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Intrinsically Safe Interface Solutions:

Introduction
Interface selection
Zener barriers
Isolation interfaces
Isolation interfaces: Intrinsic safety solutions.

These are typical system diagrams using Isolation interfaces for E2S Intrinsically safe sounders and beacons.
The following .circuits are for are for illustration only, installation and details may be omitted for clarity.
Please refer to the relevant certification prior to use.  As all E2S sounder and beacons have the same entity parameters in most circuits different E2S intrinsically safe field apparatus may be used providing it has the relevant input feature.   Where examples show the IS-mini range a direct replacement can be made using the IS-A105N and IS-L101L or combination. Please contact E2S for further information.
 

The simplest installation is with a Single stage alarm with a single channel isolation interface (Power driver).
This is suitable for all E2S Intrinsically safe sounders and beacons.

A1 Simple Driver IS-mB1
IS-L101
IS-mA1
IS-A105N

When using isolation interfaces the integrity of the isolation must be maintained so an intrinsically safe relay is used to switch the second stage alarm.

Although the relay contacts can be treated as simple apparatus, the relay must be certified. (see list below of suggested relays)

A2 Simple Driver IS-mA1

IS-A105N

Similarly add another relay (or a double relay module) for the 3rd stage audible alarm

A3 Simple Driver IS-mA1

IS-A105N

The sounder and beacon IS-MC1 or the combination of IS-105N and IS-L101 can be powered with a single channel interface

A4 Simple Driver IS-mA1

IS-A105N

For independent control use a double channel, or 2 separate isolation interfaces

A5 Simple Driver IS-mA1

IS-A105N

Again adding a relay gives 2nd level alarm option

A6 Simple Driver IS-mA1

IS-A105N

The combined IS-A105N / IS-L101L has a mute option, adding a switch will mute the alarm
Depending on the DIP switch settings on the IS-L101 reset occurs:
On alarm condition being removed i.e. power down of IS-L101L or
after a dip switch selectable interval – from 5 seconds to 2 hours.
Note the reset switch does not need to be certified as it is considered to be simple apparatus.

A7 Simple Driver
IS-A105N

Isolation Interfaces

Any interface with parameters
Uo  ≤ 28v Io  ≤ 93mA P o  ≤ 660mW
Relays have volt free contacts which can be treated as Simple Apparatus. However, the relay must still be certified.

e.g

 

Single Power

Dual channel power

Relay

Dual Ch relay

 

Isolation interface

Isolation interface
Isolation interface

Relay

Relay
Relay

Pepperl + Fuchs

KFD0-SD2-Ex1.1045

KFD0-SD2-Ex2.1045

 

KFD0-RO-Ex2

MTL /RTK Eng

5025

 

DAA149

 

Should you manufacture a suitable Intrinsically safe interface or wish to comment on these applications please email sales@e2s.com

Further Reading

EN1127-1  Explosive atmospheres: Explosion prevention and protection
  Part 1: Basic concepts and methodology

EN 60079 ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR EXPLOSIVE GAS ATMOSPHERES
  Part 0 General requirements
  Part 14 Installation (and selection) of equipment in hazardous areas
  Part 25 Intrinsically safe systems

Suggested reference book on intrinsic safety and hazardous areas
Electrical Apparatus and Hazardous Areas by Robin Garside.
ISBN 978-0-9516848-4-9


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