INSTRUCTION MANUAL (ATEX)
BExBG05D Flameproof Xenon Beacons
For use in Flammable Gas and Dust Atmospheres
1)
Introduction
The BExBG05D is a second generation flameproof beacon
which is certified to the European Standards EN 50014:
1992, EN 50018: 1994, the Combustible Dust standard EN
50281-1-1: 1999 and meets the requirements of the ATEX
directive 94/9/EC. The beacon produces synchronised visual
warning signals and can be used in hazardous areas where
potentially flammable gas and dust atmospheres may be
present. The BExBG05D has an output level of 5 joules and
can be used in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas with gases in
groups IIA, IIB and IIC and Temperature Classifications of T1,
T2, T3, T4 and T5. The unit can also be used in a
temperature
classification
T6,
if
the
upper
ambient
temperature is restricted to +40ºC. The unit can be used in
Zone 21 and Zone 22 areas for combustible dusts and has
an IP rating of IP 67 and a surface temperature rating of
T100ºC or T85ºC if the upper ambient temperature is
restricted to +40ºC.
2)
Marking
All units have a rating label, which carries the following
important information:-
Unit Type No.
BExBG05D
Input Voltage:
DC Units
12V or 24V or 48V
AC Units
230V or 115V
Code:
EEx d IIC T5 (Tamb. –50 to +55ºC)
EEx d IIC T6 (Tamb. –50 to +40ºC)
IP67
T100ºC Ta < +55º
C
T85ºC
Ta < +40ºC
Certificate No.
KEMA 00ATEX2006 X
Warnings:
DO NOT OPEN WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE
GAS OR DUST ATMOSPHERE IS PRESENT
COVER BOLTS CLASS A4-80
USE HEAT RESISTING CABLES AND CABLE GLANDS
(Rated 95ºC) AT AMB. TEMPERATURES OVER 40ºC
Year of Construction /
Serial No.
i.e. 03 / 1DB13000001
3)
Type Approval Standards
The beacons have an EC Type examination certificate issued
by KEMA and have been approved to the following
standards:-
EN 50014 : 1992 + prA1
General Requirements
EN 50018 : 1994 + prA1 + prA2 + prA3
Flameproof Enclosure ‘d’
EN 50281-1-1 : 1999
Combustible Dust
4)
Installation Requirements
The beacons must be installed in accordance with the latest
issues
of
the
relevant
parts
of
the
BS
EN 60079
specifications
or
the
equivalent
IEC
specifications
–
Selection,
Installation
and
maintenance
of
electrical
apparatus for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (other
than mining applications or explosive processing and
manufacture):-
BS EN 60079-14 : 1997
Electrical Installations in Hazardous
Areas (other than mines)
BS EN 60079-10 : 1996
Classification of Hazardous Areas
The installation of the units must also be in accordance with
any local codes that may apply and should only be carried
out by a competent electrical engineer who has the
necessary training.
5)
Zones, Gas Group, Category, IP Rating and
Temperature Classification
The BExBG05D beacons have been certified EEx d IIC T5
(Tamb. –50 to +55ºC) and EEx d IIC T6 (Tamb. –50 to
+40ºC) for gas and IP67 T100ºC Ta < +55ºC and T85ºC Ta
< +40ºC for dust. This means that the units can be installed in
locations with the following conditions:-
Area Classification Gas:
Zone 1
Explosive gas air mixture likely to occur in
normal operation.
Zone 2
Explosive gas air mixture not likely to occur,
and if it does, it will only exist for a short time.
Gas Groupings:
Group IIA
Propane
Group IIB
Ethylene
Group IIC
Hydrogen and Acetylene
Temperature Classification:
T1
400
o
C
T2
300
o
C
T3
200
o
C
T4
135
o
C
T5
100
o
C
T6
85
o
C
Amb. +40ºC
0518
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Equipment Group and
Category:
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Notified Body No.
