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Name plate
Name plates are affixed to the individual
components:
Data collector:
Equipment name plate on rear
The explosion-proof equipment (VKP 42 Ex)
also has the ATEX test number on the name
plate.
Com box: Name plate on rear behind the carry
strap
USB charging cable for Com box: Inscribed on
housing
Measuring transducer: Inscribed on housing
The name plates contain the following indications:
Manufacturer
Type designation
Serial number
Admissible range of service temperature
Traceability
The VKP 42 Ex is subject to the traceability rules of
Directive 2014/34/EU.
For this reason, the name plates of the testing
equipment (complete testing equipment, data
collector, Com box and measuring transducer)
contain serial numbers.
The serial numbers can be found on the following
name plates:
Complete testing equipment: Name plate on
transport case
Data collector VKPN 42 Ex: Equipment name
plate on rear
Com box VKPC 40 Plus Ex: Name plate on rear
Measuring transducer VKPS 40 Ex: Inscribed on
housing
When purchasing the testing equipment or
individual components, the customer data is linked
to the relevant serial numbers, which ensures
traceability. If the testing equipment or individual
components are resold or passed on, the vendor is
responsible for ensuring that traceability is
maintained. To do this, the vendor must archive the
new owner’s data together with the serial numbers
of the testing equipment/components, and share
this data with GESTRA AG if so requested.
Alternatively, the vendor can also transfer this data
directly to GESTRA AG. In this case GESTRA AG, as
the manufacturer, takes on responsibility for the
relevant data.
ATEX-/IECEx Directive
VKP 42 Ex equipment is approved for use in
potentially explosive atmospheres. You can find
more detailed information on the data collector
VKPN 42 Ex Smart-Ex 02 *** DZ1 in the data
collector installation & operating manual.
The following components are approved for use in
potentially explosive atmospheres:
Data collector VKPN 42 Ex Smart-Ex 02 *** DZ1
with Ex classification
Measuring transducer VKPS 40 Ex with Ex
classification
Com box VKPC 40plus Ex with Ex classification
Standby bag (optional) with Ex classification
Do NOT use the supplied file and the adjustable
mirror in explosion-risk areas! The file and the
mirror are provided with an appropriate warning
note.
Data collector VKPN 42 Ex Smart-Ex 02 *** DZ1
has the following classification:
II 2G Ex ib op is IIC T4 Gb IP64
II 2D Ex ib op is IIIC T120°C Db
EPS 19 ATEX 1 068 X
IECEx EPS 19.0031X
For more information on the markings on the data
collector see the operating manual for the data
collector.
