1797-2 1

Technical Data
FLEX Ex
1797 Series
Intrinsically Safe I/O FLEX ExTM is a modular I/O system that mounts directly to the
controlled equipment in the hazardous area. This eliminates the need
for IS barriers/isolators and separation of control and process. We
have taken our experience gained with the standard FLEX I/OTM
system and used it to create an intrinsically safe system with the same
look, feel, and ease of use.
Distributed Architecture FLEX Ex leverages advanced technologies allowing the application to

move to a distributed architecture in the hazardous area.
2 Overview FLEX Ex
Overview
Overall Design of the FLEX Ex combines a terminal strip and intrinsic-safety isolation with
FLEX Ex System an I/O interface. Use the terminal strip on the terminal base to wire
your field devices directly.
• modularity for distributed IS systems

• all of the features of a larger, rack-based system
• installation near the field devices to reduce wiring costs and
complexity
• terminations for all field wiring eliminating the need for
marshalling or extra terminal strips
• ControlNetTM-based networking solution with ControlNet ExTM
products
• DIN rail mounting
FLEX Ex provides additional value if system problems develop.

The terminal base lets you remove and insert modules under power
without rewiring or disrupting your system. Combining your
field-wiring terminations, IS isolation, and the I/O interface into the
same location saves you time, money, and makes your system easier
to maintain and troubleshoot.
• Dual-fault protection IS circuits provide the highest fault

tolerance.
• I/O circuitry provides full IS field-device protection.
• The modules themselves are IS protected for installation in
hazardous environments.
Publication 1797-2.1 - April 2000

FLEX Ex Overview 3
ControlNet Ex Synergy The combination of a ControlNet fiber hub (1786-RPA and -RPFM) and
a ControlNet Ex fiber hub (1797-RPA and -RPFM) allows for flawless,
high-speed, deterministic data flow and messaging between
hazardous and safe areas. This combination functions as an
intrinsically safe isolator between hazardous and safe areas and can
provide long-distance communication.
Safe Area PLC-5/20CTM processor or

PLC-5/40CTM processor
ProcessLogixTM I/O
SLC 500TM processor
ControlNet network
. .
host computer with

1784-KTC card FLEX I/O 1786 fiber hub
fiber
1797 fiber hub FLEX Ex

Hazardous Area
.
coax 40051
The diagnostic capabilities and determinism of the ControlNet

network make it an ideal choice for hazardous area applications.
The redundant media ControlNet Ex communications adapter

(1797-ACNR15) is high-speed and capable of communicating with as
many as 8 I/O modules for up to 128 I/O points.
ControlNet and ControlNet Ex repeater hubs facilitate the mixing of IS

and non-IS systems via a communications link incorporating fiber
optics for effective high-speed communication between hazardous
and safe areas.
An intrinsically safe network and I/O system installed in the

hazardous area allows your data to be gathered at its origin and
transported out of the area with the minimum amount of wiring. Cable
penetrations into the hazardous area, cable trays, and conduit are all
drastically reduced.

4 Overview FLEX Ex
Entity-Based Architecture Entity parameters provide a system of quantifying and matching safe
levels for voltage, current, inductance, and capacitance when
connecting field devices and system devices together.
Configuration of the FLEX Ex system is based on the entity parameter

method. Using entity parameters allows high system flexibility in
matching field and system devices. This provides maximum utility to
the IS system designer and installer.
Entity Parameters FLEX Ex uses entity parameters to rate its intrinsically safe modules.
Inputs and outputs are specified with:
• open-circuit voltage (Uo or Voc)

• short-circuit current (Io or Isc)
• allowed capacitance (Co or Ca)
• allowed inductance (Lo or La)
Switched outputs are specified as if they were inputs.
Field devices using entity parameters are specified with:
• maximum input voltage (Ui or Vmax)

• maximum input current (Ii or Imax)
• maximum internal capacitance (Ci)
• maximum internal inductance (Li)
In use, the sum of all the input Ci or Li in a control loop cannot

exceed the Co or Lo and the sum of all the Uo or Io cannot exceed the
input Ui or Ii.
This is not meant to be a design example, only a short explanation of

how entity-based architectures help simplify IS system design.

FLEX Ex Overview 5
Entity Parameters Example An output channel and the valve it will drive are illustrated in the
following figure. By comparing entity parameters, you can quickly
determine the appropriate match.
cable length = 10m

+
268Ω P/I transmitter
21V Ci<10pF/m EEx ia IIC T4
Li<0.5uH/m Ui=30V
R<0.1Ω/m Ii=165mA
Ci=22.5nF
Li=730uH
sig
22Ω
1797-IE8 Analog Input Module Total Loop Transmitter Distance Cable

EEx ia/ib IIB/IIC T4 Uo < or = Ui = Ui
Uo<23.7V Io < or = Ii = Ii
Io<93.5mA Ca > or = Ci = Ci
+ (length * Ci per length)
La > or = Li = Li
IIB IIC + (length * La per length)
Ca=560nF Ca=66nF
La=10mH La=2.5mH Module Total Loop Transmitter Distance Cable
Uo<23.7V < or = Ui=30V = Ui=30V
Io<92.5mA < or = Ii=165mA = Ii=165mA
Ca=66nF > or = Ci=22.6nF = Ci=22.5nF + (10m * Ci=10pF/m)
La=2.5mH > or = Li=735uH = Li=730uH + (10m * La =0.5uH/m)
40052
In this example, the combination is compatible because the valve can

withstand:
• Ui = 30V
• Ii = 165mA
These values are higher than what the output can provide:
• Uo = 23.7V
• Io = 93.5mA
In the same way, the valve is characterized by:
• Ci = 22.5nF
• Li = 730µH
These values are lower than what the output allows:
• Co = 66nF
• Lo = 2.5mH

6 Overview FLEX Ex
About the FLEX Ex System FLEX Ex consists of three space-saving components:
• communication (adapters)
• terminal base units
• I/O modules
Keyswitch
Bus Connectors Terminal Base
Adapter Flexbus Connector
Ex I/O Module
1797-ACNR15
Ex
PWR
PWR
Terminal Strips
20125-M
Field Power
Connection Terminals
Use the adapter to power the I/O bus for as many as Use a the three-tier terminal base to wire Plug the Ex I/O module into the terminal base. Use
eight modules. directly to field devices. the module to connect to the I/O bus and field
Two separate connection terminals for field power let Terminate all of your wiring on the terminal base with devices.
you daisy-chain power connections to adjacent terminal no need for terminal blocks. Remove and insert a module without
bases depending on power consumption. Use the terminals to daisy-chain power disturbing field wiring, other I/O modules, or
Removable power connections allow for easy wiring. connections to adjacent terminal bases, or system power.
connect individual power supplies to each base to
isolate modules as dictated by module power
requirements.
Adjust the keyswitch to prevent incorrect
module insertion into a preconfigured terminal base.
Exchange terminal bases without moving other bases
in your system.

FLEX Ex Overview 7
Mount and Remove Your You can horizontally or vertically mount the FLEX Ex system on
System Easily a standard 35mm DIN rail. The adapter and terminal base easily snap
on the DIN rail by hand. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to remove
components from the DIN rail.
Screw holes allow you to horizontally or vertically panel-mount your

system in an enclosure. An example of a DIN-rail mounted system is
shown below.
ATTENTION
When properly installed, FLEX Ex is grounded
through the DIN rail to chassis ground. Use
zinc-plated, yellow-chromated steel DIN rail to
assure proper grounding. Using other DIN rail
! materials (e.g. aluminum, plastic, etc.) which can
corrode, oxidize, or are poor conductors can result
in improper or intermittent platform grounding.
If installing FLEX Ex on non-recommended DIN rail
materials, use the mounting holes provided in each
terminal base or a 1794-NM1 mounting kit with
approved mounting bracket. Use mounting screws
with star washers to provide the FLEX Ex platform
with a chassis ground connection that is not likely to
be affected by shock, vibration, or oxidation over
time.
DIN Rail Screw holes are available

A-B part no. 199-DR1 for panel-mounting. Components are
DIN 46277-3 slotted to accept a
(35 x 7.5mm) DIN rail.
1797-ACNR15
PWR
20127-M
Locking tab connector holds

terminal base onto DIN rail.
ATTENTION
The hook (on the terminal base) and adjacent
connection point (on the communication adapter)
keep the terminal bases tight together.
!
8 Overview FLEX Ex
Design Your Configuration You can use as many as eight terminal bases per adapter. This
flexibility allows a wide variety of I/O channels per adapter. Mix and
match digital and analog I/O to meet your application needs.
Some examples include:
• 128 digital inputs

• 64 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs
• 64 analog inputs
• 32 analog inputs and 32 analog outputs
• 32 digital inputs, 8 digital outputs, 24 analog inputs, and 8
analog outputs
Any combination of digital I/O or analog modules.
Adapter
20128-M
As many as eight terminal bases.
What this Technical Data Use the following tables to find more information on the FLEX Ex
Contains system.
For Information On See Page

Intrinsic Safety Terminology 10
Common Specifications 13
Environmental Conditions 13
Support, Training, and Repair Services 46
For Information On Catalog Number Description See Page

Communications Dual Media Adapter 1797-ACNR15/B Dual Media ControlNet Ex 1.5 Adapter 16
System
Repeaters 1797-RPA ControlNet Ex Coax Drop Repeater Module 17
1797-RPFM ControlNet Ex 3km Fiber Media Port Adapter 18
Taps 1797-TPS ControlNet Ex Straight T-Tap 19
1797-TPR ControlNet Ex Right Angle T-Tap 19
1797-TPYS ControlNet Ex Straight Y-Tap 19
1797-TPYR ControlNet Ex Right Angle Y-Tap 19
Terminators 1797-XT ControlNet Ex 75Ω Terminator 19
1797-TCAP ControlNet Tap Terminator 19
Ferrite 1797-FER ControlNet Ex Trunk Ferrite Toroid 19

