Aplisens APC-2000ALW User manual

EXPLOSION-PROOF DEVICE USER MANUAL
SMART PRESSURE TRANSMITTERS
APC-2000ALW, APC-2000ALW SAFETY, APC-2000ALW/L
SMART PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL TRANSMITTERS
APR-2000ALW, APR-2000ALW SAFETY, APR-2200ALW,
APR-2000GALW, APR-2000ALW/L, APR-2200ALW/L
SMART LEVEL PROBES
APR-2000YALW
EN.IX.APC.APR.ALW
OCTOBER 2019
APLISENS S.A., 03-192 Warszawa, ul. Morelowa 7
tel. [phone]; fax [phone]
www.aplisens.pl, e-mail: [email protected]
Revision: 01.A.003

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Description
Warning about the necessity follow strictly the information provided in the
documentation in order to ensure safety and full functionality of the device.
Information particularly useful for device installation and operation.
Information particularly useful for Ex device installation and operation.
Waste of electrical and electronic equipment disposal information.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS AND OPERATION SAFETY
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage resulting from incorrect
installation, failure to maintain the device in proper condition, or device use
other than intended.
Installation should be carried out by qualified staff having the required
authorization to install electrical and I&C equipment. The fitter is responsible for
performing the installation in accordance with this manual and with the
electromagnetic compatibility and safety regulations and standards applicable
to the type of installation.
If leakage in systems with I&C equipment occurs, pressurized medium poses a
threat to the personnel. All safety and protection requirements must be
observed during transmitter installation, operation and inspections.
If a malfunction occurs, the device should be removed and sent for repair to the
manufacturer or a facility authorized by the manufacturer.
In order to minimize the risk of malfunction and associated risks to staff, do not
install or use the device in particularly adverse conditions, where the following
hazards occur:
Possible mechanical impacts, excessive shocks and vibration;
Excessive temperature fluctuation;
Water condensation, dust, icing.
Explosion-proof installations should be made with special care and in accordance
with standards and regulations applicable to this type of installations.
Changes can be made in the manufacturing before the paper version of user documentation
is updated. Up-to-date user manuals are available on the manufacturer's website:
www.aplisens.pl.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................5
2. SAFETY.......................................................................................................5
3. COMPLETE DELIVERY CHECKLIST .........................................................5
4. IDENTIFICATION MARKS...........................................................................6
5. TRANSMITTER DESIGN.............................................................................6
6. ELECTROSTATIC HAZARDS.....................................................................7
7. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF USE................................................................7
8. TRANSMITTER PROTECTION LEVEL (EPL) AND HAZARDOUS AREAS8
9. INTRINSICALLY-SAFE Exi TRANSMITTERS ACCORDING WITH
CERTIFICATES KDB 19 ATEX 0011X AND IECEX KDB 19.0003X ................9
9.1. Standards used for assessment..................................................................................9
9.2. Transmitter explosion-proofing designations according with certificates KDB 19 ATEX
0011X and IECEx KDB 19.0003X...............................................................................9
9.3. Minimum supply voltage..............................................................................................9
9.4. Load resistance.........................................................................................................10
10.INTRINSICALLY-SAFE Exi TRANSMITTERS ACCORDING WITH
CERTIFICATES FTZU 08 ATEX 0020X AND IECEX FTZU 14.0026X............10
10.1. Standards used for assessment........................................................10
10.2. Transmitter explosion-proofing designations according with certificates FTZU 08
ATEX 0020X and IECEx FTZU 14.0026X.................................................................10
10.3. Minimum supply voltage............................................................................................11
10.4. Load resistance.........................................................................................................11
11.PERMISSIBLE PARAMETERS OF Exi TRANSMITTERS ........................11
11.1. Linear power supply example....................................................................................12
11.2. Trapezoidal power supply example...........................................................................12
11.3. Orthogonal power supply example............................................................................12
12.CONNECTING Exi TRANSMITTERS AND PROBES................................13
13.FLAMEPROOF Exd TRANSMITTERS ACCORDING WITH
CERTIFICATES KDB 19 ATEX 0011X AND IECEX KDB 19.0003X ..............14
13.1. Standards used for assessment................................................................................14
13.2. Transmitters explosion-proofing designations according with certificates KDB 19
ATEX 0011X and IECEx KDB 19.0003X...................................................................14
14.PERMISSIBLE PARAMETERS OF Exd TRANSMITTERS.......................15
14.1. Ambient temperature range and temperature classes ..............................................15
14.2. Power supply, connection and operation of Exd transmitters....................................16
15.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...................................................................21
15.1. Additional information................................................................................................21
15.2. History of revisions....................................................................................................21

