INSTRUCTION MANUAL

IS-mA1 Minialarm
Intrinsically Safe Round Sounder

IS-mA1 Sounder

Volume Control
+
+
S2
Tone Generator
S3

_
_
Tone Selection Switches

Fig 1 Simplified block diagram

The IS-mA1 sounder is CE marked for

4) Intrinsic Safety Certification
compliance with the European 4.1 ATEX certificate
Explosive Atmospheres Directive The IS-mA1 minialarm sounder complies with the following
2014/34/EU and the European EMC standards:-
Directive 2014/30/EU
EN IEC 60079-0:2018
EN60079-11:2012
1) Introduction IEC60079-26:2014

The IS-mA1 minialarm is an ATEX and IECEx certified

intrinsically safe sounder which produces a loud warning
signal in a hazardous area. Forty-nine first stage alarm II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (-40ºC <= Ta <= +60ºC)
sounds can be selected by internal switches and each one
can be externally changed to a second or third stage alarm The EC-Type Examination Certificate SIRA 05ATEX2084X
sound. The sounder may be used in all gas groups IIA IIB
and IIC. has been issued by the Notified Body Sira. This confirms
compliance with the European ATEX Directive 94/9/EC for
Group II, Category 1G equipment. The sounder carries the
2) Description
Community Mark and subject to local codes of practice, may
Fig 1 shows a simplified block diagram of an IS-mA1 be installed in any of the EEA member countries. This
minialarm sounder. The device operates immediately power instruction sheet describes installations which conform to
is applied to the + and – terminals which are duplicated to EN60079:Part14:2008 Electrical Installation in Hazardous
allow a second sounder to be connected in parallel, or for an Areas. When designing systems for installation outside the
end of line monitoring resistor to be installed. The output tone UK, the local Code of Practice should be consulted.
is defined by the positions of the six internal switches and this
tone can be changed to a second or third stage alarm tone by 1) The certification marking is as follows:
connecting terminals S2 or S3 to 0V. The tone generator is
crystal controlled to ensure that when two sounders
connected to the same power supply are started at the same IS-mA1 Sounder 2813
time the output tones remain synchronised. II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (-40ºC <=Ta<= +60°C)
Ui = 28V Ii = 93mA Pi = 660mW Ci = 0 Li = 0 EN54-3
Terminal + w.r.t. Terminal - VdS Type B
3) Supply Voltage Ui = 28V Ii = 0mA
Terminals S2&S3 w.r.t. Terminal -
0786-CPD-20338
Year / Serial No. 09 / 1MA000001 SIRA 05ATEX2084X
The IS-mA1 minialarm sounder has been designed to WARNING: TO AVOID A POSSIBLE ELECTROSTATIC
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93mA resistive ATEX and IECEx certified Zener Barriers or european safety systems ltd.
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Galvanic Isolators. The sounders may be tested or used in
safe areas without a Zener Barrier or Galvanic Isolator, but at
supply voltages above 16V the internal current limit will 2) The equipment may be used in zones 0, 1 and 2
function and therefore it is recommended that they are not
operated continuously with a direct supply greater than 16V. with flammable gases and vapours with apparatus
groups IIA, IIB & IIC and with temperature classes
T1, T2, T3 and T4.

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3) The equipment is only certified for use in ambient The equipment shall only be supplied via Terminals + w.r.t.
temperatures in the range -40oC to +60oC and Terminals - from a barrier having a maximum open circuit
should not be used outside this range. voltage Uo that is < 28V and a maximum short circuit current
4) The certificate number has an ‘X’ suffix, which Io that is < 93mA, where Io is resistively limited. The barrier
indicates that the certificate contains one of more shall be ATEX certified by a notified body.
special conditions for safe use. Those installing or
inspecting the equipment should refer to this section 4.2 Zones, Gas Groups and Temperature Classification
of the certificate. The IS-mA1 minialarm sounder has been certified Ex ia IIC
5) The equipment has not been assessed as a safety- T4. When connected to an approved system it may be
related device (as referred to by Directive 94/9/EC installed in:
Annex II, clause 1.5). Zone 0 explosive gas air mixture
6) Installation of this equipment shall be carried out by continuously present.
suitably-trained personnel in accordance with the
applicable code of practice. Zone 1 explosive gas air mixture likely to occur in
7) Repair of this equipment shall only be carried out by normal operation.
the manufacturer or in accordance with the
applicable code of practice. Zone 2 explosive gas air mixture not likely to occur,
8) The certification of this equipment relies on the and if it does, it will only exist for a short time.
following materials used in its construction:
Be used with gases in groups:
Enclosure: ABS Plastic Group A propane
Group B ethylene
If the equipment is likely to come into contact with Group C hydrogen
aggressive substances, then it is the responsibility of
the user to take suitable precautions that prevent it Having a temperature classification of:
from being adversely affected, thus ensuring that the
type of protection is not compromised. T1 450ºC
T2 300ºC
T3 200ºC
“Aggressive substances” - e.g. acidic liquids or T4 135ºC
gases that may attack metals, or solvents that may
affect polymeric materials. 4.3 Terminals + and -
Power is supplied to the sounder via the + and – terminals
“Suitable precautions” - e.g. regular checks as part which have the following input safety parameters:
of routine inspections or establishing from the
material’s data sheet that it is resistant to specific Ui = 28V
chemicals. Ii = 93mA
Pi = 660mW

