Intrinsically Safe Barrier Relays

NY2 and 8501TO

Class/File 8501

CONTENTS
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page
NY2 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
NY2 Ordering Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NY2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
NY2 Approximate Dimensions and Wiring Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
NY2 Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
8501TO General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
8501TO Ordering Information, Application Data, Approximate Dimensions. . . . . . . . 8
Intrisically Safe Barrier Relays
NY2 – Relays For Hazardous Locations
General Information
Intrinsically Safe (IS)
Explosion prevention is a prime consideration in plants and facilities containing hazardous atmospheres and explosion-proof
housings. The main fault with the explosion-proof system is that a single human error could create a high explosion probability. Prime
examples are failing to tightly replace covers on explosion-proof housings, failing to shut off the power before removing the covers,
and damaging the specially machined surfaces of these covers.
Intrinsically safe (IS) systems are a means of providing automated control functions in explosive environments. Because of the
inherent parameters of electronic circuits, no energy is released, under normal or abnormal conditions, of sufficient magnitude to
ignite a specified atmosphere mixture.
To design an effective intrinsically safe system, energy that enters the hazardous area must be limited. For electronic instrumentation,
this is accomplished by controlling the voltages and currents that may enter the hazardous area. In addition, stored electrical energy
in field instruments is limited to levels that cannot ignite a given atmosphere.
Intrinsically safe relays, such as the NY2 and the Class 8501 Type TO relays, act as an energy barrier, limiting the voltage and current
available in the hazardous area. They can be connected with any device having a dry contact (limit switch, magnetic switch,
pushbutton, pneumatic-electric interfaces, etc.) or with NAMUR sensors. NAMUR sensors (NAMUR is a European standard) are solid
state detectors specifically designed to work with such a limited amount of voltage and current. All Telemecanique NAMUR sensors
comply with the strict energy limitations imposed by intrinsically safe relays.
NOTE: Compare the sensor characteristics with related input line parameters (page 4) to determine the maximum cable length
allowed when using a particular cable brand.
For battery applications, a DC to AC converter (NY2 K10) is used to power up to four IS relays. This solution is safer than using DC
barriers since it offers physical isolation between hazardous and non-hazardous areas.

Non-incendive switches for hazardous areas

A wide variety of indexing head surface mounted and tubular proximity switches have Factory Mutual approval for installation without
any immediate barrier or control relay. Completely solid state and self-contained, these proximity switches have both AC and DC
outputs. Factory Mutual approved: Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D and are suitable for Class II, Group G hazardous
locations.
All Telemecanique proximity switches are FM approved for this non-incendive rating.
Non-incendive equipment is defined as unable to release sufficient electrical or thermal energy under normal operating conditions to
cause ignition of specific hazardous materials. Non-incendive equipment can be used without additional precautions in Division II
hazardous locations where the hazardous materials can be present only in case of accidental rupture or breakdown of the enclosure
containing them.

Definitions
Class I Locations: Are those in which flammable gases or vapors are or may be present in the air in quantities sufficient to
produce explosive or ignitable mixtures.
Class II Locations: Are those which are hazardous due to the presence of combustible dust.
Class III Locations: Are those which are hazardous due to the presence of easily ignitable fibers of flyings, but in which such
fibers or flyings are not likely to be in suspension in the air in quantities to produce ignitable mixtures.
Division I Locations in which hazardous concentrations in the air exist continuously, intermittently, or periodically under normal
operating conditions.
Division II Locations in which hazardous concentrations are handled, processed, or used but are normally within closed
containers or closed systems from which they can escape only in case of accidental rupture or breakdown.
Group A Atmospheres containing acetylene.
Group B Atmospheres containing hydrogen, or gasses or vapors of equivalent hazard, such as manufactured gas.
Group C Atmospheres containing ethyl-ether vapors, ethylene, or cyclo propane.
Group D Atmospheres containing gasoline, hexane, naptha, benzine, butane, alcohol, acetone, benzol, lacquer solvent vapors,
or natural gas.
Group E Atmospheres containing metal dust, including aluminum, magnesium, and their commercial alloys, and other metals
of similarly hazardous characteristics.
Group F Atmospheres containing carbon black, coal or cake dust.
Group G Atmospheres containing flour, starch, or grain dust.

