Pepperl Fuchs 5500 Control Unit
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| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | Purge and Pressurization System (Type Z) |
| Lifecycle | active |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
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5500 Series Control Unit, Type Z and Ex pzc. Bebco EPS 5500 series Type Z & Ex pzc purge and pressurization control unit. Operating mode: fully automatic (FA). Series: 5500. System: Type Z Purge ; Ex pzc Purge. Number of volume exchanges: 4 ... 19. Hazardous environment: gas or dust. Rated voltage: 100 ... 240 V AC, 0.05 A, 50 ... 60 Hz 20 ... 30 V DC, 0.2 A. Power consumption: 100 ... 240 V AC - 2.3 VA (without digital valve) 20 ... 30 V DC - 2.5 W (without digital valve). Input I: Temperature, up to 2 RTDs per unit. ConnectionPt100, 2-wire-connectionInput typetemperature inputInput accuracy: 2.5% of the measurement value + PT100 error: . Connection: Pt100, 2-wire-connection. Input type: temperature inputInput accuracy: 2.5% of the measurement value + PT100 error. Input II: 1 Bypass. Connectionpassive contact (switch)Input typemechanical contact: . Connection: passive contact (switch). Input type: mechanical contact. Output I: . ConnectionK1, terminals: K1/N0, K1/N0Output typeenclosure power, (1) SPSTInrush current6 AContact loading6 A at 250 V AC , 30 V DC resistive load, 6 A at 30 V DC: . Connection: K1, terminals: K1/N0, K1/N0. Output type: enclosure power, (1) SPST. Inrush current: 6 A. Contact loading: 6 A at 250 V AC , 30 V DC resistive load, 6 A at 30 V DC. Output II: . ConnectionK2, terminals: K2 (NO, C, NC)Output typealarm, (1) SPDTInrush current3 AContact loading3 A at 250 V AC , 30 V DC resistive load, 3 A at 30 V DC: . Connection: K2, terminals: K2 (NO, C, NC). Output type: alarm, (1) SPDT. Inrush current: 3 A. Contact loading: 3 A at 250 V AC , 30 V DC resistive load, 3 A at 30 V DC. Output III: . Connectiondigital valve, terminals SVOutput type(1) SPST, powered contacts from supply5.0 A at 250 VAC or 30 VDCInrush current5 A: . Connection: digital valve, terminals SV. Output type: (1) SPST, powered contacts from supply5.0 A at 250 VAC or 30 VDC. Inrush current: 5 A. LED indication: Membrane Pad K1: Green - Contact K1 is energized K2: Amber - Contact K2 is energized SV/encl press.: Blue for safe pressure, Amber for valve on Bypass: Amber when bypass is active PT100 error: Red when fault in PT100 sensor. Protective gas supply: instrument grade air or inert gas. Safe pressure: - gas 0.7 mbar (0.3 in w.c.)- dust 1.6 mbar (0.65 in w.c.). Electromagnetic compatibility: . Directive 2014/30/EUEN 61326-1:2013: . Directive 2014/30/EU: EN 61326-1:2013. RoHS: . Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS)EN IEC 63000:2018: . Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS): EN IEC 63000:2018. Degree of protection: EN 60529. Shock resistance: EN 60068-2. Ambient temperature: -20 ... 40 °C (-4 ... 104 °F) at T6 -20 ... 60 °C (-4 ... 140 °F) at T4. Relative humidity: 5 ... 95 %, non-condensing. Vibration resistance: 5 ... 100 Hz , 1 g, 12 m/s2, all axes. Impact resistance: 30 g, 11 ms, all axes. Connection type: High pressure port: 1/8" NPTF Low pressure port: 1/8" NPTF. Cable gland: Cable sizeM12 diameter 3 - 6.5 mmM20 diameter 10 - 12 mm RTD/Bypass: (3) M12x1.5K1, K2, SV: 'P_C' (3) M20x1.5. Degree of protection: Type 4X, IP66. Material: Housing: 316 stainless steelCable Gland: 316 stainless steel or Nickel Plated BrassPressure Ports: 316 stainless steelMembrane Pad: Autotex F200XEO-ring: EPDM. Mass: approx. 2.7 kg (6 lb). Dimensions: 165 x 124 x 90 mm (6.5 x 4.9 x 3.5 in). Height203 mmWidth165 mmDepth105 mm: . Height: 203 mm. Width: 165 mm. Depth: 105 mm. Certificate: DEMKO 14 ATEX 1282X. Marking II 3 (3) G Ex ic ec nC [ic Gc] [pzc Gc] IIC T4 Gc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) [exsign] II 3 (3) G Ex ic ec nC [ic Gc] [pzc Gc] IIC T6 Gc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C) [exsign] II 3 (3) D Ex ic tc [ic IIIC Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIB T80 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) (external version) [exsign] II 3 (3) D Ex ic tc [ic IIIC Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIB T60 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C) (external version) [exsign] II 3 (3) D Ex ic tc [ic Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIC T80 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) (internal version) [exsign] II 3 (3) D Ex ic tc [ic Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIC T60 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C) (internal version): . Marking: II 3 (3) G Ex ic ec nC [ic Gc] [pzc Gc] IIC T4 Gc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) [exsign] II 3 (3) G Ex ic ec nC [ic Gc] [pzc Gc] IIC T6 Gc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C) [exsign] II 3 (3) D Ex ic tc [ic IIIC Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIB T80 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) (external version) [exsign] II 3 (3) D Ex ic tc [ic IIIC Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIB T60 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C) (external version) [exsign] II 3 (3) D Ex