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Application
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Application > Examples of application
1.1.5 Air line with minimum pressure and flow monitoring 1.1.6 Low-pressure cut-off and high gas pressure protection
device
PI
PI PI
PZL PDS
VAS..N VAS..L
KFM/RFM PZL PZH
DG DG
1/min
The air flow generated by the fan may be monitored as follows: AKT GFK KFM GDJ KFM DG Min./Max.
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2 Certification Approval for Russia*
SIL and PL certified*
pursuant to Factory Mutual Research Class: 3510 Flow and pressure safety
– Gas Appliances Directive (2009/142/EC) in conjunction switches.
with EN 1854, Class “S” Designed for applications pursuant to NFPA 85 and
Meets the requirements of the NFPA 86. www.approvalguide.com
– Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) DG..T: UL approval*
– Declaration of conformity (D, GB) – see www.docuthek.
com ➔ Elster Kromschröder ➔ Kromschröder, LBE ➔
Products ➔ 04 Pressure switches ➔ Pressure switches for
gas DG ➔ Kind of document: Certificate ➔ DG (K OS Kon-
formitätserklärung) UL 353 Limit control.
AGA approval* Underwriters Laboratories – www.ul.com ➔ Certification.
* Approval does not apply to DG..S. DG..S complies with the re-
AGA
quirements of the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC).
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Certification
2.1 Overview
DG..B, DG..U, DG..H, DG..N, DG..I DG..T DG..S
– –
–
2006/95/EC
– –
2009/142/EC
EN 1854
– –
AGA
– –
– –
– –
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3 Function 3.1 Positive pressure measurement
M16 x 1.5 Positive pressure measurement is designed, for example, for
Hand wheel
(mbar) checking the fan function or measuring the min./max. gas
NC pressure.
NO COM
The positive pressure is measured in the lower diaphragm
Screw plug,
4 Rp 1/8" chamber, port 1 or 2.
Rp 1/4" Micro switch
The upper diaphragm chamber is ventilated via port 3 or 4.
2 3
Nozzle, 1 3.2 Negative pressure measurement
0.8 mm Rp 1/4" Measurement point
DG Negative pressure measurement (air, flue gas) is designed, for
example, for monitoring a suction pressure blower. The nega-
Hand wheel 1/2" NPT
conduit tive pressure is measured in the upper diaphragm chamber,
("WC/mbar) port 3 or 4, and on DG..T via port 4. The lower diaphragm
Screw plug, NO
NC
COM Pilot lamp chamber is ventilated via port 1 or 2.
1/4" NPT
4 1/8" NPT In the case of DG..I, the negative pressure (gas, air, flue gas
or biologically produced methane) is measured in the lower
2 Micro switch
diaphragm chamber, port 1 or 2. The upper diaphragm cham-
Filter pad/ Measurement ber is ventilated via port 3 or 4.
nozzle, 1 1/4" NPT point
DG..T 0.3 mm
3.3 Differential pressure measurement
The pressure switch DG switches in the event of increasing or Differential pressure measurement is designed for instance for
decreasing pressure. Once the set switching point is reached, safeguarding an air flow rate or for monitoring filters and fans.
a micro switch is activated in the DG which is designed as a DG..U, DG..H, DG..N: the higher absolute pressure is connected
change-over contact. to port 1 or 2, and the lower absolute pressure to port 3 or 4.
Increasing The remaining ports must be tightly plugged.
negative pressure Increasing pressure
Decreasing
negative pressure Decreasing pressure
-6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Function
L1 NC 1 3
L1 NC 2 NC
1 COM
3
3 NO
2 NC COM
COM
3 NO
2 COM1
NO
2 NC
1
NO NC
N
N N
N
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Function
NO -12 7 6 -1, .. 3
COM
5 5
100 P 3 mbar
..
2
.
–
a 0,5
-1
2, 5 .
4
. . -1
1
NC 3
5;
. . 2. . . .
3
1m
= -1,5 – -0,
-1 0
– 7 mbar
1
. . . .- . .
bar
100 P
-9
0, 5 .
;1
ps
..
-8
-1
-1
=
. . 1 ,5
– 1m
7 ps = -12 bar
- ..
-
-6
.
. . 0,5 1 ..
In the case of high humidity or aggressive gas components -5 -4 -3
... .. ..
DG 12I DG 1,5I
(H2S), we recommend using a pressure switch with gold con-
tact due to its higher resistance to corrosion. Closed-circuit In the negative adjusting range, the template which can be
current monitoring is recommended under difficult operating found in the unit displays the connection diagram.
