In order to establish an intrinsically safe explosion-proof system, a barrier must be selected depending on the type of device (such as) pushbutton,
pilot light, and proximity switch that are installed in the hazardous area. See the selection chart below.
Zone 0
Zone 1
Separate wiring·
Common wiring
Zone 2
Contacts
need to be
installed.
Safety input
equipment need
to be installed.
Relay barrier
Safety relay barrier
Common
wiring
Wiring conditionWiring conditionWiring condition
Without auxiliary
output
With auxiliary
output
Zone 0
Zone 1
Zone 2
Illuminated
switch needs to
be installed.
Relay barrier
Lamp barrier
Common
wiring
In an hazardous area....
Relay output
1NO
Output
Transistor
output
Auto
reset
Reset
Manual
reset
Relay output
Transistor output
Source input
Input/Output
Sink input
AC
DC
Power SupplyPower SupplyPower Supply
EB3N-A2∗DN
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EB3N-M2∗DN
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AC
DC
EB3C-∗∗AN
Relay barrier
Page 4
EB3C-∗∗DN
Relay barrier
Page 4
EB3C∗∗AN
Page 4
EB3L∗∗AN
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EB3C∗∗DN
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Pilot light
needs to be
installed.
Buzzer
needs to be
installed.
Lamp barrier
Separate wiring·
Common wiring
Common
wiring
Wiring condition
LED pilot light
Pilot Light
Buzzer (note)
EB3L∗∗DN
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AC
DC
EB3L-S∗AN
Lamp barrier
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EB3L-S∗DN
Lamp barrier
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Relay Barrier
Model
Shape
Relay Barrier / Lamp Barrier Selection
EB3C- ANEB3C- DNEB3N- D
FM: Class I, II, III Div1 / Group A, B, C, D, E, F, G
UL: Class I, II, III Div1 / Group A, B, C, D, E, F, G
Class I, Zone 0 / AEx [ia] II C
End ClipBNL6BNL6PN1010For fastening EB3C units on the DIN rail.
Static Electricity Caution PlateEB9Z-N1EB9Z-N1PN1010Polyester 20 (W) x 6 (H) mm
Explosion-Protection and Electrical
Specifications
Explosion ProtectionIntrinsic safety type
Degree of ProtectionIP20 (IEC60529)
Installation Location
Non-intrinsically Safe Circuit
Maximum Voltage (Um)
Wiring Method
Rated Operating Voltage12V DC ±10%
Rated Operating Current10 mA DC ±20%
Maximum Output Voltage (Uo)13.2V DC
Maximum Output Current (lo)14.2 mA227.2 mA
Maximum Output Power (Po)46.9 mW750 mW
Maximum External
Capacitance (Co) (Note 1)
Maximum External Inductance (Lo)
(Note 2)
Intrinsically Safe Circuits
Allowable Wiring Resistance (Rw)300Ω
Maximum Channels per
Common Line
Contact Conguration1NO
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui)250V AC, 125V DC
Thermal Current (lth)3A (common terminal: 8A)
Contact
Allowable
Power
Rated
Load
Minimum Applicable Load0.1V DC, 0.1 mA (reference value)
Contact Resistance
Relay Output
Turn ON Time12 ms maximum (rated voltage)
Turn OFF Time10 ms maximum (rated voltage)
Mechanical Life
Electrical Life
Short-circuit ProtectionNone
Non-intrinsically Safe Circuits
Rated Voltage24V DC
Maximum Voltage30V DC
Maximum Current100 mA (connector model: 15 mA)
Leakage Current0.1 mA maximum
Voltage Drop1.5 V maximum
Clamping Voltage33V (1W)
Inrush Current0.5A maximum (1 sec)
Transistor Output
Turn ON Time0.1 ms maximum (resistive load)
Turn OFF Time0.4 ms (typical) (resistive load)
Short-circuit ProtectionNone
Note: Values in ( ) are those approved by TIIS (Technology Institution of Industrial Safety,
Operating Temperature–20 to +60°C (no freezing)
Storage Temperature–20 to +60°C (no freezing)
Operating Humidity45 to 85% RH (no condensation)
Atmosphere800 to 1100 hPa
Pollution Degree2 (IEC60664)
Insulation Resistance
Vibration Resistance
(damage limits)
Shock Resistance
(damage limits)
Terminal StyleM3 screw terminal
Mounting35-mm-wide DIN rail or panel mounting (M4 screw)
Power Consumption
(approx.)
50/60 Hz (allowable range: 47
to 63 Hz)
10A (100V AC)
20A (200V AC)
Between intrinsically safe circuit and non-intrinsically safe
circuit: 1526.4V AC
Between AC power and output terminal: 1500V AC
Between DC power and transistor output terminal:
1000V AC (screw terminal model only)
10 MΩ minimum (500V DC megger, between the same poles
as the dielectric strength)
Panel mounting: 10 to 55 Hz, amplitude 0.75 mm
DIN rail mounting: 10 to 55 Hz, amplitude 0.35 mm
Panel mounting: 500 m/s
DIN rail mounting: 300 m/s
Simple apparatuses in accordance with relevant standards of each country can be installed in the hazardous area and connected to the EB3C located in the safe area.
In Japan, any switches, though regarded as simple apparatuses, must be certied for explosion-proof devices. EB9Z-A and EB9Z-A1 are IDEC’s generic Part No. of
any single apparatuses certied by TIIS for use with the EB3C, therefore simple appa ratuses with specications shown below can be used as those approved by the
Japanese explosion-proof certication.
