TX3700/TX3701/TX3710/TX3711 User Manual
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1. Ambient temperature 20 C to B5 C 20 C to 70 C range www trolex com TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 11 TROLEX lt 2 Certification 2 1 Europe ATEX Certification for use in Group and Group II hazardous areas ATEX directive 94 9 EC Complies with ATEX directive 94 9 EC 2 1 1 TX3700 Connector SS PS S PS TX3700 Connector with socket encapsulation ES PS TX3701 Connector SS PS S PS TX3701 Connector ES PS TX3701 Connector or 8 contacts high voltage SS PS S PS TX3710 Connector SS PS S PS Ex Certificate Number Baseefa 7 Baseefa 7 Baseefa OGATEXO308X Baseefa OGATEXO308X Baseefa OGATEXO308X Baseefa OGATEX 0307X 12 TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 ATEX Equipment Approval Product Code Ex Certification Code M2 Ex db Mb 20 C lt Tamb lt 55 C II 2G Ex db IIB T6 Gb 20 C lt lt 55 C M2 Ex db el Mb 20 C lt Tamb x 55 C Il 2G Ex db e IIB T6 Gb 20 C lt Tamb lt 55 C M2 Ex db Mb 20 C lt Tamb lt 55 C II 2G Ex db IIB T6 Gb 20 C lt lt 55 C M2 Ex db e Mb 20 C lt lt 55 C I 2G Ex db e IIB T6 Gb 20 C lt lt 55 C M2 Ex db Mb 20 lt lt 70 C II 2G Ex db IIB T6 Gb 20 C lt lt 70 C II 2G Ex db IIB T6 Gb 20 C lt lt 55 C www trole2. IECEx BAS 12 0037X IECEx BAS 12 0037 IECEx 5 12 0037 IECEx 5 12 0035 IECEx 5 12 0035X Ex Certification Code Ex db Mb 20 C lt Tamb lt 55 C Ex db IIB T6 Gb 20 C lt lt 55 C Ex db e Mb 20 C lt Tamb lt 55 C Ex db e IIB T6 Gb 20 C lt Tamb lt 55 C Ex db Mb 20 C lt lt 55 C Ex db IIB T6 Gb 20 C lt lt 55 C Ex db e Mb 20 lt Tamb lt 55 C Ex db e IIB T6 Gb 20 C lt Tamb lt 55 C Ex db Mb 20 lt lt 70 C Ex db IIB T6 Gb 20 C lt Tamb lt 70 C Ex db IIB T6 Gb 20 C lt lt 55 C Ex db IIB T6 Gb 20 C lt lt 55 C TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 17 TROLEZ 2 2 1 IECEx Equipment Approval continued Product Code Ex Certificate Ex Certification Code Number TX3711 IECEx BAS Ex db e IIB T6 Gb 20 C lt Tamb x 55 C Connector 12 0037X SS PS BS PS TX3711 IECEx BAS Ex db e IIB T6 Gb 20 C lt Tamb x 55 C Connector 12 0037X with socket encapsulation ES PS TX3711 IECEx BAS Ex db e IIB T6 Gb 20 C lt Tamb x 70 C Connector or 12 0037X contacts high voltage SS PS 18 TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 www trolex com TX3700 701 TX3710 TX3711 User Manual 2 2 2 IECEx Component Approval Complies with the ATEX directive 94 9 EC These have component certificates which simplify the ce
3. equipment installation Mining tunnelling offshore oil and gas platforms petrochemical plants process plants storage areas and pump stations Component acceptance certification for ATEX and IECEx 6 TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 www trolex com TX3700 701 TX3710 TX3711 User Manual 1 3 Dimensions 1 3 1 TX3700 TX3710 Dimensions TX3700 and TX3710 Socket 70 mm Sq TX3700 and TX3710 Socket with Cover Shell 70 mm Sq 114 5 mm TX3700 and TX3710 Plug with Cover Shell 70 mm Sq 114 5 mm 33 mm www trolex com TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 7 TROLEX lt 1 3 2 TX3701 and TX3711 Dimensions TX3701 and TX3711 Socket 80 mm Sq TX3701 and TX3711 Socket with Cover Shell 80 mm Sq 133 mm TX3701 and TX3711 Plug with Cover Shell 80 mm Sq 133 mm 33mm 8 TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 www trolex com TX3700 701 710 711 User Manual 1 4 Socket Installation Dimensions 1 4 1 TX3700 and TX3710 Socket Installation Dimensions 12 5 mm min 2 holes M5 8 mm minimum thread depth 1 4 2 TX3701 and TX3711 Socket Installation Dimensions 12 5 mm min 2holesM5 8mm minimum thread depth www trolex com TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 9 TROLEX lt 1 5 Technical Information 1 5 1 TX3700 and TX3710 Technical Information 4 contacts 10 contacts 14 contacts Maximum current per 25A 25A 20A Maximum total 100 A 100 A 100 A c
