2 DEVICE DESCRIPTION
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BATCHFLUX 3200 C
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2.3 Device category
The electromagnetic flowmeter is designed in category II 2 G (EPL Gb) for use in zone 1 or zone 2.
The inside of the measuring tube is neither permitted for zone 1 nor for zone 2.
2.4 Protection methods
The electromagnetic flowmeter is designed in type of protection encapsulation "m" in
accordance with IEC 60079-0 and IEC 60079-18.
The marking is as follows:
II 2 G Ex mb IIB T4 Gb
II 2 G Ex mb IIB T4 Gb II 2 G Ex mb IIB T4 Gb
II 2 G Ex mb IIB T4 Gb
2.5 Temperatures
The permissible temperature range of the flowmeter is:
INFORMATION!
Definition of zone 1 acc. to EN 1127-1, Appendix B:
An area in which an explosive atmosphere, as a result of the mixture of flammable substances in
the form of gas, steam or mist with air, under normal operation may occasionally occur.
The marking contains the following information:
The marking contains the following information:The marking contains the following information:
The marking contains the following information:
II
IIII
II Group II equipment
2
22
2 Equipment category 2
G
GG
G Gas explosion protection
Ex mb
Ex mbEx mb
Ex mb Explosion protection by encapsulation, level of protection "mb"
IIB
IIBIIB
IIB Gas group, suitable for gas groups IIB and IIA
T4
T4T4
T4 Temperature class, suitable for temperature classes T4 ... T1
Gb
GbGb
Gb Equipment Protection Level Gb, suitable for zone 1 and zone 2
Temperature
class
Permissible ambient temperature in
[°C]
Permissible product temperature in
[°C]
T4...T1 -40...+55°C -40...+55°C
Temperature
class
Permissible ambient temperature in
[°F]
Permissible product temperature in
[°F]
T4...T1 -40...+131°F -40...+131°F