1 About this documentation
This documentation applies exclusively to ATEX-certified valve systems of series
AV03/AV05.
Please observe the also applicable documentation.
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This documentation is intended for system designers, installers, service person-
nel, and system owners and contains important safety information on the safe
and proper assembly, commissioning, and operation of the product.
1.1 Required and supplementary documentation
Product
Document number
Valve system assembly and
R412018507
connection, AV03/AV05
Valve system extension with
R412018508
base plates, supply plates,
and combination plates,
AV03/AV05
Bus coupler and I/O module,
R412018134
AES
Pin assignment for D-Sub
R412019225
connection, socket, VS AV03/
AV05
Notes on safety, valve sys-
R412015575
tems
System description of the respective bus coupler
Assembly instructions for pneumatic components
All documentation except for the assembly instructions for pneumatic
components are also found on CD R412018133.
1.2 Presentation of information
1.2.1 Symbols
Recommendation for the optimum use of our products.
Observe this information to ensure the smoothest possible operation.
1.3 Abbreviations used
Abbreviation
Meaning
AV
Advanced Valve
VS
Valve System
VS always refers to the AV03 and AV05 series described in these in-
structions, unless otherwise specified.
2 For your safety
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.
1. Read these instructions completely before working with the product.
2. Keep this documentation in a location where it is accessible to all users at all
times.
3. Always include the operating instructions when you pass the product onto
third parties.
4. Also follow the documentation for the other system components.
2.1 Intended use
Valve systems of series AV03/AV05 labeled with the ATEX identification are ap-
proved for use in explosive environments within zone 2 (category 3G).
They must always be mounted in a control cabinet that fulfills the require-
ments in accordance with the ATEX directive 2014/34/EU.
Use within the limits listed in the technical data and on the name plates.
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2.2 Improper use
The device may not be used in firedamp protection areas.
It is also considered improper use
• if the VS is used without an ATEX control cabinet
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• if it is used for any application not stated in this documentation
• if it is used for any application not stated in the required and complementary
• if it is used under operating conditions that deviate from those described in
• if it is used under operating conditions that deviate from those described in
2.3 Personnel qualifications
Assembly, disassembly, and commissioning require basic electrical and pneu-
Document type
matic knowledge. Assembly, disassembly, connection, commissioning, and oper-
ation may therefore only be carried out by qualified electrical or pneumatic per-
Assembly instructions
sonnel or an instructed person under the direction and supervision of qualified
personnel.
Assembly instructions
Qualified personnel are those who can recognize possible dangers and institute
the appropriate safety measures, due to their professional training, knowledge,
and experience, as well as their understanding of the relevant regulations per-
taining to the work to be done. Qualified personnel must observe the rules rele-
Assembly instructions
vant to the subject area.
Pin assignment plan
2.4 The following must be observed:
Notes on safety
2.4.1 General safety instructions
1. Observe the regulations for accident prevention and environmental protec-
2. Observe the applicable national regulations for explosive areas.
3. The ATEX approval only applies to the delivered configuration. The AV system
4. Only use the device within the performance range provided in the technical
5. Please observe, in particular, the information from the ATEX identification.
6. Always connect the AV03/AV05-VS (if available) grounding connection to the
Fig. 1: Grounding connection on the bus coupler of the AV03/AV05-VS
7. Ensure the relevant system component is not under pressure or voltage be-
8. Protect the system against being restarted.
9. Make sure that the supply voltage is protected against overvoltage in explo-
10.Protect the product against mechanical impacts.
11.Protect the product against UV radiation.
2.4.2 Facility design
1. You may use products with ATEX identification in zone 2 (category 3G).
2. Use compressed air generated and prepared outside the explosive area as the
3. The temperature of the medium and the ambient temperature must not ex-
documentation
the required and complementary documentations
this documentation
tion for the country where the device is used and at the workplace.
has a component approval. The system owner must evaluate and finally cer-
tify the overall system!
data and on the name plate. There is a danger of explosion if you do not com-
ply with the limits.
respective grounding system on your installation.
1 Grounding connection
fore assembling or when connecting and disconnecting plugs.
sive areas.
pressure medium.
ceed the maximum stipulated in "Technical data".
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