4. Cable Mounted Plug TX3710 BS Socket Blank TX3710 BP Plug Blank TX3710 S Basic Socket TX3710 ES Basic socket for Ex e enclosures TX3711 SS Cable Mounted Socket TX3711 PS Cable Mounted Plug TX3711 BS Socket Blank TX3711 BP Plug Blank TX3711 S Basic Socket TX3711 ES Basic socket for Ex e enclosures Ex Certificate Number IECEx BAS 12 0034U IECEx BAS 12 0034U IECEx BAS 12 0034U IECEx BAS 12 0034U IECEx BAS 12 0034U IECEx BAS 12 0034U IECEx BAS 12 0036U IECEx BAS 12 0036U IECEx BAS 12 0036U IECEx BAS 12 0036U IECEx BAS 12 0036U IECEx BAS 12 0036U 20 TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 Ex Certification Code Ex db IIB Gb Ex db IIB Gb Ex db IIB Gb Ex db IIB Gb Ex db IIB Gb Ex db e IIB Gb Ex db IIB Gb Ex db IIB Gb Ex db IIB Gb Ex db IIB Gb Ex db IIB Gb Ex db e IIB Gb www trolex com TX3700 701 TX3710 TX3711 User Manual 223 IECEx Specific Conditions of use 1 The sockets X3700 S 3701 5 3710 5 TX3711 S are intended to be mounted in the wall of an appropriate flameproof enclosure with an interface as shown on the certified drawings listed in the following documents lest Report GB BAS ExTR12 0042 00 2 sockets TX3700 ES TX3701 ES TX3710 ES and TX3711 ES are intended to be mounted in the wall of an appropriate increased safety enclosure with an interface as shown on the certified drawings listed in the following docum
5. EX0305U Il 2G Ex db IIB Gb TX3700 BS Baseefa M2 Ex db Mb Socket Blank OGATEXO3O0BU Il 2G Ex db IIB Gb TX3700 BP Baseefa M2 Ex db Mb Plug Blank O6ATEX0305U Il 2G Ex db IIB Gb TX3700 S Baseefa M2 Ex db Mb Basic Socket OG6ATEXO3OBU Il 2G Ex db IIB Gb TX3700 ES Baseefa M2 Ex db e Mb Basic socket for OG6ATEX0305U Il 2G Ex db e IIB Gb Ex e enclosures TX3701 SS Baseefa M2 Ex db Mb Cable Mounted OG6ATEXO306U Il 2G Ex db IIB Gb Socket TX3701 PS Baseefa M2 Ex db Mb Cable Mounted Plug OGATEXO306U Il 2G Ex db IIB Gb TX3701 BS Baseefa M2 Ex db Mb Socket Blank OGATEXO3O06U Il 2G Ex db IIB Gb TX3701 BP Baseefa M2 Ex db Mb Plug Blank 060 Il 2G Ex db IIB Gb TX3701 S Baseefa M2 Ex db Mb Basic Socket 060 Il 2G Ex db IIB Gb TX3701 ES Baseefa M2 ExdbelMb Basic socket for O6ATEXO306U Il 2G Ex db e IIB Gb Ex e enclosures 14 TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 www trolex com TX3700 TX3701 TX3710 TX3711 User Manual 2 1 2 ATEX Component Approval continued Product Code TX3710 SS Cable Mounted Socket TX3710 PS Cable Mounted Plug TX3710 BS Socket Blank TX3710 BP Plug Blank TX3710 S Basic Socket TX3710 ES Basic socket for Ex e enclosures TX3711 SS Cable Mounted Socket TX3711 PS Cable Mounted Plug TX3711 BS Socket Blank TX3711 BP Plug Blank TX3711 S Basic Socket TX3711 ES Basic socket for Ex e enclosures TX3711 SS 08P amp 03P
6. TX3700 TX3701 TX3710 TX3711 Ex d Connectors 2 User Manual TROLE2 TX3700 701 710 711 User Manual TX3700 TX3701 TX3710 TX3711 Connectors Contents 1 Product Overview 1 1 Operating Features 1 2 Application 123 Dimensions I 7 1 331 TX3700 and TX3710 Dimensions 7 1 3 2 TX3701 and TX3711 Dimensions 8 1 4 Socket Installation Dimensions 9 14 1 TX3700 and TX3710 Socket Installation Dimensions 14 2 TX3701 711 Socket Installation Dimensions 1 5 Technical Information 15 1 TX3700 TX3710 Technical Information 15 2 TX3701 X3711 Technical Information 2 Certification 2 1 Europe ATEX 2 1 1 ATEX Equipment Approval 2 1 2 ATEX Component Approval 2 1 3 ATEX Specific Conditions of use 2 2 International IECEx 2 2 1 IECEx Equipment Approval 2 2 2 ECEx Component Approval 2 2 3 ECEx Specific Conditions of use 2 3 Russia GOST R 2 31 GOST R Approval 2 3 22 GOST R Specific Conditions of use 3 Fitting and Installation s Precautions wwW trolex com 10 10 11 12 12 12 14 16 17 19 21 22 22 22 23 23 3 2 and Equipment 33 General Assembly and Definitions 3 4 and Wiring a Socket Unit to an Existing Ex Housing 3 4 1 Soldered Connections 3 4 2 Crimped Connections 3 5 Mounting a Socket Unit on an Existing Ex d Housing 3 5 1 Internal Earth Bond
7. TX3711 PS 08T amp 03T wwW trolex com Ex Certificate Number Baseefa OGATEXO3O05U Baseefa OGATEXO3O05U Baseefa OGATEXO3O05U Baseefa OGATEXO3O05U Baseefa OGATEXO3O05U Baseefa OGATEXO3O05U Baseefa OGATEXO306U Baseefa OGATEXO306U Baseefa OGATEXO306U Baseefa OGATEXO306U Baseefa OGATEXO306U Baseefa OGATEXO306U Baseefa OGATEXO306U Baseefa OGATEXO306U Ex Certification Code I 2G Ex db IIB Gb I 2G Ex db IIB Gb I 2G Ex db IIB Gb I 2G Ex db IIB Gb I 2G Ex db IIB Gb I 2G Ex db e IIB Gb I 2G Ex db IIB Gb I 2G Ex db IIB Gb I 2G Ex db IIB Gb I 2G Ex db IIB Gb I 2G Ex db IIB Gb I 2G Ex db e IIB Gb I 2G Ex db IIB Gb I 2G Ex db IIB Gb TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 15 TROLEX lt 2 1 3 1 16 ATEX Specific Conditions of use The sockets X3700 S 3701 5 3710 5 TX3711 S are to be mounted in the wall of an appropriate flameproof enclosure with an interface as shown on the drawings listed on certificate numbers Baseefa O6ATEX0305U for the TX3700 and TX3710 Baseefa OGATEXO0306U for the TX3701 and TX3711 The 3700 and X3710 sockets are to be used in conjunction with a plug as Certificate Baseefa O6ATEXO305U or a blanking plug as covered by Certificate Baseefa OGATEXOS3OBU The X3701 and X3711 sockets are to be used in conjunction with a plug as Certificate Baseefa OGATEXO3O06U or a blanking plug as covered by Certificate B
