32321149 Issue F VPX SERIES Valve Position Indicator DESCRIPTION VALUE TO CUSTOMERS Valve Position Indicator, VPX Series cULus, ATEX, IEC EX, NEPSI, and switches are built especially for KOSHA certified for hazardous outdoor use in potentially hazardous (explosive) environments atmospheres. The switch enclosures are Designed with the end user in constructed to withstand the pressure of mind, these switches help to create an internal explosion. Flame paths cool user-friendly interfaces with broad the exploded gases to a point less than applications possibilities to help meet the lowest safe operating temperature the challenges of many different of the surrounding gas. The VPX Series environments versions equipped with the inductive Weather sealed to NEMA and IP proximity switches has the Intrinsically ratings Safe (IS) rating. Regardless of where the Reliable, dependable and accurate equipment or machinery is designed, Versions available in both snap- FEATURES built or installed, the VPX Series products action switches and intrinsically safe VPX Series switches are certified carry global agency coverage. inductive proximity switches for ATEX, IEC Ex, CE, cULus, NEPSI, The VPX Series switches have standard and KOSHA specifications for global POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS rugged die-cast aluminum housing. applications that requires protection Seaside grain and duel loading docks The products housing is weather sealed from explosive gases, vapors & Oil and gas wells for outdoor use and comply with NEMA combustible dust Refineries 4X requirement for protection against Die-cast aluminum housing and Fuel storage facilities corrosion, in addition to various NEMA various sealing (NEMA 4, 4X, 6, and Mining enclosure standards. 13), certifies the VPX Series is rated for Petrochemical and chemical plants rain, wind, snow, ice and blowing dust The products o-ring seals make the Waste water treatment facilities environments enclosure rain tight, but are outside Oil and gas production pipeline Wide operating temperature range of required flame paths so explosion networks from -40 C to 80 C (see Table 1 for proof requirements are maintained. Paint batching/blending plants detailed specifications) The VPX Series switches are available in Pharmaceuticals and drug processing Versions of the VPX with proximity multiple colors and angles, visible from plants switches carry an Intrinsically Safe (IS) all directions. Unless special ordered, all Food and beverage industries rating basic switches operate on clockwise and Pesticides manufacturing plants Well suited for up to 500,000 actuation counterclockwise rotation. Textile dyeing and finishing plants cycles Lead acid battery manufacturing Available in multiple indicator colors DIFFERENTIATION facilities that is visible from all directions With numerous environmental ratings (Ingress Protection and NEMA), the VPX Series is protected for all kinds of PORTFOLIO outdoor conditions The VPX Series joins the VPX Series is certified flame-proof, CX Series of valve position explosion-proof and Intrinsically Safe indicator switches for hazardous areas (optional), thereby making the product applications. The standard offerings of safe for a wide variety of potentially the VPX Series is certified for flammable hazardous area applications gases, vapors and combustible The Safety Integrity Level, SIL 3 dust. The VPX Series also offers the certification, puts the VPX Series in the Intrinsically Safe versions (optional). higher safety category as compared to To view the entire product portfolio, its competitors click here. 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. Versions with four electromechanical switches: -40 C to 50 C -40 F to 122 F Operating temperature 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 NEMA 4, 4X, 6, and 13 per UL 50E Sealing IP66 per IEC 60079-0 IP67 per IEC 60529 (self-certified by Honeywell) cULus, ATEX, IEC EX, CE, NEPSI, KOSHA Agency approvals 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: Explosion proof hazardous II 2 G, II 2 D (ATEX Rating) area designations Ex db IIC T6 Gb (Gas Rating) Ex tb IIIC T85C 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) Versions of the VPX with proximity switches carry an intrinsically safe rating: North America: Not Available ATEX/IEC Ex: Intrinsically safe hazardous II 1 G, II 1 D (ATEX Rating) area designations Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (Gas Rating) Ex ia IIIC T135C Da (Dust Rating) Ta -40 C to 80 C Visual indicator Available in multiple colors and angles. Visible from all directions. 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 Electrical ratings 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. SIL 3 per IEC 61508-2. The Mean Cycle to Failure (MCTF) requirements are: Mechanical endurance MCTF: 500,000 cycles Safety Integration Level (SIL) 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 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, Vibration 20 sweeps per axis Product weight 2,4 kg 5.2 lb (approx.) 2 sensing.honeywell.com