BEx Remote IO Module
Zone 1 / 21 or 2 / 22
Compact Remote IO modules for Ex Zone 1/21 or Zone 2/22 with Profinet or Modbus TCP/IP
The modules include busnode, isolating amplifier and 32 intrinsically safe analog and digital IO channels on smallest space.
BEx1 module can be installed in Zone 1/21 with certified Ex e enclosure and connects sensors and actuators from Zone 0/20.
BEx2 module can be installed in Zone 2/22, in a suita-ble housing according EN 60079-7:2018 with a protec-tion degree of at least IP 54 and connects sensors and actuators from Zone 0/20.
Key Features
▪ Full potting → Extremely robust
▪ IO variations
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- • 16xDI Namur / 16xDO
- • 32x DI Namur
- • 8xDI Namur / 8xDO / 8xAI / 8xAO
- • 8xDI Namur / 16xDO / 8xAI
- • 8xDI Namur / 8xDO / 8x Switch Mode
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▪ None configuration on module required
▪ Separate power supply for sensor and actuator
▪ Comprehensive diagnostics for each channel
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- • open load detection
- • prefault detection
- • short circuit detection
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▪ Galvanic separation between channel and system
▪ Internal temperature monitoring
▪ Operating hour counter
BEx1 Explosion Protection
EPS 19 ATEX 1 219 X
II 2(1) G Ex eb mb [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gb
II (1) D [Ex ia Da] IIIC
IECEx EPS 19.0093X
Ex eb mb [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gb
[Ex ia Da] IIIC
BEx2 Explosion Protection
EPS 19 ATEX 1 248 X
II 3(1) G Ex ec mc [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc
II (1) D [Ex ia Da] IIIC
IECEx EPS 19. 0111X
Ex ec mc [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc
[Ex ia Da] IIIC
Power Supply
Operating voltage UA/ US – DC 18 … 30V
Power supply module and sensors IS – DC 450 mA
Power supply actuators IA – DC 300 mA
Power loss – max. 15W
Reverse polarity protection – Yes
Ambient Conditions
Range of the service temperature after installation inside
Additional housing – -40°C … +70°C
Storage temperature – -40°C … +80°C
Degree of protection (EN 60529) – IP 20
Fieldbus Data
Addressing Profinet – via DCP
Addressing Modbus – TCP / IP DHCP or fix
Transfer rate – 10/100 Mbps
Delay at signal change – <10ms
IO variations
• 16xDI Namur / 16xDO
• 32x DI Namur
• 8xDI Namur / 8xDO / 8xAI / 8xAO
• 8xDI Namur / 16xDO / 8xAI
• 8xDI Namur / 8xDO / 8xSwitch Mode
Mechanical data
Dimensions (LxWxH) 214 x 132 x 65 mm
Installation position any position
Weight approx. 2700 g
Housing material Aluminium (electroplated)
BEx1 IO Box
BEx1 IO Box provides plant and machine manufacturer for the first time a decentralized and compact solution with Profinet or Modbus TCP/IP for hazardous area Zone 1/21.
Applications
▪ Paint shops
▪ Pharmaceutical plants
▪ Chemical plants
▪ Tank farm
▪ Airfield tankers
▪ Bulk material plants
▪ Mixing / grinding plants
▪ Industrial heating / cooling systems
▪ Sewage treatment plants and much more
Customer value
No longer long cable routes for the individual sensors or actuators in the system.
Simply collect all Ex i signals in the Ex area where they are generated and connect directly to the BEx1 IO Box.
Modern Bus Technology
Current versions in Profinet or Modbus TCP/IP
Out of the box!
no programming work on the module
Standard / special solutions
Typical delivery times 2-3 weeks
Individual design are possible at short time via our system partner Exepd.
BEx1 IO Box solutions
Examples of standard and customised solutions
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Single housing
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double housing
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Special single housing
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Special double housing
BEx1 IO Box (Standard version)
Material: Stainless steel 1.4404 (V4A)
Protection class: IP 65
Size: 300 x 300 x 121 mm
Approval: TPS 07 ATEX 61951 1
Type of protection: II 2(1)G Ex e mb [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gb
II 2D Ex tb IIIC T80°C
Ambient temperature: -40 ° C to 54 ° C
Consist of:
1 BEx1 Remote IO module
4 cable gland M20x1.5 black (4-13 mm)
16 cable gland M20x1.5 blue (4-13 mm)
4 wall mounting brackets
The use of application and temperature range will be extended by different housing materials like Polyester or Aluminium.
Customer value
▪ For optimal combining of intrinsically safe signals in the lower field level.
▪ Allows very short cable lengths to the solenoid valves and initiators which means significant cost and
time savings during installation and maintenance.
time savings during installation and maintenance.
▪ The Ethernet connection is designed with increased safety. An Ex media converter in the safe area is
no longer required and the full Ethernet performance can be used.
no longer required and the full Ethernet performance can be used.
The ATEX certified system with field enclosure is designed for installation in Zone 1/21 and connects sensors and actuators
from Zone 0/20.
from Zone 0/20.
BEx1 includes busnode, isolating amplifier and 32 intrinsically safe analog and digital IO channels on smallest space.