8. aseefa 06ATEXO306U When a socket is not fitted with a plug or blanking cover all the electrical circuits in the associated flameproof enclosure must be de energised The maximum flameproof gaps shall not exceed 0 2 mm as on the drawings listed on certificate numbers Baseefa O6ATEX0305U for the TX3700 and TX3710 Baseefa OGATEXO0306U for the TX3701 and TX3711 When the TX3700 ES TX3701 ES TX3710 ES or TX3711 ES socket connector Is used it shall be mounted to an enclosure in accordance with the certification drawings When the TX3700 ES TX3701 ES TX3710 ES or TX3711 ES socket connector is used the Ingress Protection of the enclosure shall be maintained For X3710 and TX3711 Ex enclosure mountable socket versions of the connectors the maximum reference pressure shall be no greater than 20 bar TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 www trolex com TX3700 701 710 711 User Manual Product Code TX3700 Connector SS PS BS PS TX3700 Connector with socket encapsulation ES PS TX3701 Connector SS PS BS PS TX3701 Connector with socket encapsulation ES PS TX3701 Connector 3 or contacts high voltage SS PS TX3710 Connector SS PS BS PS TX3710 Connector with socket encapsulation 5 5 www trolex com 2 2 International IECEx Certification E 2 2 1 IECEx Equipment Approval Ex Certificate Number IECEx BAS 12 0035X IECEx BAS 12 0035X
9. ating it half a turn as It closes to help the cable cores to coil Inside the cover shell Fit and tighten the cover shell securing screws Checkpoint 5 the weather seal fitted 30 TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 www trolex com TX3700 701 710 TX3711 User Manual www trolex com 3 6 2 Ingress Protection The connector body itself has been tested to IP67 Ingress protection capability is also affected by the choice of cable gland and the effectiveness of its installation to the cover shell of the connector 3 6 3 Mating 1 Align the alignment pin with the corresponding hole 2 Mate the plug unit and socket unit together 3 Tighten the two securing screws by hand 4 Tighten fully using the hex key provided Checkpoint Is the weather seal fitted 3 6 4 External Earth Bonding For external earth bonding use the external earthing facilities and crimp connectors provided TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 31 TROLEX lt 3 7 Coding Positions Up to five coding position options are available to prevent incorrect mating of adjacent connectors The contact inserts have five coding slots angularly distributed around the top half of the insert retaining flange to engage with a corresponding coding pin The contact insert can be rotated in the housing to any of five positions to prevent prohibited mating Checkpoint Use the contact reference numbers as a guide to indicate which coding slot is be
10. ents lest Report GB BAS ExTR12 0042 00 3 The TX3700 and TX3710 sockets covered by Certificate IECEx BAS 12 0034U are to be used in conjunction with a plug or blanking plug covered by the same certificate 3 11 TX3701 TX3711 sockets covered by Certificate IECEx BAS 12 0036U are to be used in conjunction with a plug or blanking plug covered by the same certificate 4 When a socket is not fitted with a plug or blanking cover all the electrical circuits in the associated flameproof enclosure must be de energised 5 The maximum flamepath gaps shall not exceed 0 2mm as on the certified drawings listed in the following documents Test Report GB BAS ExTR12 0042 00 6 When the TX3700 ES TX3701 ES TX3710 ES and TX3711 ES socket connector is used it shall be mounted to an enclosure in accordance with the certification drawings 74 When the TX3700 ES TX3701 ES X3710 ES and TX3711 ES socket connector is used the Ingress Protection of the enclosure shall be maintained 8 For X3710 TX3711 the Ex enclosure mountable socket versions of the connectors the maximum reference pressure shall be no greater than 20 bar www trolex com TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 21 TROLEX lt 2 3 Russia T GOST R Certification 2 3 1 GOST R Approval Product Code Certificate Ex Marking Number TX3700 POCC GB Ex d IIB T6 only 505 B03980 Ex d e IIB T6 2 3 2 GOST R Specific Conditions of use 1 Prior to installatio