ic tc [ic Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIC T80 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) (internal version) [exsign] II 3 (3) D Ex ic tc [ic Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIC T60 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C) (internal version). Directive conformity: . Directive 2014/34/EUEN IEC 60079-0:2018 , EN 60079-11:2012 , EN 60079-15:2019 , EN 60079-2:2014 , EN 60079-7:2015+A1:2018 , EN 60079-31:2014: . Directive 2014/34/EU: EN IEC 60079-0:2018 , EN 60079-11:2012 , EN 60079-15:2019 , EN 60079-2:2014 , EN 60079-7:2015+A1:2018 , EN 60079-31:2014. UL approval: . cULusUL File E184741Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D T4 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C)Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G, T4 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C)Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D T6 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C)Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G T6 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C): . cULus: UL File E184741Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D T4 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C)Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G, T4 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C)Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D T6 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C)Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G T6 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C). IECEx approval: IECEx UL 14.0019X Ex ic ec nC [ic Gc] [pzc Gc] IIC T4 Gc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) Ex ic ec nC [ic Gc] [pzc Gc] IIC T6 Gc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C)Ex ic tc [ic IIIC Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIB T80 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) (external version) Ex ic tc [ic IIIC Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIB T60 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C) (external version)Ex ic tc [ic Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIC T80 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) (internal version)Ex ic tc [ic Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIC T60 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C) (internal version). Supplementary information: 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.
Specifications
General specifications
| Operating mode | fully automatic (FA) |
| Series | 5500 |
| System | Type Z Purge ; Ex pzc Purge |
| Number of volume exchanges | 4 ... 19 |
| Hazardous environment | gas or dust |
Supply
| Rated voltage | 100 ... 240 V AC, 0.05 A, 50 ... 60 Hz 20 ... 30 V DC, 0.2 A Ur |
| Power consumption | 100 ... 240 V AC - 2.3 VA (without digital valve) 20 ... 30 V DC - 2.5 W (without digital valve) |
Input
| Input I | Temperature, up to 2 RTDs per unit |
| ConnectionPt100, 2-wire-connectionInput typetemperature inputInput accuracy: 2.5% of the measurement value + PT100 error | Connection |
| Connection | Pt100, 2-wire-connection |
| Input type | temperature inputInput accuracy: 2.5% of the measurement value + PT100 error |
| Input II | 1 Bypass |
| Connectionpassive contact (switch)Input typemechanical contact | Connection |
| Connection | passive contact (switch) |
| Input type | mechanical contact |
Output
| Output I | |
| ConnectionK1, terminals: K1/N0, K1/N0Output typeenclosure power, (1) SPSTInrush current6 AContact loading6 A at 250 V AC , 30 V DC resistive load, 6 A at 30 V DC | Connection |
| Connection | K1, terminals: K1/N0, K1/N0 |
| Output type | enclosure power, (1) SPST |
| Inrush current | 6 A |
| Contact loading | 6 A at 250 V AC , 30 V DC resistive load, 6 A at 30 V DC |
| Output II | |
| ConnectionK2, terminals: K2 (NO, C, NC)Output typealarm, (1) SPDTInrush current3 AContact loading3 A at 250 V AC , 30 V DC resistive load, 3 A at 30 V DC | Connection |
| Connection | K2, terminals: K2 (NO, C, NC) |
| Output type | alarm, (1) SPDT |
| Inrush current | 3 A |
| Contact loading | 3 A at 250 V AC , 30 V DC resistive load, 3 A at 30 V DC |
| Output III | |
| Connectiondigital valve, terminals SVOutput type(1) SPST, powered contacts from supply5.0 A at 250 VAC or 30 VDCInrush current5 A | Connection |
| Connection | digital valve, terminals SV |
| Output type | (1) SPST, powered contacts from supply5.0 A at 250 VAC or 30 VDC |
| Inrush current | 5 A |
Indicators/settings
| LED indication | Membrane Pad K1: Green - Contact K1 is energized K2: Amber - Contact K2 is energized SV/encl press.: Blue for safe pressure, Amber for valve on Bypass: Amber when bypass is active PT100 error: Red when fault in PT100 sensor |
Pneumatic parameters
| Protective gas supply | instrument grade air or inert gas |
| Safe pressure | - gas 0.7 mbar (0.3 in w.c.)- dust 1.6 mbar (0.65 in w.c.) |
Directive conformity
| Electromagnetic compatibility | |
| Directive 2014/30/EUEN 61326-1:2013 | Directive 2014/30/EU |
| Directive 2014/30/EU | EN 61326-1:2013 |
| RoHS | |
| Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS)EN IEC 63000:2018 | Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) |
| Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) | EN IEC 63000:2018 |
Conformity
| Degree of protection | EN 60529 |
| Shock resistance | EN 60068-2 |
Ambient conditions
| Ambient temperature | -20 ... 40 °C (-4 ... 104 °F) at T6 -20 ... 60 °C (-4 ... 140 °F) at T4 |
| Relative humidity | 5 ... 95 %, non-condensing |
| Vibration resistance | 5 ... 100 Hz , 1 g, 12 m/s2, all axes |
| Impact resistance | 30 g, 11 ms, all axes |
Mechanical specifications
| Connection type | High pressure port: 1/8" NPTF Low pressure port: 1/8" NPTF |
| Cable gland | Cable sizeM12 diameter 3 - 6.5 mmM20 diameter 10 - 12 mm RTD/Bypass: (3) M12x1.5K1, K2, SV: 'P_C' (3) M20x1.5 |
| Degree of protection | Type 4X, IP66 |
| Material | Housing: 316 stainless steelCable Gland: 316 stainless steel or Nickel Plated BrassPressure Ports: 316 stainless steelMembrane Pad: Autotex F200XEO-ring: EPDM |
| Mass | approx. 2.7 kg (6 lb) |
| Dimensions | 165 x 124 x 90 mm (6.5 x 4.9 x 3.5 in) |
| Height203 mmWidth165 mmDepth105 mm | Height |
| Height | 203 mm |
| Width | 165 mm |
| Depth | 105 mm |
Data for application in connection with hazardous areas
| Certificate | DEMKO 14 ATEX 1282X |
| Marking II 3 (3) G Ex ic ec nC [ic Gc] [pzc Gc] IIC T4 Gc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) [exsign] II 3 (3) G Ex ic ec nC [ic Gc] [pzc Gc] IIC T6 Gc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C) [exsign] II 3 (3) D Ex ic tc [ic IIIC Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIB T80 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) (external version) [exsign] II 3 (3) D Ex ic tc [ic IIIC Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIB T60 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C) (external version) [exsign] II 3 (3) D Ex ic tc [ic Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIC T80 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) (internal version) [exsign] II 3 (3) D Ex ic tc [ic Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIC T60 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C) (internal version) | Marking |
| Marking | II 3 (3) G Ex ic ec nC [ic Gc] [pzc Gc] IIC T4 Gc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) [exsign] II 3 (3) G Ex ic ec nC [ic Gc] [pzc Gc] IIC T6 Gc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C) [exsign] II 3 (3) D Ex ic tc [ic IIIC Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIB T80 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) (external version) [exsign] II 3 (3) D Ex ic tc [ic IIIC Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIB T60 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C) (external version) [exsign] II 3 (3) D Ex ic tc [ic Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIC T80 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) (internal version) [exsign] II 3 (3) D Ex ic tc [ic Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIC T60 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C) (internal version) |
| Directive conformity | |
| Directive 2014/34/EUEN IEC 60079-0:2018 , EN 60079-11:2012 , EN 60079-15:2019 , EN 60079-2:2014 , EN 60079-7:2015+A1:2018 , EN 60079-31:2014 | Directive 2014/34/EU |
| Directive 2014/34/EU | EN IEC 60079-0:2018 , EN 60079-11:2012 , EN 60079-15:2019 , EN 60079-2:2014 , EN 60079-7:2015+A1:2018 , EN 60079-31:2014 |
International approvals
| UL approval | |
| cULusUL File E184741Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D T4 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C)Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G, T4 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C)Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D T6 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C)Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G T6 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C) | cULus |
| cULus | UL File E184741Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D T4 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C)Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G, T4 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C)Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D T6 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C)Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G T6 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C) |
| IECEx approval | IECEx UL 14.0019X Ex ic ec nC [ic Gc] [pzc Gc] IIC T4 Gc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) Ex ic ec nC [ic Gc] [pzc Gc] IIC T6 Gc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C)Ex ic tc [ic IIIC Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIB T80 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) (external version) Ex ic tc [ic IIIC Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIB T60 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C) (external version)Ex ic tc [ic Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIC T80 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 60 °C) (internal version)Ex ic tc [ic Dc] [pzc Dc] IIIC T60 °C Dc (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 40 °C) (internal version) |
General information
| Supplementary information | 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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