Apollo Orbis IS Installation Manual

39214-104/2013/Issue 8
Intrinsically Safe (IS) Products
ATEX 94/9/EC
and IECEx

Installation Guide

General
All Apollo IS devices are intended for use in hazardous area systems complying with the
European ATEX directive 94/9/EC that deals with products used in hazardous areas. All such
systems must incorporate a certifi ed safety barrier or interface to limit the voltage and power
to the circuit. Information on suitable barriers and interfaces can be obtained from Apollo.
These notes are intended to supplement the mandatory requirements of the ATEX directive or
other applicable regulations They should not be taken as full instructions for the design and
installation of intrinsically safe systems. These activities must be carried out only by qualifi ed
personnel.
Certifi cation
The XP95 IS range of detectors and manual call points (MCPs) and the Orbis IS range of
detectors are BASEEFA certifi ed as components. Their component certifi cation allows them to
be used in certifi ed intrinsically safe systems.
Each product range is covered by a system certifi cate issued by BASEEFA in Apollo's name.
Systems installed according to Apollo system drawings will be covered by the system
certifi cation. The use of barriers, interfaces, or other components not included in the system
drawing will invalidate the certifi cation.
The system certifi cate number must be marked on the installed system, preferably on the
barrier or interface housing. The system is certifi ed to ATEX only.
Apollo Fire Detectors Limited, 36 Brookside Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1JR, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 23 9249 2412 Fax: +44 (0) 23 9249 2754
Website: www.apollo-fi re.co.uk Email: techsales@apollo-fi re.co.uk
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