Relay Barriers: Intrinsically Safe Explosion Protection
Relay Barriers: Intrinsically Safe Explosion Protection
Relay Barriers: Intrinsically Safe Explosion Protection
Relay Barriers
Intrinsically Safe Explosion Protection
Contact Signal Transducers
EB3C-∗10∗
(10-circuit) No Grounding Required
75mm
112mm
0.4 kg
(AC/DC) No Grounding
IBRC6101R Required
1.1 kg
Worldwide Usage
• Universal AC power voltage
(100 to 240V AC)
• Complies with European, US, and
Canadian standards
Class NK
Types
Power Voltage Number of Channels Input Wiring Method Output Type No.
1 EB3C-R01A
2 EB3C-R02A
3 EB3C-R03A
Separate/Common
5 EB3C-R05A
Wiring Compatible Relay
6 EB3C-R06A
8 EB3C-R08A
100 to 240V AC
10 EB3C-R10A
8 Common Wiring Only EB3C-R08CA
6 EB3C-T06A
Separate/Common
8 Transistor (Sink/Source) EB3C-T08A
Wiring Compatible
10 EB3C-T10A
8 Common Wiring Only Transistor (Sink) EB3C-T08CKA
8 Common Wiring Only EB3C-R08CD
Separate/Common
10 Relay EB3C-R10D
Wiring Compatible
16 Common Wiring Only EB3C-R16CD
Separate/Common
24V DC 10 Transistor (Sink/Source) EB3C-T10D
Wiring Compatible
8 EB3C-T08CKD
Sink
16 EB3C-T16CKD
Common Wiring Only Transistor
8 EB3C-T08CSD
Source
16 EB3C-T16CSD
Package quantity: 1
Accessories
Name Type No. Order No. Package Quantity
DIN Rail (aluminum) BAA1000 BAA1000PN10 10
DIN Rail (steel) BAP1000 BAP1000PN10 10
Mounting Clip BNL5 BNL5PN10 10
Mounting Clip BNL6 BNL6PN10 10
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EB3C Relay Barrier (Intrinsically Safe)
Explosion-Protection Specifications
Explosion Protection Intrinsic safety type (IEC compliant) [Exia] II C
Degree of Protection IP20 (IEC60529)
Relay Barrier Safe indoor place (non-hazardous area)
Installation Location
Switch For zone 0, 1, 2 hazardous areas
Non-intrinsically Safe Circuit Maximum Voltage (Um) 250V AC 50/60Hz, 250V DC
Wiring Method 1-channel Separate Wiring 16-channel Common Wiring
Rated Operating Voltage 12V DC ±10%
Rated Operating Current 10 mA DC ±20%
Maximum Output Voltage (Uo) 13.2V DC 13.2V DC
Maximum Output Current (lo) 14.2 mA 227.2 mA
Intrinsically Safe
Circuits (Input) Maximum Output Power (Po) 46.9 mW 750 mW
Maximum External Inductance (Lo) (Note) 175 (125) mH 0.68 (0.68) mH
Maximum External Capacitance (Co) (Note) 900 (740) nF 900 (740) nF
600/(n+1)Ω
Allowable Wiring Resistance (Rw) 300Ω
(n = number of common channels)
Maximum Channels per Common Line – 16
Contact Configuration 1NO
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui) 250V AC, 125V DC
Thermal Current (lth) 3A (common terminal: 8A)
Resistive Load AC: 750 VA, DC: 72W
Contact
Allowable Power AC: 750 VA (cos ø = 0.3 to 0.4)
Inductive Load
DC: 48W (L/R = 7 ms)
Resistive Load 250V AC 3A, 24V DC 3A
Rated Load 250V AC 3A (cos ø = 0.3 to 0.4)
Inductive Load
24V DC 2A (L/R = 7 ms)
Relay Output
Minimum Applicable Load 0.1V DC, 0.1 mA (reference value)
Contact Resistance 50 mΩ maximum (initial value)
Turn ON Time 12 ms maximum (rated voltage)
Turn OFF Time 10 ms maximum (rated voltage)
Non-intrinsically 20,000,000 operations minimum
Safe Circuits Mechanical Life
(at 18,000 operations/hour, without load)
(Output)
100,000 operations minimum
Electrical Life
(at 1,800 operations/hour, rated load)
Short-circuit Protection None
Rated Voltage 24V DC
Maximum Voltage 30V DC
Maximum Current 100 mA
Leakage Current 0.1 mA maximum
Voltage Drop 1V maximum
Transistor Output
Clamping Voltage 33V (1W)
Inrush Current 0.5A maximum (1 sec)
Turn ON Time 0.1 ms maximum (resistive load)
Turn OFF Time 0.4 ms (typical) (resistive load)
Short-circuit Protection None
Note: Values in ( ) are those approved by TIIS (Technology Institution of Industrial Safety, Japan).