FLEX Ex Overview 9
For Information On Catalog Number Description See Page

Terminal Bases Terminal Base Units 1797-TB3 3-Tier Screw Clamp Terminal Base Unit 20
1797-TB3S 3-Tier Spring Clamp Terminal Base Unit 21
Digital DC Input 1797-IBN16 7.5V dc 16 pt Non-Isolated NAMUR Input 22
Module
DC Output 1797-OB4D 24V dc 4 pt Non-Isolated Source Output 24
Module
Analog Analog Input 1797-IE8 8 pt 16 bit Single-Ended Non-Isolated Analog 26
Input Module
Analog Output 1797-OE8 8 pt 13 bit Single-Ended Non-Isolated Analog 28
Output Module
Specialty Thermocouple/mV/RT 1797-IRT8 8 pt 16 bit Non-Isolated RTD/Thermocouple 30
DInput mV Input Module
Frequency Input 1797-IJ2 2 Input Frequency Module 32
Power Supply DC Quad-Ex 1797-PS2N 24V DC In Quad-Ex DC Out Power Supply 35
- Conduit Pipe Thread
1797-PS2E 24V DC In Quad-Ex DC Out Power Supply 35
- Increased Safety
Accessories 1797-BOOT ControlNet Ex BNC Boot 41
1797-INS ControlNet Ex Trunk Insulators Kit 41
1797-EXMK FLEX Ex Cable Marking Kit 41
Extender Cables 1794-CE1 FLEX I/O Extender Cable, 0.3m (1ft) 42
1794-CE3 FLEX I/O Extender Cable, 0.9m (3ft) 42
Under Bus Isolator Module 1797-BIC Bus Isolator Module - Hazardous Modules to 44
Development IS Modules
Connectors 1797-CEC Flexbus Connector 44
1797-CEFTE Flexbus Metric Feed-Through 45
1797-CEFTN Flexbus NPT Feed-Through 45
Extender Cables 1797-CE1S FLEX Ex Extender Cable, 0.3m (1ft) 45
1797-CE3S FLEX Ex Extender Cable, 0.9m (3ft) 45

10 Intrinsic Safety Terminology FLEX Ex
Intrinsic Safety Terminology

Understanding Some Read the following sections for more information on the general
Intrinsic Safety guidelines of intrinsic safety.
Terminology
Hazardous Area Designation
A hazardous area is designated as any location in which a combustible

material is or may be present in the atmosphere in sufficient
concentration to produce an ignitable mixture.
The North American method identifies these areas by Class, Division,

and Group while the IEC (CENELEC) designates these areas by Zone
and Gas Group.
Recently, North America has adopted the Zone method of identifying

hazardous locations as an option to the Division method.
Class Designation
Class identifies the type of hazardous atmosphere.
Class I Gas or vapor

Class I Dust
Class III Fiber or flying (no group designation)
Division/Zone Designations
Division/Zone identifies the likelihood of a hazardous atmosphere

being present.
Division Method IEC Standard

(North America) Zone Method
Ignitable mixture present continuously Zone 0
(long periods) (Zone 20-Dust)
Division 1
Ignitable mixture present intermittently Zone 1
(Zone 21-Dust)
Zone 2
Ignitable mixture is not normally present Division 2 (Zone 22-Dust)

FLEX Ex Intrinsic Safety Terminology 11
Gas/Dust Groups
Hazardous locations are grouped according to their ignition

properties.
Typical Gas IEC Gas Group North American Gas Group

Acetylene IIC A
Hydrogen IIC B
Ethylene IIB C
Propane IIA D
Methane 1 I D1
Metal Dust - E
Coal Dust - F
Grain Dust - -
1 Mining applications under jurisdiction of MSHA.
Use in Class II and III (Dusts and Fibers) Hazardous Locations (North America)
FLEX Ex modules are rated for installation in Class I Division 1 & 2,

Groups A-D hazardous areas. They are also rated to connect to field
devices that are located in Class I, II, or III, Groups A-G hazardous
areas.
If FLEX Ex components are installed in a Class II or III location in your

application, you can mount them in a suitable, dust-proof enclosure
with the appropriate connectors, glans, and seals. For example, a
NEMA 6 enclosure may be appropriate.
As always, observe local code requirements when applying your FLEX

Ex application.
Use in Zone Method Dusts and Fibers Hazardous Locations
FLEX Ex modules are rated for installation in North American Class I

Zone 1 & 2, Groups IIC, IIB & IIA and European Zone 1 & 2, Groups
IIC, IIB, & IIA hazardous areas. They are also rated to connect to field
devices that are located in North American Class I Zone 0, 1, & 2
Groups IIC, IIB & IIA and European Zone 0, 1, & 2, Groups IIC, IIB, &
IIA hazardous areas.
If FLEX Ex components are installed in a North American or European

Zone method dust or fiber location in your application, you can
mount them in a suitable, dust-proof enclosure with the appropriate
connectors, glans, and seals. For example, a North American NEMA 6
or European IP 6x enclosure may be appropriate.
As always, observe local code requirements when applying your FLEX

Ex application.

12 Intrinsic Safety Terminology FLEX Ex
For Zone application, especially in Europe, normal practice calls for

the end application to obtain the dust and fiber rating due to strong
dependence on wiring and other non-equipment related
requirements. For example, FLEX Ex’s North American Class I Zone 0,
1, & 2 Groups IIC, IIB & IIA and European Zone 0, 1, & 2, Groups IIC,
IIB & IIA hazardous area rating is used as the basis for the overall
application to gains its dust and fiber certification.
Methods of Protection
The following techniques are rated by methods of protection.
Technique IEC Symbol for Permitted Zone Permitted Division

Protection Method
Oil Immersion Ex o 1 and 2 *
Pressurization Ex p 1 and 2 1 and 2
Powder Filling Ex q 1 and 2 *
Flameproofing Ex d 1 and 2 1 and 2
(Explosion Proof)
Increased Safety Ex e 1 and 2 *
Intrinsic Safety Ex ia 0, 1, and 2 1 and 2
Intrinsic Safety Ex ib 1 and 2 *
Non-Incendive Ex n 2 2
Encapsulation Ex m 1 and 2 *
Special Protection Ex s 0, 1, and 2 *
* These protection methods are not recognized in the Division method. However, they may be
suitable for some North American Division applications.
Temperature Category
The temperature category defines the maximum surface temperature

of the device. Ratings are given with reference to 40oC ambient unless
otherwise stated.
T1 450oC (842oF) T3A 180oC (356oF)

T2 300oC (572oF) T3B 165oC (329oF)
T2A 280oC (536oF) T3C 160oC (320oF)
T2B 260oC (500oF) T4 135oC (275oF)
T2C 230oC (446oF) T4A 120oC (248oF)
T2D 215oC (419oF) T5 100oC (212oF)
T3 200oC (392oF) T6 85oC (185oF)
The additional temperature categories highlighted above are for North America only.

FLEX Ex Intrinsic Safety Terminology 13
The following table illustrates common FLEX Ex system specifications.
Agency Certification Certificate Dimensions (HxWxD)
1797-ACNR15/B II 2G EEx ib IIB/IIC T4 DMT 99 ATEX E 008 X

Class I Division 1 & 2 Groups A-D T4 UL, cUL 99.19699
1797-RPA Class I Zone 1 & 2 AEx ib IIC T4 94mm x 94mm x 91mm
DMT 99 ATEX E 011 X (3.7in x 3.7in x 3.58in)
II (1) 2G EEx ia/ib IIB/IIC T4
1797-RPFM Class I Division 1 & 2 Groups A-D T4 UL, cUL 99.19699
Class I Zone 1 & 2 AEx ib/[ia] IIC T4
1797-TB3 II 2G EEx ia IIC T4 DMT 98 ATEX E 012 X 94mm x 94mm x 69mm
Class I Division 1 & 2 Groups A-D T4 UL, cUL 99.19699 (3.7in x 3.7in x 2.7in)
1797-TB3S Class I Zone 1 & 2 AEx ia IIC T4
1797-IBN16 DMT 98 ATEX E 013 X

UL, cUL 99.19699
1797-OB4D DMT 98 ATEX E 040 X

UL, cUL 99.19699
1797-IE8 DMT 98 ATEX E 020 X

II (1) 2G EEx ia/ib IIB/IIC T4 UL, cUL 99.19699
Class I Division 1 & 2 Groups A-D T4 46mm x 94mm x 75mm
Class I Zone 1 & 2 AEx ib/[ia] IIC T4 DMT 99 ATEX E 051 X (1.8in x 3.7in x 2.95in)
1797-OE8
UL, cUL 99.19699
1797-IRT8 DMT 98 ATEX E 023 X

UL, cUL 99.19699
1797-IJ2 DMT 98 ATEX E 033 X

UL, cUL 99.19699
1797-PS2N Class I Division 1 Groups C-D T4 UL, cUL 99.19699 174mm x 174mm x 128mm
Class I Division 2 Groups A-D T4 (6.9in x 6.9in x 5.04in)
1797-PS2E EEx de [ib] IIC T4 BVS 98.D.2055X 174mm x 174mm x 280mm

(6.9in x 6.9in x 11.0in)
II 2G [EEx ib] IIB/IIC T4
1797-BIC Class I Division 1 & 2 Groups A-D T4 Pending Pending
Class I Zone 1 & 2 [AEx ib] IIC T4
C US
The following table illustrates FLEX Ex system environmental

conditions.
Environmental Conditions
Non-Operating
Temperature
Temperature
Operational
Operating
Vibration
Humidity
Relative
Storage
Shock
Shock
Tested 15g peak Tested 15g peak Tested 2g @

-20 to 70oC -40 to 85oC 5 to 95% acceleration, acceleration, 10-500Hz per
(-4 to 158oF) (-40 to 185oF) noncondensing 11(+1)ms pulse 11(+1)ms pulse IEC 68-2-6
width width
About Entity Parameters For a complete listing of I/O entity parameters, refer to the FLEX Ex
System Certification Reference Manual, publication 1797-6.5.6.