Ci = 0 Li = 0
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE (as stated in the
EC Type Examination Certificate SIRA 05ATEX2084X) The IS-mA1 sounder may be powered from an ATEX certified
Zener barrier or galvanic isolator which have output
Conditions for IS-mAl Sounder parameters equal to or less than 28V, 93mA and 660mW,
where Io is resistively limited. The cable parameters stated
The equipment has an ingress protection rating of IP65. on the selected Zener barrier or galvanic isolator certificate
However, if it has been supplied without cable entry devices, must be observed.
then the user shall ensure that the devices that are fitted will
provide an ingress protection that is appropriate to the Up to three IS-mA1 sounders can be connected in parallel
environment in which it is installed i.e. IP20 or better. If only and powered from a common barrier or isolator. Connecting
one of the two cable entries are used, then the unused entry two sounders in parallel will reduce the output from each by
about 3dB. Three sounders should only be powered from a
'knockout' shall be left intact or fitted with a blanking device common supply when the maximum supply voltage is
that ensures ingress protection appropriate to the available.
environment in which it is installed i.e. IP20 or better.
4.4 Terminals S2 and S3
The total capacitance connected to terminals + wrt - (i.e. the When terminals S2 or S3 are connected to 0V (- terminal) the
capacitance of the cable plus any other capacitance) shall sounder output tone changes to the second or third stage
not exceed 83nF. alarm respectively. The input safety parameters for these
terminals are:
The enclosure is non-conducting and may generate an
Ui = 28V
ignition-capable level of electrostatic charges under certain Ii = 0mA
extreme conditions. The user should ensure that the
equipment is not installed in a location where it may be Because the permitted input current is zero, these terminals
subjected to external conditions that might cause a build-up may only be connected to a diode return barrier, an
of electrostatic charges on non-conducting surfaces, intrinsically safe relay or a galvanic isolator, all of which must
additionally, cleaning of the equipment should be done only have been certified by an EC Notified Body. Only diode return
with a damp cloth. barriers with a voltage drop of less than 0.9V may be used.
Alternatively, these terminals may be connected directly to a
mechanically activated switch within the hazardous area.

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 Tone Selection – To select the required first stage tone set the tone switches 1 to 6 (see
Fig 2) to the tone setting shown in the table below. The table also shows which 2nd and 3rd
stage tones are available for use with the selected first stage tone if more than one tone
output stage is required.