Excerpt from the National Electrical Code

Equipment and associated wiring approved as intrinsically safe shall be permitted in any hazardous (classified) location for which it
is approved, and the provisions of Articles 500 through 517 shall not be considered applicable to such installation. Means shall be
provided to prevent the passage of gasses and vapors. Intrinsically safe equipment and wiring shall not be capable of releasing
sufficient electrical or thermal energy under normal or abnormal conditions to cause ignition of a specific hazardous atmospheric
mixture in its most easily ignitable concentration.
Abnormal conditions shall include accidental damage to any field installed wiring, failure of electrical components, application of over-
voltage, adjustment and maintenance operations, and other similar conditions.

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 Intrinsically Safe Barrier Relays
NY2 – Relays For Hazardous Locations
Ordering Information
NY2 A•1 Single Channel, Dual Relay Output
A single channel relay that will accept either a NAMUR proximity sensor or a dry contact switch input. Two SPDT
outut relays are ganged to provide two NO and two NC contacts. The housing is glass-reinforced nylon for back plate
or DIN rail mounting. Terminals have captive screws with self-lifting clamps. Each relay has an independent LED
function indication.

Power Supply Catalog Number

24/48 Vac NY2 A11
110/220 Vac NY2 A21

NY2 B•1 Dual Channel, Relay Output

With dual channel relay. Each channel will accept either a NAMUR proximity sensor or a hard contact switch input.
Each channel has independent SPDT output relays. The housing is glass-reinforced nylon for back plate or DIN rail
mounting. Terminals have captive screws with self-lifting clamps. Each relay has an independent LED function
indication.

Power Supply Catalog Number

24/48 Vac NY2 B11
110/220 Vac NY2 B21
120/240 Vac NY2 B31

NY2 F•1 Dual Channel, Transistor Output

Transistor outputs are suitable for DC signal switching or for fast response time (speed, motion, counting, etc.). Each
channel will accept either a NAMUR proximity sensor or a hard contact switch input. Each channel has an
independent transistor output. The housing is glass reinforced nylon for back plate or DIN rail mounting. Terminals
have captive screws with self-lifting clamps. Each output transistor has an independent LED function indication.

Power Supply Catalog Number

24/48 Vac NY2 F11
110/220 Vac NY2 F21
120/240 Vac NY2 F31

NY2 K10 DC/AC Converter For Battery Operation

A DC to AC converter that accepts 24 Vdc or 48 Vdc and provides a selectable output voltage supply of 24 Vac or 48
Vac. The housing is glass-reinforced nylon for back plate or DIN rail mounting. Terminals have captive screws with
self-lifting clamps.
The converter can supply three or four NY2 ••11 relays from a DC power supply (battery).

Power Supply Catalog Number

24/48 Vac NY2 K10

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Specifications

General Specifications
24/48 Vac, 110/220 Vac, 120/240 Vac (+10%/-15%), 50/60 Hz
Supply voltage
(for NY2 K10: 24 or 48 Vdc ± 15%)
Consumption 4 VA
Resistance to shock Greater than 25 G
Resistance to vibration 0-25 Hz, 2 mm amplitude
Enclosure rating
IP20, NEMA 1
(CENELEC)
Operating temperature -4 to 122 °F (-25 to +50 °C)
Approvals CENELEC 3: EN 50014 and 50020; NAMUR and DIN 19234
LC1F No. 80223X Factory Mutual approved, CSA certified

Input parameters (conforms to NAMUR)

Supply voltage Max 7.7 to 9 Vdc (provided by the IS relay)

Internal resistance 100 Ω, ± 5%
Maximum current 10 mA
Response time 5 ms with relay output, 0.2 ms with transistor output
Maximum line resistance 50 Ω with a NAMUR sensor
Maximum line capacitance 0.8 µF
Maximum line inductance 18 mH

Output parameters
Relays
Mechanical life 10 million cycles
Closing: 10 ms
Response time
Opening: 30 ms
I max. (AC): 5 A
Power max (AC): 100 VA @ 110 to 240 Vac
50 VA @ 24 to 48 Vac
V max (AC): 250 Vac
Contact ratings
Frequency (max): 10 Hz
I max (DC): 0.4 A (L/R < 40 ms)
Power max (DC): 24 W
V max (DC): 110 Vdc
Transistors
Controlled by opto-isolator and protected against overvoltage and reverse polarity.
Closing: 0.3 ms
Response time
Opening: 0.7 ms
I max: 100 mA (L/R =0)
Output ratings
V max: 30 Vdc
Frequency (max) 500 Hz
NY2 K10 load @ 24 Vdc Three NY2 ••1 relays @ 48 Vdc; four NY2 ••1 relays
Factory Mutual approved: Intrinsically safe for Class I and Class II, Division I, Groups A, B, C, D, E,
F and G. Report 1M4A1.AX.
CSA certified LR 15996 Class 3218 06.

