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- Page 1 Manual Pressurized Cabinet APEX (APC) SILAS (SPC)
- Page 2 APEX (APC), Type 07-3704-****/**** ATEX / IECEx Zone 1 / 21 SILAS (SPC), Type A7-3704-****/**** ATEX / IECEx Zone 2 / 22 Document Number: 01-3704-7D0001 Revision: - BARTEC GmbH Phone: +49 7931 597-0 Support: info@bartec.de Fax: +49 7931 597-480 Internet: www.bartec.de Max-Eyth-Straße 16...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
APEX / SILAS Table of contents Pressurized Cabinet 0 Table of contents Table of contents ....................1 About these operating instructions ................. 4 Highlighting in the document ..................5 Warnings ........................5 Symbols and icons ..................... 6 Technical changes ..................... 6 Languages ......................... - Page 5 APEX / SILAS Table of contents Pressurized Cabinet SILAS pressurized cabinet, category Gc / Dc, type pzc, type A7-3704-11**/**** ..16 SILAS pressurized cabinet, Category Gc, type pzc, type A7-3704-21**/****.... 16 SILAS pressurized cabinet, category Dc, type pzc, type A7-3704-31**/**** .... 16 Avoidance of damage to property ................
- Page 6 APEX / SILAS Table of contents Pressurized Cabinet Commissioning ....................28 Initial commissioning ....................28 Putting into operation ....................28 Type 0(A)7-3704-1***/**** (gas/dust) ..............28 Type 0(A)7-3704-2***/**** (gas) ................29 Type 0(A)7-3704-3***/**** (dust) ................29 Operation ......................30 Operating phases of the APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet ........30 Process diagram of the operating phases ..............
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Page 7: About These Operating Instructions
Should you require further information, please request the required information from your local or responsible BARTEC branch. Read the operating instructions and in particular the safety instructions carefully before using the device. -
Page 8: Highlighting In The Document
APEX / SILAS About these operating instructions Pressurized Cabinet Highlighting in the document Warnings Warnings are used in this user manual to warn of property damage and personal injury. Always read and follow these warnings. Warnings are specially highlighted in this user manual and identified by symbols: DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if safety measures are not... -
Page 9: Symbols And Icons
The original user manual is written in German. All other available languages are translations of the original user manual. The user manual is available in German and English. If further languages are required, these must be requested from BARTEC or stated when placing the order. Page 6 of 40 01-3704_7D0001_Manual_APC-SPC_20200617_jrs_en.docx... -
Page 10: Safety
APEX / SILAS Safety Pressurized Cabinet 2 Safety Intended use Exclusive purpose The APEX pressurized cabinet serves exclusively as pressurized enclosure to EN/IEC 60079-2 and is intended for use in explosion group II, category 2G, category 2GD or category 2D. The SILAS pressurized cabinet serves exclusively as pressurized enclosure to EN/IEC 60079-2 and is intended for use in explosion group II, category 3G, category 3GD or category 3D. -
Page 11: Safety Instructions For Operation
Servicing Regular servicing is not necessary if the device is operated correctly in accordance with the installation instructions and ambient conditions. BARTEC recommends annual servicing and inspection. See Chapter “Maintenance and care”. Repairs Repairs on explosion-protected equipment may be done only by authorised persons working in accordance with the latest developments in technology and using original spare parts. -
Page 12: Instructions For Safe Use
APEX / SILAS Safety Pressurized Cabinet Instructions for safe use The user is obliged to take all necessary precautions before using the bypass system. The user may only connect elements to an intrinsically safe terminal if they have electrical properties which are lower or equal to the properties defined in the certificates of the assigned intrinsically safe devices. -
Page 13: Warranty
APEX / SILAS Safety Pressurized Cabinet Warranty WARNING UNAUTHORISED MODIFICATIONS AND/OR ALTERATIONS TO THE PRESSURIZED ENCLOSURE. Explosion protection as well as design and manufacture in line with strain and safety requirements are no longer guaranteed. Before making any modifications or alterations, contact the manufacturer to obtain written approval. -
Page 14: Obligations Of The Owner
APEX / SILAS Safety Pressurized Cabinet Obligations of the owner The owner undertakes to restrict permission to work with and on the APEX / SILAS control unit to people who: are familiar with the basic regulations on safety and accident prevention and have been instructed in the use of the APEX control unit;... -
Page 15: Standards Complied With
APEX / SILAS Safety Pressurized Cabinet Standards complied with APEX pressurized cabinet Standard Designation EN 60079-0:2018 Explosive atmospheres – Part 0: IEC 60079-0:2017 General requirements EN 60079-1:2014 Explosive atmospheres - Part 1: IEC 60079-1:2014 Equipment protection by pressurized enclosure “d” EN 60079-2:2014 Explosive atmospheres - Part 2: IEC 60079-2:2014... -
Page 16: Silas Pressurized Cabinet
