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60947-5-6:2001
IEC
60947-5-6:1999
Low-voltage switchgear
and controlgear
Part 5-6: Control circuit devices and
switching elements DC interface for
proximity sensors and switching
amplifiers (NAMUR)
ICS 29.130.20
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National foreword
This British Standard is the official English language version of EN 60947-56:2000. It is identical with IEC 60947-5-6:1999.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee
PEL/ 17, Switchgear controlgear and HV-LV co-ordination, to Subcommittee
PEL/ 17/ 2, Low voltage switchgear and controlgear, which has the
responsibility to:
Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, the EN title page,
pages 2 to 15, and a back cover.
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CONTENTS
Page
Clause
Scope.............................................................................................................................. 4
Definitions ....................................................................................................................... 4
Classification................................................................................................................... 6
Characteristics ................................................................................................................ 7
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
Tests ..............................................................................................................................11
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
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1 Scope
This International Standard applies to proximity sensors connected for operation by a two-wire
connecting cable to the control input of a switching amplifier. The switching am plifier contains
a d.c. source to supply the control circuit and is controlled by the variable internal resistance
of the proximity sensor.
These devices can be used in an explosive atmosphere if they also comply with
IEC 60079-11.
NOTE These devices have been defined by the German organization Normenausschu fr Me- und
Regelungstechnik (NAMUR) (Office for Standardization of Measurement and Regulation Techniques).
2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text,
constitute provisions of this International Standard. For dated references, subsequent
amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to
agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility
of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated
references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Mem bers of IEC
and ISO maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.
IEC 60079-11:1999, Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Part 11: Intrinsic
safety i
IEC 60947-1:1999, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 1: General rules
IEC 60947-5-2:1999, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 5-2: Control circuit
devices and switching elements Proximity switches
3 Definitions
For the purpose of this International Standard the following definitions apply.
3.1
proximity sensor
device which converts the travel of an influencing body relative to it into an output signal
NOTE 1
The proximity sensor is preferably contactless (e.g. inductive, capacitive, magnetic, photoelectric).
NOTE 2
3.2
switching amplifier
device which converts the signal from the proximity sensor presented at the control input into
a binary output signal which may be produced e.g. by an electromagnetic relay or a semiconductor switching element
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3.3
control circuit
system comprising the proximity sensor, the control input of the switching amplifier and the
two-wire connecting cable
3.4
output signal of the proximity sensor
output current as a function of the variable internal resistance
3.5
distance/current characteristic of the proximity sensor
relationship of the output signal (the current value) in the steady state to the distance of the
influencing body relative to the sensor. Both continuous and discontinuous characteristics are
permitted (see 5.3 and 5.4, and figures 1 and 2)
3.6
actuating range ( I 1 )
range defined by four straight lines in the current-voltage graph of the control input of the
switching amplifier to which is assigned a switching function of the switching amplifier.
There are three actuating ranges covered by the current-voltage characteristic of the control
input (see figure 3, a, b and d)
3.7
slope
change in the continuous characteristic of a proximity sensor in the actuating range ( I 1 ) (see
figure 1)
NOTE
The slope can assume different values within the control span.
3.8
maximum-operating frequency of the proximity sensor
maximum switching frequency achieved through periodic influencing at which the limits of the
actuating range ( I 1 ) are reached (see figures 1 and 2)
3.9
switching current difference
change in control current within the actuating range ( I 1 ) at which the switching amplifier
changes its output signal (see figures 1, 2 and 3)
3.10
switching travel difference
travel of the influencing body which changes the output signal of the switching amplifier. W ith
a discontinuous characteristic of the proximity sensor, the switching travel difference is
identical to the control span s
3.11
line resistance
effective resistance of the two-wire connecting cable between the switching amplifier and the
proximity sensor
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3.12
insulation resistance
effective resistance between the wires of the two-wire cable connecting the switching
amplifier to the proximity sensor
3.13
time delay before availability (t v )
time between the switching on of the supply voltage and the instant at which the proximity
sensor becomes ready to operate correctly
3.14
control span ( s)
travel of the influencing body in which the actuating range ( I1) is operative. W ith a
discontinuous characteristic, the control span is identical to the switching travel difference
(see figures 1 and 2)
4 Classification
Proximity switches are classified according to various general characteristics as shown in
table 1.
The ability to fulfil the requirements of the present standard is designated by a capital letter N
placed in the eighth position.