The ControlNet Ex System is an intrinsically safe system according to EN 50039. When installing the
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Hazardous Area system, the certificate of conformity and the national installation regulations must be heeded. The
components of the ControlNet Ex system and the interconnections are shown on the installation
Zone 1 drawing (A-B Pub. 1797-6.5.6).
Communication System
For the transmittal between the safe area and the hazardous area only optical glass-fibers are
Node 2 permitted. The diameter of a single glass-fiber must be >6um. The power density of the transmitter
1797-RPA/* or 1797-RPFM/* or 1797-RPFM/* or diode must be >5mW/mm2.
RSD-CFA-Ex.CN RSD-FC-Ex2.CN 3km RSD-FC-Ex2.CN 3km
.
Communication System
Protect the system against electrostatic charge. Post a sign near the main components of the system:

Attention! Avoid electrostatic charge.
. .
.
Safe Area
.
. . .
Uo=5.4V, Node 3 Node 4 ... 48

Io=201mA,
ControlNet Ex System Diagram
Power Supply Ui=9.5V, 1797-ACNR15/* or 1797-ACNR15/* or

F>500kHz
Ii=1A, RSD-GW-Ex2.CN
.
Ci<120nF, RSD-GW-Ex2.CN
.
Li=negligible Ch0 Ch1

fiber fiber
. Flexbus Flexbus
.
Uo=5.4V, Uo=5.4V,
.
Io=400mA, Io=400mA,
.
1
Po=2.16W, Po=2.16W,
Co=65µF, Co=65µF,
Ch0 Ch1 .
Lo=10µH .
Lo=10µH
fiber fiber
ChA ChB Power Supply Ui=9.5V, ChA ChB Power Supply Ui=9.5V,
Uo=5.4V, Uo=5.4V, Ii=1A, Uo=5.4V, Uo=5.4V, Ii=1A,
Io=160mA, Io=160mA, Ci<120nF, Io=160mA, Io=160mA, Ci<120nF,
F-3>500kHz F-3>500kHz Li=negligible F-3>500kHz F-3>500kHz Li=negligible
ControlNet Ex tap CNet Ex

CNet Ex trk trm
trk trm
Ci < 60pF ControlNet Ex
ControlNet Ex ControlNet Ex
tap tap tap
Li < 560nH
Hazardous Area 75 Ohm 75 Ohm
coax trunk cable 1W
1W coax trunk cable Ci negl.
Zone 0 Ci negl. Cable type 1189A, 3092A, or Li negl.
Li negl. 3092A Blue from manufacturer The Coax Trunk Cable is permitted to have a maximum length of 1,000m with only 2 connected
Li < 1100uH Li < 1100uH Belden Wire or type RG6-CNet* ControlNet Ex Taps dropping to only 250m with the maximum allowed connected ControlNet Ex
Taps of 48.
The ambient temperature range of the ControlNet Ex system is -20 to +70oC.
CNet Ex
Node 1 tap trm Near the main components of the system a plate with the system marking must be attached. If
Ci < 68pF the system is installed in a cabinet the plate must be fixed on the inside of the cabinet door.
Li negl.
*RG6-CNet is defined as: Cable Impedance = 75 Ohm + or - 3 Ohm
Cable Capacitance <6.0nF per 100m
Cable Resistance >9.08 Ohm per 100m
Cable Attenuation (-20 to +70oC) 0.2MHz > 0.93dB/100m 5MHz > 1.39dB/100m
0.5MHz > 0.95dB/100m 10MHz > 1.86dB/100m
1MHz > 1.07dB/100m 20MHz > 2.73dB/100m
30670-M 2MHz > 1.16dB/100m 50MHz > 4.33dB/100m
FLEX Ex
FLEX Ex Communication System 15
Describing the ControlNet Ex System Diagram
A maximum of 48 ControlNet Ex nodes may be connected together

by 250m of coax cable and 48 taps. The distance increases to 1000m
when you use only 2 taps. See the table below for more
information.
The fiber media of the 1797-RPFM can be installed in a hazardous

location (Zone 0, 1 or 2; Class I, Zones 0, 1, and 2; Class I, Division
1 and 2; Class II, Division 1 and 2; Class III, Division 1 and 2) to
connect two 1797-RPFM modules or they can be installed through
different locations into the non-hazardous location to connect the
1797-RPFM with any approved associated apparatus.
All cables and fiber media that are not light blue must be marked as
IS using the 1797-EXMK marking kit or other locally approved IS
identification and/or segregation method.
During the installation of the ControlNet Ex system, all metallic parts

must be isolated to prevent an earth connection (high voltage
withstanding of isolating material must be > 500V ac).
System Diagram Catalog Number Catalog Name Description

Name
1797-RPA 1797-RPA ControlNet Ex Modular Represents one ControlNet Ex node and must be
Repeater Adapter connected to a coax trunk cable by
1797-TPx
1797-RPFM 1797-RPFM ControlNet Ex Fiber Repeater Allows connection of a maximum of two devices per
Module, Medium Distance 1797-RPA and is powered directly by 1797-RPA
1797-ACNR15 1797-ACNR15 Redundant Media ControlNet Represents one ControlNet Ex node and must be
Ex Adapter connected to a coax trunk cable by
1797-TPx -each one with two redundant output
channels that are connected to different ControlNet Ex
networks (coax cables and 1797-TPx)
CNet Ex Tap Trm 1797-TCAP ControlNet Ex Tap (Dummy) Represents one ControlNet Ex node and is a simple
Terminator capacitor (56pF) with a coax connector
ControlNet Ex Tap 1797-TPx ControlNet Ex Coax Tap Four types of connections available: S (straight t-tap),
R (right angle t-tap), YS (straight y-tap), and YR (right
angle y-tap) - a maximum of 48 taps can be connected
together by coax trunk cable
CNet Ex Trk Trm 1797-XT ControlNet Ex Trunk Simple resistor (75Ω) with coax connector that must
Terminator be on each end of the ControlNet Ex coax trunk for
termination
Coax Trunk Cable 1797-RG6 Quad-Shield, RG-6 75Ω Coax Maximum (functional) length between 2 1797-TPx is
Trunk Cable 3280ft (1000m) - each 1797-TPx reduces the
(functional) coax cable length by 53.4ft (16.3m)
None None Standard Coax Trunk Cable Different standard cable couplers, 90o, 180o, etc.
BNC Couplers

16 Dual Media ControlNet Ex 1.5 Adapter Cat. No. 1797-ACNR15/B FLEX Ex
Dual Media ControlNet Ex 1.5 Adapter Cat. No. 1797-ACNR15/B

Product Features
• Module: EEx ib IIB/IIC T4, Class I Division 1

Group A-D
1797-ACNR15
• Provides interface from the local backplane

I/O bus to the network fieldbus
PWR
• Provides power to the backplane to run bus

interface circuitry aboard I/O modules
40054
• Capable of accepting dual ControlNet Ex
cable media
Customer Connections
+V
Power
Supply
-V
Channel A Network Bus

Dual Flexbus
Port
Channel B RAM
uC uC
40055
1797-ACNR15/B Specifications 1797-ACNR15/B Specifications

I/O Capacity 8 modules Power Supply Ui < 9.5V dc
(+V, -V Intrinsically Safe) Ii < 1A
IS Media Type EEx ib IIB/IIC T4,
AEx ib IIC T4, Pi < 9.5W
Class I, II, III Division 1 & 2 Groups A-G T4 Li = Negligible
Ci < 120nF
IS Module Type EEx ib IIB/IIC T4,
AEx ib IIC T4 Power Consumption 8.5W
Class I Division 1 & 2 Groups A-D T4
Power Dissipation 8.5W
Communication Rate 5m bit/s
Thermal Dissipation 29 BTU/hr
ControlNet Ex BNC Oscillation powered by:
(ChA and ChB) Uo < 5.4V dc Conductor Wire Size 12 gauge (4mm2) stranded maximum
Io < 160mA 3/64in (1.2mm) insulation maximum
ac coupled with high-pass filter f > 500kHz Weight Approximately 200g
Indicators Comm A red/grn Environmental Conditions
Comm B red/grn Operational Temperature
Module Status red/grn -20 to 70oC (-4 to 158oF)
Power grn Storage Temperature -40 to 85oC (-40 to 185oF)
Output (Intrinsically Safe) Uo < 5.8V dc Relative Humidity 5 to 95% noncondensing
(16 pin male and female Io < 400mA
flexbus connector) Shock Operating Tested 15g peak acceleration, 11 (±1)ms pulse width
Po < 2.16W
Lo < 10µH Non-Operating Tested 15g peak acceleration, 11 (±1)ms pulse width
Co < 65µF Vibration Tested 2g @ 10-500Hz per IEC 68-2-6
Isolation Path Agency Certification II 2G EEx ib IIB/IIC T4
Flexbus to Power Supply Galvanic to DIN EN50020 Class I Zone 1 & 2 AEx ib IIC T4
Flexbus to ControlNet Galvanic functional Certificates DMT 99 ATEX E008 X
ControlNet Ex Node to Galvanic functional
Other Node C US
ControlNet Ex to Galvanic to DIN EN50020

Power Supply

FLEX Ex ControlNet Ex Coax Drop Repeater Module Cat. No. 1797-RPA 17
ControlNet Ex Coax Drop Repeater Module Cat. No. 1797-RPA

Product Features
• Functions as part of the fiber repeater hub

within the hazardous area to extend the
1797-RPA
length of the ControlNet Ex segments to
COMM MODULE
interlink systems all operating within the area
STATUS STATUS
REPEATER
ADAPTER
PWR • Functions as the intelligent starter block for a
multiport repeater
• Configured with at least one media adapter

1 2 3 4
+V -V +V -V
40056
power +V
supply
-V
network bus
channel fiber hub bus
uC uC
41309
1797-RPA Specifications 1797-RPA Specifications

I/O Capacity 2 fiber modules Power Supply Ui < 9.5V dc
(-V, +V Intrinsically Safe) Ii < 1A
IS Media Type EEx ib IIB/IIC, Pi < 9.5W
AEx ib IIC T4,
Class I, II, III Division 1 & 2 Groups A-G T4 Li = negligible
Ci < 120nF
AEx ib IIC T4, Power Consumption 8.5W
Class I Division 1 & 2 Groups A-D T4 Power Dissipation 8.5W
Communication Rate 5m bit/s Thermal Dissipation 29 BTU/hr
ControlNet Ex BNC Oscillation powered by: Conductors Wire Size 12 gauge (4mm2) stranded maximum
Ui < 5.4V dc
3/64in (1.2mm) insulation maximum
Ii < 201mA
ac coupled with high-pass filter f > 900kHz Dimensions (HxWxD) 94mm x 94mm x 91mm (3.7in x 3.7in x 3.58in)
Indicators Comm green/red Weight Approximately 200g
Module green/red Environmental Conditions
Power green
Operational Temperature -20 to 70oC (-4 to 158oF)
Output (Intrinsically Safe) Manufacturer specific bus
(30 pin male TTL bus Uo < 5.4V Storage Temperature -40 to 85oC (-40 to 185oF)
connector) Io < 201mA Relative Humidity 5 to 95% noncondensing
Po < 1.09W
Lo < 0.45mH Shock Operating Tested 15g peak acceleration, 11 (±1)ms pulse width
Co < 71µF Non-Operating Tested 15g peak acceleration, 11 (±1)ms pulse width
Isolation Path Vibration Tested 2g @ 10-500Hz per IEC 68-2-6
Bus to Power Supply Galvanic to DIN EN50020 Agency Certification II (1) 2G EEx ia/ib IIB/IIC T4
Adapter to Adapter Galvanic functional Class I Zone 1 & 2 AEx ib IIC T4
ControlNet Ex Node to Galvanic functional Certificates DMT 99 ATEX E011 X
Other Node
ControlNet to Power Supply Galvanic to DIN EN50020 C US

18 ControlNet Ex 3km Fiber Media Port Adapter Cat. No. 1797-RPFM FLEX Ex
ControlNet Ex 3km Fiber Media Port Adapter Cat. No. 1797-RPFM

