About This Documentation - Aventics EV12 Instrucciones De Servicio

AVENTICS | EV12/EV18 | R414011404–BAL–001–AA | English

1 About this Documentation

Documentation validity
This documentation applies to EV12 and EV18 series electropneumatic pressure
regulators. It is intended for installers, programmers, electrical engineers, service
personnel, and system owners and contains important information on the safe and
proper installation, commissioning, and operation of the product and how to remedy
simple malfunctions yourself.
Additional documentation
O Only commission the product once you have obtained the following
documentation and understood and complied with its contents.
– System documentation (provided by the machine/system manufacturer and
not included in the AVENTICS scope of delivery)
Presentation of information
To allow you to begin working with the product quickly and safely, standard
warnings, symbols, terms, and abbreviations are used in this documentation. For
better understanding, these are explained in the following sections.
Warnings
In this documentation, there are warnings before the steps whenever there is a risk
of personal injury or damage to equipment. The measures described to avoid these
hazards must be followed. Safety instructions are set out as follows:
Hazard type and source
Consequences of non-observance
O Measures to avoid these hazards
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Safety sign: draws attention to the risk
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Signal word: identifies the degree of hazard
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Hazard type and source: identifies the hazard type and source
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Consequences: describes what occurs when the safety instructions are not
complied with
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Precautions: states how the hazard can be avoided
Meaning of the signal words
Table 1: Hazard classes according to ANSI Z 535.6-2006
Indicates a dangerous situation which, if not avoided, will certainly result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a dangerous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a dangerous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Indicates that damage may be inflicted on the product or the environment.
Symbols
The following symbols identify notices that are not relevant for safety but that helps
in comprehending the documentation.
Table 2: Meaning of the symbols
Symbol Meaning
If this information is disregarded, the product cannot be used or
operated optimally.
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Individual, independent action
1. Numbered steps:
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The numbers indicate sequential steps.
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Abbreviations
This documentation uses the following abbreviations:
Table 3: Abbreviations
Abbreviation Meaning
I/O Input/Output
ESD Electrostatic discharge
SIGNAL WORD
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
Table 3: Abbreviations
Abbreviation Meaning
E/P Electropneumatic
EV12 Electronically externally piloted pressure regulator, nominal
width 12
EV18 Electronically externally piloted pressure regulator, nominal
width 18
FE Functional Earth
UA Valve power supply
UL Electronics power supply
DIAG Diagnosis
2 Notes on safety
About this chapter
The product has been manufactured according to the accepted rules of current
technology. Even so, there is danger of injury and damage to equipment if the
following chapter and safety instructions of this documentation are not followed.
O Read these instructions completely before working with the product.
O Keep this documentation in a location where it is accessible to all users at all
times.
O Always include the documentation when you pass the product on to third parties.
Intended use
The EV1X pressure regulator is a pneumatic device with integrated electronics that
is only designed to control pneumatic pressures. It may be operated only in the
installed state. Only use compressed air as the medium (see 13 "Technical Data").
Operation with pure oxygen is not permitted.
The EV1X pressure regulator is intended for professional use only.
The EV1X pressure regulator may only be used for industrial applications. An
individual license must be obtained from the authorities or an inspection center for
systems that are to be used in a residential area (residential, business, and
commercial areas).
O Use within the limits listed in the technical data.
Improper use
Improper use of the product includes:
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Using the EV1X for any application not stated in these instructions,
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Using the EV1X under operating conditions that deviate from those described in
these instructions,
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Using the EV1X as a safety component
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Using the EV1X in safety-related controls,
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Evaluating the display values for safety-relevant functions,
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Using the EV1X as a pressure relief valve within the meaning of the ISO 4414
standard.
The EV1X pressure regulators do not comply with the ISO 13849 standard.
O Contact AVENTICS GmbH if you would like to use the device in a safety control
sequence. The address is printed on the back cover of these instructions.
The user alone bears the risks of improper use of the product.
Personnel qualifications
The work described in this documentation requires basic electrical and pneumatic
knowledge, as well as knowledge of the appropriate technical terms. In order to
ensure safe use, these activities may therefore only be carried out by qualified
technical personnel or an instructed person under the direction and supervision of
qualified personnel.
Qualified personnel are those who can recognize possible hazards and institute the
appropriate safety measures, due to their professional training, knowledge, and
experience, as well as their understanding of the relevant regulations pertaining to
the work to be done. Qualified personnel must observe the rules relevant to the
subject area.
General safety instructions
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Observe the regulations for accident prevention and environmental protection.
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Observe the safety instructions and regulations of the country in which the
product is used or operated.
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Only use AVENTICS products that are in a perfect technical state.
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Follow all the instructions on the product.
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Only use accessories and spare parts approved by the manufacturer.
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Comply with the technical data and ambient conditions listed in these operating
instructions.
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If there is a malfunction, do not attempt unauthorized repairs. Instead, contact
your nearest AVENTICS sales office.
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You may only commission the product if you have determined that the end
product (such as a machine or system) in which the AVENTICS products are
installed meets the country-specific provisions, safety regulations, and
standards for the specific application.
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