Table 1 Classification of proximity sw itches
1st position
1 digit
2nd position
1 digit
3rd position
3 digits
4th position
1 digit
5th position
1 digit
6th position
1 digit
8th position
1 digit
SENSING
MEANS
MECHANICAL
INSTALLATION
CONSTRUCT.
FORM AND
SIZE
SW ITCHING
ELEMENT
FUNCTION
TYPE OF
OUTPUT
METHOD OF
CONNECTION
NAMUR
FUNCTION
I = inductiv e C
1 = embeddable
2 = nonembeddable
FORM
(1 capital letter)
A = NO (make)
= capacitiv e U
D = 2 terminal
d.c.
1 = integral
leads
N = NAMUR
function
S = other
2 = plug-in
= ultrasonic
D = diffuse
reflectiv e
photoelectric
R =
retroreflectiv e
photoelectric
T = through
beam
photoelectric
3 = either
A = cylindrical
threaded barrel
B = cylindrical
smooth barrel
B = NC (break)
P =
programmable
by user
3 = screw
9 = other
S = other
C = rectangular
with square
cross-section
D = rectangular
with rectangular
cross-section
SIZE
(2 numbers) for
diameter or
side length
NOTE
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5 Characteristics
5.1 Control input of the switching amplifier
The binary output signal of the switching amplifier shall only change when the operating point
of the control circuit is within the relevant actuating range (see figure 3).
5.2 Interaction between proximity sensor and switching amplifier
The proximity sensor shall be designed in such a way, that when actuated by the intended
influence the current-voltage characteristic reliably reaches the high impedance and low
impedance states.
The high impedance state is shown in figure 4 and the low impedance state in figure 5.
NOTE The limits for the permitted characteristic range of the proximity sensor and the switching amplifier
have been selected so as to provide a safety margin.
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6 Product information
Characteristic product data shall be stated by the manufacturer together with details of the
measuring procedure.
6.1 Proximity sensors
For proximity sensors such characteristic data shall include the following:
a) operating frequency;
b) slope with continuous characteristic;
c) switching travel difference with discontinuous characteristic;
d) rated operating distance;
e) time delay before availability.
The above data shall be related to the rated operating conditions according to 9.2.
f) operating, transport and storage temperature range;
g) direction of action, i.e. details of how the low impedance or high impedance state is
reached;
h) installation instructions;
i) IP degree of protection (according to IEC 60947-1, annex C);
j) influence of variations of the supply voltage and ambient temperature on the characteristic
data.
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Switching points
Switching current
difference
2,1
2
I
I1
1,2
1
s
0
Distance s
IEC
179 2/99
2,1
I
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1,2
1
s
0
Distance s
IEC
179 3/99
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NAMUR
Function
High impedance
Low impedance
sensor
Wire colour
+ Brown
Blue
+ Brown
Blue
9 Tests
9.1 Switching amplifier
The current-voltage characteristic of the control input shall be plotted and the actuating range
( I 1 ) shall be checked, as well as the switching current difference and, where included, the
control circuit monitoring (see figure 3).
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V
13
12
Example of a current-voltage
characteristic. The characteristic
may assume any curve between
the limits shown.
11
10
a
9
8
7
U
6
5
4
3
2
e
1
0
I1
8
I
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
mA
IEC
179 4/99
I 1 : 1,2 mA to 2,1 mA
I 2: 0,05 mA to 0,35 mA
0,05 mA
R: 100
to 360
100
(8,2
(1 000
Ambient temperature:
(23
Actuating element:
0,1) V d.c.
10)
5) C
9.2.1 The steady-state current values for the low impedance state and for the high
impedance state respectively shall be measured and plotted.
9.2.2 The steady-state distance-current characteristic shall be plotted.
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V
13
12,5
12
11
10
9,5
9,5 V/17 mA
9
8
7
U
6
5
7 V/7 mA
4
3
2
1
0
0 ,1 0 ,2 0 ,3 0 ,4 0 ,5 0 ,6 0 ,7 0 ,8 0 ,9 1
1 ,1 1 ,2 1 ,3 1 ,4 1 ,5 1 ,6 1 ,7 mA
I
IEC
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IEC
179 6/99
12
11
10
U
9
8
6,5
7
6
R = 400
5
4
3
2
1
2,2
7
6,5
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17 mA
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