Product Features
• Functions as part of the fiber repeater hub

1797-RPFM
within the hazardous area to extend the
length of the ControlNet Ex segments to
interlink systems all operating within the area
FIBER MODULE
MEDIUM RANGE
• Functions as a non-intelligent fiber to
Chan 1 Chan 2 backplane conversion device
Recv Xmit
• Converts glass fiber infrared LED media

Recv Xmit
40057
signals to backplane signals for use by the
coax drop repeater module (cat. no.
1797-RPA)
receiver
channel 1
transmitter
bus
fiber hub bus
receiver
channel 2 proc
transmitter
41310
1797-RPFM Specifications 1797-RPFM Specifications

IS Media Type EEx ia IIB/IIC T4, Isolation Path
AEx ia IIC T4, Bus to ControlNet Galvanic to DIN EN50020
Class I, II, III Division 1 & 2 Groups A-G T4 Power Consumption Included in 1797-RPA
IS Module Type EEx ib IIB/IIC T4, Power Dissipation Included in 1797-RPA
AEx ib IIC T4,
Class I Division 1 & 2 Groups A-D T4 Thermal Dissipation Included in 1797-RPA
Communication Rate 5m bit/s Weight Approximately 100g
Approximate Fiber 3km Environmental Conditions
Media Length Operational Temperature -20 to 70oC (-4 to 158oF)
Fiber Type 62.5/125 mm multi-mode Storage Temperature -40 to 85oC (-40 to 185oF)
Fiber Termination Type ST (plastic or ceramic)
Relative Humidity 5 to 95% noncondensing
Fiber Operating Wavelength 1300 nm
Shock Operating Tested 15g peak acceleration, 11 (±1)ms pulse width
Optical Power Budget 13.3 dB
Non-Operating Tested 15g peak acceleration, 11 (±1)ms pulse width
Fiber Optic Transmitter Optical peak output power
Ch1 and Ch2 Poptical < 1mW Vibration Tested 2g @ 10-500Hz per IEC 68-2-6
Dimensions (HxWxD) 94mm x 94mm x 91mm (3.7in x 3.7in x 3.58in)
Indicators Channel 1 status - green
Channel 2 status - green Agency Certification II (1) 2G EEx ia/ib IIB/IIC T4
Input (Intrinsically Safe) Ui < 5.4V Class I Zone 1 & 2 AEx ib/[ia] IIC T4
(30 pin female TTL bus Ii < 201mA
connector) Pi < 1.1W Certificates DMT 99 ATEX E011 X
Li < 15µH
C US
Ci < 41µF
Output (Intrinsically Safe Uo < 5.4V
(30 pin male TTL bus Io < 201mA
connector) Po < 1.1W
Lo < 0.45mH
Co < 71µF

FLEX Ex ControlNet Ex Taps and Terminators Cat. Nos. 1797-TPS, -TPR, -TPYS, -TPYR, -XT and -TCAP 19
ControlNet Ex Taps and Terminators Cat. Nos. 1797-TPS, -TPR, -TPYS, -TPYR, -XT and -TCAP
ControlNet Ex Straight T-Tap ControlNet Ex Right-Angle T-Tap

Cat. No. 1797-TPS Cat. No. 1797-TPR
40058 40059
ControlNet Ex Straight Y-Tap ControlNet Ex Right-Angle Y-Tap

Cat. No. 1797-TPYS Cat. No. 1797-TPYR
40060 40061
ControlNet Ex 75Ω Terminator ControlNet Tap Terminator

Cat. No. 1797-XT Cat. No. 1797-TCAP
40875 40874
ControlNet Ex Trunk Ferrite

Toroid Cat. No. 1797-FER
41676

20 3-Tier Screw Clamp Terminal Base Unit Cat. No. 1797-TB3 FLEX Ex
3-Tier Screw Clamp Terminal Base Unit Cat. No. 1797-TB3

Specifications - 1797-TB3
Number of Terminals 1 row of 16, 2 rows of 18
Terminal Screw Torque 7-9 inch-pounds
Terminals Assignments Only for intrinsically safe circuits
+34, -35, +50, -51, and 96 Ui <10V dc
pin female I/O connector Ii <2.5A
pins 30-32, 62-64, 94-96 Ci <1nF
Li Negligible
36, 49 Must not be used for any connection
All Other Terminals Ui <30V dc
Ii <100mA
Ci <1nF
Li Negligible
Flexbus Connection Ui <10V dc
Intrinsically Safe Ii <400mA
Ci <1nF
Li Negligible
Isolation Voltage Channel-to-channel isolation determined by inserted
module
Weight 200g (approximately)
Dimensions (with module
40062 installed in base)
Inches 3.7H x 3.7W x 2.7D
(Millimeters) (94H x 94W x 69D)
Storage Temperature -40 to 85oC (-40 to 185oF)
Make certain that the hook on the terminal base Shock Operating Tested 15g peak acceleration, 11 (+1)ms pulse width
ATTENTION you are installing is properly hooked into the Non-Operating Tested 15g peak acceleration, 11 (+1)ms pulse width
adjacent terminal base/adapter. Failure to lock Vibration Tested 2g @ 10-500Hz per IEC 68-2-6
the hook into the adjacent base/adapter can Conductors Wire Size 12 gauge (4mm2) stranded maximum
result in loss of communication on the 1.2mm (3/64in) insulation maximum
! backplane. Agency Certification II 2G EEx ia IIC T4

Class I Zone 1 & 2 AEx ia IIC T4
Certificates DMT 98 ATEX E012 U
C US
Do not force the terminal base into the adjacent
ATTENTION Termination connections are unique with each I/O module. Refer to the appropriate I/O module’s
base/adapter. Forcing the units together can installation instructions.
bend or break the hook and allow the units to
separate and break communication over the
backplane.
The 1797-TB3 terminal base also has connections
! for cold junction compensation and terminals
designated for shield termination to chassis
ground.
The 1797-TB3 terminal base unit is intended for The terminal base is equipped with a
users preferring the screw-type wire retention factory-installed tab cover for the backplane bus
method. connection. The tab cover may be removed only
when the terminal base unit is connected to other
You can use the 1797-TB3 terminal base unit with terminal base units or 1794-CE1 or -CE3 extender
any module on the FLEX Ex system. Specific cables.
terminal function is governed by the I/O module Wiring Connections for Terminal Base 1797-TB3
itself. Check the installation instructions for each 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
A
module to determine the specific terminal
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
functions.
B
34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
C
+V -V +V -V
No connections allowed to terminals 36 and 49
41252

FLEX Ex 3-Tier Spring Clamp Terminal Base Unit Cat. No. 1797-TB3S 21
3-Tier Spring Clamp Terminal Base Unit Cat. No. 1797-TB3S

Specifications - 1797-TB3S
Number of Terminals 1 row of 16, 2 rows of 18
Terminal Type Spring-clamp - To open, insert bladed screwdriver
(0.100 - 0.120in/2.54-3.05mm) and lift up.
Terminals Assignments Only for intrinsically safe circuits
+34, -35, +50, -51, and 96 Ui <10V dc
pin female I/O connector Ii <2.5A
pins 30-32, 62-64, 94-96 Ci <1nF
Li Negligible
36, 49 Must not be used for any connection
All other terminals Ui <30V dc
Ii <100mA
Ci <1nF
Li Negligible
Flexbus Connection Ui <10V dc
Intrinsically Safe Ii <400mA
Ci <1nF
Li Negligible
Isolation Voltage Channel-to-channel isolation determined by inserted
module
40063
Dimensions (with module
installed in base)
Inches 3.7H x 3.7W x 2.7D
(Millimeters) (94H x 94W x 69D)
Make certain that the hook on the terminal base Operational Temperature -20 to 70oC (-4 to 158oF)
ATTENTION you are installing is properly hooked into the Storage Temperature -40 to 85oC (-40 to 185oF)
adjacent terminal base/adapter. Failure to lock Relative Humidity 5 to 95% noncondensing
the hook into the adjacent base/adapter can Shock Operating Tested 15g peak acceleration, 11 (+1)ms pulse width
result in loss of communication on the Non-Operating Tested 15g peak acceleration, 11 (+1)ms pulse width
! backplane. Vibration
Conductors
Tested 2g @ 10-500Hz per IEC 68-2-6
Wire 12 gauge (4mm2) stranded maximum
Size 1.2mm (3/64in) insulation maximum
Agency Certification II 2G EEx ia IIC T4
Do not force the terminal base into the adjacent Class I Zone 1 & 2 AEx ia IIC T4
ATTENTION base/adapter. Forcing the units together can Certificates DMT 98 ATEX E012 U
bend or break the hook and allow the units to
C US
separate and break communication over the
backplane. Termination connections are unique with each I/O module. Refer to the appropriate I/O module’s
! installation instructions.
The terminal base is equipped with a

The 1797-TB3S terminal base unit is intended for factory-installed tab cover for the backplane bus
users preferring the spring-type wire retention connection. The tab cover may be removed only
method. when the terminal base unit is connected to other
terminal base units or 1794-CE1 or -CE3 extender
You can use the 1797-TB3S terminal base unit with cables.
any module on the FLEX Ex system. Specific 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Row A
terminal function is governed by the I/O module
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
Row B
34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
Row C
itself. Check the installation instructions for each Label placed at top of wiring area
module to determine the specific terminal
functions. Row A
The 1797-TB3S terminal base has 36 wiring Row B

connections to/from a plug-in module. The use of
each terminal depends on the module mounted in Row C
this base. It also has connections for cold junction +V -V +V -V
compensation and terminals designated for shield No connections allowed to terminals 36 and 49 41254
termination to chassis ground.

