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6000 Control System Type X and Ex pxb purge and pressurization control unit
Key Benefits at a Glance
- Certified for Class I, Class II, Division I; Zone 1 / Zone 21 to nonhazardous
- Intrinsically safe electrical/pneumatic manifold assembly
- Intrinsically safe user interface for programming and monitoring the system
- Enclosure volume up to 450 ft3 (12.7 m3)
- Control Unit monitors system operation and controls enclosure power
- Universal mounting (brackets included)
- 316L stainless steel Type 4X enclosure
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Technical data of 6000 Control System
6000 Series Type X and Ex pxb purge and pressurization system control unit |
Operating mode | manual, semi-automatic, or fully automatic - programmable | |
Series | 6000 Series | |
System | Type X Purge ; Ex pxb Purge | |
Number of volume exchanges | 4 to 19 | |
Hazardous environment | gas, dust, gas and dust |
Rated voltage | Ur | 90 ... 264 V AC, 48 ... 62 Hz / 0.2 A 20 ... 30 V DC |
Connection | Terminal blocks |
Input I | Inputs 1, 2, 3, 4: contact input, 5 VDC @ 2 mA | |||||||
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Input II | Temperature inputs | |||||||
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Input III | EPV-6000 Vent | |||||||
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Input IV | User interface module | |||||||
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Output I | AUX 1 | ||||||||||
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Output II | AUX 2 | ||||||||||
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Output III | ENC_1, ENC_2 (protected enclosure contacts) | ||||||||||
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LED indication | Safe pressure: Blue - safe pressure is achieved Enclosure power: Green - power on; Red - power off Rapid exchange: Blue - purging is running System bypass: Yellow - bypass is activated Alarm fault: Red (blinking) - any alarm input detected; Red (solid) - 6000 series system fault |
Protective gas supply | instrument grade air or inert gas | |
Pressure requirement | 20 ... 120 psig (1.4 ... 8.3 bar) (138 ... 827 kPa) regulated | |
Safe pressure | Gas: 0.625 mbar (0.25 in. w.c.) Dust: 1.6 mbar (0.65 in. w.c.) Gas and Dust: 1.6 mbar (0.65 in. w.c.) | |
Purge flow rate | Maximum flow rate measurement for enclosure size (enclosure volume:flow rate): < 20 ft3 (0.57 m3): 5, 12 SCFM (141, 340 l/min), or dynamic 20 ... 30 ft3 (0.57 ... 0.85 m3): 5, 12, 20 SCFM (141, 340, 565 l/min), or dynamic > 30 ft3 (0.85 m3): 5, 12, 20, 30 SCFM (141, 340, 565, 850 l/min), or dynamic | |
Purge flow and enclosure pressure rate | With EPV-6000-xx-01, EPV-6000-xx-02 141 l/min @ 3.7 mbar, (5 scfm @ 1.5 in w.c.) 340 l/min @ 5.0 mbar, (12 scfm @ 2.0 in. w.c.) 565 l/min @ 6.7 mbar, (20 scfm @ 2.7 in. w.c.) 850 l/min @ 10.2 mbar, (30 scfm @ 4.1 in. w.c.) With EPV-6000-xx-03, EPV-6000-xx-04 141 l/min @ 5.2 mbar, (5 scfm @ 2.1 in. w.c.) 340 l/min @ 6.5 mbar, (12 scfm @ 2.6 in. w.c.) 565 l/min @ 10.2 mbar, (20 scfm @ 4.1 in. w.c.) 850 l/min @ 13.2 mbar, (30 scfm @ 5.3 in. w.c.) With EPV-6000-xx-05, 06 141.6 l/min @ 4.1 mbar, (5 scfm @ 1.64 in. w.c.) 339.8 l/min @ 5.5 mbar, (12 scfm @ 2.20 in. w.c.) 566.3 l/min @ 14.9 mbar, (20 scfm @ 6.00 in. w.c.) | |
