SMV
page 10 SMV K18/0322
Ex-relevant excerpt of the operating instructions of the reed contact
41R57 **
1. Preambel
This excerpt of the operating instructions only represents the ex-relevant aspects.
It is copied into the original operating manual in the same or analogous form;
Textual changes are permitted, the ex-relevant statements remain.
To ensure the function and for your own safety, please read the enclosed
operating instructions carefully before you begin the installation. If you have any
questions, please contact the KOBOLD Messring GmbH, Hofheim. It applies with
the original operating instructions.
The following standard issues were considered in the evaluation of the product:
a) IEC 60079-0:2017 Ed. 7 / EN 60079-0:2018 Explosive atmospheres –
Part 0: Equipment - General requirements
b) IEC 60079-11:2011 Ed. 6 + Corr. 2012 / EN 60079-11:2012 Explosive
atmospheres - Part 11: Equipment protection by intrinsic safety "i"
2. General information on explosion protection
The reed switches work together with various KOBOLD products and serve there
for monitoring. It is available as N/O contact or changeover contact.
The electrical connection is made via a plug - only in intrinsically safe systems.
The reed switch is intended for commercial use and may only be used in
accordance with the specifications in the technical documentation of Kobold and
the information on the nameplate. It is only operated together with certified
products via an intrinsically safe circuit. They comply with the valid standards and
regulations.
The installation regulations (e.g. EN 60079-14) for systems in potentially
explosive atmospheres must be observed.
Further important details can be found in the corresponding EC-type examination
certificate.
Permitted use
• The intrinsically safe reed switch can be used as follows:
• In Zone 2 (Gas-Ex, EPL Gc) in explosion groups IIA, IIB and IIC
• In Zone 22 (Dust-Ex, EPL Dc) in explosion groups IIIA, IIIB and IIIC
• The requirements for simple electrical equipment for use in intrinsically safe
circuits in zones 1/21 are fulfilled.
• The qualification regarding the surface temperature is T4. For all gases, vapors,
mists with an ignition temperature> 135 ° C the equipment is not an ignition
source.
• In the dust Ex area, 125 ° C is the reference temperature for further
consideration regarding the safety distance from the smoldering temperature.
• The ambient temperature range is -20 ° C ≤ Ta ≤ 80 ° C.