Certification No.
Certification Organization Explosion Protection Certification No.
Relay barrier: [Exia] II C C15753
TIIS Japan Switch (EB9Z-A): Exia II CT6 C15758
Switch (EB9Z-A1): Exia II BT6 C15961
NEMKO [EExia] II C Nemko 02ATEX279
Relay Barrier
Class I, II, III Div. 1
FM 3015417
Group A, B, C, D, E, F, G
AEx [ia] IIC
Relay barrier
CSA 166730-1391797
Class I Div. 1 Group A, B, C, D
ClassNK Exia II C 02T606
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EB3C Relay Barrier (Intrinsically Safe)
General Specifications
Power Voltage Type AC Power Type DC Power Type
Rated Power Voltage 100 to 240V AC 24V DC
Allowable Variation –15% to +10% ±10%
Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz (allowable range: 47 to 63 Hz) —
10A (100V AC)
Inrush Current 10A
20A (200V AC)
Between intrinsically safe circuit and non-intrinsically safe circuit: 1500V AC
Dielectric Strength (1 minute, 1 mA) Between AC power and output terminal: 1500V AC
Between DC power and transistor output terminal: 1000V AC
Operating Temperature –20 to +60°C (no freezing)
Storage Temperature –20 to +60°C (no freezing)
Operating Humidity 45 to 85% RH (no condensation)
Atmosphere 800 to 1100 hPa
Pollution Degree 2 (IEC60664)
Insulation Resistance 10 MΩ minimum (500V DC megger, between the same poles as the dielectric strength)
Panel mounting: 10 to 55 Hz, amplitude 0.75 mm
Damage Limits
DIN rail mounting: 10 to 55 Hz, amplitude 0.35 mm
Vibration Resistance
Operation Extremes Panel mounting: 10 to 55 Hz, amplitude 0.5 mm
(Note) DIN rail mounting: 10 to 55 Hz, amplitude 0.35 mm
Panel mounting: 500 m/s2 (3 times each on X, Y, Z)
Shock Resistance Damage Limits
DIN rail mounting: 300 m/s2 (3 times each on X, Y, Z)
Terminal Style M3 screw terminal
Mounting 35-mm-wide DIN rail or panel mounting (M4 screw)
9.6 VA (EB3C-R10A at 200V AC)
Power Consumption (approx.)
4.8 W (EB3C-R16CD at 24V DC)
Weight (approx.) 0.39 kg (EB3C-R16CD)
Note: Relay output only
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EB3C Relay Barrier (Intrinsically Safe)
Dimensions
EB3C–∗05 EB3C–∗08
EB3C–∗02 EB3C–∗06 EB3C–∗10
EB3C–∗01 EB3C–∗03 EB3C–∗08C EB3C–∗16C
ø4.5 hole
42 65 110.5 171.5
65
61
75
(4)
ø6 hole
77.5
6
10 10 10 10 10
65
2-ø4.5 mounting holes 2-ø4.5 mounting holes 2-ø4.5 mounting holes 2-ø4.5 mounting holes
EB3Cs, maintain at least 2 mm
clearance between the EB3Cs.
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 N1 N2 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 N1 N2
+ - A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 C1 C2 + - A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 C1 C2
• Relay output type (Ex.: EB3C-R06A) • Transistor output type (Ex.: EB3C-T06A)
P1 N1 P2 N2 P3 N3 P4 N4 P5 N5 P6 N6 P1 N1 P2 N2 P3 N3 P4 N4 P5 N5 P6 N6
L N A1 C1 A2 C2 A3 C3 A4 C4 A5 C5 A6 C6 L N A1 C1 A2 C2 A3 C3 A4 C4 A5 C5 A6 C6
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
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EB3C Relay Barrier (Intrinsically Safe)
Wiring
Common Wiring (16 circuits maximum)
• All input lines are wired to a common line inside the intrinsically safe switch.
