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1797 FLEX Ex I/O
1797 FLEX Ex I/O
Typical Configurations
The following are typical configurations of FLEX Ex I/O in an intrinsically safe system:
- FLEX Ex I/O modules are interfaced through a ControlNet Ex I/O adapter module to a coax ControlNet segment that is confined to the hazardous area. This coax ControlNet Ex segment is interfaced through a ControlNet Ex coax drop repeater module and ControlNet Ex fiber media port adapter to a fiber-optic ControlNet segment, which is fed through from the safe area. A FLEX Ex power supply powers the repeater module, fiber media port adapter, ControlNet Ex I/O adapter module, and I/O modules individually. This configuration is best for long distances and a large number of nodes.
- The FLEX Ex ControlNet barrier allows connection to a ControlNet Ex I/O adapter module in the hazardous area via coax directly from the safe area. The barrier is mounted in the safe area. This is more economical for intermediate distances and nodes.
- Sensors and actuators in a hazardous area can be connected to FLEX Ex I/O modules, which are connected through a bus isolator module and connector to a FLEX I/O adapter in a safe area thus allowing connectivity to DeviceNet, ControlNet, Universal Remote I/O, and EtherNet/IP. This configuration may be most economical for low-point applications or when networks other than ControlNet are required.
- FLEX Ex I/O modules in a hazardous area can be connected through an extender cable to a FLEXBus feed-through connector in an explosion-proof enclosure. Inside the enclosure, the feed-through connector is connected through a FLEX Ex extender cable, and then a bus isolator module and connector, to a FLEX I/O adapter.