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Dimensions, Wiring Recommendations
Approximate Dimensions Wiring recommendations

Mounted onto backplate Inductive and capacitive effects

Dimensions in inches (millimeters)
In order to minimize any inductive effects from adjacent

=
cabling, it is recommended that individual IS circuits be run
out and back by a pair of conductors contained within the
same sheath.

2.36 to 2.46
(60 to 62.5)
2.95
(75)
Check cable inductance and capacitance for long cable runs
against NY2 input line parameters to determine maximum
cable length. For long cable runs, twisted pairs are
recommended.

=
4.17 = 1.37 to 1.47 =
(106) (35 to 37.5) Terminals
4.33
(110) 1.97 Where the same set of terminal blocks are used to connect
(50)
both IS and non IS circuits, a minimum spacing of 2 in. (50
mm) should be observed between the different circuits, or if
possible, a grounded screen should be mounted between
Mounting on 35 mm DIN3 track them.

In a hazardous area such an arrangement would require a

explosion proof junction box, due to the presence of non IS
cabling. Separate terminal blocks are often used.
2.95
(75)

Junction boxes
Where a junction box is being used only for IS cabling, there
is no need to use a explosion proof type, and any type of
standard box can be used provided that it has a minimum
4.45 1.97
(113)
degree of protection.
(50)

Interconnection between circuits being fed from the

same IS relay
The use of a common link between two IS circuits on the same
relay is not allowed.
Mounted onto asymmetrical No interconnection between two or more IS relays or
DIN rail (DZ5 MB) using channels is allowed due to the adverse effects on the input
parameters of the relay, and the fact that the cumulative
adaptor RHZ 66 effects of voltage and current would increase the risks of
sparking above those of the normal IS levels.
1.37
(35)

Series/Parallel
2.95
(75)

Combinations are allowed for mechanical/dry contacts only.

1.57
(40)

Grounding

Do not ground devices in the hazardous areas at the same

4.92 1.97 ground as the ones in non-hazardous areas. Floating or
(125) (50)
separate grounds are recommended.

Line voltage selector

Plug in the fusible holder with the desired line voltage at the tip of the arrow
220

110
48

24

0.25A 0.63A

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NY2 – Relays For Hazardous Locations
Wiring Diagrams

Switch
Target Switch Target

– + – +
B11 B12 B13 B14 B21 B22 B23 B24 NY2 A•1 B11 B12 B13 B14 B21 B22 B23 B24 NY2 A•1
Both relays are Both relays are
energized when energized when
target is sensed target is removed
or switch is opened. or switch is
closed.

18 16 15 28 26 25 A1 A2 18 16 15 28 26 25 A1 A2

L1 L2 L1 L2
Switch Switch
Target Switch Target Switch Target Target

– + – + – + – + NY2 B•1
NY2 B•1
B11 B12 B13 B14 B21 B22 B23 B24 B11 B12 B13 B14 B21 B22 B23 B24
Relays are Relays are
independently independently
energized when energized
target is sensed when target is
or switch is removed or
opened for switch is
each channel. closed for each
channel.
18 16 15 28 26 25 A1 A2 18 16 15 28 26 25 A1 A2

L1 L2 L1 L2
Switch Switch
Target Switch Target Switch Target Target The output transistors can be wired
either in the sinking or sourcing mode
as illustrated below
– + – + – + – + +VCC
B11 B12 B13 B14 B21 B22 B23 B24 NY2 F•1 B11 B12 B13 B14 B21 B22 B23 B24 NY2 F•1 +VCC
Transistors Transistors LOAD 18
conduct conduct
independently independently 18
when target is when target 16
120 VAC sensed or 120 VAC is removed or
18 16 15 28 26 25 A1 A2 switch is opened 18 16 15 28 26 25 A1 A2 switch is closed 16 LOAD
for each channel for each channel –VCC
L1 L2 L1 L2 –VCC
Sinking mode Sourcing mode

Battery operated system Switches

d≥ 50mm

B11 B12 B13 B14 B21 B22 B23 B24 B11 B12 B13 B14 B21 B22 B23 B24 B11 B12 B13 B14 B21 B22 B23 B24

24/48 V

Convertisseur

NY2 K10 NY2 11 NY2 11 NY2 11

LC1 E No. 03 0004X [EE] LC1 E No. 03 0004X [EE] LC1 E No. 03 0004X [EE]
24/48 V 0.8 A off LC1 E No. 03 0004X [EE] LC1 E No. 03 0004X [EE] LC1 E No. 03 0004X [EE]
200V – 5A – 100VA 50-60Hz 200V – 5A – 100VA 50-60Hz 200V – 5A – 100VA 50-60Hz