conditions. 3
COM
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Function
3.6 DG in Zone 1 (21) and 2 (22) hazardous areas Intrinsically safe circuit with monitoring for cable breaks
Pressure switch DG can be used in Zone 1 (21) and 2 (22) Isolating amplifier
hazardous areas if an isolating amplifier is installed upstream
NO
in the safe area as “Ex-i” equipment pursuant to EN 60079-11 1+
(VDE 0170-7):2007. 10 kΩ 2+
3–
DG as “simple electrical equipment” pursuant to COM
Isolating amplifier
NO
1+
2+
COM 3–
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Function
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Function
3.8 Animation
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4 Selection
4.1 Selection table
DG..B for positive pressure
DG..U for positive pressure, negative pressure and differential pressure
Type 6 10 30 50 150 400 500 B U G -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 K2 T T2 N A
DG
Order example = standard, = available
DG 10UG-3K2
DG..H, DG..N for positive pressure, negative pressure and differential pressure
DG..H locks off with rising pressure, DG..N locks off with falling pressure
Type 6 10 30 50 150 400 500 H N G -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 K2 T T2 N A
DG
DG..T for positive pressure, negative pressure and differential pressure, with NPT connection
Typ 6 10 50 150 500 T* G** S
DG
DG..HT, DG..NT for positive pressure, negative pressure and differential pressure
DG..HT locks off with rising pressure, DG..NT locks off with falling pressure
Typ 6 10 50 150 500 H N T* G** S
DG
* On DG..T, the blue pilot lamp for 120 V AC is fitted.
** On DG..TG, the red/green pilot LED for 24 V DC/AC is fitted.
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Selection
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5 Project planning information The DG..S is suitable for oxygen and ammonia only (diaphragm
made of IIR). Do not use for fuel gases – diaphragm not resist-
5.1 Installation ant! In the case of oxygen, ensure grease-free installation.
Installation in the vertical or horizontal position, or sometimes Continuous operation at high temperatures (e.g. maximum
upside down, preferably with vertical diaphragm. ambient temperature) accelerates the ageing of elastomer
If installed in a vertical position, the switching point pS will materials and reduces the service life (please contact manu-
correspond to the scale value SK set on the hand wheel. If facturer). Ozone concentrations exceeding 200 µg/m³ or gases
installed in another position, the switching point pS will change containing more than 0.1 %-by-vol. H2S accelerate the ageing
and no longer correspond to the scale value SK set on the of elastomer materials and reduce the service life.
hand wheel. Switching point pS must be checked. 2
1
3 4
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Project planning information > Installation
When installing outdoors, place the DL in a roofed area and
protect from direct sunlight (even IP 65 version). To avoid con-
densation, the cover with pressure equalization element can
be used, see page 19 (Pressure equalization element).
In case of highly fluctuating pressures, install a restrictor orifice,
see page 20 (Restrictor orifice).
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6 Accessories 1 2 2 3 4
40 (1.57")
20 ")
9
(0.7
20
45 (1.77") (0.79
") In order to set the switching pressure from the outside, the
25 (0.98")
M4 x 12 cover for external adjustment (6 mm Allen key) for DG..B, DG..U
(0.4")
10
39 (1.53")
6 (0.24")
1 2 3 4
(0.63")
16
4,20 +0,1
(0.17")
24 (0.94")
43 -0,3 (1.69")
64 (2.52")
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Accessories
R¼
5-piece filter pad set, Order No.: 74916199
In the case of high pressure fluctuations, we recommend using 6.8 Tube set
a restrictor orifice (contains non-ferrous metals):
Hole diameter 2 mm, Order No.: 75456321
hole diameter 3 mm, Order No.: 75441317
TEST
Rp 1/4
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Accessories
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7 Technical data Maximum medium and ambient temperatures:
Gas type: natural gas, town gas, LPG (gaseous), flue gas, DG..B, DG..U, DG..I, DG..S: -15 to +80°C (5 to 176°F),
biologically produced methane (max. 0.1 %-by-vol. H2S) and DG..H, DG..N: -15 to +60°C (5 to 140°F),
air. DG..T, DG..HT, DG..NT: -40 to +60 °C (-40 to 140 °F).
DG: max. inlet pressure pu max. ± 600 mbar (8.5 psig). Storage and transport temperature:
Max. test pressure for testing the entire system: temporarily DG: -40 to +80°C (-40 to 176°F),
< 15 minutes 2 bar (29 psig). DG..T: -40 to +60 °C (-40 to 140 °F).
Switching capacity: RoHS compliant pursuant to 2002/95/EC.
DG: Diaphragm pressure switch, silicone-free.
U = 24 – 250 V AC, Diaphragm:
I = 0.05 – 5 A at cos ϕ =1, NBR for DG..U, B, N, H, I,
I = 0.05 – 1 A at cos ϕ = 0.6. IIR for DG..S.
DG..G: Housing: glass fibre reinforced PBT plastic with low gas
U = 5 – 250 V AC, release.
I = 0.01 – 5 A at cos ϕ = 1, Lower housing section: AlSi 12.
I = 0.01 – 1 A at cos ϕ = 0.6. Enclosure: IP 54 or IP 65.
DG..G Safety class: 1.
U = 5 – 48 V DC,
I = 0.01 – 1 A. Line entrance: M16 x 1.5, clamping range: diameters of 4
to 10 mm, DG..T, DG..HT, DG..NT with 1/2" NPT conduit cable
DG..T: gland.
U = 30 – 240 V AC,
I = 5 A at cos ϕ = 1, Type of connection: screw terminals.
I = 0.5 A at cos ϕ = 0.6. Weight: 270 to 320 g (9.5 to 11.3 oz), depending on equipment..
