24 Drilling pattern for the wall Attaching the EXTA4 keyboard to the wall/cabinet Use the drilling pattern shown in Figure 4.20. Tighten the enclosed screws with 2.3 Nm.
EXTA4-* Keyboard Chemical Resistances Chemical Resistances Chemical Resistance of Keyboard Foil Warning! Not all models are resistant to UV light! Destruction of keyboard foil. Unless the keyboard is equipped with the UV-resistant foil option, do not expose the keyboard foil to direct sunlight. EXTA4-* UV models have a UV-resistant foil and are suitable for outdoor use.
UV-light and atmospheric conditions Gloves Tested for Touch Sensitivity This section lists selected gloves and their touch sensitivity with the EXTA4-* K4 Option (Capacitive Touchpad). This test was conducted by Pepperl+Fuchs. Note It is the end user's responsibility to choose appropriate gloves.
EXTA4-* Keyboard Cleaning Cleaning Please refer to chapter 5 regarding chemical resistant of cleaning agents. Cleaning the optical trackball Removing the optical trackball for cleaning Remove plastic ring cover for fixation of the optical trackball by moving the fixation counterclockwise and pull the fixation upwards. Figure 7.1...
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EXTA4-* Keyboard Cleaning Now you can remove the optical trackball. Figure 7.2 Figure 7.3...
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EXTA4-* Keyboard Cleaning Instructions for cleaning the trackball Only use damp cloth to avoid ingress of cleaning fluid. Clean carefully, beware of applying pressure. Wipe the cleaning fluid off. Insert the trackball back into the housing and the secure the ball with the plastic ring cover by closing it clockwise.
EXTA4-* Keyboard Dismounting and Disposal Dismounting and Disposal To uninstall, carry out the installation steps from Chapter 4 in reverse order. Depending on which installation variant is used, please perform the respective installation steps in inverse order for disassembly. If necessary, keep the board in case it is needed as a spare part.
EXTA4-* Keyboard Appendix Appendix Accessories Note If you use the EXTA4-* as a stand-alone keyboard, an additional barrier is required. Part No. Order code Description 548307 SK-PC-Z1D1-UU1-10-HS 2-channel Barrier with intrinsi- cally safe USB outputs for mouse & keyboard Approval: ATEX / IECEx Zone 1/21 Inputs: 2x USB 2.0 Outputs: 2x USB 2.0 Ex...
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