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17 intrinsic safety according to din en 60079-11, Intrinsic safety according to din en 60079-11, 6 safety manual – JUMO 14597 safetyM STB/STW Ex - Safety Temperature Limiter and Safety Temperature Monitor Operating Manual User Manual

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Damage and corrosion of temperature probes – protection tubes

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Corrosion and correct positioning of the contacts and terminals of cable connections

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Seals of terminal heads and cable ducts

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Interruptions due to "knocking" on the temperature probe/measuring insert

Since the maximum operating temperature influences the drift behavior, the temperature probe should be recalibrated or re-
placed at certain intervals to ensure reliable and precise temperature measurement.
The testing intervals are listed in the table below:

6.17 Intrinsic safety according to DIN EN 60079-11

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Chapter 7 "ATEX"

Table 16: Testing intervals

Maximum operating temper-

ature

Pt - RTD temperature probes

Thermocouples

200 °C

5 years

5 years

550 °C

2 years

5 years

700 °C

1 year

2 years

1000 °C

Base metal 1 year

Noble metal 2 years

1500 °C

1 year

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The testing intervals specified here are recommendations that must be adapted to the special conditions at the op-
erating location and,

if necessary, the user should perform the tests more regularly.