APEX / SILAS Safety Pressurized Cabinet SILAS pressurized cabinet Standard Designation EN 60079-0:2018 Explosive atmospheres – Part 0: IEC 60079-0:2017 General requirements EN 60079-1:2014 Explosive atmospheres - Part 1: IEC 60079-1:2014 Equipment protection by pressurized enclosure “d” EN 60079-2:2014 Explosive atmospheres - Part 2: IEC 60079-2:2014 Equipment protection by pressurized enclosure “p”... -
Page 17: Marking And Test Certificate
APEX / SILAS Safety Pressurized Cabinet Marking and test certificate The APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet is approved for the following areas APEX pressurized cabinet, Zone 1 / 21 Only basic markings are listed in the following. Optionally, the marking can be supplemented to include the types of protection of separately certified components, such as "db", "eb", "ma/mb", "Ex II 2(1)G [ia Ga/Da]"... -
Page 18: Apex Pressurized Cabinet, Category Gb, Type Pyb, Type 07-3704-21
APEX / SILAS Safety Pressurized Cabinet APEX pressurized cabinet, category Gb, type pyb, type 07-3704-21**/**** ATEX (Europe) 07-3704-21**/**** Marking II 2G Ex pyb IIC T3 / T4 / T5 Gb Test certificate BVS 20 ATEX E 060 X IECEx (International) 07-3704-21**/**** Marking Ex pyb IIC T3 / T4 / T5 Gb... -
Page 19: Silas Pressurized Cabinet, Zone 2 / 22
APEX / SILAS Safety Pressurized Cabinet SILAS pressurized cabinet, Zone 2 / 22 Only basic markings are listed in the following. Optionally, the marking can be supplemented to include the types of protection of separately certified components, such as "dc", "ec", "mc", "ic", "Ex II 3(3)G [ic Gc/Dc]", "Ex II 3(1)G [ia Ga/Da]"... -
Page 20: Avoidance Of Damage To Property
APEX / SILAS Safety Pressurized Cabinet Avoidance of damage to property Short circuit due to improper connection An incorrect connection of the power supply will destroy the electronics and void the warranty. Storage at an excessively high temperature Store the APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet at the intended storage temperature since otherwise damage to the electronics or seals may occur. -
Page 21: Product Description
APEX / SILAS Product description Pressurized Cabinet 3 Product description General The Ex p type of protection, referred to as “pressurized enclosure”, is based on the measure of purging out any explosive gases that are in a closed enclosure and then generating and maintaining a level of pressure that is higher than that of the ambient atmosphere. -
Page 22: Pressurized Cabinet
APEX / SILAS Product description Pressurized Cabinet Pressurized cabinet APEX pressurized cabinet, type pyb The APEX pressurized cabinet, type pyb, is a pressurized enclosure which functions automatically in the hazardous areas of Zone 1/21, permitting components certified for Zone 2/22 to be operated in Zone 1/21. It consists of the pressurized enclosure, the corresponding Ex p control unit and the application in the pressurized room. -
Page 23: Transport And Storage
4 Transport and storage Scope of delivery Missing parts or damage must be reported immediately in writing to the forwarding agent, the insurance company or BARTEC GmbH. Check the completeness of the scope of delivery using the delivery note. As standard, each APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet is delivered with the following scope of delivery: ... -
Page 24: Storage
Pressurized Cabinet Storage ATTENTION DAMAGE DUE TO INCORRECT STORAGE! BARTEC GmbH’s warranty conditions do not apply to damage caused by incorrect storage. Observe the correct storage temperatures Keep the APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet free from moisture Store the control unit is a horizontal position and at a temperature of 0 °C to +60 °C in its original packaging. -
Page 25: Installation
APEX / SILAS Installation Pressurized Cabinet 5 Installation Before starting work, find out about the general safety instructions (see Chapter 2 Safety instructions). Requirements placed on the location The location must be selected such as to provide good lighting at the front and sides of the system. -
Page 26: Erection
APEX / SILAS Installation Pressurized Cabinet Erection Proceed as follows when installing the APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet: Procedure Align the APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet horizontally and vertically and attach it with the fastening material provided for that purpose. During the installation, comply with the diagrams and technical documents and the respective operating instructions for the fitted components and all associated operating equipment. -
Page 27: Mobile Erection
APEX / SILAS Installation Pressurized Cabinet Mobile erection If the APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet is to be mobile, please erect as follows: Procedure Erect the APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet at the intended site and actuate the fixing elements to secure against rolling away. Make the connection to the local potential equalisation. -
Page 28: Connections
APEX / SILAS Connections Pressurized Cabinet 6 Connections Purging gas supply Protective gas 6.1.1.1 General The temperature of the protective gas at the inlet of the APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet may not be higher +40 °C. In special circumstances, the temperature of the purging gas may be higher. -
Page 29: Purging Gas Connection
APEX / SILAS Connections Pressurized Cabinet Purging gas connection IF THE PURGING GAS SUPPLY IS DIMENSIONED INADEQUATELY, FAULTS IN THE PURGING PHASE ARE TO BE EXPECTED. Adjust the internal diameter of the purging gas supply to the purging flow required. Depending on protected volume, a pressure reducer of the size G ¼“... -
