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9.3
APPENDIX C
ATEX / CE APPROVAL
ATEX CERTIFICATION
PointWatch Detector Model PIR9400
0539
FM
APPROVED
®
II 2 G
Ex d IIB + H
2
T4-T6 Gb
EN 60079-29-1
DEMKO 09 ATEX 147301X
T6 (Tamb = –55°C to +50°C)
T5 (Tamb = –55°C to +60°C)
T4 (Tamb = –55°C to +75°C)
IP66.
EN Standards:
EN 50270: 2006
EN 60079-0: 2009
EN 60079-1: 2007
EN 60529: 1991+A1: 2000
EN 60079-29-1: 2007.
Read and understand instruction manual before operating.
Special Conditions for Safe Use:
The Gas Detectors have a threaded wire feed through incorporating flying leads. This feed through is to be
screwed into the cable entry opening of a suitable ATEX certified (Ex ‘d’ or Ex ‘e’) enclosure in which the flying
leads are to be terminated.
In order to maintain the Ingress Protection rating IP66, the back end of the PointWatch Infrared Hydrocarbon
Gas Detector Model PIR9400 with the flying lead is to be screwed into a suitable ATEX certified (Ex ‘d’ or Ex ‘e’)
enclosure with an Ingress Protection rating of at least IP66.
The PointWatch Infrared Hydrocarbon Gas Detector Model PIR9400 has an ambient temperature rating for
performance of –55°C to +75°C.
The
PointWatch Infrared Hydrocarbon Gas Detector Model PIR9400
is to be used only in conjunction with a suitable
ATEX certified combustible gas detector control unit for compliance with EN 60079-29-1 standard.
The captive front-end screws are to be tightened with 1 N·m.
Performance Testing to EN60079-29-1
The measuring function of the Model PIR9400 Gas Detector, according to Annex II paragraph 1.5.5, 1.5.6 and
1.5.7 of the Directive 94/9/EC, is covered in this Type Examination Certificate in the following configuration:
1. Sensor Termination Box (STB) and Calibration Termination Box (CTB), in combination with Det-Tronics gas
detector model PIR9400 (tested with methane applied to the PIR9400), firmware 005998-005 Rev F.
CE MARK
The PointWatch Infrared Hydrocarbon Gas Detector Model PIR9400 was tested and found to be compliant with
EN50270 when wired in conduit or with shielded cable. All screen drains shall be terminated to the chassis.