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Device description, 5 protection type for gas hazardous areas, 6 temperature classes – KROHNE SMARTSENS ORP 8150 Ex EN User Manual

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DEVICE DESCRIPTION

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SMARTSENS ORP 8150

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07/2014 - 4003048502 - MA SMARTSENS ORP 8150 R02 en

2.5 Protection type for gas hazardous areas

In protection type "intrinsic safety" the sensor meets the requirements of EN 60079-11. The
explosion protection is guaranteed since the current and voltage are limited so that ignitable
energy cannot occur.
The marking of the sensor 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

2.6 Temperature classes

The permissible temperature range depending on the temperature class of the sensor is:

Components of the Ex marking and their definition

II

IIII

II

Group II explosion protection

1111

Equipment category 1

G

G

G

G

Gas explosion protection

Ex ia

Ex ia

Ex ia

Ex ia

Intrinsically safe equipment, protection level ia

IIC

IIC

IIC

IIC

Gas groups IIA, IIB, IIC approved

T6

T6

T6

T6

Temperature classes T6...T1 approved

Temperature
class

Permissible ambient or product

temperature in [°C]

Permissible ambient or product

temperature in [°F]

T1

-10...+85°C

14...+185°F

T2

-10...+85°C

14...+185°F

T3

-10...+85°C

14...+185°F

T4

-10...+85°C

14...+185°F

T5

-10...+55°C

14...+131°F

T6

-10...+55°C

14...+131°F

The permissible product temperature range can vary depending on the sensor used. Consult standard
documentation for this information.

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