User Manual Contents
GFK-2958L May 2021
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Contents
Section 1: Introduction .......................................................... 1
1.1 Revisions in this Manual ....................................................................................... 2
1.2 PACSystems Documentation ............................................................................... 3
1.2.1 PACSystems Manuals ................................................................................ 3
1.2.2 RX3i Manuals ............................................................................................ 3
1.3 System Overview ................................................................................................. 4
1.3.1 Dimensions of the RSTi-EP Components .................................................... 5
1.3.2 Double-click Installation ............................................................................ 5
1.4 General Description of the Fieldbus Network Adapters ........................................ 6
1.5 General Technical Data for the Fieldbus Network Adapter .................................... 7
1.6 General Description of I/O Modules ..................................................................... 8
1.6.1 I/O module (Example EP-1214) .................................................................. 8
1.6.2 Standard Connector ................................................................................ 10
1.6.3 HD Connector EP-8360 ........................................................................... 11
1.6.4 Cable Protection ..................................................................................... 13
1.7 General Technical Data for I/O Modules ............................................................. 14
1.8 Mechanical Fixing Elements ............................................................................... 16
1.9 Type Plate ......................................................................................................... 16
1.10 Markers ............................................................................................................. 17
1.10.1 Swivel Marker .......................................................................................... 17
Section 2: Safety .................................................................. 18
2.1 General Safety Notice ........................................................................................ 18
2.1.1 Electrostatic Discharge ............................................................................ 18
2.1.2 Open Equipment ..................................................................................... 19
2.1.3 Fusing ..................................................................................................... 19
2.1.4 Earthing (functional earth FE) .................................................................. 19
2.1.5 Shielding ................................................................................................. 20
2.1.6 Overcurrent ............................................................................................ 20
2.2 Intended Use ..................................................................................................... 20
2.3 Use in a Potentially Explosive Atmosphere ......................................................... 20
2.3.1 ATEX Zone 2 ............................................................................................ 21
2.3.2 ATEX & IECEx Marking ............................................................................. 22
2.4 Legal Notice ...................................................................................................... 22
2.5 Use of RSTi-EP Stations 2,000m above Sea Level ................................................ 22
2.5.1 Example: ................................................................................................. 22
Section 3: Configuration ...................................................... 23
3.1 Order and Arrangement of Modules .................................................................. 23
3.1.1 Arrangement of Safe Power-Feed Modules .............................................. 24
3.1.2 Power Supply Concept ............................................................................ 24
3.2 Clearances ......................................................................................................... 25
3.2.1 Calculation of Space Requirements ......................................................... 27