Intrinsically Safe Preamplifiers
Motion Sensors PMX (variable reluctance) and PRX (RF) intrinsically safe preamplifiers offer features similar to our PA1001A preamplifiers / signal conditioners and can be used in hazardous environments with intrinsically safe Variable Reluctance VR or RF sensors (e.g., PC45-X or RF10-X, respectively).
Product Specifications
Unlike our PA1001A preamplifiers, pulse outputs are factory installed and must be indicated when ordering. These preamplifiers are certified to CSA (with NRTL/C) and LCIE to ATEX (2014/34/EU) and IECEx
- Features & Specifications
- Standard Models
Input Power
- 13 to 30 VDC, 35 mA @ 24VDC (Class I, Zone 0, IIC models)
- 7.5 to 30 VDC, 10 mA @ < 10VDC (Class I, Zone 0, IIA models)
Reverse polarity protected
RF Sensor Input
- Modulation carrier frequency: 20 KHz
- Input frequency: 2 Hz to 5 KHz, adjustable trigger level
- Carrier adjustment: to allow precise tuning of carrier signal to physical environment (e.g., air gap, wall thickness)
- Max. air gap: 0.160″ (dependent on target geometry and construction)
- Preferred coil inductance: 1.0 mH +/- 10%
- Max. distance from sensor to preamp: 100′
VR Sensor Input
- Input protected, RF and band pass filtered
- Input frequency: 10 Hz to 10 KHz, adjustable trigger level
- Trigger sensitivity: 10 mV RMS min. (note: at 10 mV frequency range 10 Hz to 3 KHz)
- Input impedance: 40K ohms (nominal)
- Max. input signal: 60 volts RMS
- Max. distance from sensor to preamp: 100′
Pulse Output Options
- All output options must be factory installed
- Open Collector
- TTL/CMOS (standard) fanout of 5 TTL/CMOS loads
Interconnection Options
- Three (3) pin MIL-C-5015 type connector with gold plated pins; mates with MS3106-10SL-3S; other connector types upon request.
- Pigtail with wires or cables.
- NPT threaded body with wire or cable pigtail for explosion proof environments.
Physical Dimensions
- Board diameter: 2.75″
- Center mounting holes: 2″ and 2.5″
Ambient Temperature
- CSA Certified Group IIC:
– Temperature Code T2: -40°C to 125°C
– Temperature Code T4: -40°C to 51°C - CSA Certified Group IIA:
– Temperature Code T2: -40°C to 100°C
– Temperature Code T4: -40°C to 51°C - ATEX and IECEx Certified Group IIC and IIA:
– Temperature Code T2: -40°C to 125°C
– Temperature Code T4: -40°C to 51°C
Enclosures
- Unit is intended for mounting in a conduit box. Enclosure is not required (unless using in Class II and III locations in which must be enclosed in an approved Class II/III enclosure) but recommended to protect unit from moisture, dirt, etc.
Entity Parameters
- Group IIC
To Barrier:
– Vmax/Ui = 30 VDC, Imax/Ii = 200 mA
– Pi = 0.75 W; Ci/Ci = 0.0uF, Li/Li = 0.50 mH
To Sensor:
– Voc/Uo = 5.9 VDC, Isc/Io = 64 mA
– Ca/Co = 1 uF, La/Li = 3.5 mH - Group IIA
To Barrier:
– Vmax/Ui = 30 VDC, Imax/Ii = 190 mA – Pi = 2.55 W; Ci/Ci = 0.0uF, Li/Li = 0.50 mH
To Sensor:
– Voc/Uo = 10.5 VDC, Isc/Io = 190 mA
– Ca/Co = 4 uF, La/Li = 1.5 mH
Approvals
- LCIE to ATEX (2014/34/EU) for Ex II 1 G; Ex ia IIC T4; Ex ia IIC T2; Ex ia IIA T4; Ex ia IIA T2
- IECEx for Ex ia IIC T4; Ex ia IIC T2; Ex ia IIA T4; Ex ia IIA T2
- CE compliant to EMC Directive 2004/108/EC for use in residential, commercial, light industrial and heavy industrial environments
Warranty
Unconditional one (1) year warranty if used within specifications
STANDARD MODELS
Hazardous location: Class I, Zone 0, Group IIC and Class 1, Div. 1 Group A,B,C,D
MODEL NUMBER | DESCRIPTION | OUTPUT (Pulse Range) | ENCLOSURE COVER TYPE |
PMX-001-1 | For Use With VR Sensor | Open Collector | Standard Lid |
PMX-001-2 | For Use With VR Sensor | 0-5 VDC | Standard Lid |
PRX-002-1 | For Use With RF Sensor | Open Collector | Standard Lid |
PRX-002-2 | For Use With RF Sensor | 0-5 VDC | Standard Lid |
Hazardous location: Class 1, Zone 0 Group IIA and Class 1, Div. 1, Group D
MODEL NUMBER | DESCRIPTION | OUTPUT (Pulse Range) | ENCLOSURE COVER TYPE |
PMX-001-3 | For Use With VR Sensor | Open Collector | Standard Lid |
PMX-001-4 | For Use With VR Sensor | 0-5 VDC | Standard Lid |
PRX-002-3 | For Use With RF Sensor | Open Collector | Standard Lid |
PRX-002-4 | For Use With RF Senso | 0-5 VDC | Standard Lid |