Switch Part No. EB9Z-AEB9Z-A1
Explosion Proof (Note 1)Exia II CT6 Exia II BT6
Operating Temperature–20 to +60°C (no freezing)
Operating Humidity45 to 85% RH (no condensation)
Degree of ProtectionIP20
Dielectric Strength500V AC, 1 mA
Intrinsic Safety Ratings and Parameters
Enclosure Material
Switch Ratings (Note 2)
Note 1: See “Precautions for Operation” on page 10.
Note 2: For details, see “3. Switches in the Hazardous Area” on page 10.
Internal Circuit Block Diagram
AC Power, Relay OutputDC Power, Transistor OutputConnector Wiring, Sink Output
1-channel Separate Wiring
Maximum input voltage (Ui): 13.2V
Maximum input current (Ii): 14.2 mA
Maximum input power (Pi): 46.9 mW
Internal capacitance (Ci): ≤ 2 nF
Internal inductance (Li): ≤ 5 µH
Metallic: Magnesium content must be 7.5% or less (steel and aluminum are acceptable)
Plastic: Switch operator exposed area
IIC: 20 cm2 maximum
IIB: 100 cm2 maximum
When the switch has a wider exposed area, attach a caution label as
shown at right.
Contact rating: Ui, Ii minimum
Contact resistance: 0.5Ω maximum
Cross sectional area of wire: 0.000962 mm2 minimum
Printed circuit board: Thickness 0.5 mm minimum
Copper foil width 0.15 mm minimum
Thickness 18 µm minimum one/both side(s)
A resistor to prevent contact welding and an LED can be connected to 1-channel separate wiring circuits.
Consult IDEC for details.
16-channel Common Wiring
Maximum input voltage (Ui): 13.2V
Maximum input current (Ii): 227.2 mA
Maximum input power (Pi): 750 mW
Internal capacitance (Ci): ≤ 32 nF
Internal inductance (Li): ≤ 80 µH
Caution
To prevent electrostatic
charges, do not rub the
switch surface during
operation. Use a soft cloth
dipped with water for
cleaning.
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Dimensions
Connector Model
EB3C-T16C-CN
75
(4)
P1 N1 P2 N2 P3 N3
YellowYellowYellow
Green
6
10
171.5
97
••••••••
P1 N1 P2 N2 P3 N3
YellowYellowYellow
Green
~
~
~
ø6
65
4-ø4.4 hole
83.5
4-M4
or
4-4.5 holes
10
97
••••
P1P16 N1N2
YellowYellow
Green
~
~
~
••••
65
6 max.
Stripping the Wire End
Solid Wire
Stranded Wire (Ferrule)
Hazardous Area
Safe Area
(Non-hazardous
ø3.2 min.
5.4 min.3 max.
6 to 8 mm
6 to 8 mm
All dimensions in mm.
6
Screw Terminal
EB3C-∗01N
EB3C-∗10NEB3C-∗06NEB3C-∗03N
r
Load Power
Relay Output
(Ex.: EB3C-R06AN)
ø22 TW Series Switches & Pilot Lights
EB3C Relay Barrriers
EB3C-∗02NEB3C-∗05NEB3C-∗08N
EB3C-∗16CNEB3C-∗08CN
42
110.56577.5
171.5
ø4.4
75
61
M3
ø6 hole
77.5
6
4
10
Mounting Hole Layout (Screw Mounting)
2-M4 tapped or
2-ø4.5 mounting holes
2-ø4.5 mounting holes
65
28519797
External Wiring Examples
Transistor Output
(Ex.: EB3C-T06AN)
2-M4 tapped or2-M4 tapped or
2-ø4.5 mounting holes
Transistor Sink Output
(Ex.: EB3C-T08CKDN)
4-M4 tapped or
4-ø4.5 mounting holes
Transistor Source Output
(Ex.: EB3C-T08CSDN)
65
(4)
10101010
65
240V AC
Note: On the sink/source transistor output model, ter minals
L N A1 C1 A2 C2 A3 C3 A4 C4 A5 C5 A6 C6
100 to
240V AC
P1 N1 P2 N2 P3 N3 P4 N4 P5 N5 P6 N6
L N A1 C1 A2 C2 A3 C3 A4 C4 A5 C5 A6 C6
100 to
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
A can be used as a positive common line.
P1 N1 P2 N2 P3 N3 P4 N4 P5 N5 P6 N6
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Power
AC/DC
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 N1 N2
+–
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 C1 C2
Load
Power
24V DC
24V DC
Load
Load
Relay Output Common Wiring
(Ex.: EB3C-R16CDN)
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 N1 N2
–
+
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 C1 C2P9A9
Load
24V DC
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 N1 N2
+ – A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 C1 C2
Load Powe
Load
Load
Load
24V DC
Load
24V DC
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
24V DC
P10
P11
P12
P13
P14
P15
P16
A10
A11
A12
A13
A14
A15
A16N3C3N4C4
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Power
AC/DC
7
+
–
COM
An
CHn
–
+
COM
An
CHn
COM
An
CHn
COM
An
CHn
EB3CPLC
+
EB3CPLC
+
EB3C Relay Barrriers
Connector Model Output Wiring Diagram
EB3C-T16CKD-CN (Sink)
CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16
CH9
A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 NC NC
19
20
A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 C1 C2
A1
CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 +V COM
CH1
+V (C1)
A1-A16
Internal Circuit
COM (C2)
EB3C-T16CSD-CN (Source)
CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16
CH9
A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 NC NC
19
20
A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 C1 C2
A1
CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 –V COM
CH1
COM (C2)
A1-A16
COM
Input
I0-I15
Input
I0-I15
1
2
1
2
–
+
Internal Circuit
+
–
Wiring Example with IDEC’s MicroSmart PLC Input Modules
Note: The wiring in dashed line does not affect the operation of the EB3C.
Applicable connector is IDEC’s JE1S-201.
Input power for PLC inputs is supplied by the EB3C, therefore the PLC input does not
need an external power supply.