User Documentation

Weidmüller Interface GmbH Co. KG; Klingenbergstraße 16, 32758 Detmold-Germany
When using the types A2C 2.5 and A2C 2.5 PE especially with other terminal blocks series or sizes or
accessories the requirements for clearance and creepage distances according to table 1 of EN 60079-7
must be observed. Regarding the use of covers, cross-connectors and end brackets the instructions of the
manufacturer must be followed.
For cross connection accessories current rating, resistance across the terminal please refer to the table
under “Technical data” above.
Schedule of Limitations:
The Feed-through terminals and PE terminals of the A-series are suitable for use in enclosures in
atmospheres with flammable gases or combustible dust. For flammable gases these enclosures must
satisfy the requirements according to EN 60079-0 and EN 60079-7. For combustible dust the enclosure
must satisfy the requirements according to EN 60079-0 and EN 60079-31.
The enclosure shall be constructed to block all sun and UV light from affecting the terminal blocks. The
terminal blocks shall be placed inside a suitable certified IP54 enclosure in type of protection “e” for gas
atmosphere. For dust atmosphere the terminal blocks shall be mounted inside a suitable certified enclosure
(EN60079-31) in type of protection “t”.
Regarding the use of accessories the instructions of the manufacturer must be followed.
Mounting instructions:
The Feed-through terminals and PE terminals of the A-series are suitable for application in enclosures in
atmospheres with flammable gases or combustible dust. For use in flammable gases these enclosures
must satisfy the requirements according to IEC/EN60079-0 and IEC/EN60079-7. For use in combustible
dust these enclosures must satisfy the requirements according to IEC/EN60079-0 and IEC/EN60079-31.
Essential Health and Safety Requirements:
Concerning ESRs this Schedule verifies compliance with the Annex III of ATEX directive only. By placing
the product on the market, the manufacturer declares compliance with other relevant Directives,
and all other safety related requirements including those of Annex II of this Directive.
Manually cut cross connections and cross connections with blank ends (ZQV´s ≥ 20 poles)
shall not be used.
Under normal operating conditions the temperature rise of the terminal blocks is maximum 40 K, measured
at the maximum permitted rated current. Due to the above mentioned, the terminal blocks may be used in
apparatus of temperature classes T6..T1 as long as the terminal block ambient temperature range is not
exceeded. No part of terminal block must exceed 110 °C under any condition.
T6 (- 60°C ... +40 °C)
T5 (- 60°C … +55 °C)
T4 (- 60°C ... +70 °C)
If smaller conductor cross sections than the rated conductor cross sections are used, then the
corresponding lower current shall be stated in the Certificate of the complete apparatus.
No other wire sizes or types than the ones specified in instructions must be used. The terminal blocks must
either be mounted next to another block of the same type and size or with an end plate.
Version: A2C 2.5; 10652170 Index: 04 Date: 06.2019
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