Instruction Manual
ExTox Control Unit ET-1D Series
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6
Application
6.1
Measuring Function
The use of Gas Detection Systems for explosion and health protection requires special care.
Besides qualified support of ExTox and the detailed information in the Instruction Manuals
as well as Technical Data Sheets (
)
DB) there are several guides to assist you for the safe
use and operation of Gas Detection Systems. These guides deal with the selection, installa-
tion, initial operation and regular maintenance.
Furthermore there could be national regulations. In Germany there are for example the
guidelines of the Berufsgenossenschaften BGI 518 and BGI 836 obligatory for certain appli-
cations.
Denomination Title
EN 60079-29-2 Explosive atmospheres – Part 29-2: Gas detectors – Selection, installa-
tion, use and maintenance of detectors for flammable gases and oxygen
Merkblatt T023,
BGI 518
Gaswarneinrichtungen für den Explosionsschutz - Einsatz und Betrieb
Merkblatt T055,
BGI/GUV-I 8617
Mess- und Warngeräte für den Explosionsschutz – Antworten auf häufig
gestellte Fragen
EN 45544-4
Electrical devices used for the direct detection and direct concentration
measurement of toxic gases and vapours - Part 4: Guide for selection,
installation, use and maintenance
Merkblatt T021,
BGI 836
Gaswarneinrichtungen für toxische Gase/Dämpfe und Sauerstoff - Einsatz
und Betrieb
EN 50292
Electrical apparatus on the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic
premises – Guide for the selection, installation, use and maintenance
EN 50244
Electrical apparatus on the detection of combustible gases in domestic
premises – Guide for the selection, installation, use and maintenance
DIN-Standards available at VDE-Verlag, Frankfurt or Beuth-Verlag, Berlin
BGI available at Jedermann-Verlag, Heidelberg
6.2
Use in combination with hazardous Areas
The Control Unit itself may not be installed in hazardous areas, but it is allowed to use the
control unit in combination with explosion protected transmitters. Please note the corre-
sponding installation hints for each individual transmitter.
All types of control units can be used in combination with hazardous areas of Zone 2.
Please pay attention to the remarks regarding configuration of the control unit and its func-
tion in the safety system when using the detection system in combination with hazardous
areas.