11. have accumulated inside 5 Replenish the lubrication of the flame paths and sealing faces using a suitable non hardening grease 6 Check the integrity of the cable connection into the cable gland and ensure that the gland is tight in its thread TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 33 TROLEX lt 7 Check that all weather seals are present and In good condition 8 Check for any damage or corrosion on any part of the connector housing 9 Repair or rectify the connector as necessary 10 After the completion of all maintenance update the maintenance records 4 22 Support If you need technical support to operate this product or would like detail of our after sales technical support packages please contact our local Trolex service agent or service trolex com 4 3 Disposal Part of the ethos of Trolex is sustainable design Ex d Connectors contain materials that can be recovered recycled and reused At the end of its useful life ensure that the Ex d Connector is recycled in accordance with local laws and bylaws for the geographic area where it is located The end of its useful life is to be determined by the owner operator of the equipment and not Irolex Ensure that the Ex d Connector is recycled by licenced waste contractors with the appropriate licences for handling metallic waste in the geographic area where the Ex d Connector is located Checkpoint Consult your local Trolex service agent or the Irolex Product Suppo
12. ing 3 5 2 Integrity of the Socket Unit 3 5 3 Ingress Protection 3 5 4 Mounting a Socket Unit an Ex e Housing 3 6 Fitting a Socket Unit as a Line Connector 3 6 1 Adding a Cover Shell to a socket Unit 3 6 2 Ingress Protection 3 6 3 Mating 3 6 4 External Earth Bonding 3 7 Coding Positions 3 8 Blanking Covers 3 9 Mounting Bracket 4 Maintenance 4 1 Introduction 4 2 Support 4 3 Disposal 4 4 Maintenance Records Disclaimers Trademarks Contact Details Document History TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 24 24 25 26 28 28 28 28 29 29 2 29 31 31 32 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 36 36 36 36 TROLEX lt 1 Product Overview Multi pin connector in two shell sizes TX3700 TX3710 Accommodates 4 10 and 14 contact ways TX3701 oo 26 and 37 contact ways TX3711 Accommodates 3 and 8 high voltage contact ways e The socket section may be mounted on to an Ex d enclosure or fitted on to a suitable cable e The plug section may be fitted on to a suitable cable e The contacts are suitable for solder or crimp connections e Standard Ex d cable glands are utilised not included unless specified e Versions available Brass or Stainless Steel Group amp II Aluminium Group II only e Supplied with flexible ingress protecting cover caps e Exd blanking covers may be supplied where specified e Some versions supplied with short pin for pilot circuit tripping 4 TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 www tro
13. ing used when viewed from each side of a connector palr 3 8 Exd Blanking Covers Machined Ex d weatherproof cover caps must be fitted to disengaged plugs or sockets to maintain Ex d integrity when It is necessary to re apply electrical power to the System 3 9 Mounting Bracket Use a mounting bracket to anchor line connected pairs of plugs and sockets to support trailing cable systems 32 TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 www trolex com TX3700 701 TX3710 TX3711 User Manual www trolex com 4 Maintenance 4 1 Introduction To keep your X3700 3701 TX3710 or TX3711 connectors in the best possible condition and minimise downtime Trolex strongly recommends that you check the condition of the connectors every six months Keep records of the maintenance carried out The planned preventative maintenance for the TX3700 TX3701 TX3710 and TX3711 connectors is listed below 1 Check the flame paths for damage Damaged flame paths cannot be repaired Return the connector to Trolex or your local Trolex agent for repair 2 Check that the body screws and mating screws are fully engaged Checkpoint body or mating screws are damaged and need to be replaced you must replace them with stainless steel screws of the same grade he screws are grade A2 70 3 Check for bent or worn pins and tubes in the contact insert 4 Check for the presence of moisture and remove any debris that may
