FieldConnex® Basic Segment Coupler
Installation
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Installation
In the following section you find information on how to install the device in your fieldbus
topology.
3.1
Mounting Options
The Segment Coupler can be mounted and powered in 2 alternative ways:
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DIN mounting rail, powered through pluggable connectors
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DIN mounting rail powered through a power rail (Power Rail
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Danger!
Explosion hazard from exposure to potentially explosive gas atmosphere
If the device is installed in Zone 2 without mounting it in a sufficiently suitable enclosure, gas,
dust, water or other external interferences can cause the live device to spark. The sparks can
ignite the surrounding potentially explosive atmosphere.
Only mount the device in an enclosure with degree of protection IP54 according to
IEC/EN 60529. The enclosure must have an EU declaration of conformity according to the
ATEX Directive for at least equipment category 3G.
Danger!
Explosion hazard from exposure to potentially explosive dust atmosphere
If the device is installed in Zone 22 without mounting it in a sufficiently suitable enclosure, dust,
water or other external interferences can cause the live device to spark. The sparks can ignite
the surrounding potentially explosive atmosphere.
Only mount the device in a suitable enclosure. The enclosure must have an EU declaration of
conformity according to the ATEX Directive for at least equipment category 3D.
Danger!
Explosion hazard from live wiring
If you connect or disconnect energized non-intrinsically safe circuits in a potentially explosive
atmosphere, sparks can ignite the surrounding atmosphere.
Only connect or disconnect energized non-intrinsically safe circuits in the absence of a
potentially explosive atmosphere.
Note!
Read the instruction manual first!
Before you install and commission this product: Read the instruction manual for this product
carefully. Make sure you have understood all information that is relevant for your application.
