MiniPurge Interface Unit Handbook

ML303

CONTENTS:
Specification Sheet
General Information
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
Certificates
Drawings
Project Specific Data
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SPECIFICATION SHEET
Customer:

Date:

Contact

Sales order No.

Customer ref

Issue:

Customer O/N :

Serial No.

MiniPurge Interface Unit (MIU)

(Amend details as required)
Type Number
Location of MIU
Certification

: MIU/d_____________________
: Hazardous Area
: Sira 02ATEX1129
0518

Area Classification Group

II 2 G

EExd IIC T6
: Class 1, Div 1, Groups C & D T6
: EExd IIC T6

Pressurized/Alarm switch
Actuated via 2 barg pneumatic signal from MiniPurge Alarm/Pressurized pneumatic
output
Contact Rating
: DPST (SPCO) 3A 250Vac
Power switch(es)
Actuated via 2 barg pneumatic signal from MiniPurge Power Switch pneumatic
output
Contact Rating
:4PNO (4PST) 16A 415Vac Silver Cadmium
Oxide
MIU enclosure
For the Hazardous Area
: d________________
Conformity
: UL & CSA, CENELEC
Material
: Aluminium
Finish
: Natural
Cable entries
NPT
:
M20
:
Other
:
Wall mounting lugs
: Yes
We certify that the above numbered MIU conforms to the certificates as stated
above.
Signed: Tested

Date

Inspected

Date

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General Information
Application Suitability
EXPO hazardous area MiniPurge Interface Units (MIUs) are designed and built in
accordance with European CENELEC Standards EN50 014, EN50 018 and / or UL
& CSA requirements for use in the USA and Canada. MiniPurge Interface Units
also meet the requirements of the EMC and Low Voltage directives, and may carry
the CE mark.
The units are European Certified by Sira Certification Services, refer to Appendix C
for certification documentation. As with all equipment for use in Hazardous /
Classified areas, local working and installation practices for hazardous area
equipment must be adhered to when installing and maintaining this equipment. This
equipment must only be installed by personnel who are aware of the requirements
for installation of electrical equipment within hazardous locations.
Some of the MIUs are designed to be controlled primarily with compressed air.
Where other inert compressed gasses are used (Nitrogen, for example) the user
must take suitable precautions so that the build up of the gas does not present a
hazard to health. Consult the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
(COSHH) data sheet for the gas used.
The following materials are used in the construction of MiniPurge Interface Units
(MIUs). If substances that will adversely affect any of these materials are present
in the surrounding environment, please consult EXPO for further guidance.
Materials of construction:
Stainless Steel
Mild (carbon) Steel
Brass
Aluminium

Nylon
Polyurethane
Acrylic
Silicone Rubber

This equipment is designed for use under normal industrial conditions of ambient
temperature, humidity and vibration. Please consult EXPO before installing this
equipment in conditions that may cause stresses beyond normal industrial
conditions.

System Description
EXPO range of MIUs is designed for use on a wide range of applications and
enclosures. They are to be used in conjunction with an EXPO MiniPurge Purge and
Pressurization System, mounted on a Pressurized Enclosure, to control the power
applied to equipment housed within the Pressurized Enclosure. The MIU receives
pneumatic control signals from the MiniPurge and uses them to provide dry
contact alarm signals and power switching.
Alternative versions of MIU are available which use intrinsically safe or increased
safety switching systems to control the MIU functions. These are only available to
special order. Contact the sales office for details.
This manual does not cover versions of MIU for mounting in the Safe Area or those
using European
Increased Safety (EExe) components or intrinsically safe switching.

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The standard range of MIUs consists of 3 types:

a.
MIU/dAD/1DT/4X16/PO
Providing 4 pole 16 amp power switching and Alarm / Pressurized alarm
contact
b.

MIU/dXD/1DT/4X16/4NO/PO
Providing 4 pole 16 amp power switching, 4 pole x 5 amp signal switching and
Alarm / Pressurized alarm contact

c.

MIU/dTD/1DT/4X35/4NO/PO
Providing 4 pole 35 amp power switching, 4 pole x 5 amp signal switching and
Alarm / Pressurized alarm contact

All units are designed to be mounted in the hazardous area / classified location, and
are built into aluminium flameproof / explosion housings.
INSTALLATION
The MIUs are designed to be mounted in the hazardous / classified location. The
area classification that the units are suitable for use in is as follows. Please note
that the gas group varies for European / US area classifications.
Europe
Zone 1 & Zone 2
Gas Group IIC
USA/
Class1 Divs 1 & 2
Gas Groups C & D
Canada

