TM7 Environmental Characteristics

Introduction

The following information describes the system-wide environmental requirements and characteristics for the TM7 System.

Environmental Characteristics

This equipment meets UL, CSA, and CE requirements as indicated in the following table. This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2 industrial environment.

The table below provides the general environmental characteristics:

Characteristic

Minimum Specification

Tested Range

Standard

IEC61131-2

Agencies

UL 508

CSA 22.2 No. 142-M1987

CSA 22.2 No. 213-M1987

Ambient operating temperature

0...60 °C (32...140 °F)

Storage temperature

-25...85 °C (-13...185 °F)

Relative humidity

5...95% (non-condensing)

Pollution degree

IEC60664

2 (non-conductive material)

Protection degree

EN/IEC60529

IP67

Operating altitude

0...2000 m (0...6560 ft.)

2000...3000 m (6560...9842 ft.)(1)

Vibration resistance

IEC60721-3-5 Class 5M3

7.5 mm (0.295 in.) fixed amplitude from 2...8 Hz

20 m/s2 (2 gn) fixed acceleration from 8...200 Hz

40 m/s2 (4 gn) fixed acceleration from 200...500 Hz

Mechanical shock resistance

IEC60721-3-5 Class 5M3

300 m/s2 (30 gn) for a duration of 11 ms, half sine wave, shock type 1

Connection type

M8 or M12 depending on the I/O block

(1)

Reduction of ambient temperature by 0.5 °C (0.9 °F) for every additional 100 m (328 ft.) of altitude beyond 2000 m (6560 ft.).

NOTE: The tested ranges may indicate values beyond that of the IEC Standard. However, our internal standards define what is necessary for industrial environments. In all cases, we uphold the minimum specification if indicated.

Electromagnetic Susceptibility

The table below provides the TM7 System electromagnetic susceptibility specifications:

Characteristic

Minimum Specification

Tested Range

Electrostatic discharge

EN/IEC 61000-4-2

± 8 kV, criteria B (air discharge)

± 6 kV, criteria B (contact discharge)

Electromagnetic fields

EN/IEC 61000-4-3

10 V/m, 80% amplitude modulation at 1 kHz (80 MHz...2 GHz)

1 V/m (2...2.7 GHz)

Fast transients burst

EN/IEC 61000-4-4

Power lines: 2 kV, criteria B

I/O: 1 kV, criteria B

Shielded cable: 1 kV, criteria B

Repetition rate: 5 and 100 kHz

Surge immunity 24 Vdc circuit

EN/IEC 61000-4-5

Power lines:

1 kV (12 Ω), criteria B in common mode

0.5 kV (2 Ω), criteria B in differential mode

Unshielded lines:

0.5 kV (42 Ω), criteria B in common mode

1 kV (42 Ω), criteria B in differential mode

Shielded lines:

1 kV (12 Ω), criteria B in common mode

0.5 kV (2 Ω), criteria B in differential mode

Induced electromagnetic field

EN/IEC 61000-4-6

Network, I/O signal connections > 10 m (32.8 ft.), functional ground connection:

10 Veff, criteria A, 80% amplitude modulation at 1 kHz (150...80 MHz)

Conducted emission

EN 55011 (IEC/CISPR11)

150...500 kHz

quasi peak 79 dB µV

500 kHz...30 MHz

quasi peak 73 dB µV

Radiated emission

EN 55011 (IEC/CISPR11)

30...230 MHz,

10 m (32.8 ft)@40 dB (µV/m)

230 MHz...1 GHz,

10 m (32.8 ft)@47 dB (µV/m)

Criteria A

Uninterrupted operation during test.

Criteria B

Brief interruption during the test allowed.

NOTE: The tested ranges may indicate values beyond that of the IEC Standard. However, our internal standards define what is necessary for industrial environments. In all cases, we uphold the minimum specification if indicated.

Conformity and Test Certification

These devices were developed and tested according to valid European guidelines and standards. Modules labeled ATEX meet the following EU guidelines:

Characteristic

Specification

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

2004/108/EC

Low voltage (LV)

2006/95/EC

Equipment explosive atmospheres (ATEX)

94/9/EC

Standards met

EN 61131-2, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4, EN 60204-1, EN 50178, EN 60079-15

Device group II, Category 3, Zone 2 suitable for explosive gas

II 3G

Protection according to European standards

Ex

Ignition protection "n"

nA

Gas group

IIA

Temperature class

T5

Equipment protection level (EPL)

Gc

Maximum surface temperature

84 °C (183 °F)

Protection index according to EN/IEC 60529

IP67

Ambient temperature range

Ta = 0...60 °C (32...140 °F)

Certificate number

TÜV 10 ATEX 7939 X