Hardware reference guide
Intrinsically Safe Modules
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Field Wiring Field wiring to the module consists of separate shielded, twisted pair wires. The 
acceptable field wire gauge is AWG 20 to AWG 12. Wiring between the module and 
the intrinsically safe field device should follow intrinsically safe wiring practices to 
avoid the transfer of unsafe levels of energy to the hazardous area.
Fixed Wiring 
System
The Quantum 140AII33010 Intrinsically Safe Current Input module is designed with 
a fixed wiring system, where the field connections are made to a 40-pin, fixed 
position, blue terminal strip which is plugged into the module.
Terminal Strip 
Color and Keying 
Assignment
The module’s 140XTS33200 field wiring terminal strip is color-coded blue to identify 
it as an intrinsically safe connector.The terminal strip is keyed to prevent the wrong 
connector from being applied to the module. The keying assignment is given below.
Channel to Bus 1780 Vac @ 47-63 Hz or 2500 Vdc for 1 min.
Update Time 750 ms for all channels
Fault Detection Broken wire (4 ... 20 mA mode)
Bus Current Required 1.5 A 
Power Dissipation 7.5 W 
External Power Not required
Hot Swap Not allowed per intrinsic safety standards 
Fusing Internal-not user accessible
Programming Software  Modsoft Ver. 2.61 or higher 
Specifications
Module Class Module Part Number Module Coding  Terminal Strip Coding
Intrinsically Safe  140AII33010  CEF  ABD
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