Tone Switch Second Third

Number Tone Description Settings Stage Stage
123456 Alarm alarm

Tone 1 Continuous 340Hz 000000 Tone 2 Tone 5

Tone 2 Alternating 800/1000Hz @ 0.25s intervals 100000 Tone 17 Tone 5
Tone 3 Slow whoop 500/1200Hz @ 0.3Hz with 0.5s gap repeated 010000 Tone 2 Tone 5
Tone 4 Sweeping 500/1000Hz @ 1Hz 110000 Tone 6 Tone 5
Tone 5 Continuous 2400Hz 001000 Tone 3 Tone 20
Tone 6 Sweeping 2400/2900Hz @ 7Hz 101000 Tone 7 Tone 5
Tone 7 Sweeping 2400/2900Hz @ 1Hz 011000 Tone 10 Tone 5
Tone 8 Siren 500/1200/500Hz @ 0.3Hz 111000 Tone 2 Tone 5
Tone 9 Sawtooth 1200/500Hz @ 1Hz - D.I.N. 000100 Tone 15 Tone 2
Tone 10 Alternating 2400/2900Hz @ 2Hz 100100 Tone 7 Tone 5
Tone 11 Intermittent 1000Hz @ 1Hz 010100 Tone 2 Tone 5
Tone 12 Alternating 800/1000Hz @ 0.875Hz 110100 Tone 4 Tone 5
Tone 13 Intermittent 2400Hz @ 1Hz 001100 Tone 15 Tone 5
Tone 14 Intermittent 800Hz 0.25s ON, 1s OFF 101100 Tone 4 Tone 5
Tone 15 Continuous 800Hz 011100 Tone 2 Tone 5
Tone 16 Intermittent 660Hz 150Ns ON, 150ms OFF 111100 Tone 18 Tone 5
Tone 17 Alternating 544Hz (100ms) / 440Hz (400ms) – NFS 32-001 000010 Tone 2 Tone 27
Tone 18 Intermittent 660Hz 1.8s ON, 1.8s OFF 100010 Tone 2 Tone 5
Tone 19 Sweep 1400Hz to1600Hz up 1s 1600Hz to 1400Hz down 0.5s 010010 Tone 2 Tone 5
Tone 20 Continuous 660Hz 110010 Tone 2 Tone 5
Tone 21 Alternating 554/440Hz @ 1Hz 001010 Tone 2 Tone 5
Tone 22 Intermittent 544Hz @ 0.875Hz 101010 Tone 2 Tone 5
Tone 23 Intermittent 800Hz @ 2Hz 011010 Tone 6 Tone 5
Tone 24 Sweeping 800/1000Hz @ 50Hz 111010 Tone 29 Tone 5
Tone 25 Sweeping 2400/2900Hz @ 50Hz 000110 Tone 29 Tone 5
Tone 26 Simulated bell 100110 Tone 2 Tone 15
Tone 27 Continuous 554Hz 010110 Tone 26 Tone 5
Tone 28 Continuous 440Hz 110110 Tone 2 Tone 5
Tone 29 Sweeping 800/1000Hz @ 7Hz 001110 Tone 7 Tone 5
Tone 30 Continuous 300Hz 101110 Tone 2 Tone 5
Tone 31 Sweeping 660/1200 @ 1Hz 011110 Tone 26 Tone 5
Tone 32 Two Tone Chime 111110 Tone 26 Tone 15
Tone 33 Intermittent 745Hz 000001 Tone 2 Tone 5
Tone 34 Alternating 1000/2000Hz @ 0.5s – Singapore 100001 Tone 38 Tone 45
Tone 35 420Hz @ 0.625s - Australian Alert 010001 Tone 36 Tone 5
Tone 36 500-1200Hz 3.75s / 0.25s - Australian Evacuate 110001 Tone 35 Tone 5
Tone 37 Continuous 1000Hz 001001 Tone 9 Tone 45
Tone 38 Continuous 2000Hz 101001 Tone 34 Tone 45
Tone 39 Intermittent 800Hz 0.25s ON 1s OFF 011001 Tone 23 Tone 17
Tone 40 Alternating 544Hz (100ms) / 440Hz (400ms) – NFS 32-001 111001 Tone 31 Tone 27
Tone 41 Motor Siren – Slow rise to 1200Hz 000101 Tone 2 Tone 5
Tone 42 Motor Siren – Slow rise to 800Hz 100101 Tone 2 Tone 5
Tone 43 Continuous 1200Hz 010101 Tone 2 Tone 5
Tone 44 Motor Siren – Slow rise to 2400Hz 110101 Tone 2 Tone 5
Tone 45 Intermittent 1000Hz 1s ON, 1s OFF 001101 Tone 38 Tone 34
Tone 46 Sawtooth 1200/500Hz @ 1Hz - D.I.N. (PFEER P.T.A.P) 101101 Tone 47 Tone 37
Tone 47 Intermittent 1000Hz 1s ON, 1s OFF – PFEER General Alarm 011101 Tone 46 Tone 37
Tone 48 420Hz @ 0.625s - Australian Alert 111101 Tone 49 Tone 5
Tone 49 500-1200Hz 3.75s / 0.25s - Australian Evacuate 000011 Tone 26 Tone 37

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 Fit mounting screws
Tone Setting through base 20mm knockouts
Switches 1-6

1 2 3 4 5 6

'O' Ring Seal

IS-mA1 Sounder

+ + - - S2 S3

Volume Control

Input Terminals

Fig 3 Mounting Sounder Base.

