Softing Linking Device –

Manual for Configuration, Installation and Maintenance

ATEX and IECex Certifications - Excerpt from the Instruction

Manual

9 ATEX and IECex Certifications - Excerpt from the Instruction Manual

9.1 Preface

This excerpt from the instruction manual does only refer to those aspects relevant for explosion protection. In its given or similar wording, the excerpt is a part of the original manual; modification of the wording may be allowed as long as the statements relevant for explosion protection are not impaired.

In order to ensure both the functionality of the device and your own safety you are requested to carefully study the instruction manual enclosed before you start installing the device. If you have further questions, please contact Softing as the manufacturer.

9.2 General Information on Explosion Protektion

The linking device acts as a gateway between Ethernet-based host systems with foundation field-bus HSE and the foundation field-bus H1 bus system. It is suited for network configuration, device parameterization and the recording of production data. The data circuits are galvanically isolated (not ex-relevant).

The device can be used within Zone 2 (gas-Ex category 3G); it is suitable for explosion group IIC and temperature class T4 if accommodated in an accordingly tested enclosure.

The linking device shall only be used in compliance with the details given in the technical documentation of Softing Services GmbH and those stated on the type label. The equipment complies with the applicable standards and regulations and meets the requirements of Directive 94/4EC. The requirements for erecting the device as part of systems in potentially explosive atmospheres (e.g. EN 60079-14) have to be adhered to strictly.

The linking device is intended for use in gas-Ex atmospheres of Zone 2 (category 3G) in the explosion groups IIA, IIB and IIC in temperature class T4.

The permitted ambient temperature range is -40°C ≤ Ta ≤ 70°C

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Emerson FG-110 manual Preface General Information on Explosion Protektion, Marking of equipment type label

FG-110 specifications

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