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Active Field Distributors AFD4 / AFD8
Product Information
This product information contains important information regarding AFD4 / AFD8.
Further information
Note the information regarding the component in the
• Manual DP/PA coupler, Active field distributors, DP/PA link and Y-link (A5E37478168-AA).
• Brochure SIMATIC: Principles of Explosion Protection (A5E00206200).
• Internet:
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en
Approval
II 3G Ex ec ic [ic] IIC T4 Gc
ATEX
II 3D Ex tc [ic] IIIC T80°C Dc
DEKRA 12ATEX0222X
IECEx
IECEx DEK 12.0069X
INMETRO
UL-BR 13.0746X
UKCA
DEKRA 21UKEX0021 X
Importer UK:
Siemens plc
Manchester M20 2UR
EAC Ex
2Ex nA ic [ic] IIC T4 Gc X
2Ex tc [ic] IIIC T80°C Dc X
CCC
GB 3836.1-2010
(Explosive atmospheres - Part 1: Equipment – General requirements)
GB 3836.4-2010
(Explosive atmospheres - Part 4: Equipment protection by intrinsic safety "i")
GB 3836.8-2014
(Explosive atmospheres - Part 8: Equipment protection by type of protection "n")
GB 12476.1-2013
(Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust - Part 1: General requirements)
GB 12476.4-2010
(Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust - Part 4: Protection by intrinsic safety "iD")
GB 12476.5-2013
(Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust - Part 5: Protection by enclosures "tD")
KCC
KCC-REM-S49-DPPA
Note
The active field distributor AFD4/AFD8 with the above-mentioned approvals can be used as a participant in the
device category 3G and 3D in hazardous areas in zone 2 and zone 22.
Only intrinsically safe electrical field devices of the device category 3G for zone 2 and device category 3D for zone 22
can be connected at the spur lines S1 to S8.
Installation
Danger of explosion
Ignitable sparks or prohibited surface temperatures may occur under certain circumstances during installation. Never
conduct installations under explosive conditions.
Caution
Danger of injury due to the weight of the AFD4 / AFD8.
The AFD4 weighs 2 kg. The AFD8 weighs 3 kg. Hold the assembly safely in your hand during installation.
• Note the installation and construction guidelines according to EN 60079-14 during installation.
A5E03785205-AE
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