Environmental Characteristics

Enclosure Requirements

Modicon TM3 Bus Coupler components are designed as Zone B, Class A industrial equipment according to IEC/CISPR Publication 11. If they are used in environments other than those described in these standards, or in environments that do not meet the specifications in this manual the ability to meet electromagnetic compatibility requirements in the presence of conducted and/or radiated interference may be reduced.

All Modicon TM3 Bus Coupler components meet UL requirement for open equipment as defined by UL 61010-1 and UL 61010-2-201. You must install them in an enclosure that conforms to UL 61010-1 and UL 61010-2-201 and designed for the specific environmental conditions and to minimize the possibility of unintended contact with hazardous voltages. The enclosure must have protection against the spread of fire and adequate rigidity to conform to UL 61010-1 and UL 61010-2-201. Use metal enclosures to improve the electromagnetic immunity of your Modicon TM3 Bus Coupler components. Use enclosures with a keyed locking mechanism to minimize unauthorized access.

Environmental Characteristics

This equipment meets CE requirements as indicated in the table below. This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2 industrial environment. This equipment is intended for indoor use only.

 WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Do not exceed any of the rated values specified in the environmental and electrical characteristics tables.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

The following table shows the general environmental characteristics:

Characteristic

Minimum Specification

Tested Range

Standard compliance

IEC/EN 61131-2

IEC/EN 61010-1, 2-201

Ambient operating temperature

Horizontal installation

–10...60 °C (14...140 °F)

Vertical installation

–10...50 °C (14...122 °F)

Storage temperature

–25...70 °C (- 13...158 °F)

Relative humidity

Transport and storage

10...95 % (non-condensing)

Operation

10...95 % (non-condensing)

Degree of pollution

IEC/EN 60664-1

2

Pollution degree

IEC/UL 61010-1

Pollution degree 2, overvoltage category 2

Degree of protection

IEC/EN 61131-2

IP20

Corrosion immunity

Atmosphere free from corrosive gases

Operating altitude

0...2000 m (0...6560 ft)

Storage altitude

0...3000 m (0...9843 ft)

Vibration resistance

IEC/EN 61131-2

Panel mounting or mounted on a top hat section rail (DIN rail)

3.5 mm (0.13 in) fixed amplitude from 5...8.4 Hz

9.8 m/s2 (32.15 ft/s2) (1 gn) fixed acceleration from 8.4...150 Hz

Mechanical shock resistance

147 m/s2 or 482.28 ft/s2 (15 gn) for a duration of 11 ms

NOTE: The tested ranges may indicate values beyond that of the IEC Standard. However, our internal standards define what is necessary for industrial environments. In all cases, we uphold the minimum specification if indicated.

Electromagnetic Susceptibility

The expansion module components and the TM3 bus coupler meet electromagnetic susceptibility specifications as indicated in the following table:

Characteristic

Minimum Specification

Tested Range

Electrostatic discharge

IEC/EN 61000-4-2

8 kV (air discharge)

4 kV (contact discharge)

Radiated electromagnetic field

IEC/EN 61000-4-3

10 V/m (80...1000 MHz)

3 V/m (1.4...2 GHz)

3 V/m (2...2.7 GHz)

3 V/m (2.7...6 GHz)

Magnetic field

IEC/EN 61000-4-8

30 A/m 50 Hz, 60 Hz

Fast transients burst

IEC/EN 61000-4-4

DC Power lines

2 kV

Controls and signals

1 kV

Surge immunity

IEC/EN 61000-4-5

IEC/EN 61131-2

CM1

DM2

DC Power lines

1 kV

0.5 kV

Controls and signals

1 kV

Communication line

1 kV

Induced electromagnetic field

IEC/EN 61000-4-6

10 Vrms (0.15...80 MHz)

Conducted emission

IEC/EN 61000-6-4

AC/DC power line:

  • 10...150 kHz: 120...69 dBμV/m QP

  • 150...1500 kHz: 79...63 dBμV/m QP

  • 1.5...30 MHz: 63 dBμV/m QP

Radiated emission

IEC/EN 61000-6-4

30...230 MHz: 40 dBμV/m QP

230...1000 MHz: 47 dBμV/m QP

1 Common Mode

2 Differential Mode

NOTE: The tested ranges may indicate values beyond that of the IEC Standard. However, our internal standards define what is necessary for industrial environments. In all cases, we uphold the minimum specification if indicated.