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
N1
N2
P9
P10
P11
P12
P13
P14
P15
P16
N3
N4
P1
N1
N2
P1
N1
P2
N2
P3
N3
P1
N1
P2
N2
P3
N3
P4
N4
P5
N5
P6
N6
P1
N1
P2
N2
P3
N3
P4
N4
P5
N5
P6
N6
P7
N7
P8
N8
P9
N9
A10 P10
C10 N10
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
N1
N2
A10
A12
A13
A14
A15
A16
A11
C1
C2
C3
C4
C1
C2
C1
C2
C3
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
C1
C2
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
A1
A1
A2
A3
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
N
N
L
L
EB3C-∗16C■ EB3C-∗01■ EB3C-∗03■ EB3C-∗06■ EB3C-∗10■ EB3C-∗08C■
• Some input lines are wired to a common line inside the intrinsically safe switch, while others are outside the switch.
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
N1
N2
P9
P10
P11
P12
P13
P14
P15
P16
N3
N4
P1
N1
N2
P1
N1
P2
N2
P3
N3
P1
N1
P2
N2
P3
N3
P4
N4
P5
N5
P6
N6
P1
N1
P2
N2
P3
N3
P4
N4
P5
N5
P6
N6
P7
N7
P8
N8
P9
N9
A10 P10
C10 N10
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
N1
N2
A10
A12
A13
A14
A15
A16
A11
C1
C2
C3
C4
C1
C2
C1
C2
C3
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
C1
C2
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
A1
A1
A2
A3
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
N
N
L
L
EB3C-∗16C■ EB3C-∗01■ EB3C-∗03■ EB3C-∗06■ EB3C-∗10■ EB3C-∗08C■
• All input lines are wired to a common line outside the intrinsically safe switch.
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
N1
N2
P9
P10
P11
P12
P13
P14
P15
P16
N3
N4
P1
N1
N2
P1
N1
P2
N2
P3
N3
P1
N1
P2
N2
P3
N3
P4
N4
P5
N5
P6
N6
P1
N1
P2
N2
P3
N3
P4
N4
P5
N5
P6
N6
P7
N7
P8
N8
P9
N9
A10 P10
C10 N10
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
N1
N2
A10
A12
A13
A14
A15
A16
A11
C1
C2
C3
C4
C1
C2
C1
C2
C3
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
C1
C2
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
A1
A1
A2
A3
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
N
N
L
L
EB3C-∗16C■ EB3C-∗01■ EB3C-∗03■ EB3C-∗06■ EB3C-∗10■ EB3C-∗08C■
Separate Wiring
• Each input line of the EB3C makes up one independent intrinsically safe circuit. Diagram Symbols
Contacts in One Switch
(EB9Z-A/A1)
P1
N1
P2
N2
P3
N3
P1
N1
P2
N2
P3
N3
P4
N4
P5
N5
P6
N6
P1
N1
P2
N2
P3
N3
P4
N4
P5
N5
P6
N6
P7
N7
P8
N8
P9
N9
A10 P10
C10 N10
C1
C2
C3
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
A1
A1
A2
A3
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
N
N
L
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EB3C Relay Barrier (Intrinsically Safe)
3. Switches in the Hazardous Area When driving an inductive load, be sure to connect a diode across
(1)A switch contains the switch contact, enclosure, and internal wir- the load to absorb reverse emf.
ing. A switch contact refers to an ordinary switching device which
consists of contacts only, such as a pushbutton switch.
(2)When the switch has internal wiring or lead wire, make sure that An Load
the values of internal inductance (Li) and capacitance (Ci) are ∗
within the certified values.
Cn
(3)Enclose the switch contact’s bare live part in an enclosure of IP20
∗: Surge Absorber
or higher protection. Attach the certification mark supplied with
Example of Overvoltage Absorption Circuit
the EB3C on the EB9Z-A/A1 switch.