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LIST OF DRAWINGS
Figure 1. Sample transmitter nameplate with common Exi and Exd designation....................6
Figure 2. Transmitter installation in potentially explosive areas. .............................................8
Figure 3. Principle of power supply from a linear source.......................................................12
Figure 4. Principle of power supply from a trapezoidal source..............................................12
Figure 5. Connecting Exi transmitters and probes ................................................................13
Figure 6. Connecting Exd transmitters and probes ...............................................................16
Figure 7. Installation of cable entries and blinding plugs.......................................................18
Figure 8. Flameproof joints of enclosure...............................................................................20
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Minimum supply voltage of and Exi transmitter according with certificates KDB 19
ATEX 0011X and IECEx KDB 19.0003X..................................................................................9
Table 2. Minimum supply voltage of and Exi transmitter according with certificates FTZU 08
ATEX 0020X and IECEx KDB 14.0026X................................................................................11
Table 3. Permissible input parameters of an Exi transmitter..................................................11
Table 4. Ambient temperature range and temperature classes for Exd transmitters.............15
Table 5. Maximum supply voltage for Exd transmitters .........................................................16
Table 6. List of equivalent cable entries ................................................................................18
Table 7. List of equivalent blinding plugs...............................................................................19
Table 8. List of flameproof joints in a flameproof enclosure...................................................20

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1. INTRODUCTION
This manual is only applicable to the APC-2000ALW, APC-2000ALW Safety,
APR–2000ALW, APR–2000ALW Safety, APR–2200ALW, APR-2000GALW and
APR–2000YALW series transmitters in Ex (explosion-proof), Exi (intrinsically safe), Exd
(flameproof), and both Exi and Exd variants. The transmitters are identified with model ID on
nameplates and also as specified in section 4. Ex information are included in the “Product
Certificate”. Model ID indicates type and version of transmitter.
The manual contains most important information on intrinsically safe and flameproof
transmitters compliant with ATEX directive and IECEx requirements. If explosion-proof
transmitters are installed, refer to this manual and also:
- EN.IO.APC.APR.ALW.2.SFT manual for APC-2000ALW Safety, APR-
2000ALW Safety series transmitters,
- EN.IO.APC.APR.ALW.2 manual for APC-2000ALW, APR-2000ALW, APR–2200ALW,
APR-2000GALW and APR–2000YALW series transmitters with version Exd and both
version Exi and Exd,
- EN.IO.APC.APR.ALW.2 manual for APC-2000ALW, APR-2000ALW, APR–2200ALW,
APR-2000GALW and APR–2000YALW series transmitters with normal and Exi
version,
2. SAFETY
Read this manual carefully before installing, commissioning and operating the
transmitter.
Installation and maintenance should be carried out by qualified staff having the
required authorization to install electrical and measuring devices.
The transmitter should used as intended within permissible parameters.
Power source must be disconnected before installing or removing the transmitter.
No repairs or alterations to the transducer electronic system are permitted. Only
the manufacturer or a facility authorized by the manufacturer may assess
damages and repair the device (if possible).
Do not use damaged instruments. In case of failure, the device must be
disconnected.
If the equipment is used in Ex zones, the technical requirements specified in this
manual and applicable local (national) regulations must be followed.
3. COMPLETE DELIVERY CHECKLIST
The user receives the following with the transmitter:
a) Product Certificate, which also constitutes a warranty card.
b) Declaration of Conformity.
c) Certificate copy (on request).
d) EN.IX.APC.APR.ALW explosion-proof device user manual.
e) EN.IO.APC.APR.ALW.2.SFT user manual or EN.IO.APC.APR.ALW.2 user manual
or EN.IO.APC.APR.ALW.3 user manual.
Items b), c), d), e) are available at www.aplisens.pl.