22 7.5V dc 16 pt Non-Isolated NAMUR Input Module Cat. No. 1797-IBN16 FLEX Ex
7.5V dc 16 pt Non-Isolated NAMUR Input Module Cat. No. 1797-IBN16
Ex
1797-IBN16
PWR
40064
Product Features
• Module: EEx ia IIB/IIC T4, Class I Division 1 • DIN 19234, NAMUR compatible
Group A-D • Switching points/hysteresis:
• IS input type: EEx ia IIB/IIC, Class I, II, III I = 1.2mA to 2.1mA/0.2mA
Division 1 Group A-G • Input pulse width on/off: >500µs/>500µs
• 16 single-ended input channels referenced to • Lead breakage threshold: I<0.35mA
a single common
• Lead breakage defeat on four-channel group
• Maximum no load voltage/short-circuit basis via module DIP switch selection
current:
• Fault detection can be disabled via data table
U/V = 7.5V dc/
I = 7.5mA • Input frequency up to 1000Hz
• Yellow LED to indicate input state, • Programmable digital input filtering 1 to
input ON = LED ON 33ms (OFF-ON and ON-OFF)
• Fault detection, fault bits in data table and • All channels updated to flexbus<500µs
LED (per channel) blinking red (1Hz) • Module field-side power consumption: 2.8W
lead break defeat +V

Power
-V Supply
NAMUR Prox
Bus
Flexbus +
µC -

FLEX Ex 7.5V dc 16 pt Non-Isolated NAMUR Input Module Cat. No. 1797-IBN16 23
Terminal Base Assignment

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Row A
+ - + - + - + - + - + - + - + -
Ch 0 Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 5 Ch 6 Ch 7
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
Row B
+ - + - + - + - + - + - + - + -
Ch 8 Ch 9 Ch 10 Ch 11 Ch 12 Ch 13 Ch 14 Ch 15
34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
Row C
41504
+V -V +V -V
No connection allowed to terminals 36 and 49
Specifications - 1797-IBN16 Power Supply Ui < 9.5V dc

(+V, -V intrinsically safe) Ii < 1A
Number of Inputs 16 (1 group of 16), non-isolated, sinking
Li = Negligible
IS Input Type EEx ia IIB/IIC, Ci = Negligible
AEx ia IIC T4,
Class I, II, III Division 1 & 2 Groups A-G T4 Module Field-Side 2.8W
Power Consumption
AEx ib IIC T4, Power Dissipation 2.8W
Class I Division 1 & 2 Groups A-D T4 Thermal Dissipation Maximum 9.6 BTU/hr
Input Type DIN19234, NAMUR compatible Module Location Cat. No. 1797-TB3 or -TB3S Terminal Base Unit
ON-State Current 2.1mA Conductor Wire Size 12 gauge (4mm2) stranded maximum
OFF-State Current 1.2mA 3/64in (1.2mm )insulation maximum
Hysteresis 0.2mA Dimensions (HxWxD) 46mm x 94mm x 75mm
Input Frequency 1000Hz maximum (1.8in x 3.7in x 2.95in)
Input Pulse Width >500µs on or off Weight 200g (approximate)
Maximum Load Voltage U/V = 7.5V dc Keyswitch Position 6
Short Circuit Current I = 7.5mA Environmental Conditions
Short Circuit Threshold I > 6mA Operational Temperature -20 to +70oC (-4 to +158oF)
Lead Breakage Threshold I < 0.35mA Storage Temperature -40 to +85oC (-40 to +185oF)
Input Delay Times Relative Humidity 5 to 95% noncondensing
OFF to ON 1ms, 2ms, 3ms, 5ms, 9ms, 17ms, 33ms Shock Operating Tested to 15g peak acceleration, 11(+1)ms pulse width
ON to OFF 1ms default - selectable thru output image table Nonoperating Tested to 15g peak acceleration, 11(+1)ms pulse width
(see Setting Input Filter Times)
Vibration Tested 2g @ 10-500Hz per IEC68-2-6
Indicators (field side 16 yellow status indicators
indication, customer device 16 red fault indicators Agency Certification II (1) 2G EEx ia/ib IIB/IIC T4
driven) 1 green module power indicator Class I Division 1 & 2 Groups A-D T4
Output (intrinsically safe) Ui < 5.8V dc
(16 pin male and female Ii < 400mA Certificates DMT 98 ATEX E013 X
flexbus connector) Li = Negligible C US
Ci = Negligible
Isolation Path Isolation Type
Input to Power Supply Galvanic to DIN EN50020
Input to Flexbus Galvanic to DIN EN50020
Input to Input None
Power Supply to Flexbus Galvanic to DIN EN50020

24 24V dc 4 pt Non-Isolated Source Output Module Cat. No. 1797-OB4D FLEX Ex
24V dc 4 pt Non-Isolated Source Output Module Cat. No. 1797-OB4D
Ex
1797-OB4D
PWR
40067
Product Features
• Module: EEx ib IIB/IIC T4, Class I Division 1 • Fault indication, signal to the backplane and
Group A-D LED (per channel) blinking red for fault
• IS output type: EEx ia IIB/IIC T4, Class I, II, • Output wire-off detection
III Division I Group A-G • Output wire-off detection on per module
• 4 output channels referenced to a single basis via module data bit
supply • Electronically short circuit protected, fault
• Functional data: U = 12V at I = 45mA reported to controller
• Yellow LED to indicate output state, • All channels updated from the backplane
output ON = LED ON every 2ms
• Output fault state programmable
+V power
supply
-V
+ valve audible
bus alarm solenoid
flexbus
uC -
40069

FLEX Ex 24V dc 4 pt Non-Isolated Source Output Module Cat. No. 1797-OB4D 25
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Row A
+ - + - + - + -
ch0 ch1 ch2 ch3
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
Row B
34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
Row C
40068
+V -V +V -V
No connections allowed to terminals 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17 to 32, 36, 37,
38, 39, 46, 47, 48, 49
Specifications - 1797-OB4D Conductors Wire Size 12 gauge (4mm2) stranded maximum

1.2mm (3/64in) insulation maximum
Number of Outputs 4, non-isolated, sourcing
Dimensions (HxWxD) 46mm x 94mm x 75mm
IS Output Type EEx ia IIB/IIC, (1.8in x 3.7in x 2.95in)
AEx ia IIC T4,
Class I, II, III Division 1 & 2 Groups A-G T4 Weight 200g (approximate)
IS Module Type EEx ib IIB/IIC T4, Keyswitch Position 7
AEx ib IIC T4, Environmental Conditions
Operational Temperature -20 to +70oC (-4 to +158oF)
V-I Characteristics Refer to the “Output Voltage/Current Capability”
section in 1797-5.6 Storage Temperature -40 to +85oC (-40 to +185oF)
Load Range 30-5000Ω Relative Humidity 5 to 95% noncondensing
Fault Detection Fault bits in data table and LED (per channel) blinking Shock Operating Tested to 15g peak acceleration, 11(+1)ms pulse width
red (1 Hz)
Nonoperating Tested to 15g peak acceleration, 11(+1)ms pulse width
Electronic Protection Lead break, overload, short circuit
Vibration Tested 2g @ 10-500Hz per IEC68-2-6
Maximum Output
Delay Times Agency Certification II (1) 2G EEx ia/ib IIB/IIC T4
OFF to ON <1.2ms Class I Zone 1 & 2 AEx ib/[ia] IIC T4
ON to OFF <1.2ms Certificates DMT 98 ATEX E 040 X
Indicators 4 yellow status indicators
4 red fault indicators C US
1 green module power indicator
Output (Intrinsically Safe) Ui < 5.8V dc
(16 pin Male and Female Ii < 400mA
Flexbus Connector) Li = Negligible
Output Voltage/Current Capability
Ci < 1.35µF Voltage
30
Output to Power Supply Galvanic to DIN EN50020 25
Output to Flexbus Galvanic to DIN EN50020
20
Output to Output None
Power Supply to Flexbus Galvanic to DIN EN50020 15
Power Supply Ui < 9.5V dc
(+V, -V Intrinsically Safe) Ii < 1A 10
Li = Negligible
Ci = Negligible 5
Module Field-Side 7.5W 0
Power Consumption 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Power Dissipation 5W mA 41313
Thermal Dissipation 17.07 BTU/hr

Module Location Cat. No. 1797-TB3 or -TB3S Terminal Base Unit

26 8 pt 16 bit Single-Ended Non-Isolated Input Module Cat. No. 1797-IE8 FLEX Ex
8 pt 16 bit Single-Ended Non-Isolated Input Module Cat. No. 1797-IE8
Ex
1797-IE8
8 CHANNEL ANALOG INPUT
IN0 IN1 IN2 IN3 IN4 IN5 IN6 IN7

PWR
40070
Product Features
• Module: EEx ib IIB/IIC T4, Class I Division 1 • Wire-off detection, signal to the backplane
Group A-D and LED (per channel) blinking red for fault
• IS input type: EEx ia IIB/IIC T4, Class I, II, III • Wire-off detection on per channel basis via
Division 1 Group A-G module data bits
• Eight single-ended input channels referenced • Input filter cutoff programmable
to a single common • Response time: 4ms to 99% of final value
• 3-wire input for 2 and 3-wire transmitters • All channels updated to the backplane every
• Functional data: U = 15V at I = 22mA, normal < 4ms
Input current = 4 to 20mA, full-current range • Resolution: 16 bits
0 to 22mA to allow for over and underrange
• Accuracy: 0.1%
indication
• Temperature drift: 50 ppm/°C
+V
-V
+ 4-20mA Isolated
286Ω Xmit Power
4-20mA
Bus 21V Xmit
flexbus 4-20mA
I
P Xmit
I
P
uC sig
22Ω I
P
-
40072

FLEX Ex 8 pt 16 bit Single-Ended Non-Isolated Input Module Cat. No. 1797-IE8 27

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Row A
+ sig - + sig - + sig - + sig -
Ch 0 Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
Row B
+ sig - + sig - + sig - + sig -
Ch 4 Ch 5 Ch 6 Ch 77
34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
Row C
40071
+V -V +V -V
No connection No connection
allowed allowed
Specifications - 1797-IE8 Power Dissipation 5.2W

Number of Inputs 8 single-ended, non-isolated Thermal Dissipation 17.75 BTU/hr
IS Input Type EEx ia IIB/IIC T4, Module Location Cat. No. 1797-TB3 or -TB3S
AEx ia IIC T4, Conductor Wire Size 12 gauge (4mm2) stranded maximum
Class I, II, III Division 1 & 2 Groups A-G T4 3/64in (1.2mm) insulation maximum
IS Module Type EEx ib IIB/IIC T4, Dimensions (HxWxD) 46mm x 94mm x 75mm
AEx ib IIC T4, (1.8in x 3.7in x 2.95in)
Resolution 16 bits
Keyswitch Position 3
Transfer Characteristics
Accuracy at 20oC (68oF) 0.1% of input signal range Operational Temperature -20 to +70oC (-4 to +158oF)
Temperature Drift 0.005%/C of input signal range
Storage Temperature -40 to +85oC (-40 to +185oF)
Functional Data Range >15V @22mA
>21V @ 0mA Relative Humidity 5 to 95% noncondensing
Data Format Configurable Shock Operating Tested to 15g peak acceleration, 11(+1)ms pulse width
Step Response to 4ms Nonoperating Tested to 15g peak acceleration, 11(+1)ms pulse width
99% of FS Vibration Tested 2g @ 10-500Hz per IEC68-2-6
Indicators 8 red fault indicators Agency Certification II (1) 2G EEx ia/ib IIB/IIC T4
1 green power Class I Division 1 & 2 Groups A-D T4
Output (Intrinsically Safe) Ui < 5.8V dc Class I Zone 1 & 2 AEx ib/[ia] IIC T4
(16 pin male and female Ii < 400mA Certificates DMT 98 ATEX E 020 X
flexbus connector) Li = Negligible
Ci < 1.35µF C US

