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8013741/16LH/V1-7/2020-04| SICK
O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MCS300P Ex
Subject to change without notice
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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2.3
Explosion protection according to ATEX/IECEx
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This Section contains information on operating the MCS300P Ex in Ex zones.
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The MCS300P Ex meets the following qualifications in accordance with ATEX
Directive 2014/34/EU:
–
II 2G Ex pxb IIC T4 Gb
or
–
II 2G Ex pxb IIC T3 Gb
or
–
II 3G Ex pzc IIC T4 Gc
or
–
II 3G Ex pzc IIC T3 Gc
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The MCS300P Ex meets the following qualifications in accordance with IECEx:
– Ex II 2G Ex pxb IIC T4 Gb
or
– Ex II 2G Ex pxb IIC T3 Gb
or
– Ex II 3G Ex pzc IIC T4 Gc
or
– Ex II 3G Ex pzc IIC T3 Gc
Further information:
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Location of Ex relevant subassemblies:
see “MCS300P Ex category 3G with pressur-
ized enclosure system”, page 13
and/or
see “MCS300P Ex category 2G with pressur-
ized enclosure system”, page 13
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Do not remove, add or modify any components to or on the device unless described
and specified in the official manufacturer information.
Otherwise the approval for use in potentially explosive atmospheres becomes void.
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Adhere to the prescribed maintenance intervals (
see “Maintenance plan”, page 56
).
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When using the MCS300P Ex in potentially explosive atmospheres:
Only use a SICK Ex cell with suitable ATEX/IECEx category and suitable temperature
class.
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Do not open when an explosive atmosphere is present. (Enclosure contains
batteries).
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After switching off the main power supply: Wait 15 minutes before opening the
enclosure.
Each device has an ATEX and IECEx marking.
For simplification, only the ATEX terms are specified in the following.