Kobold VKM Series, Operating Instructions Manual

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15. Declaration of the Manufacturer (VKM)
Declaration for equipment without a potential igniting source according to
the explosion protection guideline 2014/34/EU (ATEX 95).
We, KOBOLD Messring GmbH, herewith declare that the following units and/or
assembly groups:
Viscosity Compensated Flow Meter / Monitor model: VKM-***
according to guideline 2014/34/EU, article 1 paragraph 2 and 3 are
a. no safety, controlling and regulating equipment,
b. no devices,
c. no protection systems and
d. no components.
The All-Metal Flow Monitor does not have a potential igniting source of its own as
a mechanical operating device; it does not get any identification according to the
guideline 2014/34/EU ("ATEX 100a”).
The attachable contact at the sides is part and parcel of an own check and
requires certificates and/or approvals.
The units / assembly groups can be used as follows:
a. In the Zone 2 (Gas-Ex, Cat. 3G) in explosion group of IIA, IIB and IIC
b. In the Zone 22 (Dust-Ex, Category 3D) with non-conductive dusts with a
minimum igniting energy of > 3 mJ
c. In the Zone 1 (Gas-Ex, Cat. 2G) in explosion group of IIA, IIB and IIC
d. In the Zone 21 (Dust-Ex, Category 2D) with non-conductive dusts with a
minimum igniting energy of > 3 mJ
The heating is negligible, a limit value of 20 K must be accounted for the ambient
temperature and the temperature classification and/or the maximum surface
temperature.
The following harmonised norms were used in the current version applicable on
the date of signature.
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EN 1127-1 Potentially Explosive Atmosphere, Explosion Protection, part 1:
Basics and Methodology