SIST EN 60947-5-6:2000

Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear -- Part 5-6: Control circuit devices and switching elements - DC interface for proximity sensors and switching amplifiers (NAMUR)

Applies to proximity sensors connected for operation by a two-wire connecting cable to the control input of a switching amplifier. The switching amplifier 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

Niederspannungsschaltgeräte -- Teil 5-6: Steuergeräte und Schaltelemente - Gleichstrom-Schnittstelle für Näherungssensoren und Schaltverstärker (NAMUR)

Appareillage à basse tension -- Partie 5-6: Appareils et éléments de commutation pour circuits de commande - Interface à courant continu pour capteurs de proximité et amplificateurs de commutation (NAMUR)

S'applique aux capteurs de proximité connecté en fonctionnement par un câble de liaison à deux fils à entrée de commande d'un amplificateur de commutation. L'amplificateur de commutation comporte une source à courant continu pour alimenter le circuit de commande et est commandé par la résistance interne variable du capteur de proximité. Ces dispositifs peuvent être utilisés dans une atmosphère explosive s'ils satisfont aussi à la CEI 60079-11.

Nizkonapetostne stikalne naprave – 5-6. del: Krmilne naprave in stikalni elementi – Enosmerni (CD) vmesnik za bližinska zaznavala in stikalne ojačevalnike (NAMUR) (IEC 60947-5-6:1999)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-May-2007
• ICS: 29.130.20 - Low voltage switchgear and controlgear
• Technical Committee: SKA - Switchgear and control gear
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Jun-2000
• Due Date: 01-Jun-2000
• Completion Date: 01-Jun-2000
• Directive: 2004/108/EU - DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/EEC
• Directive: 2014/30/EU - Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (recast)
• Directive: 2014/32/EU - Directive 2014/32/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of measuring instruments
• Directive: 89/336/EEC - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
• Ref Project: EN 60947-5-6:2000 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 5-6: Control circuit devices and switching elements - DC interface for proximity sensors and switching amplifiers (NAMUR)

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 50227:1998 - Control circuit devices and switching elements proximity sensors, d.c. interface for proximity sensors and switching amplifiers (NAMUR)
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2000
• Official Journal Project Relation: SIST EN 50227:1998 - Control circuit devices and switching elements proximity sensors, d.c. interface for proximity sensors and switching amplifiers (NAMUR)
• Effective Date: 09-Sep-2009
• Replaces: SIST EN 50227:1998 - Control circuit devices and switching elements proximity sensors, d.c. interface for proximity sensors and switching amplifiers (NAMUR)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023
• Replaces: SIST EN 50227:1998 - Control circuit devices and switching elements proximity sensors, d.c. interface for proximity sensors and switching amplifiers (NAMUR)
• Effective Date: 07-Jun-2022

Standards Content (Sample)

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NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE IEC
60947-5-6
INTERNATIONAL
Première édition
STANDARD
First edition
1999-12
Appareillage à basse tension –
Partie 5-6:
Appareils et éléments de commutation
pour circuits de commande –
Interface à courant continu pour capteurs de
proximité et amplificateurs de commutation (NAMUR)
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear –
Part 5-6:
Control circuit devices and switching elements –
DC interface for proximity sensors and switching
amplifiers (NAMUR)
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60947-5-6 © IEC:1999 – 3 –
CONTENTS
Page
FOREWORD . 5
Clause
1 Scope. 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Definitions . 7
4 Classification.11
5 Characteristics . 13
5.1 Control input of the switching amplifier . 13
5.2 Interaction between proximity sensor and switching amplifier . 13
5.3 Continuous characteristic . 13
5.4 Discontinuous characteristic . 13
5.5 Switching current difference . 13
5.6 Line resistance . 13
5.7 Insulation resistance. 13
6 Product information . 15
6.1 Proximity sensors . 15
6.2 Switching amplifiers. 15
7 Normal service, mounting and transport conditions. 17
7.1 Normal service conditions. 17
7.2 Connection identification and marking . 21
7.3 Conditions during transport and storage . 21
7.4 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) . 21
8 Constructional and performance requirements. 21
9 Tests . 21
9.1 Switching amplifier . 21
9.2 Proximity sensor . 23
9.3 Results to be obtained. 25
9.4 Verification of the electromagnetic compatibility. 27
Figure 1 – Example of a continuous characteristic of a proximity sensor. 19
Figure 2 – Example of a discontinuous characteristic of a proximity sensor . 19
Figure 3 – Control input of the switching amplifier . 23
Figure 4 – Characteristics of proximity sensor in the high impedance state . 25
Figure 5 – Characteristics of proximity sensor in the low impedance state. 27
Table 1 – Classification of proximity switches. 11
Table 2 – Connection and wiring identification. 21

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60947-5-6 © IEC:1999 – 5 –
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR –
Part 5-6: Control circuit devices and switching elements –
DC interface for proximity sensors and
switching amplifiers (NAMUR)
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60947-5-6 has been prepared by subcommittee 17B: Low-voltage
switchgear and controlgear, of IEC technical committee 17: Switchgear and controlgear.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
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60947-5-6 © IEC:1999 – 7 –
LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR –
Part 5-6: Control circuit devices and switching elements –
DC interface for proximity sensors and
switching amplifiers (NAMUR)
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 amplifier 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 “Normenausschuß für Meß- 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. Members 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 The proximity sensor may be operated with or without mechanical contact.
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 semi-
conductor 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 a
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