Input to Power Supply Galvanic to DIN EN50020
Input to Input None
(+V, -V intrinsically safe) Ii < 1A
Li = Negligible
Ci = Negligible
Module Field-side 7.5W
Power Consumption

28 8 pt 13 bit Single-Ended Non-Isolated Output Module Cat. No. 1797-OE8 FLEX Ex
8 pt 13 bit Single-Ended Non-Isolated Output Module Cat. No. 1797-OE8
Ex
1797-OE8
PWR
40073
Product Features
• Module: EEx ib IIB/IIC T4, Class I Division 1, • Output wire-off detection, LED (per channel)
Group A-D blinking red for fault, threshold < 2mA
• IS output type: EEx ia IIB/IIC T4, Class I, II, • Output wire-off detection on per channel
III Division 1, Group A-G basis via module data bits
• Eight dual-ended output channels referenced • Rise time: 4ms to 99% of final value
over sense resistors to a single common • All channels updated to the backplane every
• Functional data: < 4ms
U = 11V at I = 22mA, normal output • Resolution: 13 bits
current = 4-20mA, full current
• Accuracy: 0.1%
range = 0-22mA to allow for over and
overrange indication • Temperature drift: 100ppm/°C
• Load 0-500Ω • One power supply loop for one module
• Output fault state programmable
+V power
supply
-V
4-20mA
4-20mA valve
+ actuator
Bus
flexbus
I
F
uC -
41441

FLEX Ex 8 pt 13 bit Single-Ended Non-Isolated Output Module Cat. No. 1797-OE8 29
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Row A
+ - + - + - + -
ch0 ch1 ch2 ch3
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
Row B
+ - + - + - + -
ch4 ch5 ch6 ch7
34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
Row C
41440
+V -V +V -V
No connections allowed to terminals 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 19, 20, 23,
24, 27, 28, 31, 32, 36, 37, 38, 39, 46, 47, 48, 49
Specifications - 1797-OE8 Power Dissipation 5.4W

Number of Outputs 8 single-ended, non-isolated Thermal Dissipation 18.4 BTU/hr
IS Output Type EEx ia IIB/IIC T4, Module Location Cat. No. 1797-TB3 or -TB3S Terminal Base Unit
Aex ia IIC T4, Conductors Wire Size 12 gauge (4mm2) stranded maximum
Class I, II, III Division 1 & 2 Groups A-G T4 1.2mm (3/64in) insulation maximum
IS Module Type EEx ib IIB/IIC T4, Dimensions (HxWxD) 46mm x 94mm x 75mm
AEx ib IIC T4, (1.8in x 3.7in x 2.95in)
Class I Division 1 & 2 Groups A-D T4 Weight 200g (approximately)
Resolution 13 bit Keyswitch Position 4
Transfer Characteristics Environmental Conditions
Accuracy at 20oC (68oF) 0.1% of output signal range Operational Temperature -20 to +70oC (-4 to +158oF)
Temperature Drift 0.010%/C of output signal range
Storage Temperature -40 to +85oC (-40 to +185oF)
Load Range
Current 0-22mA Relative Humidity 5 to 95% noncondensing
Voltage Available at 22mA >11V Shock Operating Tested to 15g peak acceleration, 11(+1)ms pulse width
Load 0-500Ω @ 22mA Nonoperating Tested to 15g peak acceleration, 11(+1)ms pulse width
Data Format Configurable Vibration Tested 2g @ 10-500Hz per IEC68-2-6
Step Response to 99% of 4ms Agency Certification II (1) 2G EEx ia/ib IIB/IIC T4
FS Class I Division 1 & 2 Groups A-D T4
Indicators 8 red fault indicators
1 green power Certificates DMT 98 ATEX E 051X
Output (Intrinsically Safe) Ui < 5.8V dc C US
(16 pin male and female Ii < 400mA
Ci = < 1.35µF
Output to Power Supply Galvanic to DIN EN50020
Output to Flexbus Galvanic to DIN EN50020
(+V, -V Intrinsically Safe) Ii < 1A
Li = Negligible
Ci = Negligible
Module Field-Side 6.3W
Power Consumption

30 8 pt 16 bit Non-Isolated RTD Thermocouple/mV Input Module Cat. No. 1797-IRT8 FLEX Ex
8 pt 16 bit Non-Isolated RTD Thermocouple/mV Input Module Cat. No. 1797-IRT8
Ex
1797-IRT8
PWR
40076
Product Features
• Module: EEx ib IIB/IIC T4, Class I Division 1 • Thermocouple mode

Group A-D ² types B, E, J, K, TXK/XK (L), N, R, S, T
• IS input type: EEx ia IIB/IIC T4, Class I, II, III ² cold junction compensation (CJC)
Division 1 Group A-G ² external reference junction
(programmable)
• Input channels referenced to a single ² sensor breakage detection
common ² accuracy: 0.1% of span, filter cutoff < 1 Hz
• Resolution: 16 bits ² accuracy of CJC: +1°C/K
• mV mode
• RTD mode
² input voltage -40 to 100 mV differential
² 2-, 3- and 4-wire connection sensing
² sensor lead breakage detection all 4 leads ² sensor breakage detection
² sensor short circuit detection all 4 leads ² accuracy: 0.1% of span @ 20oC,
² measuring resistance 0 to 500Ω filter cutoff < 1Hz
² accuracy: 0.1% of span @ 20oC,
filter cutoff < 1Hz
+V power
supply
-V
+
2W RTD 3W RTD 4W RTD
Bus
flexbus H
thermocouple +
L
uC mV
-
-
CJC
+
CJC
-
41658

FLEX Ex 8 pt 16 bit Non-Isolated RTD Thermocouple/mV Input Module Cat. No. 1797-IRT8 31

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Row A
+ H L - + H L - + H L - + H L -
Ch 0 Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
Row B
+ H L - + H L - + H L - + H L -
Ch 4 Ch 5 Ch 6 Ch 7
34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
Row C
41505
+V -V CJC CJC +V -V
0+ chassis 0- 1+ chassis 1-
GND for GND for
shield shield
No connection allowed to terminals 36 and 49
Specifications - 1797-IRT8 Output (intrinsically safe) Ui < 5.8V

(16 position male/female Ii < 400mA
Number of Inputs 8 channels
IS Input Type EEx ia IIB/IIC T4,
AEx ia IIC T4, Ci < 1.35µF
Class I, II, III Division 1 & 2 Groups A-G T4 Isolation Path Isolation Type
IS Module Type EEx ib IIB/IIC T4, Input to Power Supply Galvanic to DIN EN50020
AEx ib IIC T4, Input to Flexbus Galvanic to DIN EN50020
Class I Division 1 & 2 Groups A-D T4 Input to Input None
Resolution 16 bits Power Supply to Flexbus Galvanic to DIN EN50020
Input Type Suitable for Pt 100, Pt200, Ni 100, Ni120, Ni200, 10Cu Power Supply Ui < 9.5V dc
RTD, thermocouple Type B, E, J, K, N, R, S, (+V, -V intrinsically safe)
T, TXK/XK (L) Ii < 1A
Configuration via internal bus Li = Negligible
Signal Input Range 0 to 500Ω; -40 to 100mV Ci = Negligible
Settling Time to 99% 8ms (mV mode, oF thermocouple) Module Field-Side 1.6W
of Final Value Power Consumption
Open RTD Detection Out of range upscale reading Power Dissipation 1.6W
Lead Resistance < 15Ω total Thermal Dissipation Maximum 5.46BTU/hr
Compensation Module Location Cat. No. 1797-TB3 or -TB3S Terminal Base Unit
Transfer Characteristics Conductor Wire Size 12 gauge (4mm2) stranded maximum
Accuracy RTDs: 0.1% of span @ 20oC, filter cutoff < 1Hz 3/64in (1.2mm) insulation maximum
Thermocouples: 0.1% of span @ 20oC, Dimensions (HxWxD) 46mm x 94mm x 75mm
filter cutoff < 1Hz (1.8in x 3.7in x 2.95in)
Temperature Effect Cold junction compensation = +1oC Weight 200g (approximate)
150ppm/oC (primary range) Keyswitch Position 2
Indicators 8 red fault indicators Environmental Conditions
1 green module power indicator Operational Temperature -20 to +70oC (-4 to +158oF)
Data Organization Storage Temperature
Overrange Alarm -40 to +85oC (-40 to +185oF)
Lead Breakage Alarm Individually for each channel Relative Humidity 5 to 95% noncondensing
Fault State Individually for each channel Shock Operating Tested to 15g peak acceleration, 11(+1)ms pulse width
Sensor Mode RTD 2, Individually for each channel (includes overrange, lead Nonoperating Tested to 15g peak acceleration, 11(+1)ms pulse width
3, or 4-wire, breakage and short circuit) Vibration Tested 2g @ 10-500Hz per IEC68-2-6
TC Sensor Type (e.g. TC, Common to groups of 4 channels (ch 0-3, ch 4-7) Agency Certification II (1) 2G EEx ia/ib IIB/IIC T4
Type B, E, J..., RTD or mV Class I Division 1 & 2 Groups A-D T4
Internal Reference Common to groups of 4 channels (ch 0-3, ch 4-7) Class I Zone 1 & 2 AEx ib/[ia] IIC T4
Junction (TC mode) Certificates DMT 98 ATEX E 023 X
Common to all channels (0oC, 20oC, 25oC, 30oC, 40oC, C US
50oC, 60oC, 70oC selectable

32 2 Input Frequency Module Cat. No. 1797-IJ2 FLEX Ex
2 Input Frequency Module Cat. No. 1797-IJ2
Ex
1797-IJ2
PWR
40079
Product Features
• Module: EEx ib IIB/IIC T4, Class I Division 1 • NAMUR lead breakage indication for any
Group A-D lead, signal to the backplane and LED (per
• IS input type: EEx ia IIB/IIC T4, Class I, II, III channel) blinking red for fault
Division 1 Group A-G • NAMUR lead breakage defeat on per channel
• Software configurable frequency operating basis via module data table (NAMUR inputs
mode, with independent selections per only)
frequency input • Frequency count range up to 32k Hz
• Frequency inputs, two gate inputs and two • Calculate frequency on time interval or input
outputs count
• Functional data: four selectable ranges, • Programmable scaling
50mV, 500mV (magnetic pickup), Flowmeter • Acceleration value calculated
and NAMUR
• Maximum frequency or acceleration alarms
• Provides IS power to drive up to two NAMUR
• All channels updated to the backplane every
and two Flowmeter frequency inputs and/or
< 4 ms (according to sampling time)
contact switches and NAMUR gate inputs

FLEX Ex 2 Input Frequency Module Cat. No. 1797-IJ2 33
+V
power
-V supply
+V
Bus
flexbus
6V
uC NAMUR vortex
3V
prox sensor
+8V
N
50mV select jumper for 50mV sensor
none for 500mV
500/50mV
GND
NAMUR magnetic
prox sensor
+8V
N
50mV select jumper for 50mV sensor
none for 500mV
500/50mV
GND
magnetic
R NO sensor
R Com
R NC
valve audible solenoid
alarm
41302

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Row A
3V 6V V+ GND 50 500/50 N 8V 8V N 500/50 50 GND V+ 6V 3V
mV mV mV mV
Sel Sel
Channel 0 Frequency Input Channel 1 Frequency Input
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
Row B
R0 NO R0 NC GND 50 500/50 N 8V 8V N 500/50 50 GND R1 NO R1 NC
mV mV mV mV
Sel Sel
Channel 0 Gate Input Channel 1 Gate Input

Row C 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
41506
+V -V R0 COM R1 COM +V -V
No connection allowed to terminals 19, 30, 36, 38, 39, 47, 48, 49

34 2 Input Frequency Module Cat. No. 1797-IJ2 FLEX Ex
Specifications - 1797-IJ2 1797-IJ2 specifications continued.

