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Safety 

APEX / SILAS 

Pressurized Cabinet 

 

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01-3704_7D0001_Manual_APC-SPC_20200617_jrs_en.docx 

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Marking and test certificate 

The APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet is approved for the following areas  

 

 

APEX pressurized cabinet, Zone 1 / 21 

 

Only basic markings are listed in the following. Optionally, the marking can be 
supplemented to include the types of protection of separately certified 
components, such as "db", "eb", "ma/mb", "Ex II 2(1)G [ia Ga/Da]" or "Ex II 2(2)G 
[ib Gb/Db]". 

 

 

APEX pressurized cabinet, category Gb / Db, type pyb, type 07-3704-11**/**** 

 

ATEX (Europe) 

07-3704-11**/**** 

Marking 

 

II 2G Ex pyb IIC T3 / T4 / T5 Gb 

 

II 2D Ex pyb IIIC T95°C / T130 °C Db 

Alternatively 

Marking 

 

II 2G Ex pyb IIC T3 / T4 / T5 Gb 

 

Ex II 3D Ex pzc IIIC T95°C / T130 °C Dc 

Test certificate 

BVS 20 ATEX E 060 X 

IECEx (International) 

07-3704-11**/**** 

Marking 

Ex pyb IIC T3 / T4 / T5 Gb 
Ex pyb IIIC T95°C / T130 °C Db 

Alternatively 

Marking 

Ex pyb IIC T3 / T4 / T5 Gb 
Ex pzc IIIC T95°C / T130 °C Dc 

Test certificate 

IECEx BVS 20.0048X 

 

 

APEX pressurized cabinet, category Gb / Db, type pxb, type 07-3704-12**/**** 

 

ATEX (Europe) 

07-3704-12**/**** 

Marking 

 

II 2G Ex pxb IIC T3 / T4 / T5 Gb 

 

II 2D Ex pxb IIIC T95°C / T130 °C Db 

Alternatively 

Marking 

 

II 2G Ex pxb IIC T3 / T4 / T5 Gb 

 

II 3D Ex pzc IIIC T95°C / T130 °C Dc 

Test certificate 

BVS 20 ATEX E 060 X 

IECEx (International) 

07-3704-12**/**** 

Marking 

Ex pxb IIC T3 / T4 / T5 Gb 
Ex pxb IIIC T95°C / T130 °C Db 

Alternatively 

Marking 

Ex pxb IIC T3 / T4 / T5 Gb 
Ex pzc IIIC T95°C / T130 °C Dc 

Test certificate 

IECEx BVS 20.0048X 

Summary of Contents for APEX (APC) 07-3704 Series

Page 1: ...Manual Pressurized Cabinet APEX APC SILAS SPC...

Page 2: ...NY Phone 49 7931 597 0 Fax 49 7931 597 480 Support info bartec de Internet www bartec de Operating Instructions Pressurized Cabinet APEX APC Type 07 3704 ATEX IECEx Zone 1 21 SILAS SPC Type A7 3704 AT...

Page 3: ......

Page 4: ...ations of the owner 11 Instructions for use 11 Other applicable documents 11 Standards complied with 12 APEX pressurized cabinet 12 SILAS pressurized cabinet 13 Marking and test certificate 14 APEX pr...

Page 5: ...ning agents 17 Danger to health due to improper disposal 17 3 Product description 18 General 18 Pressurized cabinet 19 APEX pressurized cabinet type pyb 19 APEX pressurized cabinet type pxb 19 SILAS p...

Page 6: ...S pressurized cabinet 30 Process diagram of the operating phases 30 Preparatory phase 30 Purging phase 31 Operating phase 31 Purging time 32 Manual purging time 32 Automatic purging time 32 Bypass ope...

Page 7: ...llation and commissioning The safety notes and warnings in these operating instructions are given in a general manner and only qualified personnel will have the necessary know how to interpret and imp...

Page 8: ...situation which if safety measures are not observed may result in serious injuries without permanent damage CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which if safety measures are not observed c...

Page 9: ...al changes The current versions of the datasheets operating instructions certificates and EC declarations of conformity as well as information on new accessories can be downloaded from www bartec de u...

Page 10: ...th the intended purpose and may lead to damage and accidents The manufacturer will not be liable for any use beyond that of its intended purpose Safety instructions General No technical modifications...

Page 11: ...irective 99 92 EC Directive 2014 34 EC BetrSichV or the nationally applicable ordinances EN IEC 60079 14 and the DIN VDE 0100 series Please observe the national waste disposal regulations for disposal...

Page 12: ...such that the risk of a mechanical danger is low The outlet must be routed to a safe area if there is a combination of dust and gas The APEX SILAS pressurized cabinet rules out the following applicati...

Page 13: ...they are due to one or several of the following reasons Improper use of the APEX SILAS pressurized cabinet Incorrect installation commissioning operation and maintenance of the APEX SILAS pressurized...

Page 14: ...664 1 must be observed The warning WARNING DO NOT OPEN UNDER VOLTAGE must be part of the external marking of the entire electrical device or the enclosure must have a locking system to prevent the fus...

Page 15: ...e atmospheres Part 11 Equipment protection by intrinsic safety i EN 60079 18 2015 IEC 60079 18 2014 Explosive atmospheres Part 18 Equipment protection by cast encapsulation m EN 60079 28 2016 IEC 6007...

Page 16: ...60079 15 2010 IEC 60079 15 2010 Explosive atmospheres Part 15 Equipment protection by class of protection n EN 60079 18 2015 IEC 60079 18 2014 Explosive atmospheres Part 18 Equipment protection by ca...

