Ex approval of Turck's TBEN-S and TBEN-L series modules and IMC interface devices now enables cabinet free modularisation right into ATEX Zone 0

Turck now has approval for its TBEN-S and TBEN-L version IP67 block I/O modules to be used in Zone 2. The automation specialist is the first supplier to enable cabinet-free decentralized automation solutions with IEC Ex and ATEX approvals. This significantly reduces labor costs as well as wiring and commissioning time. When used with IP67 IMC interface devices, it is now possible to have cabinet free connection of intrinsically safe signals from Zone 0 or 1.

Users can also implement cabinet free safety, RFID, IO-Link, control or cloud solutions directly in Zone 2 as virtually the entire Turck IIoT eco system is offered in these designs. Users must install the TBSG-L, TBSG-S or IMC-SG protective housings when implementing the I/O modules in Zone 2. They provide protection against shock and from sparks caused by unsafe removal of cables. The range of applications with Ex zones includes painting, bottling or pharmaceutical plants as well as food industry and wood processing plants.

The ARGEE field logic control software in the I/O modules enables self contained applications to be implemented directly in Zone 2. This is particularly useful for retrofit applications because existing controller systems do not have to be changed. Condition monitoring and data analysis via cloud systems can now also be implemented from Zone 2 without the need for a control cabinet.