Number of Inputs 2 frequency channels Indicators 6 yellow status indicators
2 gate channels 4 red fault indicators
1 green module power indicator
IS Input Type EEx ia IIB/IIC T4,
AEx ia IIC T4, Output (intrinsically safe) Uo < 5.8V
Class I, II, III Division 1 & 2 Groups A-G T4 (16 pin male and female Io < 400mA
flexbus connector) Li < Negligible
AEx ib IIC T4, Ci < 2.64µF
Class I Division 1 & 2 Groups A-D T4 Isolation Path Isolation Type
Input (intrinsically safe) to Input to Power Supply Galvanic to DIN EN50020
DIN19234 (NAMUR)
No Load Voltage Short 8V dc/8mA
Circuit Current Input to Input None
Switching 1.2-2.1mA/0.2mA Output to Power Supply Galvanic to DIN EN50020
Point/Switching Hysteresis Output to Flexbus Galvanic to DIN EN50020
Input Pulse >20µs/>20µs Output to Output Galvanic to DIN EN50020
Length/Pulse Pause Power Supply Ui < 9.5V dc
Lead breakage monitoring Breakage current <0.35mA (+V, -V intrinsically safe) Ii < 1A
Inputs to Flowmeter Li = Negligible
Input signal Threshold 3V or 6V selectable Ci = Negligible
Voltage available at 20mA >15V
Module Field-Side 4.25W
Inputs to Magnetic pickup 50mV or 500mV selectable Power Consumption
input signal
Power Dissipation 4.25W
Processing time <4ms
Thermal Dissipation Maximum 14.5BTU/hr
Input Frequency 1.0Hz - 32,767Hz
Module Location Cat. No. 1797-TB3 or -TB3S Terminal Base Unit
Resolution and accuracy Minimum Frequency Resolution
Sampling Time (ms) Accuracy % Conductor Wire Size 12 gauge (4mm2) stranded maximum
2 0.043 3/64in (1.2mm) insulation maximum
4 0.033 Dimensions (HxWxD) 46mm x 94mm x 75mm
5 0.031 (1.8in x 3.7in x 2.95in)
10 0.027 Weight 200g (approximate)
20 0.025
50 0.023 Keyswitch Position 1
100 0.023 Environmental Conditions
200 0.023 Operational Temperature -20 to +70oC (-4 to +158oF)
500 0.023
1000 0.023 Storage Temperature -40 to +85oC (-40 to +185oF)
Frequency Input Magnetic pickup: 50mV, 500mV Relative Humidity 5 to 95% noncondensing
Characteristics NAMUR: 8V, 8mA Shock Operating Tested to 15g peak acceleration, 11(+1)ms pulse width
Flowmeter: low <3V, high >6V
Nonoperating Tested to 15g peak acceleration, 11(+1)ms pulse width
Frequency Input >5kΩ magnetic pickup
Impedance Rating >10KΩ flowmeter Vibration Tested 2g @ 10-500Hz per IEC68-2-6
Outputs 2 relay outputs Agency Certification II (1) 2G EEx ia/ib IIB/IIC T4
Output Switching Time <10ms Class I Zone 1 & 2 AEx ib/[ia] IIC T4
Gate Inputs 2 Certificates DMT 98 ATEX 033 X
C US

FLEX Ex FLEX Ex Power Supplies Cat. Nos. 1797-PS2N, and -PS2E 35
FLEX Ex Power Supplies Cat. Nos. 1797-PS2N, and -PS2E
The 1797-PS2N is a 24V dc in/quad-Ex dc out The 1797-PS2E is a 24V dc in/quad-Ex dc out
power supply in an explosion-proof enclosure with power supply in a flame-proof enclosure with
1 inch conduit pipe-thread input/output increased safety input/output terminations. The
terminations. 24V dc glan is an M20 x 1,5 and can accept a cable
from 6mm to 12mm in diameter. The Ex outputs
are M16 x 1,5 and can accept a cable from 4mm to
8mm in diameter.
1797-PS2N 1797-PS2E
40468
30686
Product Features
• Module: Class I Division 1 Group C-D, T4/ • Explosion-proof enclosure, IP 65, NEMA
Class I Division 2 Groups A-D, T4 12/12K/13, increased safety input
(“N” versions) terminations (“E” versions)
• Explosion-proof enclosure, IP 66, NEMA • 24V dc supply source
4/4X, conduit input terminations (“N” • Four channels, 8.5W output each channel
versions)
• Dual power feeds for source input
• Maximum conduit length of 10 inches redundancy
• Module: EEx de [ib] IIC T4 (“E” versions) • Outputs are IS galvanically isolated from the
source
• All channels are independently IS limited
IS Limiters
Type of Power Input IS Power Output
Voltage and Current
dc Dual Input IS Isolation
Diodes Hazardous to IS -V
Out 1
+ +V
Vin1
- -V Out 2
+V
+
Vin2 -V
- Out 3
+V
chassis GND -V
Out 4
+V
41315

36 FLEX Ex Power Supplies Cat. Nos. 1797-PS2N, and -PS2E FLEX Ex
Understanding System Planning Modules Requires

Fiber Hub 8.5W
Part of system planning is determining what Two ControlNet Adapters 8.5W each
modules are needed for the application, how many Two Analog Inputs 7.5W each
power supplies are needed, how to best partition Two Analog Outputs 6.3W each
the system, and where to locate the system Two Thermocouple Inputs 1.6W each
cabinets.
Two Digital Outputs 7.5W each
Three NAMUR Digital Inputs 2.8W each
A key task in the development cycle is determining
the number of power supply outputs (thus power Two Counter Inputs 4.25W each
supplies) you will need. For example, you will

need eleven power outputs if you are using the The total number of power supplies needed
fiber hub, which requires 8.5W: depends on the modules used and the total system
configuration. The following illustration shows
Each power supply has four independent IS power how this example may be configured.
outputs capable of 8.5W each. In this example, we
required eleven IS power outputs so three power
supplies were sufficient.
EEx d IS Pwr Spare
/e IS Pwr
IS Pwr
EEx ib IS Pwr
Hazardous Area
IS 1797 I/O
1797 power supply
ACNR Spare IE8 OE8 IRT8 Spare Spare IJ2 IJ2
EEx d IS Pwr
IS Pwr
/e
IS Pwr
EEx ib IS Pwr
IS 1797 I/O
1797 power supply
Safe Area ACNR OB4D OB4D IBN16 IBN16 IBN16 IE8 IRT8 OE8
EEx d IS Pwr
Unsafe IS Pwr
/e IS Pwr
Power EEx ib IS Pwr
Entrance 1797 power supply
RPA RPFM RPFM IS 1797 Fiber Hub
41306

Optimize Power Distribution Assigning Power Supplies

Your FLEX Ex system must use adequate power
Note the amount of power each module requires
supplies to support the physical locations
and assign it to a power supply output. Continue
determined earlier in this chapter. Each FLEX Ex
to assign modules to the power supply output until
I/O module in the system is rated for input power,
the supply’s output power rating is consumed. The
and the FLEX Ex power supply is rated in the
graphic on the next page shows the number of
number of output channels and power available
modules per power supply output.
from each channel.
,03257$17 Each power supply output in the FLEX Ex system is rated

for 8.5W. Modules can be attached to the output until their
combined power equals that number. Do not exceed the
power supply maximum of 8.5W.
IRT8
4 1.6W
IRT8 IRT8
3 1.6W 1.6W
Modules IRT8 IBN16 RPFM IRT8 IRT8 IRT8

2 1.6W 2.8W (In RPA) 1.6W 1.6W 1.6W
IRT8 IBN16 IJ2 IRT8 RPFM IRT8 IBN16 IBN16 IRT8

1 1.6W 2.8W 4.25W 1.6W (In RPA) 1.6W 2.8W 2.8W 1.6W
IRT8 IBN16 IJ2 IE8 OE8 ACNR RPA IBN16 IJ2 IBN16 IJ2
0 1.6W 2.8W 4.25W 7.5W 6.3W 8.5W 8.5W 2.8W 4.25W 2.8W 4.25W 41661
Modules Per Power Supply Output

Hazardous Area Installation
The following illustration provides an example of

how power supplies are arranged within the FLEX
Ex system.
Programmable
Logic Controller
Optional User Supplied

1786-RPA 1786-RPFM 1786-RPFM 24V Supply
.
.
(85 to 264V ac future)
.
to other devices
Fiber Cable Non-Hazardous Location
Optional Hazardous Location

1797-RPA 1797-RPFM
1797-RPFM Hardened Conduit
Class I, Division 1
.
.
.
or
(Zone 1)
1
1797-PS2N
to other hazardous devices or
(1797-PS2E)
Adapter
Module . . . .
.
Hardened Conduit
. . . . . .
. . .
1
. . . . .
1797-PS2N
or
(1797-PS2E)
Adapter
Module . . . .
.
.
. . . .
.
. . .
Hardened Conduit
.
1
. . . . .
1797-PS2N
or
(1797-PS2E)
42304

