I.S. Interfaces

Intrinsic safety, I.S., interfaces are implemented between the process sensors and the major control system. The transmitted signal from the I.S. interfaces can be analogue, digital or HART®.

PR electronics’ I.S. interfaces are marketed worldwide and designed to meet the terms of the strictest international standards from the process industry. Thus, the modules for I.S. signal conditioning comply with both American and European standards.  

ATEX is the name of a European directive concerning material for hazardous atmospheres. The I.S. interfaces are adapted to this directive and meet the demands of the EN 50014, EN 50020 and EN 50282-1-1. Thus, the I.S. interfaces are certified to function as associated equipment for potential hazardous atmospheres. According to the ATEX directive the I.S. interfaces from PR electronics can function in the following potential hazardous areas:

• Group 2 (surface industry)
• Zones: Zones 0, 1, 2 for inflammables gas, mists and vapors as well as Zones 20, 21, 22 for inflammable dust.

Furthermore, several of the I.S. interfaces are certified according to the UL 913 - the American I.S. standard. These modules can be used in connection with the following areas:

• Class I, Division 1, Group A, B, C, D; Zone 0 & 1, Group II C (gas)
• Class II, Division 1, Group E, F, G (dust)

The universal uniqueness of the 5000B-series offers the customer many concrete advantages:

• Alarm functions for cable and sensor errors for process optimization.
• Quick response time optimizing the process.
• Technology making the I.S. earth connection unnecessary.
• Transmission of HART® signals with high galvanic isolation.
• Diagnosis via AMS function.