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PD685

  

intrinsically safe, NEMA 4, type 4X, iP67 Loop-Powered Meter

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Enclosure:

 Impact-resistant, glass-filled, polycarbonate body, 

opaque; Impact-resistant, polycarbonate cover, transparent; 

Polyurethane/polymer gasket; Polyamide/plastic cover screws;  

NEMA 4, IP67 

Connections:

 Removable screw terminal block, 12 to 24 AWG.

Conduit Hole:

 One ½" conduit hole may be provided; refer to 

Ordering Information to specify hole location; request model (-Z) 

for no conduit hole.

Weight:

 12 oz (340 g)  

Warranty:

 2 years parts & labor

COMPLiANCE iNFORMAtiON

Product Markings

The PD685 will carry the following 

AtEX

 and 

iECEx

 markings: 

Ex ia IIC T4 Ga 

Ex ia IIIC T135°C Da 

-40°C ≤ Ta ≤ +75°C; IP67

The PD685 will carry the following 

CsA

 markings:

-40°C ≤ Ta ≤ +75°C                             

Ex ia IIC T4 Ga;

Ex ia IIIC T135°C Da;

Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4 Ga; 

Class I, Zone 20, AEx ia IIIC T135°C Da;

Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C and D, T4;

Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F and G, T135°C; Class III;

Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D, T6;

Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G, T85°C; Class III;

Type 4X; IP67

AtEX and iECEx special Conditions for safe Use 

For European Community:

 The PD685 must be installed in 

accordance with the Essential Health & Safety Requirements of 

Directive 2014/34/EU, the product certificates CML 17ATEX2113X 

and IECEx CML 17.0052X, and the product manual.
Under certain extreme circumstances, the non-metallic parts 

incorporated in the enclosure of this equipment may generate 

an ignition-capable level of electrostatic charge. Therefore, the 

equipment shall not be installed in a location where the external 

conditions are conducive to the build-up of electrostatic charge 

on such surfaces. This is particularly important if the equipment is 

installed in a zone 0 location. In addition, the equipment shall only 

be cleaned with a damp cloth.
The cable entry into the enclosure shall be by means of conduit or 

cable gland and shall provide a minimum degree of protection of IP5X.

CsA special Conditions for safe Use

For North American Community:

 Installation and service of this 

device and or associated apparatus (barrier) should be performed 

only by trained service personnel, and must be in accordance with the 

manufacturer’s control drawing, Article 504 of the National Electric Code 

(ANSI/NFPA 70) for installation in the United States, or Section 18 of the 

Canadian Electrical Code for installations in Canada.
Under certain extreme circumstances, the non-metallic parts 

incorporated in the enclosure of this equipment may generate an 

ignition-capable level of electrostatic charge. Therefore, the equipment 

shall not be installed in a location where the external conditions are 

conducive to the build-up of electrostatic charge on such surfaces. This 

is particularly important if the equipment is installed in a zone 0 location. 

In addition, the equipment shall only be cleaned with a damp cloth.
Control equipment must not use or generate more than 250 V rms or dc 

with respect to earth.
Conduit hubs and cable glands shall maintain the degree of protection, 

explosion protection, and environmental rating of the PD685, and 

installed in accordance with the appropriate wiring method for Class I 

Division 2 and Class II Division 2 locations. Wire shall be used that is 

rated for a minimum temperature of 80°C.
PD685 must be installed with a certified barrier for Class II, Division 1 

locations.

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II 1 GD

OVERViEW

The PD685 is an easy to use, loop-powered indicator, certified by 

CSA, ATEX and IECEx as intrinsically safe. The PD685 carries 

international certifications under both the Class/Division System 

and Zone System, and is thereby suitable for use in gas and dust 

hazardous areas worldwide. For Division 2 applications where 

intrinsically safe interfaces are not needed, the PD685 is able to 

be installed without barriers! To achieve this ability, the PD685 

underwent a special 'nonarcing assessment' under the UL 121201 

and CSA C22.2 No. 213 standards, and was determined to be a 

device incapable of causing an ignition on its own. The PD685 is well-

suited for both indoor and outdoor applications and carries a variety of 

environmental ratings, including NEMA 4, Type 4X and IP67.
The PD685 can be seen from considerable distance in bright sunlight 

or dimly lit areas when the standard backlight feature is activated. The 

fact that this meter is loop-powered means that there is no need to 

run additional, costly power lines into a hazardous area. The meter 

gets all of the power it needs from the 4-20 mA loop and its 1 V (4 

V with backlight) drop results in a minimal burden on the loop. The 

meter features a wide -40 to 75°C operating temperature range and 

is available with a ½" conduit hole in a location of your choice for 

easy installation. Calibration is a quick two-step process involving 

the adjustment of only two sets of coarse and fine, non-interacting 

potentiometers.

sPECiFiCAtiONs

Except where noted all specifications apply to operation at +25°C.

 

input:

 4-20 mA @ 30 VDC maximum

Display:

 1.1" (28 mm) LCD, 3½ digits; -1999 to +1999

Backlight: 

Powered by 4-20 mA loop. Intensity varies with signal level 

Accuracy:

 ±0.1% FS ±1 count

Approvals:

 

AtEX and iECEx: 

 

Certified as intrinsically safe with entity, for use in Equipment 

Group II, categories 1G (for Gas) and 1D (for Dust), suitable 

for Zone 0, 1 & 2 (for Gas) and Zone 20, 21 & 22 (for Dust) 

classified areas, and carrying the following markings: 

II 1 GD. Ex ia IIC T4 Ga. Ex ia IIIC T135°C Da. -40°C ≤ Ta ≤ +75°C.

CsA: 

 

Certified as intrinsically safe with entity, to U.S. and Canadian 

standards for Divisions and Zones (Gas and Dust), and 

carrying the following markings: 

Ex ia IIC T4 Ga; Ex ia IIIC T135°C Da; (Canada only)

Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4 Ga; Zone 20, AEx ia IIIC 

T135°C Da; (U.S. only)

Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C and D, T4; 

Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F and G, T135°C; 

Class III; Type 4X; IP67;  

-40°C ≤ Ta ≤ 75°C 

Certified as suitable for Division 2 without barriers, to U.S. and 

Canadian Standards, and carrying the following markings:

Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D, T6; 

Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G, T85°C; 

Class III; Type 4X; IP67;

-40°C ≤ Ta ≤ 75°C

Entity Parameters:

 Ui = 30 V, Ii = 175 mA, Pi = 1 W, Ci = 0, Li = 0  

Decimal Point:

 User selectable via J2 jumper

Calibration:

 4-step coarse & fine control; non-interacting zero & span

Calibration Range:

 4 mA input: -1000 to +1000;

20 mA input: between 20 and 2000 counts > 4 mA display

Display Update Rate:

 2.5/second

Maximum input Current:

 30 mA

input Overload Protection: 

Over voltage protection to 30 V max 

(between S+ and S-)

Maximum Voltage Drop: 

1 V @ 20 mA (4 V @ 20 mA with backlight)

Operating temperature:

 -40 to 75°C

storage temperature:

 -40 to 85°C

Relative Humidity:

 0 to 90% non-condensing. Printed circuit 

boards are conformally coated.

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