Pepperl Fuchs EPV-6500-*-*
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| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | Purge and Pressurization System (Ex pxb) |
| Lifecycle | active |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
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6500 Series Vent. Enclosure protection vent for 6500 series type Ex pyb Ex pxb purge and pressurization system. Series: 6500. System: Ex pxb Purge , Ex pyb Purge. Number of volume exchanges: 5 to 19. Hazardous environment: gas, 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): . Signal: BUS back to the 6500 control unit. Connection: M12 connector, 4-pin, cable length 5 meters (provided). Cable length: max. 60 meters at 50 pf/ft and 0.2 µH/ft. LED indication: POWER: green. Protective gas supply: instrument grade air or inert gas. Maximum pressure: depends on the integrity of the enclosure (strength) vent pressure range: 0 to 25 mbar (0 to 9.9 in. w.c.). Safe pressure: Gas: 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 rate: See 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 rate: See 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 compensation: EPV-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 pressure: EPV-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 protection: EN 60529. Shock resistance: EN 60068-2. Ambient temperature: -20 ... 70 °C (-4 ... 158 °F). Storage temperature: -40 ... 70 °C (-40 ... 158 °F). Relative humidity: 5 ... 90 %, non-condensing. Vibration resistance: 5 ... 100 Hz , 1 g, 12 m/s2, all axes. Impact resistance: 30 g, 11 ms, all axes. Degree of protection: IP66 rated sealing washer and electronics housing. Material: EPV-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: . Spark arrestor: 304 (UNS S30400) stainless steel. Installation: - any orientation to enclosure- not gravity dependent- internal and external mounting possible. Mass: approx. 1.4 kg (3.1 lb). Dimensions: 127 x 146 x 83 mm (5.0" x 5.8" x 3.3"). Mounting: 1 ½" NPT knockout (50.8mm (2") hole) with seal nut included. EU-type examination certificate: DEMKO 15 ATEX 1622X. Marking 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: . Marking: 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: . Directive 2014/34/EU: EN IEC 60079-0:2018 , EN 60079-2:2014 , EN 60079-11:2012. IECEx approval: . IECEx certificateIECEx UL 15.0147XIECEx 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: . IECEx certificate: IECEx UL 15.0147X. IECEx marking: Ex 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 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.
Specifications
General specifications
| Series | 6500 |
| System | Ex pxb Purge , Ex pyb Purge |
| Number of volume exchanges | 5 to 19 |
| Hazardous environment | gas, dust, gas and dust |
Functional safety related parameters
| Safety Integrity Level (SIL) | SIL 2 |
Electrical specifications
| Connection | |
| SignalBUS back to the 6500 control unit ConnectionM12 connector, 4-pin, cable length 5 meters (provided) | Signal |
| Signal | BUS back to the 6500 control unit |
| Connection | M12 connector, 4-pin, cable length 5 meters (provided) |
| Cable length | max. 60 meters at 50 pf/ft and 0.2 µH/ft |
Indicators/settings
| LED indication | POWER: green |
Pneumatic parameters
| Protective gas supply | instrument grade air or inert gas |
| Maximum pressure | depends on the integrity of the enclosure (strength) vent pressure range: 0 to 25 mbar (0 to 9.9 in. w.c.) |
| Safe pressure | Gas: 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 rate | See 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 rate | See 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 compensation | EPV-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 pressure | EPV-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 |
Conformity
| Degree of protection | EN 60529 |
| Shock resistance | EN 60068-2 |
Ambient conditions
| Ambient temperature | -20 ... 70 °C (-4 ... 158 °F) |
| Storage temperature | -40 ... 70 °C (-40 ... 158 °F) |
| Relative humidity | 5 ... 90 %, non-condensing |
| Vibration resistance | 5 ... 100 Hz , 1 g, 12 m/s2, all axes |
| Impact resistance | 30 g, 11 ms, all axes |
Mechanical specifications
| Degree of protection | IP66 rated sealing washer and electronics housing |
| Material | EPV-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 | Spark arrestor |
| Spark arrestor | 304 (UNS S30400) stainless steel |
| Installation | - any orientation to enclosure- not gravity dependent- internal and external mounting possible |
| Mass | approx. 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) |
| Dimensions | 127 x 146 x 83 mm (5.0" x 5.8" x 3.3") |
| Mounting | 1 ½" NPT knockout (50.8mm (2") hole) with seal nut included |
Data for application in connection with hazardous areas
| EU-type examination certificate | DEMKO 15 ATEX 1622X |
| Marking 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 | Marking |
| Marking | 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 | Directive 2014/34/EU |
| Directive 2014/34/EU | EN IEC 60079-0:2018 , EN 60079-2:2014 , EN 60079-11:2012 |
International approvals
| IECEx approval | |
| IECEx certificateIECEx UL 15.0147XIECEx 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 | IECEx certificate |
| IECEx certificate | IECEx UL 15.0147X |
| IECEx marking | Ex 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 |
General information
| 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. |
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