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IE/AS−INTERFACE LINK PN IO as of hardware version 1, as of firmware version V2.0
Release 08/2018
C79000−G8976−C216−03
1 Technical Description, Installation Guidelines,
Operation
This chapter...
This chapter will familiarize you with the performance characteristics, basic
functions and installation of the IE/AS-INTERFACE LINK PN IO master module.
You will learn the following:
S How to install the IE/AS-i LINK
S Which display and control elements the IE/AS-i LINK provides.
1.1 General Notes on Operation − Safety Warnings
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Warning
WARNING − EXPLOSION HAZARD: DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT
WHEN A FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE ATMOSPHERE IS PRESENT.
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Warning
When used under hazardous conditions (zone 2), devices of the
IE/AS-INTERFACE LINK PN IO product line must be installed in an enclosure.
To comply with ATEX95 (previously ATEX100a) EN 60079-15, this enclosure must
meet the requirements of at least IP54 in compliance with EN 60529.
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Warning
When used under hazardous conditions:
S If the temperature of the cable or wiring entry point exceeds 70°C or the
temperature of the connecting terminal on the IE/AS-i LINK exceeds 80 °C,
special precautions must be taken:
If the IE/AS-i LINK is operated at ambient temperatures 50°C to 60°C, only
cables with a maximum permitted temperature of at least 80°C may be used.
S Provisions shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from being exceeded by
transient disturbances of more than 40%.
This criterion is fulfilled, if supplies are derived from SELV (Safety Extra Low
Voltage), only.
S The IE/AS-i LINK is intended only for vertical installation.