Using Htm370Ex Series Transmitters In Hazardous Locations; Table 7 Hmt370Ex Series Hazardous Area Classifications - Vaisala HMT370EX User Manual

HMT370EX User Guide
2.8 Using HTM370EX Series transmitters in
hazardous locations
WARNING!
mandatory in a hazardous environment.
In hazardous environments, always connect the transmitters via galvanic isolators or Zener
barriers. A galvanic isolator or Zener barrier must also be used when the transmitter and probe
body are in a safe area, but the probe head is installed in a hazardous environment. For wiring
information, see the galvanic isolator and Zener barrier wiring diagrams included in this
document.
HMT370EX does not include a galvanic isolator or a Zener barrier. They can be ordered as
optional accessories from Vaisala.
WARNING!
hazardous locations as specified by the product classification. The personnel
installing, using, or maintaining HMT370EX transmitters are responsible for
determining the appropriate protection concept for the specific application
HMT370EX is used in, and that the hazardous area classification of the device
meets the requirements of the application.
WARNING!
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
HMT370EX series transmitters are certified for use in hazardous areas as defined by the
following classifications:
Table 7 HMT370EX series hazardous area classifications
Certification
1) 2)
IECEx / ATEX
1) International certification
2) EU certification
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Protected installation using galvanic isolators or Zener barriers is
HMT370EX series transmitters have been designed for use in
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Vaisala, the
HMT370EX classification
II 1 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
II 1 D Ex ia IIIC T
200
-40 °C ≤ T ≤ +60 °C
amb
85 °C Da
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