Page 30: Electrical Connections
Only factory-provided cable entries may be used on the APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet. Only BARTEC may make any additional cable entries. Connect the supply voltage and all signal lines as explained in the terminal connection plan. -
Page 31: Commissioning
APEX / SILAS Commissioning Pressurized Cabinet 7 Commissioning Initial commissioning Before the APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet is put into operation, a first test must be performed. See IEC/EN 60079-14 for the first test. Putting into operation The APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet has an automatically functioning Ex p control unit. -
Page 32: Type 0(A)7-3704-2***/**** (Gas)
APEX / SILAS Commissioning Pressurized Cabinet Type 0(A)7-3704-2***/**** (gas) To put the APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet into operation, proceed as follows: Make sure that the operating pressure of the purging gas for the pressurized encapsulation is set at the pressure reducer station to the pressure specified on the type plate. -
Page 33: Operation
APEX / SILAS Operation Pressurized Cabinet 8 Operation Operating phases of the APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet The operation of the APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet can be divided into three phases, which are preparatory, purging and operating phase. Process diagram of the operating phases The APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet is built in compliance with the currently applicable guidelines and standards and fulfils the requirements specified therein. -
Page 34: Purging Phase
APEX / SILAS Operation Pressurized Cabinet Purging phase The pressurized enclosure of the APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet is purged with purging gas in order to remove any explosive gas-and-air mixture inside or to dilute it to a harmless concentration before the possible sources of ignition are connected and activated in the pressurized enclosure. -
Page 35: Purging Time
APEX / SILAS Operation Pressurized Cabinet Purging time CONSTANT PURGING AIR SUPPLY When counting down the purging time it is important that the available purging air is constant in terms of pressure and flow. Otherwise, the purging time may be reset automatically. ... -
Page 36: Bypass Operation
APEX / SILAS Operation Pressurized Cabinet Bypass operation DANGER COMMISSIONING WITH BYPASS KEY SWITCH IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Risk of explosion! Have the commissioning with a bypass key switch approved by the factory manager or his appointee. Approval may only be given if it has been ensured that there will not be any explosive atmosphere for the duration of the commissioning or if the necessary precautions have been taken to protect against the risk of explosion (fire permit). -
Page 37: Operation With Safety Foil
APEX / SILAS Operation Pressurized Cabinet Operation with safety foil ATTENTION FURTHER OPERATION WITH DAMAGED SAFETY FOIL. Operation with damaged safety foil can invalidate the protection against explosions. Put the APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet out of operation and repair the foil. -
Page 38: Putting Out Of Operation
APEX / SILAS Putting out of operation Pressurized Cabinet 9 Putting out of operation Shut-down Proceed as follows in order to switch off the APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet: Make sure that there is no explosive atmosphere. Switch off the fuse or the main switch for the APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet and lock it against unintended restart. -
Page 39: Maintenance And Care
APEX / SILAS Maintenance and care Pressurized Cabinet 10 Maintenance and care Find out about the general safety instructions before starting work (see Chapter 2.2 Safety instructions). Carry out maintenance and care in accordance with the following sections, unless otherwise agreed for customer-specific versions. Maintenance work Maintenance intervals MAINTENANCE INTERVALS... -
Page 40: Visual Inspection
In the case of anomalies, the operator should weigh up the possibility of a timely and proper cleaning by BARTEC GmbH against a spontaneous failure. Furthermore, the function of the overall system should be checked. The correct sequence of the purging phase and of the operating phase should be checked. -
Page 41: Technical Data
APEX / SILAS Technical data Pressurized Cabinet 11 Technical data Product designation APC – SPC – APEX pressurized cabinet SILAS pressurized cabinet Generation 4th generation, Pro Series 4th generation, Pro Series Explosion protection Erection area Ex II 2G / Ex II 2D, Ex II 3G / Ex II 3D, Zone 1 (Gb) / 21 (Db) Zone 2 (Gc) / 22 (Dc) - Page 42 Protective gas consumption Specification on type plate Safety device APC: BARTEC Ex p control unit APEXpx / APEXpy; BVS 19 ATEX E015X // IECEx BVS 19.0038X Ex p control unit APEX; BVS 19 ATEX E018U // IECEX BVS 19.0032U SPC: BARTEC Ex p control unit SILAS pz;...
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Page 43: Notes
APEX / SILAS Notes Pressurized Cabinet 12 Notes Page 40 of 40 01-3704_7D0001_Manual_APC-SPC_20200617_jrs_en.docx Rev.-... - Page 44 BARTEC BARTEC GmbH Max-Eyth-Str. 16 97980 Bad Mergentheim Germany Tel: +49 7931 597 0 Mail: info@bartec.com bartec.com...
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