Fig 2 Location of field terminals and controls.

6) Electrical System Design For Installation In

4.5 Other intrinsic safety certifications Hazardous Areas Using Zener Barriers
Please contact European Safety Systems Ltd. for details of
non-European intrinsic safety approvals. 6.1 Single stage alarm
If the control switch is in the positive supply, or the power
supply is being turned on and off, only a single channel Zener
5) Installation barrier is required as shown in Fig 4. This circuit may also be
used if the sounder is being controlled by a mechanically
activated switch on the hazardous area side of the barrier.
IS-mA1 minialarm sounders should only be installed by
trained competent personnel. Hazardous Area Safe Area

5.1 Mounting
The IS-mA1 minialarm sounder may be secured to any flat IS-mA1 28V 93mA
surface by inserting two mounting screws through the back of Sounder
Positive

the round base (see figure 3). The enclosure provides IP65 +
protection and is suitable for installation in exterior locations Barrier +
On/Off
provided that the area around the two mounting screws Power
through the back of the base moulding has been sealed and Supply
that suitable cable glands with the required IP rating have -
been used. 0V

5.2 Installation procedure

a. Unscrew the sounder unit security screw and remove
the sounder section from the base by turning it anti-
clockwise. Ensure that the ‘O’ ring seal remains in
place. Fig 4 Single stage alarm using single channel barrier.

b. Remove the required 20mm knockout section(s)

depending on system wiring and mount the base to a If the control switch must be in the negative supply, the circuit
flat surface by inserting two screws through the back shown in Fig 5 may be used. Any diode return barrier certified
of the base. Ex ia by a EC Notified Body may be used, providing its
c. Fit the required number of 20mm cable glands or voltage drop is less than 0.9V.
conduit entries into the base and connect the field
wiring to the appropriate sounder terminals as shown Hazardous Area Safe Area
in section 6 and fig 2 of this manual. The power supply
terminals + and - are duplicated so that sounders may IS-mA1
28V 93mA
be connected in parallel, or an end of line monitoring Sounder
Positive
resistor may be fitted.
+ Barrier +
d. Select the required output tone by positioning the six
switches as shown in Table 1 and Fig 2. Power
Supply
- Diode Return
e. Apply power to the sounder and adjust the internal Barrier
On/Off
volume control to provide the required sound level.
0V
f. Check that the ‘O’ ring seal is correctly located on the
sounder section (see Fig. 2) and insert the sounder
section into the base. Push it fully home and turn it
clockwise to align the mouldings before tightening the
security screw.

Fig 5 Single stage alarm using two channel barrier.

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 Hazardous Area Safe Area
6.2 Multi-stage alarm
Connecting terminal S2 to 0V activates the second stage IS-mA1
Galvanic Isolator

alarm, and similarly terminal S3 for the third stage alarm. Fig Sounder

6 shows how the diode return barriers may be used. If only +

+
two stages of alarm are required the third stage barrier -
should be omitted, the 28V 93mA barrier and the single diode S2
-
return channel may then be contained in one package. - Power

Galvanic Isolated Relay

Hazardous Area Safe Area

28V 93mA
Power
IS-mA1 Positive
Sounder

+
S2
Barrier +
On/Off
Fig 8 Multi stage alarm using galvanic isolated relays
S3 Diode Return
- Barrier
2nd Stage Power
Supply
Diode Return
Barrier
3rd Stage
8) Cable Parameters
0V
The maximum permitted cable parameters are as specified
on the certificate of the Zener barrier or galvanic isolator that
has been selected for the installation. Normally the limits are
not restrictive, but care should be taken not to exceed a
capacitive limit of 83nF for installations when very long cables
Fig 6 Multi stage alarm using Zener barriers. are used.

