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Softing Linking Device –
Manual for Configuration, Installation and Maintenance
ATEX and IECex Certifications - Excerpt from the Instruction
Manual
page 82 of 85 V1.3
9 ATEX and IECex Certifications - Excerpt from the Instruction Manual
9.1 Preface
This excerpt from the instruction manual does only refer to those aspects relevant for explosion
protection. In its given or similar wording, the excerpt is a part of the original manual; modification of
the wording may be allowed as long as the statements relevant for explosion protection are not
impaired.
In order to ensure both the functionality of the device and your own safety you are requested to
carefully study the instruction manual enclosed before you start installing the device. If you have
further questions, please contact Softing as the manufacturer.
9.2 General Information on Explosion Protektion
The linking device acts as a gateway between Ethernet-based host systems with foundation field-bus
HSE and the foundation field-bus H1 bus system. It is suited for network configuration, device
parameterization and the recording of production data. The data circuits are galvanically isolated (not
ex-relevant).
The device can be used within Zone 2 (gas-Ex category 3G); it is suitable for explosion group IIC and
temperature class T4 if accommodated in an accordingly tested enclosure.
The linking device shall only be used in compliance with the details given in the technical
documentation of Softing Services GmbH and those stated on the type label. The equipment complies
with the applicable standards and regulations and meets the requirements of Directive 94/4EC. The
requirements for erecting the device as part of systems in potentially explosive atmospheres (e.g. EN
60079-14) have to be adhered to strictly.
The linking device is intended for use in gas-Ex atmospheres of Zone 2 (category 3G) in the explosion
groups IIA, IIB and IIC in temperature class T4.
The permitted ambient temperature range is -40°C ≤ Ta ≤ 70°C
9.3 Marking of equipment (type label)