Functional Safety M-LB-(Ex-)5000-System
Product Description
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Product Description
2.1
Function
This manual describes solely the safety function and safe state of the surge protection barrier
as part of the surge protection system. The surge protection barrier consists of a protection
module and a base module.
Surge Protection Barrier without Status Indication
The surge protection barrier without status indication consists of a M-LB-(Ex-)51** protection
module and a M-LB-(Ex-)50**(.SP) base module.
The protection module limits induced transients of different causes, e. g. lightning or switching
operations. The limitation is achieved by diverting the current to earth and limiting the signal
circuit voltage during the duration of the overvoltage pulse.
The device is inserted onto the base module and forms the surge protection barrier together
with the base module.
The device can be replaced without tools by a locking lever.
Surge Protection Barrier with Status Indication
The surge protection barrier with status indication consists of a M-LB-(Ex-)52** protection
module and a M-LB-(Ex-)50**(.SP) base module.
The protection module limits induced transients of different causes, e. g. lightning or switching
operations. The limitation is achieved by diverting the current to earth and limiting the signal
circuit voltage during the duration of the overvoltage pulse.
The device has LEDs for the status indication. If required, this status is transferred to the
corresponding function module via a status indication output.
This status indication is non-safety-relevant.
The device is inserted onto the base module and forms the surge protection barrier together
with the base module.
The device can be replaced without tools by a locking lever.
Danger!
Danger to life from wrong usage of the device
The protection of the safety loop against overvoltage is
not the safety function
of the surge
protection barrier.
The surge protection barrier protects applications and equipment against voltage surges
caused by lightning or switching operations.
The statement concerning the safety function of the surge protection barrier solely describes
the effect on safety loops in which the barrier is installed. The barrier acts in the safety loops as
a simple pass through element.