Page 17: ...C T130 C Db Alternatively Marking II 2G Ex pyb IIC T3 T4 T5 Gb Ex II 3D Ex pzc IIIC T95 C T130 C Dc Test certificate BVS 20 ATEX E 060 X IECEx International 07 3704 11 Marking Ex pyb IIC T3 T4 T5 Gb E...

Page 18: ...T5 Gb Test certificate BVS 20 ATEX E 060 X IECEx International 07 3704 22 Marking Ex pxb IIC T3 T4 T5 Gb Test certificate IECEx BVS 20 0048X APEX pressurized cabinet category Db type pyb type 07 3704...

Page 19: ...3D Ex pzc IIIC T95 C T130 C Dc Test certificate BVS 20 ATEX E 061 X IECEx International A7 3704 11 Marking Ex pzc IIC T3 T4 T5 Gc Ex pzc IIIC T95 C T130 C Dc Test certificate IECEx BVS 20 0048X SILAS...

Page 20: ...nger to health due to improper disposal According to the European WEEE Directive electrical and electronic equipment may not be disposed of with household waste Their components must be sent separatel...

Page 21: ...xplosive atmosphere that has penetrated during downtimes cannot become a hazard the pressurized cabinet must be flushed with purging gas compressed air or inert gas before commissioning The quantity d...

Page 22: ...cabinet type pxb is a pressurized enclosure which functions automatically in the hazardous areas of Zone 1 21 permitting industrial components to be operated in Zone 1 21 It consists of the pressuriz...

Page 23: ...rol unit Packaging The Ex p control unit is delivered packed in film on pallets and or in boxes Dispose of the packaging materials at the designated disposal points Observe the applicable national reg...

Page 24: ...es Keep the APEX SILAS pressurized cabinet free from moisture Store the control unit is a horizontal position and at a temperature of 0 C to 60 C in its original packaging The environment must be dry...

Page 25: ...ficient space for maintenance and dismantling work at a later point in time The floor at the location must be even and level A mains connection with an appropriate fuse must be available near by Obser...

Page 26: ...SILAS pressurized cabinet is installed in compliance with the details in the technical documentation and the specifications on the type plate Make sure that the following requirements are satisfied wh...

Page 27: ...APEX SILAS pressurized cabinet is installed in compliance with the details in the technical documentation and the specifications on the type plate Make sure that the following requirements are satisf...

Page 28: ...purging gas are specially designed for this In this case the maximum permitted purging gas temperature is stated on the type plate 6 1 1 2 Cleaned instrument compressed air When using instrument air...

Page 29: ...ng gas for purging Ex p volume Connection size Pressure Supply line 50 litres G 2 bar 8 mm 50 to 300 litres G 2 bar 8 mm 300 to 700 litres G 2 bar 12 mm 700 to 1 000 litres G 3 bar 16 mm 1 000 litres...

Page 30: ...d earthing connections onto the shield bus Use the appropriate closures to seal cable glands that are not in use Tighten cable glands with 3 0 Nm Connections All installation details required for the...

Page 31: ...urging gas for the pressurized encapsulation is set at the pressure reducer station to the pressure specified on the type plate Make sure that the discharged purging air at the pressure monitor outlet...

Page 32: ...mponents are either switched on automatically or manually by the operator The APEX SILAS pressurized cabinet is ready for operation from this point in time Type 0 A 7 3704 3 dust To put the APEX SILAS...

Page 33: ...ure Purging time set Purging time has not yet expired Initiation of the purging phase Purging phase not applicable for dust Minimum pressure ok Maximum pressure ok Flow rate ok Purging time is running...

Page 34: ...pplicable for dust applications because it is replaced by the prior cleaning of the switch cabinet from dust Operating phase The operating phase begins when the purging gas valve closes The operating...

Page 35: ...the version with automatic purging time calculation this is shown on the type plate Manual purging time In the case of manual purging time the corresponding Ex p control unit has a permanently set pur...

Page 36: ...rnally mounted components The Ex p control unit provides the bypass function for this purpose If the bypass mode is activated it must be ensured that there is no explosive gas in the atmosphere The co...

Page 37: ...amaged safety foil can invalidate the protection against explosions Put the APEX SILAS pressurized cabinet out of operation and repair the foil The safety foil protects Ex assemblies from electrostati...

Page 38: ...urized cabinet Cooling and discharge times CAUTION WHEN OPENING THE APEX SILAS PRESSURIZED CABINET THAT HAS COOLING OR DISCHARGE TIMES Hot assemblies and or assemblies with a discharge time may be int...

Page 39: ...nstructions and ambient conditions ATTENTION MAINTENANCE AND CARE The currently applicable regulations and the national provisions must be observed for maintenance service and inspection of the equipm...

Page 40: ...ities e g oil dust etc or corrosion In the case of anomalies the operator should weigh up the possibility of a timely and proper cleaning by BARTEC GmbH against a spontaneous failure Furthermore the f...

Page 41: ...tion Storage temperature Depending on application IP protection class Min IP 4x Purging and overpressure parameters Dimensions max 6000 B x 2400 H x 1200 D mm Volumes max 17300 dm Protective gas Instr...

Page 42: ...APEXpx APEXpy BVS 19 ATEX E015X IECEx BVS 19 0038X Ex p control unit APEX BVS 19 ATEX E018U IECEX BVS 19 0032U SPC BARTEC Ex p control unit SILAS pz BVS 19 ATEX E016X IECEx BVS 19 0038X Exp control un...

Page 43: ...Notes APEX SILAS Pressurized Cabinet Page 40 of 40 01 3704_7D0001_Manual_APC SPC_20200617_jrs_en docx Rev 12 Notes...

Page 44: ...bartec com BARTEC BARTEC GmbH Max Eyth Str 16 97980 Bad Mergentheim Germany Tel 49 7931 597 0 Mail info bartec com Document No 01 3704 7D0001...

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