14. ing faces and body screws using a suitable non hardening grease 3 Insert the socket unit into the prepared aperture 4 Make sure that the moulded weather seal is fitted in place which also incorporates the weather cap 5 Secure the assembly into the housing using the two 5 socket head screws provided 6 Onthe rear of the socket unit unscrew the knurled clamping ring that holds the contact insert in place and remove the complete contact insert 7 Prepare the connecting wires by Stripping the end insulation by approximately 6 mm 8 Feed the connecting wires through the clamping ring Checkpoint Make sure that the clamping ring is the correct way round 9 Solder the wires into the recess at the end of each contact 10 Refit the contact insert into the socket body and secure It using the knurled clamping ring www trolex com TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 25 TROLEX lt Checkpoint preferred the contacts can be removed from the insert to make soldering easier Follow the instructions in the procedure for making Crimped Connections Checkpoint Do not allow any solder to collect on the outer diameter of the contact as this will effectively increase its diameter and make it difficult to push back into the insert 3 4 2 Crimped Connections 1 Prepare a cut out in the housing for mounting the socket unit 2 If required lightly lubricate the flamepaths sealing faces and body screws using a su
15. itable non hardening grease 3 Insert the socket unit into the prepared aperture 4 Make sure that the moulded weather seal is fitted in place which also incorporates the weather cap 5 Secure the assembly into the housing using the two 5 socket head screws provided 6 Onthe rear of the socket unit unscrew the knurled clamping ring that holds the contact insert in place and remove the complete contact insert 7 Prepare the connecting wires by stripping the end insulation by approximately 6 mm 8 Feed the connecting wires through the clamping ring 26 TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 www trolex com TX3700 701 710 TX3711 User Manual wwW trolex com Checkpoint Make sure that the clamping ring is the correct way round 9 he contact insert divides into two parts Separate the two parts and feed the wires individually through the holes in the top part of the insert taking care to relate the wire numbers to the contact numbers if applicable Make sure that the large diameter is facing the end of the cores Checkpoint Ensure that all wires are running parallel with no cross overs 10 Remove each contact from the bottom half of the contact insert crimp the appropriate wire into the recess at the end of the contact Checkpoint Carry out a pull test to check the integrity of the crimp connection 11 Refit each contact into the corresponding hole in the bottom half of
16. l safety regulations must be observed when installing and using this product For reasons of safety and to help ensure compliance with documented system data only Trolex or its affiliates should perform repairs to components When devices are used for applications with technical safety requirements the relevant instructions must be followed Trademarks 2015 Trolex Limited Trolex is a registered trademark of Trolex Limited The use of all trademarks in this document 15 acknowledged Document History Issue 01 20 January 2013 Original publication of this document Issue 02 5 May 2015 second publication of this document Contact Details Trolex Ltd Newby Road Hazel Grove Stockport Cheshire SK7 5DY UK 44 0 161 483 1435 sales trolex com 36 TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 www trolex com TROLE2 Trolex Ltd Newby Road Hazel Grove Stockport Cheshire SK7 5DY t 44 0 161 483 1435 sales trolex com www trolex com
