Hazardous Area Consideration; Ex Safety Aspects And Ip Protection (North America); Applicable Standards; Classifications - ABB 266HSH Operating Instructions Manual

11 Hazardous area consideration

11.1 Ex Safety aspects and IP Protection (North America)

11.1.1 Applicable standards

According to FM Approvals Standards which can assure compliance with Essential Safety Requirements
FM 3600: Electrical Equipment for use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, General Requirements.
FM 3615: Explosionproof Electrical Equipment.
FM 3810: Electrical and Electronic Test, Measuring and Process Control Equipment.
NEMA 250: Enclosure for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)

11.1.2 Classifications

The 2600T Series pressure transmitters have been certified by FM Approvals for the following Class, Divisions and Gas groups,
hazardous classified locations, temperature class and types of protection.
— Explosionproof (US) for Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C and D, hazardous (classified) locations and Class I, Zone 1 AEx d IIC T4
— Explosionproof (Canada) for Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C and D, hazardous (classified) locations and Class I, Zone 1 Ex d IIC T4
— Dust Ignition proof for Class II, III Division 1, Groups E, F and G, hazardous (classified) locations.
— Suitable for Class II, III, Division 2, Groups F and G, hazardous (classified) locations.
— Temperature class T4 to T6 (dependent on the maximum input current and the maximum ambient temperature).
— Ambient Temperature range -50°C to +85°C (dependent on the maximum input current and the maximum temperature class).
— Electrical Supply range Minimum 8 Volts, Maximum 30 Volts.
— Type 4X applications Indoors/Outdoors.
26 OI/266/LowP-EN Rev.A | 2600T Series Pressure transmitters
11 Hazardous area considerations