KROHNE H250 M40 ATEX II3G Ex nA EN - Manual (Page 16)

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
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Electrical connections
4.1 General notes
The built-in equipment is connected electrically in the integrated terminal compartment of the
display.
The connecting cables should be selected according to the applicable installation standards (e.g.
EN 60079-14) and the maximum operating temperature.
• Before connecting or disconnecting the electric connecting cable of the device, ensure that
all of the cables leading to the signal converter are de-energised relative to each other and to
the reference potential of the hazardous area. This also applies to earthing conductors (FE)
and equipotential bonding conductors (PA).
• The connecting cables must be fixed and laid so they are sufficiently protected against
damage.
• All cores that are not used must be securely connected to the earth potential of the
hazardous area or carefully insulated against each other and against ground (test voltage ≥
500 V
eff
).
• Lay cables so as to ensure that there is sufficient distance between surfaces of the
measuring unit and the connecting cable.
• Supplied blind plugs / cable entries guarantee protection against foreign bodies and water
(protection category) IP66 / 67 according to EN 60529 in the temperature range T
amb
= -
40...+100°C / -40...+212°F.
• The outer diameter of the connecting cable must be within the sealing range of the cable
entry (7...12 mm / 0.28...0.47").
• Unused cable entries are to be closed (>IP66 / 67). Supplied plugs should be replaced with
suitable connecting cables.
• Tighten the signal circuit terminals with a tightening torque of 0.5 ... 0.6 Nm.
Ensure that the seals and cut seals are tight.
4.2 Power supply
The variable area flowmeter does not require any separate power supply. The necessary power
for the built-in electrical equipment is supplied via the signal circuits.
4.3 Inputs/outputs
The signal circuits of the variable area flowmeter may only be connected to downstream devices
or circuits that satisfy the requirements of protective extra-low voltage (PELV). The terminal
assignment of the built-in electrical equipment is described in the Standard Installation and
Operation Instructions.
Only circuits that are suitable for operation in zone 2 hazardous areas may be connected.
Outside of the variable area flowmeter, measures must be taken for the circuits to prevent the
rated voltage from being exceeded by more than 40% due to temporary faults.
4.4 Grounding and equipotential bonding
The variable area flowmeter must be included in the equipotential bonding of the hazardous
area. It is connected to the PA terminal on the display. Alternatively, equipotential bonding can
occur via grounded pipelines.
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