Units supplied in the dA size enclosure are also approved for US / Canada Gas
Group B (Hydrogen)
Units supplied as suitable for use in both Europe and the USA/Canada will be
supplied with NPT tapped cable entries.
Installation of cables to and from the unit must be made using appropriately
approved cable entry devices, correctly fitted in accordance with local regulations
and installation practices.
Pneumatic connections from the MiniPurge to the MIU should be run in pipe
suitable for the fittings supplied with the unit. As standard, the fittings on the output
of the MiniPurge will be 1/8 BSPP / NPT female, and the inputs on the MIU will be
M5 Female. An adapter is supplied with the MIU to adapt the M5 female thread in
the pneumatic connection to 1/8 BSPP / NPT. It is recommended that pipe with
appropriate 1/8 fittings (not supplied with the MIU) is used to connect the units
together.
Units supplied in dX and dT size enclosures require a power supply to operate the
power switching contacts.
For the dX size units, the supply should be connected to the N and 115 or 230
terminals, for 115 or 230 volt supplies respectively. For the dT enclosure, connect
the supply to the L and N terminals, and select the appropriate supply voltage using
the voltage selector switch.
Versions supplied for 24 volt DC supplies only have terminals marked + and for
supply voltage connection.
Refer to the drawings section of this handbook for the wiring schematic of the unit
you are installing.

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MAINTENANCE
Periodically: Suggest at a minimum of every six months.
There are no user serviceable parts within the MIU system apart from those
mentioned in this handbook.
Repeat the commissioning tests to check correct operation of the system.
Check that the air supply quality, where applicable, is still acceptable.
Check that the system has not been modified in an unauthorised manner.
Check that the certification labelling is legible and that the system is suitable for
the hazardous location.

COMMISSIONING
Once the MIU has been installed, check that all terminals are tight, the cable entries
are correctly installed and the pneumatic connections to the MiniPurge are
tightened.
If the commissioning is being carried out in the Hazardous Area, appropriate
precautions must be taken to prevent an explosion. The relevant Hot Work Permit
or similar must be obtained and appropriate regulations followed.
Commissioning the MIU requires a working purged enclosure and MiniPurge
system. For operation and commissioning instructions for the MiniPurge system,
refer to the appropriate handbook supplied with the MiniPurge. The description
below assumes a standard Leakage Compensation MiniPurge is in use.
Operation of the Alarm / Pressurized contact can be tested as follows:
With the air supply turned off, there should be continuity between the A and C
terminals, and no continuity between the C and P terminals.
Close the enclosure door, and turn the air supply on, to pressurize the enclosure.
The purge should begin, and the Pressurized indicator on the MiniPurge should
change from Red to Green. There should now be continuity between the C and P
terminals, and no continuity between the C and A terminals of the MIU.
Operation of the power switching contacts can be tested as follows:
With the air supply off, the power switching contacts should be open circuit.
Remember to turn on the power supply, for units that require a power supply to
control the switching (dX and dT size units).
Close the enclosure door. Turn on the air supply. The purge cycle should begin.
Once the purge cycle has been completed the power switching contacts will close.
Both pneumatic connections between the MiniPurge and MIU are now pressurized,
so now check the pneumatic connections for leaks.

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FAULT FINDING
Refer to the table below to solve any malfunction.
Problem
Potential Cure
The Alarm / Pressurized Check the pneumatic connection from the
contact fails to operate.
MiniPurge for leakage / blockage.
Check the operation of the pneumatic feed
through as follows:
Unscrew the air connection to the feed through on
the side of the MIU, and use a small terminal
screwdriver to manually depress the piston inside
the feed through.
Pressing the piston should transfer the motion to
the switch within the MIU, and the change-over
action of the switch should be observed with a
continuity tester.
The power switching contacts The contactor is directly operated by the
do not close.
pneumatic feed through. Operation should be
(dA MIU units)
tested as outlined for the alarm contact above.
The power switching contacts Check that there is power supplied to the MIU
do not close (dX and dT Units) Check operation of the pneumatic feed through as
above for the Alarm/ Pressurized contact.
Check the voltage selection matches that of the
supply
Check the fuse in the MIU. (Refer to the circuit
diagram for the fuse rating.)

CERTIFICATES
See attached Certificates:
Sira 02ATEX1129

DRAWINGS AND DIAGRAMS

See attached drawings:
TITLE
MIU/dA Schematic Diagram
MIU/dA Enclosure Dimensions
MIU/dX Schematic Diagram
MIU/dX Enclosure Dimensions
MIU/dT Schematic Diagram
MIU/dT Enclosure Dimensions
Cat 5 Network Connections

Drawing Number
AGE-WC00-092
MEN-DBG0-001
AGE-WC00-091
MEN-DBG0-003
AGE-WC00-083
MEN-DBG0-002

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PROJECT SPECIFIC DATA

Recorded below are the drawing numbers detailing items specific to the project the
MIU is supplied to.
Drawing Number

Title

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

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Connections for Cat 5 UTP Network Cabling

View of RJ 45 Plug looking onto the pin ends

Pin Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Pin Function
TX+
TXRX+
No connection
No connection
RXNo connection
No connection

Transmit data +
Transmit data Receive data +
Receive data -

Wire Colour*
White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Black
Black

* Wire colours are not necessarily common to all cable varieties. Always check
the pinout of the connector.
Transmit and receive are noted as data flows out of the network interface card on
the PC. Obviously, Transmit and Receive are the reverse on the hub.

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