Warning notes are always marked with a signal word and sometimes also with a symbol for the specific danger. The following signal words and danger levels are used: DANGER Imminent danger! ▶ Non-observance can cause death or severe injury. WARNING Potentially dangerous situation! ▶ Non-observance can cause death or severe injury. GEMÜ 1242 4 / 32 www.gemu-group.com DeviceNet...
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▶ Non-observance can cause moderate to light injury. NOTICE Potentially dangerous situation! ▶ Non-observance can cause damage to property. The following symbols for the specific dangers can be used within a warning note: Symbol Meaning Danger from potentially explosive atmosphere www.gemu-group.com 5 / 32 GEMÜ 1242 DeviceNet...
13. Maintain the product correctly. 14. Do not carry out any maintenance work and repairs not described in this document without consulting the manufacturer first. In cases of uncertainty: 15. Consult the nearest GEMÜ sales office. GEMÜ 1242 6 / 32 www.gemu-group.com DeviceNet...
3 Product description 3.1 Construction Item Name Materials Housing cover - standard version: Housing base Anodised aluminium or SS Electrical connection SS, PP Adapter piece Mounting kit, valve specific Seals EPDM and NBR www.gemu-group.com 7 / 32 GEMÜ 1242 DeviceNet...
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The current position of the valve is displayed via high visibility LEDs and fed back via electrical signals. The GEMÜ 1242 has been specially designed for valves with a stroke of 2 to 46 mm. GEMÜ 1242 8 / 32 www.gemu-group.com DeviceNet...
The device must only be used if its materials are resistant against mechanical and/or chemical influences or corrosion under the respective operating conditions to such a sufficient degree that the explosion protection is not impaired or nullified. www.gemu-group.com 9 / 32 GEMÜ...
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1. Connection cables and connectors must be protected from damage. 2. Layers of dust > 5 mm must be removed. 3. Warning label "Danger from electrostatic build-up". 4. Warning label "Do not disconnect when live". GEMÜ 1242 10 / 32 www.gemu-group.com DeviceNet...
0.2 Full Scale 6.4 Electrical data Supply voltage Uv: 11 to 25 V DC Duty cycle: Continuous duty Reverse battery protection: Current consumption: typically 30 mA Electrical connection 1 x 5-pin M12 plug (A-coded) type: GEMÜ 1242 12 / 32 www.gemu-group.com DeviceNet...
Electrical protection class: 7 Dimensions Ø57 WAF 20 for mounting kit M12x1, x = 9 mm WAF 24 for mounting kit M16x1, x = 11 mm 16,6 dependent on valve used Dimensions in mm www.gemu-group.com 13 / 32 GEMÜ 1242 DeviceNet...
5. Lay cables securely and protect them from damage. 6. Differential voltage for two intrinsically safe electric circuits: Maximum 30 V. 7. Connect open wire ends in a junction box with protection class IP20 and higher or outside the EX area. GEMÜ 1242 14 / 32 www.gemu-group.com DeviceNet...
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1. Pull out the spindle 1. 2. Align the indentation of the distance piece 4 to the spring and push it over the spindle 1 using the spring 2 and fix it in place using the operating bush 3. www.gemu-group.com 15 / 32 GEMÜ 1242...
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Insert the O-ring 11 (if included) into the corresponding groove If included: Push the pressure disc 9 over the adapter 6 and on the adapter 6. insert the O-ring 10 in the intended groove of the pressure disc. GEMÜ 1242 16 / 32 www.gemu-group.com DeviceNet...
▶ Danger of death or severe injury. Do not use the product as a step or foothold. ● Prior to commissioning, ensure that the cover is fully closed and that the housing and the O-ring are not ● damaged. www.gemu-group.com 17 / 32 GEMÜ 1242 DeviceNet...
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Only tighten the product using the spanner flats provided for this purpose. ● 5. The product with mounting kit is fully assembled. 6. The product with mounting kit and adapter is fully assembled. GEMÜ 1242 18 / 32 www.gemu-group.com DeviceNet...
1. Use a screw M4x6 to attach the potential equalisation device to the electrical position indicator. ð Potential equalisation for metal housings in potentially explosive areas: Minimum 4 mm². 2. Secure the connection against working itself loose. www.gemu-group.com 19 / 32 GEMÜ 1242...
Thick cable Thin cable Max. cable length per Max. drop cable accu- drop cable mulated length 500 m 100 m 156 m 250 m 100 m 78 m 100 m 100 m 39 m GEMÜ 1242 20 / 32 www.gemu-group.com DeviceNet...
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3. Refer to the technical data and cable gland documentation for details of the wire cross sections. 4. Protect the product and the cables from damage. 5. Only clean the product with an anti-static or damp cloth. 6. Only operate the product when it is fully assembled. www.gemu-group.com 21 / 32 GEMÜ 1242 DeviceNet...
7. Open valve until end position is reached. 8. Close valve until end position is reached. 9. Set output bit 5 = 0. (electrical position indicator in normal operation) ð The end positions are set. GEMÜ 1242 22 / 32 www.gemu-group.com DeviceNet...
Device status according to DeviceNet specifications Series No. Continuous serial number Name 1242 DN position indicator 1) Use EDS file in accordance with revision status of the device Note: Download EDS files from www.gemu-group.com 12.1 Inputs Default Designation Function Logic...
"Technical data") Supply voltage too low Supply voltage < 18 V DC Ensure supply voltage (see "Technical data") Internal error Memory error Re-programme The spring locks during installation Mounting kit too long Contact GEMÜ 26 / 32 GEMÜ 1242 www.gemu-group.com DeviceNet...
GEMÜ cannot process credits or repair work but will dispose of the goods at the op- erator's expense. 1. Clean the product. 2. Request a return delivery note from GEMÜ. 3. Complete the return delivery note. 4. Send the product with a completed return delivery note to GEMÜ. www.gemu-group.com 27 / 32 GEMÜ 1242 DeviceNet...
24 V DC, IO-Link, DeviceNet: EN 61000-6-2 AS-Interface: acc. to AS-Interface Spec. 3.0 – Interference emission: 24 V DC, IO-Link, DeviceNet: EN 61000-6-3 AS-Interface: acc. to AS-Interface Spec. 3.0 Ingelfingen-Criesbach 29-05-2018 Joachim Brien Head of Technical Department 28 / 32 GEMÜ 1242 www.gemu-group.com DeviceNet...
The Essential Safety and Health Requirements are met by compliance with the standards listed below that are applicable for the above mentioned product: – DIN EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013 – DIN EN 60079-7:2015 – DIN EN 60079-15:2010 – DIN EN 60079-31:2014 Ingelfingen-Criesbach 29-05-2018 Joachim Brien Head of Technical Department 29 / 32 www.gemu-group.com GEMÜ 1242 DeviceNet...
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