9) Volume Control
7) Electrical System Design For Installation In
Hazardous Areas Using Galvanic Isolators The output level of the IS-mA1 sounder can be set by
adjusting the volume control potentiometer (see Fig 2).
Galvanic isolators do not require a high integrity earth
connection. For small systems where a high integrity earth is
not already available, the use of galvanic isolators often 10) Maintenance
reduces the overall installation cost and simplifies design.
The sounder should be regularly inspected to ensure that it
7.1 Single stage alarm has not been damaged. Frequency of inspection depends
The IS-mA1 minialarm sounder may be powered by any upon environmental conditions, but initially we recommend
galvanic isolator having output parameters within the limits that this should be done annually.
specified in section 4.3, which has been certified Ex ia by an
EC Notified Body. The sounder may be controlled by turning No attempt should be made to repair a faulty ISmA1
sounder. Suspect sounders must be returned to
the galvanic isolator on and off, or by a mechanically European Safety Systems Ltd. or to your local agent for
activated switch on the hazardous area side of the isolator. repair.

Hazardous Area Safe Area

11) Guarantee
Galvanic
IS-mA1 Isolator Sounders that fail within the guarantee period should be
Sounder
returned to European safety Systems Ltd. It is helpful if a
+
+
brief description of the fault symptoms is provided.

- - 12) Customer Comments

Power
European Safety Systems Ltd. is always pleased to receive
comments from customers about our products and services.
All communications are acknowledged and whenever
possible, suggestions are implemented.
Fig 7 Single stage alarm using galvanic isolator.

7.2 Multi stage alarm

The IS-mA1 sounder second and third stages may be
activated by using Galvanically Isolated Relays that have
output parameters within the limits specified in section 4.4.
which have been certified Ex ia by an EC Notified Body.

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 IECEx Approval FM Approval
The IS-mA1 Sounder has also been approved to the IECEx The IS-mA1 Sounder has also been FM Listed.
scheme.

The installation requirements for IS-mA1 sounders approved Marking: IS Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4
to the IECEx scheme are the same as the installation
requirements for IS-mA1 sounders approved to the ATEX IS Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D
directive.
See the Control Drawings D 5035 Sheets 1 and 2 for
Certificate No. IECEx SIR 06.0045X installation details and entity parameters.

Marking: Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (Ta = -40ºC to +60ºC)

IS-mA1 Sounder FM
Standards: IEC 60079-0:2017 IS Class l, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D APPROVED

IEC 60079-11:2011 IS Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4 (-40ºC <=Ta<= +60°C)

Control Drawing D 5035 Year / Serial No. 09 / 1MA000001
IEC 60079-26:2014-10 WARNINGS: Substitution of components may impair safety
To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible
CONDITIONS OF CERTIFICATION (as stated on the IECEx atmospheres, disconnect power before servicing
TO AVOID A POSSIBLE ELECTROSTATIC
Certificate of Conformity IECEx SIR 06.0045X) CHARGE ONLY CLEAN WITH A DAMP CLOTH
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 The equipment has an ingress protection rating of www.e2s.com

IP65. However, if it has been supplied without a

cable entry device, then the user shall ensure that
the devices that are fitted will provide an ingress
protection that is appropriate to the environment in CPD Directive 89/106/EEC
which it is installed i.e. IP20 on better. If only one of
the two cable entries are used, then the unused The IS-mA1 Sounder is compliant with the
entry ‘knockout’ shall be left intact or fitted with a requirements of the Construction Products Directive
blanking device that ensues ingress protection 89/106/EEC.
appropriate to the environment in which it is installed
i.e. IP20 or better.
EN54-3 Type B IP65
 The total capacitance connected to terminals + w.r.t.
terminals - (i.e. the capacitance of the cable plus Voltage Range 18 – 28V DC via a safety barrier
any other capacitance) shall not exceed 83nF. (see sections 6 and 7).

 The enclosure is non-conducting and may generate Tone Description

an ignition-capable level of electrosatic charges 2 800/1000Hz @ 0.25 Seconds Alternating
under certain extreme conditions. The user should 3 500/1200Hz @ 0.3Hz 0.5 Sec Gap Slow Whoop
ensure that the equipment is not installed in a 9 1200/500Hz @ 1Hz DIN
location where it may be subjected to external 15 800Hz Continuous
conditions that might cause a build-up of 16 660Hz 150mS ON 150ms OFF
electrostatic charges on non-conducting surfaces, 17 554Hz (100mS) / 440Hz (400mS) NF S 32-001
additionally, cleaning of the equipment should be
done only with a damp cloth.

