Proteus ATEX Zone 1, Original User Instruction Manual

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Version A Mini-Cam Proteus ExZ1
ATEX Zone Modes
The system operates in one of three ATEX Zone modes, according to what
inspection equipment is attached:
• ATEX-1 – ALL attached equipment is ATEX-1 approved.
• ATEX-2 – ALL attached equipment is ATEX-2 approved.
• NON-ATEX – ANY attached equipment is neither ATEX-1 or ATEX-2.
Auto-Detecting the Zone Mode for the Attached Inspection Equipment
ATEX-1, ATEX-2 and NON-ATEX zone inspection equipment have different
connections, so it is not possible to connect a mixture of different ATEX zone type
devices together. For example, an ATEX-2 camera will not work with an ATEX-1
crawler.
The system auto-detects the ATEX capabilities of the attached equipment when you
power the equipment on. The system then shows you the ATEX Zone mode that it
has selected based on the attached equipment.
You must ensure that you select the correct ATEX Zone equipment for
the inspection, and ensure that the system is indicating the correct
ATEX Zone mode before you commence the inspection.
Equipment for use in Hazardous and NON-Hazardous Environments
See Identifying ATEX System Components page 26.
Equipment that is suitable for use in Hazardous Environments will have a label or
marking to say so. Generally this is limited to the inspection equipment such as
the camera, crawler, sonde, rod, cable, and other devices that are approved by
Mini-Cam to use with the inspection equipment.