17. lex com 1 1 10 TX3700 701 TX3710 711 User Manual Operating Features Machined metal plug unit with engagement plug forming the flame path Machined metal socket unit with engagement receptacle forming the flame path High grade co polymer contact insert carrying slide in contact pins and tubes Silver plated contact pins suitable for solder or crimp connections Silver plated contact tubes with longitudinal multi contact springs for high reliability and low insertion force providing exceptionally low contact resistance Machined metal cover shell for terminating the incoming cable utilising standard Ex d cable glands of choice Choice of cable gland entry thread to specification Ex d or Ex e enclosure with basic socket unit fitted or cable line connector Two large hand operated mating screws to quickly unite the connector with complete security Extremely tough moulded urethane weather caps permanently attached and ready to hand incorporating shock fenders and IP67 captive ingress seals www trolex com TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 5 TROLEX lt 12 Application High integrity multi path robust explosion proof connector designed for extra heavy duty and critical applications in Group and Group hazardous areas Checkpoint Versions supplied in Aluminium are suitable for Group environments ONLY Rapid and convenient connect disconnect of control circuits and power circuits for electrical
18. me versions of the socket unit are approved for use in Ex e housings and may be supplied with flexible wires already connected to the contact insert In this case the rear of the contact insert will be encapsulated in resin Equipment certification for Ex d e versions e ExIM2 Exdel e ExII 2G Exde IIB T6 TX3700 TX3701 3 6 Fitting a Socket Unit as a Line TX3710 TX3711 Connector onas dE Series Adding a Cover Shell to a 5 Socket Unit A line 15 created by adding cover 44 shell and a suitable cable gland to the back of a basic socket unit This can be used as an in line coupler or as a cable line connection to a corresponding socket unit 100 1 Prepare the cable In accordance with the diagram Sheath www trolex com TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 29 TROLEX lt 2 Make off the cable into the cable gland in the normal way making sure that the cable armour is firmly clamped and that the outer seal is place and fully compressed Checkpoint Check the cable and cable gland approval and suitability 3 Remove the cover shell from the connector and fit the cable gland into the tapped entry feeding the cable cores through the cover shell Checkpoint Make sure that the cable gland sealing ring IS In place 4 Make the cable core connections to the contact Insert In the same way as described for the socket unit soldered or crimped 5 Replace the cover shell rot
19. n it is essential that user refers to the above certificate for any specific conditions of use Copies of certificates are available from Trolex 22 TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 www trolex com TX3700 701 TX3710 711 User Manual www trolex com 3 Fitting and Installation 3 1 Precautions Ensure that the current and voltage parameters of the electrical circuits are within the limitations specified Ensure that all weather seals are present The cable gland used with the connector must be an approved Ex d type which is suitably certified for the equipment the cable and designed for use with single wire armoured cable The multi core cable must be a type approved for the conditions of use The sealing faces and flame paths will have been treated with a protective film of grease during manufacture Renew if necessary before assembly Ensure that all body screws and mating screws are in place and are fully engaged before switching on the supply Always electrically isolate all electrical circuits to the connector before disconnecting Fit weatherproof cover caps to disengaged connectors to protect the flame paths and to prevent the ingress of debris and moisture into the contact insert Do not disengage the connector by pulling the cable as this may damage the fitting of the cable in the cable gland TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 23 TROLEX lt A connector with a damaged flame path is an explosio