DG..TG:
U = < 30 V AC,
I = 0.1 A at cos ϕ = 1,
I = 0.05 A at cos ϕ = 0.6.
If the DG (DG..TG) has switched a voltage > 24 V (> 30 V)
and a current > 0.1 A at cos ϕ = 1 or > 0.05 A at cos ϕ = 0.6
once, the gold plating on the contacts will have been burnt
through. It can then only be operated at this power rating or
higher power rating.
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Technical data
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Technical data
7.2 Safety-specific characteristic values for DG Safe failure fraction SFF > 90%
For SIL Fraction of undetected com-
≥ 2%
Suitable for Safety Integrity mon cause failures β
SIL 1, 2, 3
Level Max. service life under operating conditions:
Diagnostic coverage DC 0 10 years after date of production, plus max. 1/2 year in stor-
Type A to EN 61508-2, age prior to first use, or once the given number of operating
Type of subsystem cycles has been reached, depending on which is achieved first.
7.4.3.1.2
High demand mode pur- The pressure switches are suitable for single-channel systems
Mode of operation suant to EN 61508-4:2001, (HFT = 0) up to SIL 2/PL d, and up to SIL 3/PL e when two re-
3.5.12 dundant pressure switches are installed in a double-channel
For PL architecture (HFT = 1), provided that the complete system com-
Suitable for Performance plies with the requirements of EN 61508/ISO 13849.
PL a, b, c, d, e
Level For a glossary of terms, see page 27 (Glossary).
Category B, 1, 2, 3, 4
Common cause failure CCF > 65
Application of essential
Satisfied
safety requirements
Application of tried-and-
Satisfied
tested safety requirements
For SIL and PL
B10d value
U = 24 V DC, I = 10 mA;
6,689,477 operating cycles
U = 230 V AC, I = 4 mA
U = 24 V DC, I = 70 mA;
4,414,062 operating cycles
U = 230 V AC, I = 20 mA
U = 230 V AC, I = 2 A 974,800 operating cycles
Hardware fault tolerance
0
(1 component/switch) HFT
Hardware fault tolerance
(2 components/switches, 1
redundant operation) HFT
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Technical data > Safety-specific characteristic values for DG
7.2.1 Determining the PFHD value, the λD value and the
MTTFd value
1 0.1
PFHD = λD = = x nop
MTTFd B10d
1
PFDavg
7.2.2 Calculating the= PFHx λ x 24 x 365 x T10d
2 D D
Switch. cap. 24 V, 10 mA/230 V, 4 mA
nop 1.00 1/h
nop 8.760 1/a
Cycle time 3.600 s
B10d 6.689.477
T10d 10.0 a
PFHD (1 DG) 1.495 E-8 1/h
PFDavg (1 DG) 0.000 E-0
suitable for PL d, SIL 2
PFHD (2 DG) 3.178 E-10 1/h
PFDavg (2 DG) 0.000 E-0
suitable for PL e, SIL 3
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Technical data
7.3 Dimensions
(0.1")
2,5
(0.43")
64 (2.52")
10,5 (0.41")
76 (3")
17 (0.7")
Rp 1/8
36 (1/8" NPT)
Rp 1/8 (1.4
(1.12")
28,5
(1/8" NPT) 2")
50
(2 ") 13 (0.51")
30,5 (1.2")
M16 x 1,5
(½" NPT Conduit)
8 Maintenance cycles
At least once a year, twice a year in the case of biologically produced methane.
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9 Glossary 9.4 Common cause failure CCF
Failures of different items, resulting from a single event, where
9.1 Diagnostic coverage DC
these failures are not consequences of each other
Measure of the effectiveness of diagnostics, which may be from EN ISO 13849-1:2008
determined as the ratio between the failure rate of detected
dangerous failures and the failure rate of total dangerous 9.5 Fraction of undetected common cause failures β
failures Fraction of undetected failures of redundant components due
NOTE: Diagnostic coverage can exist for the whole or parts to a single event, whereby these failures are not based on
of a safety-related system. For example, diagnostic cover- mutual causes
age could exist for sensors and/or logic system and/or final NOTE: β is expressed as a fraction in the equations and as a
elements. Unit: %. percentage elsewhere.
from EN ISO 13849-1:2008 from EN 61508-6:2010
9.2 Mode of operation 9.6 B10d value
High demand mode or continuous mode Mean number of cycles until 10% of the components fail dan-
Operating mode, where the frequency of demands for opera- gerously
tion made on a safety-related system is greater than one per from EN ISO 13849-1:2008
year or greater than twice the proof-test frequency
9.7 T10d value
from EN 61508-4:2008
Mean time until 10% of the components fail dangerously
9.3 Category from EN ISO 13849-1:2008
Classification of the safety-related parts of a control system
9.8 Hardware fault tolerance HFT
in respect of their resistance to faults and their subsequent
behaviour in the fault condition, and which is achieved A hardware fault tolerance of N means that N + 1 is the mini-
by the structural arrangement of the parts, fault detection mum number of faults that could cause a loss of the safety
and/or by their reliability function
from EN ISO 13849-1:2008 from IEC 61508-2:2010
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Glossary
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