(4)For the 1-circuit separate wiring, a resistor to prevent contact (4)In the common wiring only types, the output terminals are not iso-
welding and IDEC’s IPL1 series LED miniature pilot lights can be lated from each other.
used. See below. 5. Wiring
• Applicable Resistor Ratings (1)The voltage applied on the general circuit connected to the non-
intrinsically safe circuit terminals of the EB3C relay barrier must
Resistance 100Ω maximum
be 250V AC, 50/60Hz, or 250V DC at the maximum under any
Rated Wattage 0.5 to 3W conditions, including the voltage of the input power and the inter-
Type Metal (oxide) film resistors nal circuit.
• Applicable LED Type (2)When wiring, take into consideration the prevention of electro-
IDEC’s IPL1 series LED miniature pilot lights. magnetic and electrostatic charges on intrinsically safe circuits.
Also, prevent intrinsically safe circuits from contacting with other
• Applicable Switches circuits.
Push-pull Switches Pushbutton, Foot, Trigger, (3)The intrinsically safe circuits must be separated from non-intrinsi-
Seesaw, Grip
cally safe circuits. Contain intrinsically safe circuits in a metallic
Control Twisting Switches Rotary, Selector, Cam, Drum, Thumb tube or duct, or separate the intrinsically safe circuits referring to
Switches wheel
table below.
Lever and Slide Toggle, Multidirectional, Wobble stick,
Switches Lever, Slide switch Note: Cables with a magnetic shield, such as a metallic sheath, prevent electro-
magnetic induction and electrostatic induction, however, a non-magnetic
Displacement Microswitch, Limit, Magnetic proximity, shield prevents electrostatic induction only. For non-magnetic shields, take
Switches Door, Reed, Mercury a preventive measure against electromagnetic induction.
Sensing
Switches Level Switches Liquid level Finely twisted pair cables prevent electromagnetic induction.
Others Pressure, Temperature Adding shields to the twisted pair cables provides protection
∗ For installation in hazardous areas and connection to the EB3C, use switches
against electrostatic induction.
which are certified, approved, or considered to be simple apparatus in relevant Minimum Parallel Distance between the Intrinsically Safe
standards in each country. Circuit and Other Circuits
Voltage and
4. Output Specifications Current of Other Over 100A 100A or less 50A or less 10A or less
(1)When wiring the output from the EB3C, connect the non-intrinsi- Circuits
cally safe circuit to terminals A and C. The EB3C output circuit is Over 440V 2000 mm 2000 mm 2000 mm 2000 mm
not equipped with short-circuit protection. If required, provide a 440V or less 2000 mm 600 mm 600 mm 600 mm
protection in the external circuit. 220V or less 2000 mm 600 mm 600 mm 500 mm
(2)Relay Output 110V or less 2000 mm 600 mm 500 mm 300 mm
Some types of loads generate reverse emf (such as solenoids) or 60V or less 2000 mm 500 mm 300 mm 150 mm
cause a large inrush current (incandescent lamps), resulting in a (4)When identifying intrinsically safe circuits by color, use light blue
shorter operation life of output relay contacts. The operation life of terminal blocks and cables.
contacts can be extended by preventing the reverse emf using a (5)When using two or more EB3C’s to set up one intrinsically safe
diode, RC, or varistor, or by suppressing the inrush current using circuit in the common wiring configuration, interconnect two neu-
a resistor or RL. tral terminals (N1 through N10) on each EB3C between adjacent
Contacts are made of silver with gold clad. When using at a small EB3C’s in parallel.
current and a low voltage (0.1 mA, 0.1V), test the contact on the
actual circuit in advance. (6)Make sure that the power of the EB3C and contact are turned off
before starting inspection or replacement.
(3)Transistor Output
Note: For the details of wiring the intrinsically safe circuits, refer to a relevant test
When connecting a small load, the load may not turn off because guideline for explosion-proof electric equipment in each country.
of a leakage current, even though the transistor output is turned
off. If this is the case, connect a resistor in parallel with the load Safety Precautions
to bypass the leakage current. • Do not use the EB3C Relay Barrier for other than explosion protection purposes.
When an excessively high voltage (clamps at 33V, 1W) or a re- • Read the user’s manual to make sure of correct operation before starting installa-
verse voltage is applied to the output terminals, the clamping cir- tion, wiring, operation, maintenance, and inspection of the EB3C Relay Barrier.
cuit or output transistor may be damaged.
Specifications and other descriptions in this catalog are subject to change without notice.
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