ABB TZIDC Digital Positioner
Non-Ex / ATEX / IECExDigital Positioner for the
positioning of pneumatically
controlled final control elements.
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TZIDC Introduction
The TZIDC is an intelligent digital positioner for
communication via HART within the positioner
product range. Unsurpassed shock absorption and
vibration compensation from 10 g to 80 Hz
distinguishes the TZIDC from other products and
guarantees reliable operation in nearly any area
under the harshest ambient conditions.
Additional Information
Additional documentation on TZIDC is available for
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General information and instructions
These instructions are an important part of the product and
must be retained for future reference.
Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of the product
may only be performed by trained specialist personnel who have
been authorized by the plant operator accordingly. The specialist
personnel must have read and understood the manual and must
comply with its instructions.
For additional information or if specific problems occur that are
not discussed in these instructions, contact the manufacturer.
The content of these instructions is neither part of nor an
amendment to any previous or existing agreement, promise or
legal relationship.
Modifications and repairs to the product may only be performed
if expressly permitted by these instructions.
Information and symbols on the product must be observed.
These may not be removed and must be fully legible at all times.
The operating company must strictly observe the applicable
national regulations relating to the installation, function testing,
repair and maintenance of electrical products.
Warnings
The warnings in these instructions are structured as follows:
DANGER
The signal word ‘DANGER’ indicates an imminent danger.
Failure to observe this information will result in death or
severe injury.
WARNING
The signal word ‘WARNING’ indicates an imminent danger.
Failure to observe this information may result in death or
severe injury.
CAUTION
The signal word ‘CAUTION’ indicates an imminent danger.
Failure to observe this information may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE
The signal word ‘NOTICE’ indicates possible material damage.
Note
‘Note’ indicates useful or important information about the
product.

1 Safety
Intended use
Positioning of pneumatically controlled actuators; designed for
mounting on linear and rotary actuators.
The device is designed for use exclusively within the stated
values on the name plate and in the data sheet.
• The maximum operating temperature must not be exceeded.
• The maximum ambient temperature must not be exceeded.
• The housing's rating must be observed during operation.
Improper use
The following are considered to be instances of improper use of
the device:
• For use as a climbing aid, for example for mounting
purposes.
• For use as a bracket for external loads, for example as a
support for piping, etc.
• Material application, for example by painting over the
housing, name plate or welding/soldering on parts.
• Material removal, for example by spot drilling the
housing.
Notes on data safety
This product is designed to be connected to and to
communicate information and data via a network interface.
It is operator’s sole responsibility to provide and continuously
ensure a secure connection between the product and your
network or any other network (as the case may be).
Operator shall establish and maintain any appropriate measures
(such as but not limited to the installation of firewalls,
application of authentication measures, encryption of data,
installation of anti-virus programs, etc.) to protect the product,
the network, its system and the interface against any kind of
security breaches, unauthorized access, interference, intrusion,
leakage and / or theft of data or information.
ABB Automation Products GmbH and its affiliates are not liable
for damages and / or losses related to such security breaches,
any unauthorized access, interference, intrusion, leakage and /
or theft of data or information.
General requirements
• The ABB positioner has been approved only for appropriate
and intended use in standard industrial atmospheres. Any
breach of this rule leads to a cancellation of warranty and
manufacturer's responsibility!
• Make sure that only devices which comply with the types of
protection relevant to the applicable zones and categories
are installed.
• All electric equipment has to be suited for the respective
intended use.
Commissioning, Installation
The ABB positioner has to be mounted in a major system.
Depending on the degrees of IP-protection, an interval for
cleaning the equipment (dust settlement) has to be defined.
Strict care has to be taken that only devices which comply with
the types of protection relevant to the applicable zones and
categories is installed. When installing the device, the locally
applicable installation regulations, such as EN 60079-14, must be
observed.
Other important facts to be observed:
• The electric circuits of the positioner must be put into
operation in all zones by persons qualified in accordance
with TRBS 1203. The details on the type label are
mandatory for doing this.
• The device has been designed in accordance with IP 65
(optionally IP 66) and must be protected accordingly
against adverse ambient conditions.
• The EC Type Examination Certificate has to be taken into
account, including any special conditions defined therein.
• The device may only be used in accordance with its
intended use.
• The device may only be connected when de-energized.
• The potential equalization of the system must be
established in accordance with installation regulations
applicable in the respective country (VDE 0100, part 540,
IEC 364-5-54).
• Circulating currents must not be guided through the
housing!
• Make sure that the housing is properly installed and that
its IP rating has not been compromised.
• In potentially explosive atmospheres, assembly may be
conducted only in compliance with locally applicable
installation regulations. The following conditions have to
be observed (incomplete):
- Assembly and maintenance may only be conducted if
there is no explosion hazard in the area and you have a
hot work permit.
- The TZIDC may be operated in a fully mounted and
intact housing only.
Notes for operation
• The positioner must be integrated in the local potential
equalization system.
• Only either intrinsically safe or non intrinsically safe circuits
may be connected. A combination is not permit - ted.
• If the positioner is operated with non intrinsically safe
circuits, later use for the intrinsic safety type of protection is
not permitted.
Use, operation
The TZIDC is approved for proper and intended use only. In case
of non-compliance, the warranty and manufacturer’s liability do
no longer apply!
• Only those auxiliary components which fulfill all the
requirements of European and national standards may be
used in potentially explosive atmospheres.
• The ambient conditions specified in the operating
instruction must be strictly followed.
• The TZIDC is approved for proper and intended use in
standard industrial atmospheres only. Where aggressive
substances are present in the air, the manufacturer has to be
consulted.
Maintenance, repair
Definition of terms according to IEC 60079-17:
Maintenance
Defines a combination of actions performed to maintain or
restore the condition of an item such that the item meets the
requirements of the relevant specification and performs its
required functions.
I ¬Analyzer module without electronics module (power supply):
Defines an action which involves careful inspection of an item
(either without disassembly or with partial disassembly, as
required) supplemented by measurements, aimed at achieving a
reliable conclusion regarding the condition of the item.
Visual inspection
Defines an inspection which identifies defects which are visible
to the naked eye, such as missing screws, without the use of
access equipment and tools.
Close inspection
Defines an inspection which encompasses the aspects covered
by a visual inspection and in addition, identifies defects such as
loose screws, which can only be detected with the use of access
equipment (e.g. steps) and tools.
Detailed inspection
Defines an inspection which encompasses the aspects covered
by a close inspection and in addition, identifies defects, such as
loose connections, which can only be detected by opening the
housing and / or by using tools and test devices, as needed.
• Maintenance and exchange work may be conducted by
qualified specialists only, i.e., qualified personnel in
accordance with TRBS 1203 or similar.
• Only those auxiliary components which fulfill all the
requirements of European and national guidelines and
regulations may be used in potentially explosive
atmospheres.
• Maintenance works that require disassembly of the system
may only be performed in non-hazardous areas. If that is not
possible, however, the usual precautions have to be ensured
according to local regulations.
• Components may only be replaced by original spare parts
which are therefore approved for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres.
• The device must be regularly cleaned when used in
potentially explosive atmospheres. The intervals must be
defined by the operator in compliance with the ambient
conditions present at the operating location.
• After all maintenance and repair work has been completed,
any barriers and plates removed for that purpose must be
put back in their original place.
• The flameproof joints differ from the tables of IEC 60079-1
and may be repaired by the manufacturer only.