<5. LIMIT SWITCHES OPTION /K1 TO /K8>
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IM 01R01B30-00E-E 8th edition November 01, 2019-00
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5. Limit switches (Option /K1 to /K8)
The optional limit switches are available as maximum or minimum type switches. They are proximity switches
according to EN 60947-5-6 (NAMUR). Maximal two switches can be installed. The option (/W
) includes the
respective power supplies.
These switches have been specified for hazardous area. However, the power supply must be installed
in a safe area (associated apparatus).
The limit switches are connected to the power supply as indicated in chapter 3.2.
The terminals for the limit switches are on a small board on top of the transmitter case.
Use of 2 standard limit switches (option /K3):
The MIN-MIN and MAX-MAX functions have been integrated at the factory as MIN-MAX switches in the RAKD
The MIN-MIN or MAX-MAX function is set by adjusting the switching direction of the power supply.
The concerning 2-channel power supplies are:
Option /W1B:
KFA5-SR2-Ex2.W
Option /W2B:
KFA6-SR2-Ex2.W
Option /W4B:
KFD2-SR2-Ex2.W
The following table shows the assignment:
Function
Switching direction of power supply *
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 1
Channel 2
MIN
MAX
S1 position I
S2 position I
MIN
MIN
S1 position I
S2 position II
MAX
MAX
S1 position II
S2 position I
* see following figure for S1 and S2 on power supply.
Use of Fail Safe limit switches (option /K6 to /K8):
For fail-safe application only 1-channel
power supplies
are available.
Option /W2E:
KHA6-SH-Ex1.W
Option /W2F:
2 x KHA6-SH-Ex1.W
Option /W4E:
KFD2-SH-Ex1.W
Option /W4F:
2 x KFD2-SH-Ex1.W
If other
power supplies
are used as the above mentioned types,
power supplies
has to be applied as
protection technology to ensure functional safety.
Please notice
General Specifications (GS) GS01R01B30-00E-E.
For more information regarding Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) application, please see appendix 1.
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8
9
10
11
12
1
2
3
4
5
6
13
14
15
1
PWR
CHK
OUT
S1
S2
S3
12
3
123
S1
S3
II
S2
I