OMGA5KN4.4 GA5000 gas analyser
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For CSA (Canada) the 5000 series of gas analysers are certified to Hazardous
Area Classification
CLASS 2258 03 - PROCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENT - Intrinsically Safe and Non-
Incendive Systems - For Hazardous Locations
Ex ib IIA:
Model GA 5000, GEM 5000 and BIOGAS 5000 Methane Detectors; portable, battery
powered with non-field-replaceable Battery Pack P/N 20087 or 2011113; intrinsically safe
and providing intrinsically safe circuits (“[ib]” for Zone 1) to Model GF5.2 Temperature
Probe (Connector B) and with entity output parameters as tabulated below; Temperature
Code T1; -10 ºC Tamb. +50ºC.
Note: This device has been investigated for electrical safety features only.
For CSA (USA) the 5000 series of gas analysers are certified to Hazardous Area
Classification
CLASS 2258 83 - PROCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENT - Intrinsically Safe and Non-
Incendive Systems – For Hazardous Locations - CERTIFIED TO U.S. STANDARDS
AEx ib IIA:
Model GA 5000, GEM 5000 and BIOGAS 5000 Methane Detectors; portable, battery
powered with non-field-replaceable Battery Pack P/N 20087 or 2011113; intrinsically safe
and providing intrinsically safe circuits (“[ib]” for Zone 1) to Model GF5.2 Temperature
Probe (Connector B) and with entity output parameters as tabulated below; Temperature
Code T1; -10 ºC Tamb. +50ºC.
Note: This device has been investigated for electrical safety features only.
2.3 MCERTS
MCERTS is the UK Environment Agency's Monitoring Certification Scheme. The scheme
provides a framework within which environmental measurements can be made in
accordance with the Agency's quality requirements. The scheme covers a range of
monitoring, sampling and inspection activities.