MB183aT1 - 11081756
Baumer_HOGS100-R-T1_II_DE-EN (19A1)
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Operation in potentially explosive environments
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Operation in potentially explosive environments
The device complies with the
directive 2014/34/EU
for potentionally explosive atmospheres.
It can be used in accordance with
equipment categories 3 G
(explosive gas atmosphere) and
3 D
(explosive dust atmosphere).
Equipment category 3 G:
- Ex labeling:
II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc
- Conforms to standard:
EN 60079-0:2012 + A11:2013
EN
60079-15:2010
- Type of protection:
nA
- Temperature class:
T4
- Group of equipment:
II
Equipment category 3 D:
- Ex labeling:
II 3 D Ex tc IIIC T135°C Dc
- Conforms to standard:
EN 60079-31:2014
- Protective principle:
Protection by enclosure
- Max. surface temperature: +135 °C
- Group of equipment:
III
The operation in other explosive atmospheres is
not
permissible.
2.1
In Ex areas the device must only be used within the
ambient temperature
range from -20 °C to
+40 °C.
2.2
The plant operator must ensure that any possible
dust deposit
does not exceed a thickness of
5 mm (in accordance with EN 60079-14).
2.3
An
UL listing
that may be stated elsewhere is
not valid for use in explosive environ-
ments
.
2.4
Operation of the device is only permissible when ...
–
the details on the type label of the device match the on-site conditions for the permissible Ex
area in use (group of equipment, equipment category, zone, temperature class or maximum
surface temperature),
–
the details on the type label of the device match the electrical supply network,
–
the device is undamaged (no damage resulting from transport or storage), and
–
it has been checked that there is no explosive atmosphere, oils, acids, gases, vapors, radiati-
on etc. present when mounting.
2.5
It is not permissible to make any alteration to equipment that is used in potentially explosive envi-
ronments. Repairs may only be carried out by authorized authorities provided by the manufacturer.
Contravention invalidates the EX approval.
2.6
Attend the norm EN 60079-14 during mount and operation.
The device must be operated in accordance with the stipulations of the mounting and
operating instructions. The relevant laws, regulations and standards for the planned ap-
plication must be observed.
