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VEGAPULS 6X
66216-EN-220518
1 Scope
These safety instructions apply to the radar sensors VEGAPULS 6X of type series:
•
PS6X(*).a-b-c-de-f-g-hi-j-k-l-m-*R-p-q-r-s-t-u
•
PS6X(*).a-b-c-de-f-g-hi-j-k-l-m-*J-p-q-r-s-t-u
With the electronics versions:
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H - Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART
•
A - Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage arrester
The VEGAPULS 6X are approved acc. to ATEX:
CSANe 21 ATEX 1322 X (certificate number on the type label)
Standards on which the certification is based:
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EN IEC 60079-0: 2018, General Requirements
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IEC 60079-26: 2021
•
EN 60079-31: 2014
Type of protection marking:
•
Electronics H
–
II 1D Ex ta IIIC T* Da
–
II 1/2D Ex ta/tb IIIC T* Da/Db
– IP66
•
Electronics A
–
II 1/2D Ex ta/tb IIIC T* Da/Db
–
II 2D Ex tb IIIC T* Db
– IP66
2
Type code specification
In the following, all versions are called VEGAPULS 6X. If parts of these safety instructions refer only
to certain versions, then these will be mentioned explicitly with their type code.
VEGAPULS 6X with type code PS6X(*).a-b-c-de-f-g-hi-j-k-l-m-no-p-q-r-s-t-u
a
Generation
2
Second generation
b
Application
*
One-digit code for preselection, not relevant for approval
c
Radar technology
W
80 GHz
de
Process fitting / Material
XX
universal, plastic horn antenna / PP/PBT
XC
Mounting strap, length: 170 mm / 316L/316L
XD
Mounting strap, length: 300 mm / 316L/316L
**
Other process fittings that comply with national or international standards