S1 S1 S1 S1 S2 S2 S2 S2 18 16 15 28 26 25 A1 A2 18 16 15 28 26 25 A1 A2 18 16 15 28 26 25 A1 A2

24/48 VDC

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Class 8501 – Type TO
General Information
General Example 2
NONHAZARDOUS LOCATION HAZARDOUS LOCATION
The Class 8501 Type TO barrier relays must be installed in a non-
JUMPER VAPOR PROOF SEAL
hazardous location. However, intrinsically safe equipment and the WIRE

associated wiring can be installed in the hazardous location for NEGATIVE LEAD
PROXIMITY
SWITCH
1
which the devices are approved, without the need for an explosion- 7 (FM ENTITY APPROVED)

{
POSITIVE LEAD
8 2
proof housing or similar protection. RELAY
OUTPUT

BARRIER
RELAY
TERMINALS CASE GROUND WIRE
9 3
Diagram of a Typical Intrinsically Safe Installation 10 4
(IF ANY)

NONHAZARDOUS LOCATION HAZARDOUS LOCATION

POWER INTRINSICALLY SAFE
11 5 PILOT LIGHTS
SOURCE 12
VAPOR PROOF SEAL INTRINSICALLY SAFE CIRCUIT 6 (SUCH AS SQUARE D CLASS 9001
TYPE KP44 INTRINSICALLY
SAFE PILOT LIGHTS)

120V 60 Hz ONLY DEVICES THAT HAVE FM ENTITY

110V 50 Hz
} TO 41 APPROVAL MAY BE USED

240V 60 Hz PHYSICAL BARRIER

220V 50 Hz } TO 43

Connection:
NONHAZARDOUS LOCATION HAZARDOUS AREA EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CONTACT- SUCH AS STANDARD PUSH
TORS, RELAYS, MOTOR CON- BUTTONS, LIMIT SWITCHES, The maximum voltage and current rating of each device in the hazardous
INTRINSICALLY SAFE PILOT
TROL CENTERS ETC.
LIGHTS ETC. locations which are connected to the Class 8501 Type TO41/TO43 barrier
THE BARRIER RELAY MUST
THIS EQUIPMENT DOES NOT
relay must be greater than or equal to the maximum open circuit voltage (VOC)
BE MOUNTED HERE.
NEED TO BE EXPLOSION PROOF. and maximum short circuit current (ISC) that the relay can deliver.
The sum of the total capacitance and total inductance of all the intrinsically
Terminals 1 through 6 of the barrier relay are the intrinsically safe safe devices connected to the relay, including field wiring, must not exceed
the values shown in Table 1.
terminals. The input devices and intrinsically safe pilot lights that are
located in the hazardous location are wired to these terminals. The Table 1
maximum voltage available to these terminals is 28Vdc. This is Total inductance and capacitance which may be connected to the intrinsically safe
terminals.
called the maximum open circuit voltage (VOC). The maximum
Max. Max.
current available to these terminals is 115mA. This is called the Ca uF La mH Groups
maximum short circuit current (ISC). 0.12 2.7 A, B
If the barrier relay is to be controlled by a 2-wire pilot device, such as 0.36 11.0 C, E
a proximity switch or limit switch, the switch is then wired to terminals 0.96 22.0 D, G
2 and 3 and a jumper is placed between terminals 1 and 2. Ca Maximum allowable connected capacitance.
La Maximum allowable connected inductance.
Only devices that have been approved as intrinsically safe and meet
the requirements of Factory Mutual's entity approval should be
connected to this relay. Refer to the section on “Connection.” Connection Diagram
1 2 3 4 5 6
Intrinsically safe equipment is suitable only for the specific OFF
ON
hazardous location classes, divisions and groups for which it has OFF ON
been designed and investigated. The relay can be used with such
devices that are installed in hazardous locations designated as
Intrinsically Safe Terminals
Class I, Division 1 or 2, Groups A, B, C, D; Class II, Division 1 or
2, Groups E & G; and Class III locations dependent upon the
hazardous location rating which must be marked on these devices. SUPPLY
VOLTAGE

