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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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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