Device description, 5 equipment category, 6 protection types – KROHNE OPTITEMP TC 100 Ex EN User Manual
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DEVICE DESCRIPTION
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OPTITEMP TR/TC100
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08/2010 - 4001022701 - Ex AD OPTITEMP TR/TC 100 R01
2.5 Equipment category
The measuring inserts are designed in category II 1 G for use in Zone 0.
For detailed information refer to
Flammable products on page 5.
2.6 Protection types
The marking according to ATEX is: II 1G Ex ia IIC T6
II 1G Ex ia IIC T6
II 1G Ex ia IIC T6
II 1G Ex ia IIC T6
The following types of protection are used:
• The measuring insert is designed in protection type intrinsically safe "i".
• Operation on intrinsically safe circuits with protection level "ia".
INFORMATION!
Definition of Zone 0 according to EN 1127-1:
An area with a constant or long-term or frequent explosive atmosphere made up of a mixture of
flammable substances in the form of gas, vapours or mist.
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