
7. EXPLOSION PROTECTED TYPE INSTRUMENTS
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DP/PA-Coupler
Terminator
RAMC
PROFIBUS
PA
PROFIBUS DP
Host
FB +
FB -
Other
devices
T-Box
Optional Ground Bonding System
T-Box
Optional capacitance
Acc. to manufacturer specification
Optional capacitance
Optional ground (needed if Ground Bonding System not used)
Safe area
Hazardous area
Figure 7.3 Possibility 2: Shield grounded in hazardous area
DP/PA-Coupler
Terminator
RAMC
PROFIBUS
PA
PROFIBUS DP
Host
FB +
FB -
Other
devices
T-Box
Optional Ground Bonding System
T-Box
Acc. to manufacturer specification
Optional
capacitance
Optional ground (needed if Ground Bonding System not used)
Safe area
Hazardous area
Figure 7.4
Possibility 3: Shield grounded in safe area