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Pepperl Fuchs FB6217E3

Digital Output with Shutdown Input

MPN: FB6217E3
Category: FB (Zone 1)

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What is the Pepperl Fuchs FB6217E3?

2-channel

Outputs Ex ia

Installation in suitable enclosures in Zone 1

Module can be exchanged under voltage (hot swap)

Line fault detection (LFD)

Positive or negative logic selectable

Simulation mode for service operations (forcing)

Permanently self-monitoring

Output with watchdog

Output with bus-independent safety shutdown

2-channel, Outputs Ex ia, Installation in suitable enclosures in Zone 1, Module can be exchanged under voltage (hot swap), Explosion protection: Ex ia, Field device: Solenoid Valve, Field device [2]: audible alarm, Field device [3]: visual alarm

Specifications

Supply

Order code (Pepperl+Fuchs part number)	281081
Connection	backplane bus / booster terminals
Rated voltage	12 V DC , only in connection with the power supplies FB92** Ur
Power dissipation	1.7 W
Power consumption	2.7 W
Lifecycle	Active (current Pepperl+Fuchs product)

Internal bus

Connection	backplane bus
Interface	manufacturer-specific bus to standard com unit

Digital output

Number of channels	2
Suitable field devices: Field device	Solenoid Valve
Suitable field devices: Field device [2]	audible alarm
Suitable field devices: Field device [3]	visual alarm
Connection	channel I: 1+, 4/5/6/8-; channel II: 7+, 4/5/6/8-
Internal resistor	131 Ω , both channels parallel 66 Ω Ri
Current limit	50 mA both channels parallel 100 mA Imax
Open loop voltage	16.5 V , both channels parallel 16.5 V Us
Line fault detection	can be switched on/off for each channel via configuration tool also when turned off (every 2.5 s the valve is turned on for 2 ms)
Short-circuit	< 50 Ω
Open-circuit	> 10 kΩ
Response time	10 ms (depending on bus cycle time)
Watchdog	within 0.5 s the device goes in safe state, e.g. after loss of communication

Indicators/settings

LED indication	Power LED (P) green: supply Diagnostic LED (I) red: module fault , red flashing: communication error , white: fixed parameter set (parameters from com unit are ignored) , white flashing: requests parameters from com unit Status LED (1, 2) red: line fault (lead breakage or short circuit) , yellow: state of digital I/O (0/1) Mode LED (M) white: Parallel operation of outputs
Coding	optional mechanical coding via front socket

Directive conformity

Electromagnetic compatibility: Directive 2014/30/EU

EN 61326-1:2013

Conformity

Electromagnetic compatibility	NE 21
Degree of protection	IEC 60529
Environmental test	EN 60068-2-14
Shock resistance	EN 60068-2-27
Vibration resistance	EN 60068-2-6
Damaging gas	EN 60068-2-42
Relative humidity	EN 60068-2-78

Ambient conditions

Ambient temperature	-40 ... 60 °C (-40 ... 140 °F)
Storage temperature	-40 ... 85 °C (-40 ... 185 °F)
Relative humidity	95 % non-condensing
Shock resistance	shock type I, shock duration 11 ms, shock amplitude 15 g, number of shocks 18
Vibration resistance	frequency range 10 ... 150 Hz; transition frequency: 57.56 Hz, amplitude/acceleration ± 0.075 mm/1 g; 10 cycles frequency range 5 ... 100 Hz; transition frequency: 13.2 Hz amplitude/acceleration ± 1 mm/0.7 g; 90 minutes at each resonance
Damaging gas	designed for operation in environmental conditions acc. to ISA-S71.04-1985, severity level G3

Mechanical specifications

Degree of protection	IP20 (module) , a separate housing is required acc. to the system description
Connection	removable front connector with screw flange (accessory) wiring connection via spring terminals (0.14 ... 1.5 mm2) or screw terminals (0.08 ... 1.5 mm2)
Mass	approx. 420 g
Dimensions: Height	107 mm
Dimensions: Width	28 mm
Dimensions: Depth	132 mm

Data for application in connection with hazardous areas

EU-type examination certificate	Presafe 19 ATEX 14054U
Marking	II 2(1)G Ex db eb q [ia Ga] IIC Gb II (1)D [Ex ia Da] IIIC I (M1) [Ex ia Ma] I
Output	Ex ia
Voltage	17.8 V Uo
Current	162 mA Io
Power	721 mW Po
Internal capacitance	12 nF Ci
Internal inductance	0 mH Li
Output (both channels parallel): Voltage	17.8 V Uo
Output (both channels parallel): Current	324 mA Io
Output (both channels parallel): Power	1442 mW Po
Output (both channels parallel): Internal capacitance	24 nF Ci
Output (both channels parallel): Internal inductance	0 mH Li
Galvanic isolation: Output/power supply, internal bus	safe electrical isolation acc. to EN 60079-11, voltage peak value 375 V
Directive conformity: Directive 2014/34/EU	EN 60079-0:2018+AC:2020 EN 60079-1:2014 EN 60079-5:2015 EN 60079-7:2015+A1:2018 EN 60079-11:2012

International approvals

ATEX approval	Presafe 19 ATEX 14054U
IECEx approval	IECEx PRE 19.0009U
Approved for	Ex db eb q [ia Ga] IIC Gb [Ex ia Da] IIIC [Ex ia Ma] I

General information

System information	The module has to be mounted in appropriate backplanes and housings (FB92**) in Zone 1, 2, 21, 22 or outside hazardous areas (gas or dust). Here, observe the corresponding EC-type examination certificate.
Supplementary information	EC-Type Examination Certificate, Statement of Conformity, Declaration of Conformity, Attestation of Conformity and instructions have to be observed where applicable. For information see www.pepperl-fuchs.com.

Downloads & documentation

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Data sheets & manuals

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FB6217E3: frequently asked questions

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