20. n risk and should be removed from service immediately Damaged flame paths cannot be repaired An Ex d blanking cover must be fitted to the open face of a disengaged connector if it is necessary to re energise any of the circuits passing through that connector 3 2 Tools and Equipment e 5 hex key e Soldering iron OR eight point crimping tool DMC FT8 e Suitable approved Ex cable glands 3 3 General Assembly Definitions Easily removable contact inserts for solder or crimp connection X Checkpoint The pins and tubes fitted to the TX3701 11 3 F B contact and 8 contact high voltage versions 7 are permanently fixed into the insert and gt 5 cannot be removed for crimping purposes Contact inserts are matched pairs carrying pins and tubes respectively The contact numbers are printed in red and blue on corresponding pairs to avoid confusion when making off the connectors Blue in the socket unit and Red in the plug unit It is recommended that pins are fitted Into socket units This will provide physical protection to the pins when the connector Is disengaged 24 TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 www trolex com TX3700 701 TX3710 TX3711 User Manual 3 4 Fitting and Wiring a Socket Unit to an Existing Ex Housing 3 4 1 Soldered Connections 1 Prepare a cut out in the housing for mounting the socket unit 2 If required lightly lubricate the flamepaths seal
21. rt Department if you require assistance with disposal service trolex com 34 TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 www trolex com TX3700 701 710 711 User Manual 4 4 Maintenance Records Implement a planned preventative maintenance process and keep good maintenance records Consult your local Trolex service agent or the Trolex Product Support Department service trolex com for help in implementing a planned preventative maintenance process www trolex com TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 35 TROLEX lt Disclaimers The information provided in this document contains general descriptions and technical characteristics of the performance of the product It is not intended as a substitute for and is not to be used for determining suitability or reliability of this product for specific user applications It is the duty of any user or installer to perform the appropriate and complete risk analysis evaluation and testing of the products with respect to the relevant specific application or use Trolex shall not be responsible or liable for misuse of the information contained herein If you have any suggestions for improvements or amendments or find errors in this publication please notify us at marketing trolex com No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying without express written permission of Trolex All pertinent state regional and loca
22. rtification procedure of equipment to which a connector will be fitted This means that the connector is accepted as being suitable for use on other Group and Group IIB Flameproof equipment It will not be necessary to submit documentation or connector samples for repeat examination and testing when it is incorporated into new flameproof designs Product Code Ex Certificate Ex Certification Code Number TX3700 SS IECEX BAS Ex db Mb Cable Mounted 12 0034U Ex db IIB Gb Socket TX3700 PS IECEx BAS Ex db Mb Cable Mounted Plug 12 0034U Ex db IIB Gb TX3700 BS IECEx BAS Ex db Mb Socket Blank 12 0034U Ex db IIB Gb TX3700 BP IECEx BAS Ex db Mb Plug Blank 12 0034U Ex db IIB Gb TX3700 S BAS Ex db Mb Basic Socket 12 0034U Ex db IIB Gb TX3700 ES IECEx BAS Ex db e Mb Basic socket for 12 0034U Ex db e IIB Gb Ex e enclosures TX3701 SS IECEx BAS Ex db Mb Cable Mounted 12 0036U Ex db IIB Gb Socket TX3701 PS IECEx BAS Ex db Mb Cable Mounted Plug 12 0036U Ex db IIB Gb TX3701 BS IECEx BAS Ex db Mb Socket Blank 12 0036U Ex db IIB Gb TX3701 BP IECEx BAS Ex db Mb Plug Blank 12 0036U Ex db IIB Gb TX3701 S IECEx BAS Ex db Mb Basic Socket 12 0036U Ex db IIB Gb TX3701 ES IECEx BAS ExdbelMb Basic socket for 12 0036U Ex db e IIB Gb Ex e enclosures www trolex com TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 19 TROLEZ 2 2 2 Component Approval continued Product Code TX3710 SS Cable Mounted Socket TX3710 PS
