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Valve Position Indicator, VPX Series

Table 1. Specifications

Characteristic

Parameter

Series name

VPX Series

Product type

Valve Position Indicator

Housing material

Aluminum with protective paint finish

Housing size

152,3 mm H x 140 mm W x 140 mm D [6.0 in H x 5.5 in W x 5.5 in D] ref.

Operating temperature

Versions with four electromechanical switches: -40 °C to 50 °C [-40 °F to 122 °F]

Versions with two electromechanical switches: -40 °C to 60 °C [-40 °F to 140 °F]

Versions with proximity switches: -40 °C to 80 °C [-40 °F to 176 °F]

Sealing

NEMA 4, 4X, 6, and 13 per UL 50E;

IP66 per IEC 60079-0; IP67 per IEC 60529 (self-certified by Honeywell)

Agency approvals

cULus, ATEX, IEC EX, CE

coming soon: NEPSI, KOSHA approvals

Explosion proof hazardous

area designations

North America: Division 1, Class I, Groups B, C, and D (Gas Rating)

Division 1, Class II, Groups E, F, and G (Dust Rating)

ATEX/IEC Ex:

II 2 G, II 2 D (ATEX Rating)

Ex db IIC T6 Gb (Gas Rating)

Ex tb IIIC T85°C Db (Dust Rating)

Ta -40 °C to +50 °C (Switch Code 4A or 4B)

Ta -40 °C to +60 °C (Switch Code 2A or 2B)

Intrinsically safe hazardous

area designations

Versions of the VPX with proximity switches carry an intrinsically safe rating:

North America: Not Available

ATEX/IEC Ex:

II 1 G, II 1 D (ATEX Rating)

Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (Gas Rating)

Ex ia IIIC T135°C Da (Dust Rating)

Ta -40 °C to 80 °C

Visual indicator

Available in multiple colors and angles. Visible from all directions.

Electrical ratings

Versions with snap-action switches:

UL Rating: 15 A 150 Vac

CE Rating: 16 A 250 Vac

10 A 250 Vac

0.5 A 250 Vdc

0.5 A 250 Vdc

Versions with Intrinsically Safe Proximity Switches:

Switch element function: NAMUR, NC

Nominal voltage: 8.2 V

Current consumption (On) ≤ 1 mA

Current consumption (Off) ≥ 3 mA

Mechanical endurance

500,000 cycles min.

Safety Integration Level (SIL)

SIL 3 per IEC 61508-2. The Mean Cycle to Failure (MCTF) requirements are:

Mechanical endurance MCTF: 500,000 cycles

Electrical endurance MCTF proximity switches: 50,000 cycles

Electrical endurance MCTF electromechanical switches loaded at 16 A 250 Vac: 25,000 cycles

Electrical endurance MCTF electromechanical switches loaded at 0.5 A 250 Vdc: 10,000 cycles

Shock

IEC 60068-2-27; half sine, 50 g, 11 mS, 3 axis

Vibration

IEC 60068-2-6; 10 Hz to 59 Hz with 1,5 mm peak-to-peak, 60 Hz to 500 Hz @ 5 g, 7.5 min sweeps,

20 sweeps per axis

Product weight

2,4 kg [5.2 lb] (approx.)