DESCRIPTION
The CNY65Exi consists of a phototransistor optically coupled to an infrared-emitting diode in a 4 pin plastic package. The components are mounted opposite one another, with a distance between input and output of > 3.0 mm; meeting the highest of safety requirements.

FEATURES
• ATEX certificate: PTB 03 ATEX 2033 U www.vishay.com/doc?85361
• Suitable for intrinsic safe circuits for gas and dust
• Gas safety provision: II (1) G [Ex ia] IIC
• Dust safety provision: II (1) D [Ex ia] IIIC
• Conforms to EN 60079-0: 2012 + A11: 2013
• Qualified for continuously, longterm, or frequently dangerous explosive environments, zone 0
• Isolation voltage (VISO) of 11 600 Vpeak for 1 minute
• Distance from emitter to detector through insulation ≥ 3 mm
• CTR from 50 % to 300 %
• Very low coupling capacity (CK)
    - 0.3 pF superior noise immunity between input and output pins
• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912

APPLICATIONS
• Electronics used in potentially explosive gas and dust environments
    - Safety related process automation and instrumentation
    - Natural gas metering and flow measurement
    - Power and motor switching
    - Power supplies, metering, and data acquisition
    - Lighting and signaling
    - Petrol and grain transport and storage