23. the contact Insert 12 Close the two halves of the contact insert together 13 Refit the contact insert into the socket body and secure it using the knurled clamping ring TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 27 TROLEX lt 3 5 Mounting a Socket Unit on an Existing Ex d Housing 3 5 1 Internal Earth Bonding If the installation requires the connector to be separately earthed then an earth bonding conductor can be crimped into the locking ring using the crimp connector provided 3 5 2 Integrity of the Socket Unit The socket unit maintains the Ex d integrity of the enclosure to which it is fitted even when disengaged as long as a socket blank Is fitted to the socket and there is no voltage present on the exposed contacts 3 5 3 Ingress Protection When fitting a 3700 TX3710 TX3701 or TX3711 socket unit to an existing enclosure It is Important to ensure that the method chosen will maintain a minimum standard of Ingress protection e Fit the face seal provided e Threaded fixing holes must be blind where possible If through holes are used apply a thread sealant or place a resilient sealing washer under the heads of the fixing screws e he IP54 rating of the two fastening holes shall be maintained in accordance with IEC EN 60079 14 28 TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 www trolex com TX3700 701 TX3710 711 SRS Shee 1 41 4 1110 0 Manual 3 5 4 Mounting a Socket Unit on an Ex e Housing so
24. urrent Contact resistance 400 u ohms 400 u ohms 400 u ohms Contact diameter 2 9 mm 2 3 mm 2 0 mm Maximum conductor 2 5 mm 2 5qntm 2 0 mme Size Maximum insulation 3 5 mm 3 5mm 3 0 mm diameter Maximum voltage 240 V ac 300 V dc Test voltage 2000 V Termination The contacts are suitable for both solder or 8 point crimp termination Contact material Silver plated brass Contact insulator Acetal co polymer Ingress protection Dust and water proof to 67 Ambient temperature 20 C to B5 C range 10 TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 www trolex com TX3700 701 710 711 User Manual 1 5 2 TX3701 and TX3711 Technical Information High Voltage Contacts 26 contacts 37 contacts 8 contacts 3 contacts 9 O Maximum current per 20 20 20 20 Maximum total 100A 100A 100A 100A current Contact resistance 400uohms 400y ohms 400 Hohms 400 u ohms Contact diameter 2 0 mm 2 0 mm 2 0 mm 2 0 mm Maximum conductor 2 0 mm 2 0 mm 2 0 mm 2 0 mm size Maximum insulation 3 0 mm 3 0 mm 3 0 mm 3 0 mm diameter Maximum voltage 240 V ac 300 V dc 1500 V ac 2200 V dc Test voltage 2000 V 4000 V ac 5400 V dc Termination The contacts are suitable for The contacts are suitable for both solder or 8 point crimp solder connection only termination Contact material Silver plated brass Contact insulator Acetal co polymer Ingress protection Dust and water proof to IP67
25. x com TX3700 701 710 711 User Manual 2 1 1 ATEX Equipment Approval continued Product Code Ex Certificate Ex Certification Code Number TX3710 Baseefa Il 2G Ex db e IIB T6 Gb 20 C lt lt 55 C Connector OGATEX 0307X with socket encapsulation ES PS TX3711 Baseefa I 2G Ex db IIB T6 Gb 20 C lt lt 55 C Connector OGATEX 0308X SS PS S4 PS TX3711 Baseefa Il 2G Ex db e IIB T6 Gb 20 C lt x 55 C Connector OGATEX 0308X with socket encapsulation ES PS TX3711 Baseefa I 2G Ex db IIB T6 Gb 20 C lt lt 70 C Connector OGATEX 0308X contacts high voltage SS4 PS S4 PS www trolex com TX3700 1 10 11 UM EN 02 13 TROLEX lt 2 1 2 ATEX Component Approval Complies with the ATEX directive 94 9 EC These have component certificates which simplify the certification procedure of equipment to which a connector will be fitted This means that the connector is accepted as being suitable for use on other Group and Group IIB Flameproof equipment It will not be necessary to submit documentation or connector samples for repeat examination and testing when it is incorporated into new flameproof designs Product Code Ex Certificate Ex Certification Code Number TX3700 SS Baseefa M2 Ex db Mb Cable Mounted OG6ATEXO305U Il 2G Ex db IIB Gb Socket TX3700 PS Baseefa M2 Ex db Mb Cable Mounted Plug O6AT
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