I-MICN-01.doc
Issue
06
Mar10
2
IOM –
MICRONEX - ZONE 2
FLOODLIGHT (ATEX, Ex n)
Type(s) of Protection
Ex nR (Non-Sparking) (Restricted Breathing)
Protection
Standard
EN 50021
Area of Application
Zone 2 areas to BS EN 60079-10 and installation to BS EN 60079-14
ATEX
Equipment
Classification
Group II Category 3 G
Equipment
Coding
II 3 G Ex nR II T3 Tamb 40ºC
Certificate
Type Examination EECS BAS98ATEX3054
Ingress
Protection
IP66 and IP67 to BS EN 60529
CE Mark
Declaration of
compliance with
standards
The CE marking of this product applies to "The Electrical Equipment (Safety)
Regulations 2006", "The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2004", the “Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2006” and the "Equipment and
Protective Systems intended for use in Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 1996".
[This legislation is the equivalent in UK law of EC directives 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC
and 2002/96/EC respectively].
The Equipment is declared to meet the provisions of the ATEX directive (94/9/EC) by
reason of the EC Type Examination and compliance with the Essential Health and
Safety Requirements.
I MacLeod Technical Manager
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE
None
1.0
Introduction - Micronex Floodlight
The type of protection is Ex nR using a restricted breathing enclosure.
Note:
The maximum ambient and surface temperature ratings are as indicated in TABLE 0.
2.0
Application
The luminaire is designed to be safe in normal operation.
The luminaire should not be used in conditions where there are environmental, vibration or shock conditions
above the normal expected levels for fixed installations.
The gaskets should not be exposed to hydrocarbons in liquid or high concentration vapour states.
The body material is made from marine grade aluminium, copper free (
BS1490 LM6)
, powder coated.
The luminaire is suitable for applications where Category 3 apparatus can be used. The application is for
ignitable gas atmospheres. The type examination does not address suitability for dusts or portable applications.
Table 1
Maximum Ambient and Surface Temperature Rating
Wattage
Lamp
Ambient Temp
T Rating
Cable Rating
Cable Rise
70W
SON/TS,
MBI/TS 40ºC
T3
75oC 30oC
Table 2
Starting and Running Currents
Lamp
Start
A
Run A
PFC µF
70W
HPS
0.55
0.40
10
70W
MBI
0.55
0.40
10