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EPV-6500-*-* 6500 Series Vent

Key Benefits at a Glance

  • A selection of vents for specific applications
  • Intrinsically safe operation
  • Continuous flow vents for precise flow rates for dilution applications
  • Continuous flow measurement for dilution, purging, and pressurization
  • Low leakage rate vents for air or inert gas conversation
  • High flow rate vents for fast, large enclosure systems
  • Universal mounting in any orientation including most of the unit inside the enclosure
  • Maximum enclosure size 12.75 cu.meters (450 cu.ft.)
  • ATEX/IECEx Zone 1/21 certified for Ex pyb and Ex pxb
  • Up to SIL 2 acc. to IEC/EN 61508

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Product photo: 6500 Series Vent EPV-6500-*-*
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Product photo: 6500 Series Vent EPV-6500-*-*
Dimensions: 6500 Series Vent EPV-6500-*-*
Product Compliance: China – CCC
Approval
Functional Safety: Safety Integrity Level - 2
Product Compliance: Europe – CE
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Technical data of EPV-6500-*-*

Enclosure protection vent for 6500 series type Ex pyb Ex pxb purge and pressurization system
Series6500
SystemEx pxb Purge , Ex pyb Purge
Number of volume exchanges5 to 19
Hazardous environmentgas, dust, gas and dust
Safety Integrity Level (SIL)SIL 2
Connection
SignalBUS back to the 6500 control unit
ConnectionM12 connector, 4-pin, cable length 5 meters (provided)
Cable lengthmax. 60 meters at 50 pf/ft and 0.2 µH/ft
LED indicationPOWER: green
Protective gas supplyinstrument grade air or inert gas
Maximum pressuredepends on the integrity of the enclosure (strength)
vent pressure range: 0 to 25 mbar (0 to 9.9 in. w.c.)
Safe pressureGas: 0.82 mbar (0.33 in. w.c.)
Dust: 0.82 mbar (0.33 in. w.c.)
Gas+Dust: 0.82 mbar (0.33 in. w.c.)
Purge flow rateSee graphs
Readout on display is in increments of 28 l/min (1 scfm).
Minimum and maximum reading depends on type of vent and supply pressure.
EPV-6500-*-07, 08 will readout continuous flow.
Purge flow and enclosure pressure rateSee graphs
Readout on display is in increments of 28 l/min (1 scfm).
Minimum and maximum reading depends on type of vent and supply pressure.
EPV-6500-*-07, 08 will readout continuous flow.
Flow rate for leakage compensationEPV-6500....-01:
Less than 9.9 l/min (0.35 scfm) @ 0.63 mbar (0.25 in. w.c.)
Less than 27.3 l/min (0.97 scfh) @ 1.9 mbar (0.75 in. w.c.)
EPV-6500....-03:
Less than 6.6 l/min (0.23 scfm) @ 0.63 mbar (0.25 in. w.c.)
Less than 16.0 l/min (0.57 scfm) @ 1.9 mbar (0.75 in. w.c.)
EPV-6500....-05:
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.) EPV-6500....-07: n/a
EPV-6500....-08: n/a
Breaking pressureEPV-6500-...-01: 2.0 mbar (0.8 in. w.c.)
EPV-6500-...-03: 3.5 mbar (1.4 in. w.c.)
EPV-6500-...-05: 3.8 mbar (1.5 in. w.c.)
EPV-6500-...-07: n/a
EPV-6500-...-08: n/a
Degree of protectionEN 60529
Shock resistanceEN 60068-2
Ambient temperature-20 ... 70 °C (-4 ... 158 °F)
Storage temperature-40 ... 70 °C (-40 ... 158 °F)
Relative humidity5 ... 90 %, non-condensing
Vibration resistance5 ... 100 Hz , 1 g, 12 m/s2, all axes
Impact resistance30 g, 11 ms, all axes
Degree of protectionIP66 rated sealing washer and electronics housing
MaterialEPV-6500-AA-.... Cap: marine grade 5052 anodized aluminum, marine grade 6061T6 anodized aluminum
EPV-6500-SS-.... Cap: 316L (UNS S31603) stainless steel; Body: marine grade 6061T6 anodized aluminum
Spark arrestor304 (UNS S30400) stainless steel
Installation- any orientation to enclosure
- not gravity dependent
- internal and external mounting possible
Massapprox. 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
Dimensions127 x 146 x 83 mm (5.0" x 5.8" x 3.3")
Mounting1 ½" NPT knockout (50.8mm (2") hole) with seal nut included
EU-type examination certificateDEMKO 15 ATEX 1622X
MarkingEx-Hexagon II 2G Ex ib [pxb Gb] IIC T4 Gb
[exsign] II 2D Ex ib [pxb Db] IIIC T135 °C Db
[exsign] II 2G Ex ib [pyb Gb] IIC T4 Gb
[exsign] II 2D Ex ib [pyb Db] IIIC T135 °C Db
Directive conformity
Directive 2014/34/EUEN IEC 60079-0:2018 , EN 60079-2:2014 , EN 60079-11:2012
IECEx approval
IECEx certificateIECEx UL 15.0147X
IECEx markingEx ib [pxb Gb] IIC T4 Gb
Ex ib [pxb Db] IIIC T135 °C Db
Ex ib [pyb Gb] IIC T4 Gb
Ex ib [pyb Db] IIIC T135 °C Db
EPV-6000: -20 °C ≤ Tamb ≤ 60 °C
EPV-6500: -20 °C ≤ Tamb ≤ 70 °C
Supplementary informationEC-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.


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