Flow rate for leakage compensation | Depends on enclosure seal. EPV-6000-xx-01, EPV-6000-xx-02 10.0 l/min (0.35 scfm) @ 0.63 mbar (0.25 in. w.c.) 28.0 l/min (1.0 scfm) @ 1.9 mbar (0.75 in. w.c.) EPV-6000-xx-03, EPV-6000-xx-04 6.2 l/min (0.22 scfm) @ 0.63 mbar (0.25 in. w.c.) 16.4 l/min (0.58 scfm) @ 1.9 mbar (0.75 in. w.c.) EPV-6000-xx-05, EPV-6000-xx-06 Less than 1 l/min (0.035 scfm) @ 0.63 mbar (0.25 in. w.c.) Less than 1 l/min (0.035 scfm) @1.9 mbar (0.75 in. w.c.) |
Ambient temperature | -20 ... 60 °C (-4 ... 140 °F) | |
Storage temperature | -30 ... 80 °C (-22 ... 176 °F) | |
Relative humidity | 5 ... 95 %, noncondensing | |
Vibration resistance | 5 ... 100 Hz , 1 g, 12 m/s2, all axes | |
Impact resistance | 30 g, 11 ms, all axes |
Connection type | Pneumatic : Inlet fitting to manifold: 3/8" ferrule fitting Outlet fitting from manifold: 3/8" ferrule fitting Inlet fitting to enclosure: 3/8" bulkhead fitting | ||||||||||
Cable gland | 4 - M16 x 1.5 cable gland | ||||||||||
Degree of protection | Type 4X , IP66 | ||||||||||
Material | Enclosure: 316L (UNS S31603) stainless steel Manifold valve: anodized 6082 aluminum Fittings: 316L (UNS S31603) stainless steel | ||||||||||
Mass | -WH- 11.4 kg (25 lb) -CK- 7.2 kg (16 lb) | ||||||||||
Dimensions | 183 x 367.5 x 152.5 mm (7.20 x 14.45 x 6.00 inch) | ||||||||||
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EU-type examination certificate | ||||||||
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Directive conformity | ||||||||
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UL approval | 6000 Main control unit with housing 6000-xx-S2-UN-xx-xx: cULus Class I, Division 1, Groups A,B,C,D T4 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) Class II, Division 1, Groups E,F,G T4 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 50 °C) Class I, Zone 1, Group IIC T4 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) Class II, Zone 21, Group IIIC T60 °C (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 50 °C) [Ex i] Associated Equipment Ex db ib [ib Gb] [pxb Gb] IIC T4 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) Ex ib tb [ib Db] [pxb Db] IIIC T4 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 50 °C) 6000 Main control unit kit version 6000-xx-S2-UN-CK-xx: cULus Class I, Division 1, Groups A,B,C,D T4 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) Class II, Division 1, Groups E,F,G T4 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) Class I, Zone 1, Group IIC T4 Class II, Zone 21, Group IIIC T60 °C [Ex i] Associated Equipment Ex db [ib Gb] [pxb Gb] IIC T4 X (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) Ex tb [ib Db] [pxb Db] IIIC T4 X (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) User interface 6000-UIC-xx: cULus (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) Class I, Division 1, Groups A,B,C,D T4 Class I, Zone 1, Group IIC T4 Ex i Intrinsically safe | |
IECEx approval | 6000 Main Control unit with housing 6000-xx-S2-UN-xx-xx: IECEx UL 08.0003X Ex db ib [ib Gb] [pxb Gb] IIC T4 Gb (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) Ex ib tb [ib Db] [pxb Db] IIIC T60 °C Db (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 50 °C) 6000 Main control unit kit version 6000-xx-S2-UN-CK-xx: IECEx UL 08.0003X Ex db [ib Gb] [pxb Gb] IIC T4 Gb (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) Ex tb [ib Db] [pxb Db] IIIC T80 °C Db (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) User interface 6000-UIC-xx: IECEx UL 08.0003X Ex ib [pxb Gb] IIC T4 Gb |
Supplementary information | EC-Type Examination Certificate, Statement of Conformity, Declaration of Conformity, Attestation of Conformity and instructions have to be observed where applicable. For information see www.pepperl-fuchs.com. |