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4. IDENTIFICATION MARKS.
Ex transmitters are delivered with a nameplate which contains data specified in section 6.2,
EN.IO.APC.APR.ALW.2.SFT or EN.IO.APC.APR.ALW.2 or EN.IO.APC.APR.ALW.3 and also
the following:
a) Designation of explosion-proof design type, certificate number.
b) Parameter values, e.g. Ui, Ii, Ci, Li for Exi transmitters.
c) Year of manufacture.
d) “SA Version” inscription —isolated power supply for intrinsically safe transmitters with
overvoltage protection in which ground isolated power supply should be used.
Figure 1. Sample transmitter nameplate with common Exi and Exd designation
5. TRANSMITTER DESIGN
The basic transmitter components are: an enclosure made of 316 (1.4401) stainless steel or
aluminum, measuring head where a pressure signal is converted to an electrical signal, and
an electronic module converting the signal from the head to an output signal. Transmitters in
aluminum enclosures are allowed for II and III group, and transmitters in steel enclosures are
allowed for I, II and III group.

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6. ELECTROSTATIC HAZARDS
The paint, plastic nameplate and diaphragm seals coated with PTFE form a non-conducting
layer applied on a conducting base of enclosure or diaphragm seals. Transmitters with this
design in a dust-explosion zone should be installed in a place where electrostatic charging is
impossible, in particular by contact with electrically charged dust falling off or blown from
neighboring devices.
7. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF USE
a) The maximum temperature of the external heating source cannot heat the transmitter
above the maximum declared ambient temperature.
b) Some gaps of flameproof joint are smaller and longer than those required in table 1 of
EN 60079-1 (see Table 8).
c) In hazardous zones of dust explosion, transmitters with painted aluminum enclosures as
well as transmitters equipped with equipped with plastic nameplate and PTFE-coated
diaphragm separator components should be installed a way that prevents electrostatic
charging specified in accordance with point 6.
d) A diaphragm separator with titan components must be protected from mechanical
impacts.
e) An intrinsically safe transmitter version with surge arrester, marked on the nameplate as
“SA” does not meet the requirements of clause 10.3 of EN 60079-11 (500Vrms). The
device should be installed in accordance with point 12.
f) If a transmitter with a nameplate containing various explosion-proof designs is used, the
applied protection type must be permanently marked on the nameplate before
installation (see Figure 1).
g) For a transmitter with a flameproof enclosure, the diaphragm should not be exposed to
damage during transmitter installation and operation. The transmitter diaphragm is
made of stainless steel, Hastelloy or tantalum and must not be exposed to contact with
a medium that may damage it.
h) Galvanically separated part of apparatus placed into measuring head is electrically
connected with mass of enclosure. It should be taken into account when installing the
apparatus with remote measuring head on cable.

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8. TRANSMITTER PROTECTION LEVEL (EPL) AND
HAZARDOUS AREAS
Ga/Gb (Da/Db) EPL protection level means that the transmitter can be installed in Zone 1
(21) or 2 (22), and transmitter process connectors can connect to Zone 0 (20). Gb (Db) EPL
protection level means that the transmitter and process connector can be installed in Zone 1
(21) or 2 (22). Da EPL protection level means that the transmitter and process connector can
be installed in Zone 20 or 21. Transmitters for mining applications Mb should be turned off if
explosion hazard occurs.
Figure 2. Transmitter installation in potentially explosive areas.