1797-PS2N North America DC Power Input IS Power Output

1 2 3 4 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
+ - cha + - +V -V +V -V +V -V +V -V
GND
Vin1 Vin2 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 41256
1797-PS2E 1 2 4 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
3 + - + - +V -V +V -V +V -V +V -V
Vin1 Vin2 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4

cha 41271
GND

Specifications 1797-PS2N 1797-PS2E

IS Module Type Class I, Division 1 Groups C-D T4 EEx de [ib] IIC T4
Class I Division 2 Groups A-D T4
IS Output Type EEx ib IIC,
Class I, II, III Division 1 & 2 Groups A-G
Input Connectors 24V dc
Terminals 1, 2, 4, 5
Voltage Range 19 to 32V
Ripple 5% ac
Input Power Entrance 1” NPT, <6” conduit allowed between power supply Increased safety
and seal
Output Connectors Terminals 10-17
Output Power 4x8.5W
Voltage UO <9.5V
Current IO <1A
Co (IIC) <800 nF
Lo (IIC) <10 µH - Typical cable length 3.5m
Maximum Output Cable Resistance <0.1Ω
(both directions)
Isolation Path
Input Power to Output Power Galvanic to DIN EN50020
Input Power 55W
Power Dissipation 21W
Conductors Wire Size 12 gauge (4mm2) stranded maximum
1.2mm (3/64in) insulation maximum
Use wire rated for 100oC operation
Dimensions (HxWxD) 174mm x 174mm x 128mm 174mm x 174mm x 280mm
(6.9in x 6.9in x 5.04in) (6.9in x 6.9in x 11.0in)
Protections Class IP66/NEMA 7B IP 65/NEMA 7B
Weight (approximately) 7.3kg (16lbs) 7.7kg (17lbs)
Storage Temperature -40 to 85oC (-40 to 185oF)
Shock Operating Tested 15g peak acceleration, 11 (±1)ms pulse width
Non-Operating Tested 15g peak acceleration, 11 (±1)ms pulse width
Vibration Tested 2g @ 10-500Hz per IEC 68-2-6
Agency Certification Class I, Division 1 Groups C-D T4 EEx de [ib] IIC T4
Class I Division 2 Groups A-D T4
Certificates BVS 98.D.2055X
C US

FLEX Ex FLEX Ex Accessories Cat. Nos. 1797-BOOT, -INS, and -EXMK 41
FLEX Ex Accessories Cat. Nos. 1797-BOOT, -INS, and -EXMK

Use the ControlNet BNC boot, trunk insulator, and marking kit in your
cable connections.
The %227 covers the BNC connector on the ControlNet Ex

trunk cable.
IS
tap insulators tap tap
trunk terminator with trunk terminator with
intrinsically safe insulator intrinsically safe insulator
trunk-cable section trunk-cable section
30094
The ,16 is a bag of assorted insulators that you can use to

replace those shipped with the product. The (;0. is a marking
kit for FLEX Ex cable.
Cable #A
38
Tab can be marked with

cable system identification
(example shown).
30597-M

42 Extender Cables Cat. Nos. 1794-CE1 and -CE3 FLEX Ex
Extender Cables Cat. Nos. 1794-CE1 and -CE3

Extender Cables
Use the optional 1794-CE1 (0.3m, 1ft) or 1794-CE3 (0.9m, 3ft) extender
cable (one per system) to arrange your FLEX Ex system into two rows
or split your system into horizontal and vertical orientation.
1794-CE1
or
1794-CE3
Extender
Cable
20129-M
Bus Isolator
. . . . .
.
. . . . . .. . . .
. . .
1794-CE3
1
.
FLEX Ex
. . .
. . . . . .
FLEX I/O . .. . . .
1797-CEC 1797-BIC
40089
. . .

FLEX Ex 43
Intermixed Systems
The bus isolator modules, 1797-BIC and -CEC, allow you to

configure FLEX Ex modules and FLEX I/O modules on the DIN rail
when attached to the same adapter and grouped together on
appropriate sides of the bus isolator module. This highly flexible,
cost-effective solution combines intrinsically safe and
non-intrinsically safe systems.
Intermixed systems can be configured for use in the:
• safe area much like traditional IS and I/O systems

• hazardous and safe control equipment where the distance of
physical separation is short
• FLEX Ex I/O with communication adapters that are not
intrinsically safe
Mixing Systems in Hazardous Area
the Safe Area any communication Zone 1
Bus Isolator Class I Division 1,
adapter supported by
FLEX I/O 1797-CEC Groups A-D
1794-CE3
. . . . .
.
Maximum of 1m
. . . . . .. . . .
. .
.
FLEX Ex
1
. . .
. . . . . .
1797-BIC
Nonhazardous Area . .. . . .
or FLEX I/O
Class I Division 2, . . . Field Wiring to
Groups A-D Zone 0
Class I, II, III Division 1,
Groups A-G
40087
Mixing Systems in
the Hazardous Area
The 1797-BIC and -CEC Hazardous Area

modules are still under Zone 1
any communication development. Class I Division 1,
Nonhazardous Groups A-D
FLEX I/O
Area . 1797-CE1S
.
. .
1797-CEFTE or -CEFTN
.
1
conduit .
1794-CE3
1797-CEC 1797-BIC
FLEX Ex Max of 1m
. . . . .
. .. . . . . .. .
. . . . .
Field Wiring to
Zone 0
Groups A-G
40088
Products Under Development Publication 1797-2.1 - April 2000

44 Bus Isolator Module and Flexbus Connector Cat. Nos. 1797-BIC and -CEC/Under Development FLEX Ex
Bus Isolator Module and Flexbus Connector Cat. Nos. 1797-BIC and -CEC/Under Development
Master Side Slave Side
1797-CEC
1797-BIC
FLEXBUS
FLEXBUS ISOLATOR
CONNECTOR
PWR
+V -V +V -V
1 2 3 4
40082
Product Features
• Provides an IS-compatible mechanism to • Module: [EEx ib] IIB/IIC T4, Class I Division 1
separate two sections of the backplane Group A-D
allowing IS and non-IS field-device wiring to • Up to 8 FLEX Ex modules may be attached to
the same I/O group the slave side
• Converts hazardous power to IS-safe power
to run one side of the bus
receiver/transmitter circuitry and IS-safe
power to slave side modules
Specifications - 1797-BIC (Estimated)
I/O Module Capacity 8 FLEX Ex modules
Indicators Power green
Isolation Path
Flexbus to Flexbus Galvanic to DIN EN50020
Flexbus Master Side Galvanic to DIN EN50020
to Power Supply
Flexbus Slave Side Galvanic to DIN EN50020
to Power Supply
Power Consumption 24V dc @ 0.25A
Power Dissipation 6W
IS Module Type [EEx ib] IIB/IIC T4, Class I Division 1 Group A-D
1797-CEC 1797-BIC
Bus
flexbus flexbus flexbus flexbus
PWR
limit Bus
+V power
supply
-V
41693

Products Under Development
FLEX Ex Extender Cables and Flexbus Feed Throughs Cat. Nos. 1797-CE1S, - CE3S, -CEFTN, and -CEFTE/Under Development 45
Extender Cables and Flexbus Feed Throughs Cat. Nos. 1797-CE1S, - CE3S, -CEFTN, and -CEFTE/Under
Development
Use the optional Bus Isolator 1797-CE1S (0.3m, 1ft) or 1797-CE3S

(0.9m, 3ft) extender cable to mix systems in the hazardous area.
The 1797-BIC and -CEC Hazardous Area
modules are still under Zone 1
any communication development. Class I Division 1,
Nonhazardous Groups A-D
FLEX I/O
Area . 1797-CE1S
.
. . .
.
1797-CEFTE or -CEFTN
1
conduit .
1794-CE3
1797-CEC 1797-BIC
FLEX Ex Max of 1m
. . . . .
. .. . . . . .. .
. . . . .
Field Wiring to
Zone 0
Groups A-G 40088
Flexbus Feed Throughs

1797-CEFTN or -CEFTE
41680
Products Under Development Publication 1797-2.1 - April 2000

46 Support Services FLEX Ex
Support Services
Support Services
At Allen-Bradley, customer service means experienced

representatives at Customer Support Centers in key cities throughout
the world for sales service and support. Our value-added services
include:
Technical Support
• SupportPlus programs
• Telephone support and 24-hour emergency hotline
• Software and documentation updates
• Technical subscription services
Engineering and Field Services

• Application engineering assistance
• Integration and start-up assistance
• Field service
• Maintenance support
Technical Training
• Lecture and lab courses
• Self-paced computer and video-based training
• Job aids and workstations
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The following are trademarks of Rockwell Automation: FLEX Ex, FLEX I/O, ControlNet Ex, PLC-5/20C, PLC-5/40C, SLC 500, and ProcessLogix.
DeviceNet is a trademark of Open DeviceNet Vendor Association (O.D.V.A.).
ControlNet is a trademark of ControlNet International.

Supersedes Publication 1797-2.1 - March 1999 Copyright 2000 of Rockwell International Corporation. Printed in the U.S.A.

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Technical Data

Distributed Architecture FLEX Ex leverages advanced technologies allowing the application to

• modularity for distributed IS systems

FLEX Ex provides additional value if system problems develop.

• Dual-fault protection IS circuits provide the highest fault

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Safe Area PLC-5/20CTM processor or

host computer with

1797 fiber hub FLEX Ex

The diagnostic capabilities and determinism of the ControlNet

The redundant media ControlNet Ex communications adapter

ControlNet and ControlNet Ex repeater hubs facilitate the mixing of IS

An intrinsically safe network and I/O system installed in the

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Configuration of the FLEX Ex system is based on the entity parameter

• open-circuit voltage (Uo or Voc)

Switched outputs are specified as if they were inputs.

Field devices using entity parameters are specified with:

• maximum input voltage (Ui or Vmax)

In use, the sum of all the input Ci or Li in a control loop cannot

This is not meant to be a design example, only a short explanation of

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cable length = 10m

1797-IE8 Analog Input Module Total Loop Transmitter Distance Cable

In this example, the combination is compatible because the valve can

In the same way, the valve is characterized by:

These values are lower than what the output allows:

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About the FLEX Ex System FLEX Ex consists of three space-saving components:

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Screw holes allow you to horizontally or vertically panel-mount your

DIN Rail Screw holes are available

Locking tab connector holds

Some examples include:

• 128 digital inputs

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Intrinsic Safety Terminology

A hazardous area is designated as any location in which a combustible

The North American method identifies these areas by Class, Division,

Recently, North America has adopted the Zone method of identifying

Class identifies the type of hazardous atmosphere.

Class I Gas or vapor

Division/Zone identifies the likelihood of a hazardous atmosphere

Division Method IEC Standard

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Hazardous locations are grouped according to their ignition

Typical Gas IEC Gas Group North American Gas Group

FLEX Ex modules are rated for installation in Class I Division 1 & 2,

If FLEX Ex components are installed in a Class II or III location in your

As always, observe local code requirements when applying your FLEX

Use in Zone Method Dusts and Fibers Hazardous Locations

FLEX Ex modules are rated for installation in North American Class I

If FLEX Ex components are installed in a North American or European

As always, observe local code requirements when applying your FLEX

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For Zone application, especially in Europe, normal practice calls for

The following techniques are rated by methods of protection.

Technique IEC Symbol for Permitted Zone Permitted Division