Chalmit lighting Micronex 70W HPS, Micronex 70W MBI Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

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Issue 06

Micronex - Floodlight Luminaires

ATEX, Ex n

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Important:

Please read these instructions carefully before installing or maintaining this equipment.
Good electrical practices should be followed at all times and this data should be used
as a guide only.

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Type(s) of Protection

Ex nR (Non-Sparking) (Restricted Breathing)

Protection Standard

EN 50021

Area of Application

Zone 2 areas to BS EN 60079-10 and installation to BS EN 60079-14

ATEX Equipment

Classification

Group II Category 3 G

Equipment Coding

II 3 G Ex nR II T3 Tamb 40ºC

Certificate

Type Examination EECS BAS98ATEX3054

Ingress Protection

IP66 and IP67 to BS EN 60529

CE Mark

Declaration of
compliance with
standards

The CE marking of this product applies to "The Electrical Equipment (Safety)
Regulations 2006", "The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2004", the “Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2006” and the "Equipment and
Protective Systems intended for use in Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 1996".

[This legislation is the equivalent in UK law of EC directives 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC

and 2002/96/EC respectively].

The Equipment is declared to meet the provisions of the ATEX directive (94/9/EC) by
reason of the EC Type Examination and compliance with the Essential Health and
Safety Requirements.
I MacLeod Technical Manager

SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE

None

1.0

Introduction - Micronex Floodlight

The type of protection is Ex nR using a restricted breathing enclosure.

Note: The maximum ambient and surface temperature ratings are as indicated in TABLE 0.

2.0 Application

The luminaire is designed to be safe in normal operation.
The luminaire should not be used in conditions where there are environmental, vibration or shock conditions
above the normal expected levels for fixed installations.
The gaskets should not be exposed to hydrocarbons in liquid or high concentration vapour states.

The body material is made from marine grade aluminium, copper free (BS1490 LM6), powder coated.

The luminaire is suitable for applications where Category 3 apparatus can be used. The application is for
ignitable gas atmospheres. The type examination does not address suitability for dusts or portable applications.

Table 1 Maximum Ambient and Surface Temperature Rating

Wattage Lamp Ambient Temp T Rating Cable Rating Cable Rise

70W SON/TS, MBI/TS 40ºC T3

75oC 30oC

Table 2 Starting and Running Currents

Lamp Start A

Run A

PFC µF

70W HPS 0.55 0.40 10
70W MBI 0.55 0.40 10

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Table 3 Fuse Ratings

Number of Lamps

Lamp Type

1 2 3 4 5 6

70W HPS 4A

4A 4A

6A 6A 10A

70W MBI 4A 4A 4A 6A 6A 10A

Table 4 Weight and Windage

Type Weight

Windage

MICRONEX HPS/MBI 5.1kg

0.08m

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Power factor ≥ 0.85
EMC EN 55015
Terminals 6mm² as standard, through wiring and looping has current limit of 16A.
Tamb Storage -40°C to +80°C
Storage Luminaires should be stored in cool dry conditions preventing ingress of moisture and

condensation

Lamps Lamps suitable for RX7 lampholders in accordance with EN 60838
Fuse and Refer to tables 2 and 3 for starting and running currents and fuse ratings. Also refer to

section

MCB ratings 5 for information regarding inrush current.