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9. INTRINSICALLY-SAFE Exi TRANSMITTERS ACCORDING
WITH CERTIFICATES KDB 19 ATEX 0011X AND IECEX
KDB 19.0003X
9.1. Standards used for assessment
The transmitters are manufactured in compliance with the following standards:
EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013 (IEC 60079-0:2011 ed. 6.0)
EN 60079-11:2012 (IEC 60079-11:2011 ed. 6.0).
9.2. Transmitter explosion-proofing designations according with
certificates KDB 19 ATEX 0011X and IECEx KDB 19.0003X
The following ATEX and IECEx markings apply only to intrinsically safe transmitters marked
with the type and model ID:
APC-2000ALW model ID 0005 0004 ...,
APC-2000ALW Safety 0001 0004 ...,
APR-2000ALW model ID 0006 0004 ...,
APR-2000ALW Safety 0002 0004,
APR-2200ALW model ID 0007 0004 ...,
APR-2000GALW model ID 0008 0004 ...,
APR-2000YALW model ID 0009 0004 ...,
ATEX: II 1/2G Ex ia IIC T4/T5 Ga/Gb
II 1D Ex ia IIIC T105ºC Da
I M1 Ex ia I Ma (for the version with 1.4401 (316) steel enclosure)
KDB 19 ATEX 0011X
IECEx: Ex ia IIC T4/T5 Ga/Gb
Ex ia IIIC T105ºC Da
Ex ia I Ma (for the version with 1.4401 (316) steel enclosure)
IECEx KDB 19.0003X
As standard, the transmitters are manufactured for explosive gas atmospheres.
A customer can also order a transmitter for explosive dust atmospheres and for
mining applications.
9.3. Minimum supply voltage
Table 1. Minimum supply voltage of and Exi transmitter according with certificates KDB 19
ATEX 0011X and IECEx KDB 19.0003X
Minimum supply voltage for
transmitters with backlight off
Minimum supply voltage for
transmitters with backlight on *)
11.5 V
14.5 V
*) Backlight can only be turned on at transmitter manufacturing
stage

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9.4. Load resistance
a) For a linear power supply from a barrier
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b) For power supply from a trapezoidal or orthogonal source.
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Rw –barrier resistance;
Uapp –minimum voltage of the barrier used
10. INTRINSICALLY-SAFE Exi TRANSMITTERS ACCORDING
WITH CERTIFICATES FTZU 08 ATEX 0020X AND IECEX
FTZU 14.0026X
10.1. Standards used for assessment
The transmitters are manufactured in compliance with the following standards:
EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013 (IEC 60079-0:2011 ed. 6.0)
EN 60079-11:2012 (IEC 60079-11:2011 ed. 6.0).
10.2. Transmitter explosion-proofing designations according with
certificates FTZU 08 ATEX 0020X and IECEx FTZU 14.0026X
The following ATEX and IECEx markings apply only to intrinsically safe transmitters marked
with the type and model ID:
APC-2000ALW model ID 0005 0007 ...,
APR-2000ALW model ID 0006 0007 ...,
APR-2200ALW model ID 0007 0007 ...,
APR-2000GALW model ID 0008 0007 ...,
APR-2000YALW model ID 0009 0007 ...,
APC-2000ALW/L model ID 0010 0007 ...,
APR-2200ALW/L model ID 0012 0007 ...,
APR-2000ALW/L model ID 0011 0007 ...,
APR-2200ALW/D model ID 0013 0007 ...,
ATEX: II 1/2G Ex ia IIC T4/T5 Ga/Gb
II 1/2G Ex ia IIB T4/T5 Ga/Gb (version with PTFE-shielded cable)
II 1D Ex ia IIIC T105ºC Da
IM1 Ex ia I Ma (for the version with 1.4401 (316) steel enclosure)
FTZU 08 ATEX 0020X
IECEx: Ex ia IIC T4/T5 Ga/Gb
Ex ia IIB T4/T5 Ga/Gb (version with PTFE-shielded cable)
Ex ia IIIC T105ºC Da
Ex ia I Ma (for the version with 1.4401 (316) steel enclosure)
IECEx FTZU 14.0026X