 The equipment shall only be supplied via terminal + The tones listed have been tested to EN54-3 and are
w.r.t. terminal - from a barrier having a maximum compliant with the Construction Products Directive
open circuit voltage Uo that is < 28V and a 89/106/EEC.
maximum short circuit current Io that is < 93mA,
where Io is resistively limited. EN54-3 Test data document D5073

The IS-mA1 sounders are marked with the certification

requirements for the ATEX and IECEx and approvals.

IS-mA1 Sounder 2813

II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (-40ºC <=Ta<= +60°C)
EN54-3
Ui = 28V Ii = 93mA Pi = 660mW Ci = 0 Li = 0 VdS
Terminal + w.r.t. Terminal - Type B
Ui = 28V Ii = 0mA 0786-CPD-20338
Terminals S2&S3 w.r.t. Terminal - SIRA 05ATEX2084X
Year / Serial No. 09 / 1MA000001 IECEx SIR 06.0045X
WARNING: TO AVOID A POSSIBLE ELECTROSTATIC
CHARGE ONLY CLEAN WITH A DAMP CLOTH
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 1. No revision to drawing without prior FM approval.
U n c la s s if ie d L o c a t io n
H a z a r d o u s ( C la s s if ie d ) L o c a t io n 2 . T h e a s s o c ia t e d a p p a r a t u s m u s t b e F M a p p r o v e d .
C la s s I , D iv is io n 1 , G r o u p s A , B , C , D
C l a s s I , Z o n e 0 , G r o u p s I I A , I I B , II C 3. The associated apparatus manufacturer's installation drawing must
b e f o llo w e d w h e n in s t a llin g t h is e q u ip m e n t .

4 . I n s t a lla t io n s h o u ld b e in a c c o r d a n c e w it h A N S I / I S A R P 1 2 . 0 6 . 0 1
"Installation of Intrinsically Safe Systems for Hazardous (Classified)
IS-m A1 S o u n d e r L o c a t io n s " a n d t h e N a t io n a l E le c t r ic a l C o d e ( A N S I / N F P A 7 0 ) .
IS Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4
A s s o c ia t e d A p p a r a t u s - S h u n t Z e n e r D io d e
(40C  Ta   60C ) 5 . T h e r e s is t a n c e b e t w e e n t h e in t r in s ic a lly s a f e g r o u n d a n d t h e e a r t h
B a r r ie r w it h E n t it y P a r a m e t e r s :
+ g r o u n d m u s t b e le s s t h e 1 o h m .
U o  28 V
Entity Parameters:
Io  9 3 m A
P o  6 60 m W 6. The Shunt Zener Diode Barrier must be a FM approved, resistively
T e r m in a ls  w. r . t .  - limited, single channel barrier having parameters less than, or equal
Co  Ccable (see note 10)
U i = 28 V to, those quoted, and for which the output is non-ignition capable for
L o  L c a bl e
Ii = 9 3 m A the Class, Division or Zone and Group of use.
P i = 66 0m W
Ci = 0 7. The IS-mA1 Sounder enclosure has an ingress protection rating of
Li = 0 IP 65. If supplied without cable entry devices then metallic or plastic
cable glands, or conduit hubs, shall be fitted that provide the required
e n v ir o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t io n .
Associated Apparatus - Diode Return Barrier
T e r m in a ls S 2 & S 3 w . r . t . - 8. To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres,
with Entity Parameters:
U i = 28 V d is c o n n e c t p o w e r b e f o r e s e r v ic in g .
S2 U o  28 V
Ii = 0
Io = 0
Ci = 0 9. Substitution of com ponents may impair safety.
C o  C ca b le
Uo = 1 6.8V
Io = 7.3m A 1 0 . T h e t o t a l c a p a c it a n c e c o n n e c t e d t o t e r m in a ls + / - o f t h e s o u n d e r ,
Po = 31m W i . e . C c a bl e p l u s a n y o t h e r c a p a c i t a n c e , s h a l l n o t e x c e e d 8 3 n F .

N ote s :

Associated Apparatus - Diode Return Barrier CAUTION - Bonding between conduit connections is not automatic
with Entity Parameters: and must be provided as part of this installation.
S3 U o  28 V
Io = 0 C A U T I O N - T h e c le a r a n c e b e t we e n s o u n d e r t e r m in a ls S 2 a n d S 3 is
C o  C ca b le le s s t h a n 6 m m .