Example 1
7 8 9 10 11 12

NONHAZARDOUS LOCATION HAZARDOUS LOCATION

Non-Hazardous Location Terminals
VAPOR PROOF SEAL

MECHANICAL - TYPE
PUSH BUTTON SWITCHES
7 1 HAVING NO ENERGY It is very important that terminal 6 be properly grounded, before power is

{ 8 2 STORAGE CAPABILITIES
RELAY
OUTPUT
(SUCH AS SQUARE D CLASS 9001
TYPE K OR D SWITCHES)
applied.
BARRIER
RELAY

TERMINALS
9 3
10 4
Terminals 7 through 12 of the barrier relay are the non-hazardous location
INTRINSICALLY SAFE
PILOT LIGHTS terminals. Terminals 7-8 and 9-10 are hard contact relay outputs N.O. and
(SUCH AS SQUARE D CLASS 9001
POWER
SOURCE
11 5 TYPE KP44 INTRINSICALLY
SAFE PILOT LIGHTS)
N.C., respectively. These contacts change state when the barrier relay input
12 6
is activated. This is indicated by the illumination of an LED located on the front
ONLY DEVICES THAT HAVE FM ENTITY
APPROVAL MAY BE USED face of the barrier relay. This LED is labeled “Relay Output Status.”
120V 60 Hz
110V 50 Hz
} TO41

240V 60 Hz PHYSICAL BARRIER

Terminals 11 - 12 are connected to the supply voltage (120V - 60Hz/110V -
} TO43
220V 50 Hz
50Hz for the 8501 TO41 and 240V - 60Hz/220V - 50Hz for the 8501 TO43).

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Class 8501 – Type TO
Order Information, Application Data and Approximate Dimensions
Equipment that is intrinsically safe is suitable for use in specific hazardous locations because of the reduced electrical
and thermal energy of the equipment.

The Class 8501 Type TO barrier relays are Factory Mutual approved for use with approved equipment mounted in
Class I, Class II and Class III locations (see page 7). See page 2 for a summary of classification chart. The barrier
relay is used in applications where a load (motor starter, control relay, etc.) in a nonhazardous location must be
controlled by input devices or sensors in a hazardous area. With the barrier relay interposed between the input
devices and the load, the input devices will not need to be the explosion-proof type. An example application would
be a combination starter in a non-hazardous area controlled by push buttons located in the hazardous area.

• Provides an alternative to explosion- • Factory Mutual approved. Report 0J6A4.AX.

proof enclosures • Ideal for spray paint lines, petrochemical
• Reduces equipment costs plants, petroleum refineries, and grain elevator
• Provides easy maintenance arsenals
• Saves on wiring

Barrier Relay Mounting Track

Supply Voltage Type Voltage Class 8501
Description Type
120V/60 Hz TO41 V20 9" long for 4 relays XM4
110V/50 Hz
18" long for 8 relays XM8
240V/60 Hz 27" long for 12 relays XM12
TO43 V24
220V/50 Hz
The Type TO Barrier Relay mounts on Class 8501 Type XM mounting track.

Output Contacts:
Approximate Dimensions
1 N.O., 1 N.C.
5 Amperes resistive @ 30 Vdc or 120 Vac 2.18
(55)
1/6 HP @ 120 Vac 4.10 1.09
(28)
Nominal Output Voltage: 24 Vdc (104)

Maximum Open Circuit Voltage (VOC): 28 Vdc

Maximum Short Circuit Current (ISC): 115 mA
Minimum Trip Current at 25°C: 52 mA if the internal
3.12
relay is not energized; 40 mA if the internal relay is ener- 3.50
(89) (79)

gized. 0.41 DIA

(10)

Operating Information:
If the relay output protection circuit is triggered due to an 2 ea. 0.09R
(2)
0.19
(5)
overload condition, input power to the relay (terminal 11 USE 8-32 UNC-2A MOUNTING SCREW

and 12) must be interrupted for a minimum of six Dimensions are in inches (millimeters)
seconds to reset.
Burden: 3 VA nominal.
Wire Size: Terminals will accept one or two #22 to
#12 AWG wires. Terminals should be tightened to 6 to
9 in-lb.
Wires must be sized in accordance with the require-
How To Order:
ments of the National Electrical Code.
To Order
Operating Temperature Range: -20 to +60°C (-4 to Specify: Catalog Number
140°F) k Class Number Class Type Voltage Code
k Type Number
The relay is NOT repairable. Substitution of components k Voltage Code 8501 TO41 V20
may impair the intrinsic safety of the device.

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