User Documentation

Weidmüller Interface GmbH Co. KG; Klingenbergstraße 16, 32758 Detmold-Germany
Note:
If smaller cross sections than the rated cross section are used, the belonging lower current has to be laid
down in the IECEx/EC-Type Examination Certificate of the complete apparatus.
Mounting instructions:
The WDU/WPE series is suitable for application in enclosures in atmospheres with flammable gases or
combustible dust. For use in flammable gases these enclosures must satisfy the requirements according to
IEC/EN60079-0 and IEC/EN60079-7. For use in combustible dust these enclosures must satisfy the
requirements according to IEC/EN60079-0 and IEC/EN60079-31.
Regarding the use of accessories the instructions of the manufacturer must be followed.
The terminal can be used with either one or two wires into either side of the terminal. When two wires are
used they must be of the same type, and of equal sizes. No other wire sizes or types than the ones
specified in instructions must be used. The terminal blocks must either be mounted next to another block of
the same type and size or with an end plate.
If smaller conductor cross sections than the rated conductor cross sections are used, then the
corresponding lower current shall be stated in the Certificate of the complete apparatus.
Essential Health and Safety Requirements:
Concerning ESRs this Schedule verifies compliance with the Annex III of ATEX directive only. By placing
the product on the market, the manufacturer declares compliance with other relevant Directives,
and all other safety related requirements including those of Annex II of this Directive.
T6 (- 60°C ... +40 °C)
T5 (- 60°C … +55 °C)
T4 (- 60°C ... +70 °C)
For cross connection accessories current rating, resistance across the terminal please refer to the table
under “types & electrical rating” above. Details on creepages and clearance values and the required torque
values please see Notice to installers.
Unused terminals shall be tightened.
When using the type WDK/WDK PE especially with other terminal blocks series or sizes or accessories the
requirements for clearance and creepage distances according to table 1 of EN 60079-7 must be observed.
Regarding the use of covers, cross-connectors and end brackets the instructions of the manufacturer must
be followed.
Schedule of Limitations:
The WDU/WPE terminals are suitable for use in enclosures in atmospheres with flammable gases or
combustible dust. For flammable gases these enclosures must satisfy the requirements according to EN
60079-0 and EN 60079-7. For combustible dust the enclosure must satisfy the requirements according to
EN 60079-0 and EN 60079-31.
The enclosure shall be constructed to block all sun and UV light from affecting the terminal blocks. The
terminal blocks shall be placed inside a suitable certified IP54 enclosure in type of protection “e” for gas
atmosphere. For dust atmosphere the terminal blocks shall be mounted inside a suitable certified enclosure
(EN60079-31) in type of protection “t”.
Under normal operating conditions the temperature rise of the terminal blocks is maximum 40 K, measured
at the maximum permitted rated current. Due to the above mentioned, the terminal blocks may be used in
apparatus of temperature classes T6..T1 as long as the terminal block ambient temperature range is not
exceeded. No part of terminal block must exceed 110 °C under any condition.
Version: WDU/WPE 6 SL; 9821949 WDU/WPE 6 SL/EN; 9821949 Index: 02 Date: 10.2018
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