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E11011 1.11
Flow Sensors
Technique and application
EX area certification
The sensors belonging to Series 400, as well as amplifiers
SEA… and SZA…, have a EG-Type Examination. The cor-
responding technical limit data and the special instruc-
tions concerning incorporation and connection expressed
in the certificates of conformity must be complied with.
Use in category 1 and 2 (zone 0 and 1)
In zone 0 and 1 only sensors having an EC design appro-
val per ATEX 100a must be used. If the sensor is installed
outdoors, a corresponding lightning protection must also
be installed. This accessory is inserted in the sensor line,
between the sensor and the switching amplifier. It limits
lightning induced voltages in the sensor line and diverts
them to earth.
ATEX 100 a
Since 1st July 2003 only devices with ATEX approval may
be used in explosive environments throughout Europe. All
EGE sensors have the relevant approval.
The operator of a plant is responsible for dividing the
hazardous areas into zones. The zones are zone 0, 1 or 2
for gas and zone 20, 21 or 22 for dust. Depending on the
requirements of the operator EGE supplies approved devi-
ces with approval certificates for the respective zones.
In dust explosive areas the maximum surface temperature
of the sensor will always be stated and must be observed
by the operator. For gas explosive sensors the approved
temperature categories will be stated.
With the exception of mining, sensors can be supplied for
all industries. Special dimensions or different materials are
also possible.
Valid standards
EN 60947-5-2
Control units; low voltage control units,
auxiliary switch, proximity switch
EN 61000-6-4
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Interference emissions in the industrial area
EN 61000-6-2
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Generic standards immunity for industrial enviroments
EN 61000-4-2 (ESD)
Electrostatic discharging immunity
EN 61000-4-3 (HF radiated)
Radiated radio-frequency electromagnetic field
immunity test
EN 61000-4-4 (Burst)
Electrical fast transient / burst immunity test
EN 61000-4-5 (Surge)
Surge immunity test
EN 60529
Protective system, IP-designation
EN 60079-0
Explosive atmospheres –
Part 0: Equipment
– General requirements
EN 60079-11
Explosive atmospheres –
Part 11: Equipment protection by intrinsic safety "i"
EN 61241-0
Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible
dust – General requirements
Authorisations
TÜV NORD CERT Zertifizierungsstelle - Deutschland
(technical monitoring certification agency - Germany)
Approval for safety applications
Sensors for personal security must have a qualification
approval according to EN 954-1 and must be labeled
accordingly. Sensors that are not labeled must not be
used for applications of this kind.
Certification
TÜV NORD CERT ISO 9001
TÜV NORD CERT Quality control production
Attachment IV of the EC-Guidelines
94/9/EG
TÜV Nord Re-stamping certificate according to
EN 10204
Code: BK = black BN = brown BU = blue GN = green YE = yellow GY = grey PK = pink WH = white
Zone 0
flow
Zone 1
sensor Amplifier
Intrinsically-safe switching amplifier with galvanic
seperation between the Intrinsically-safe and the
not Intrinsically-safe zones. The amplifier must be
installed outside the hazardous zone.
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