Installation Precautions
Installation in Hazardous environments
The Intellinova
Compact Ex unit meets the requirement
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to be installed in safe or Ex zone 2/22. Sensors installed
in Ex zone 0/20 and 1/21 is connected to the Intellinova
Compact Ex unit with Ex interfaces. A typical hazardous
installation is exemplified as illustration below.
For installation and operation, the rules of generally
accepted engineering practice, the provisions of EN
60079-14: 'Electrical installations design, selection and
erection', EN 60079-17: 'Electrical installations inspec-
tion and maintenance' and the instructions set out in
this Manual must be observed.
Installation of Measuring Units and Measuring Terminals
The explosion-proof Intellinova
be installed at carefully selected locations where they
cannot be damaged by mobile equipment such as pallet
and forklift trucks.
Measuring units and terminals should be located in a
protected position assigned by the local management.
The units shall be easily accessible for undisturbed
measurements and service. The measuring equipment
should be intended and specified for use in existing
environment. It is important that you read the operating
instructions completely and follow all safety precau-
tions before operating the measuring units. Electrical
connections and wiring should be performed only by
suitably trained personnel.
Specific Condition of Use
The following conditions relate to safe installation and/
or use of the equipment:
• A warning label must be shown, stating "WARNING
– Do not open, maintain or service in an area where
explosive atmosphere may be present"
• A warning label must be shown, stating "WARNING –
Ensure door is correctly tightened when closed"
Installation Precautions
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Compact Ex units must
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Work Regulations
All personnel should be provided with the local work
regulation before any work is commenced. It is impor-
tant that parts of metal, rubber and plastics are dumped
in special containers. Such parts can cause bad accidents
and production disturbances if dropped on the wrong
place. From an environmental point of view, wrapping
materials should be collected so as not to cause dam-
age. Precautions should also be taken when drilling,
tapering and grinding to avoid chips and grindings
causing accidents and production disturbances.
Inspection and Acceptance
Inspection of transducer positioning, connections, ca-
ble laying, TMU installations and strapping should take
place after finished installation.
After completed installation, the restricted breathing
properties should be checked according to "Periodic
pressure testing".
The installation should be inspected and accepted when
in compliance with EN60079-14.
Read the entire instruction manual
before the products are put into use!
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