S C H E D U L E D R A W IN G

No modification permitted
without refe rence to the
"Notified Body"

E u r o p e a n S a fe ty S ys t e m s L td .
T itle Im p re s s H o u s e
M a n s e ll R o a d
IS - m A 1 S o u n d e r 2S
w a r n i n g s ig n a l s A cto n
Londo n W 3 7 QH
Control Drawing for shunt zener diodDerawing No. C o m p u te r R e f . D 5 0 3 5 a . d w g
A M R S 1 0 -01 -07 barrier / diode return barrier.
Issu e: A p p d. D ate : D ra wn : M R S D ate : 21 -0 4-0 6 D 5 0 3 5 Sh e e t 1 o f 2
 1. No revision to drawing without prior FM approval.

Unclassified Location 2 . T h e a s s o c ia t e d a p p a r a t u s m u s t b e F M a p p r o v e d .
H a z a r d o u s ( C la s s if ie d ) L o c a t io n
Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D
C l a s s I , Z o n e 0 , G r o u p s I I A , I I B , II C 3. The associated apparatus manufacturer's installation drawing must
be followed when installing this equipment.

4. Installation should be in accordance with ANSI/ISA RP12.06.01

"Installation of Intrinsically Safe Systems for Hazardous (Classified)
IS- m A1 Sounder L o c a t io n s " a n d t h e N a t io n a l E le c t r ic a l C o d e ( A N S I / N F P A 7 0 ) .
IS Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4
(40C  Ta   60C ) A s s o c ia t e d A p p a r a t u s - G a lv a n ic a lly I s o la t e d 5. The Galvanically Isolated Supply must be a FM approved,
Supply with Entity Param eters: resistively limited, single channel supply having parameters less than,
E n t it y P a r a m e t e r s :
+ U o  2 8V or equal to, those quoted, and for which the output is non-ignition
Io  93m A capable for the Class, Division or Zone and Group of use.
Terminals  w.r.t.  P o  660 m W
U i = 28V
- Co  Ccable (see note 9) 6. The IS-mA1 Sounder enclosure has an ingress protection rating of
Ii = 93m A L o  Lc a b le IP 65. If supplied without cable entry devices then metallic or plastic
P i = 66 0m W cable glands, or conduit hubs, shall be fitted that provide the required
Ci = 0 e n v ir o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t io n .
Li = 0
7. To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres,
d is c o n n e c t p o we r b e f o r e s e r v ic in g .

T e r m i n a l s S 2 & S 3 w .r . t . - A s s o c ia t e d A p p a r a t u s - G a lv a n ic a lly I s o la t e d
8. Substitution of components may impair safety.
U i = 28V
S2 Relay with Entity Param eters:
Ii = 0 Uo = 0
9. The total capacitance connected to terminals +/- of the sounder, i.e.
Ci = 0 Io = 0
Ccable plus any other capacitance, shall not exceed 83nF.
U o = 1 6.8V
- (Se e N o te 1 0 )
Io = 7.3m A 10. The Ccable and Lcable of the cables connecting the galvanically
P o = 3 1m W isolated relays to sounder terminals S2/- and S3/- shall be less than,
or equal to, the Ccable and Lcable of the cable connecting the
galvanically isolated supply to sounder terminals +/-.

N otes :
A s s o c ia t e d A p p a r a t u s - G a lv a n ic a lly I s o la t e d
CAUTION - Bonding between conduit connections is not automatic
S3 Relay with Entity Param eters:
a n d m u s t b e p r o v i d e d a s p a r t o f t h i s i n s t a l l a ti o n .
Uo = 0
Io = 0
CAUTION - The clearance between sounder terminals S2 and S3 is
- (Se e N o te 1 0 )
le s s t h a n 6 m m .

SCHEDULE DRAW ING

N o m o d i f i c a t io n p e r m it t e d
without reference to the
" N o t i f i e d B o d y"

T i t le E u ro p e a n S a fe ty S ys t e m s L td .
Im p re s s H o u s e
IS - m A 1 S o u n d er M a n s e ll R o a d
2S
w a rn i n g s i g n a l s A cto n
Control Drawing for galvanically London W 3 7Q H
C o m put er R ef . D 5 0 3 5 b . d wg
isolated supply / isolated relay D r a win g N o .
A M R S 1 0-0 1-0 7
Issu e: A pp d. D a te: D r a wn : M R S D a te : 2 1-04 -06 installation. D 5035 Sheet 2 of 2