1 Safety advice
The interface is an explosion-proof device certified for group II category 2. Its intended use is to operate a
Photo - Ionisation - Sensor (PID) for the detection of volatile organic compounds (VOC).
Designed to provide increased safety it is applicable in zone 1 and zone 2.
The following safety guidelines must be followed in particular:
• Observe the safety guidelines applicable for electronic components sensitive to electrostatic voltage.
• The retaining nut must be tightened at all time. It may only be removed for sensor replacement or
maintenance. Do not operate the sensor head without sensor or retaining nut.
• The interface has been designed to operate exclusively certified MiniPID sensors (Baseefa
07ATEX0060U) with unfilled solder well. For details see chapter 10:Technical Data.
• The interface may only be installed by trained and authorised personnel. The protection class
Ex e [ib] mb IIC T4 Gb must not be compromised.
• When connecting cables in the junction box of the sensor head housing, the power supply must be
disconnected.
• The interface may be connected to housings rated increased safety “Ex e“. Installation must comply
with EN 60079-7. Cable and its termination must be protected from mechanical damage and must
stay within the temperature specifications (80°C) of the cable.
• The interface and the sensor must be operated within ambient conditions as specified in the
technical data. Operating the sensor head outside the specified ambient conditions might damage
the sensor or interface, lead to malfunction and compromise safety.
Avoid:
- Temperatures > + 60°C
- Temperatures < - 30°C
- Wetness and dust. Maintain ingress protection IP54.
In case the interface is integrated into any housing, rated to provide increased safety “Ex e“,
observe the following:
• Interface and housing must be protected from mechanical damage and environmental conditions out
of specifications.
• During installation the power supply must be disconnected.
• Protect cables from mechanical damage, corrosion and heat. Wherever such impact cannot be
avoided, extra protection as specified in DIN EN 60079-14 must be provided, or install conduits.
• Ingress protection rating IP54 must be maintained in any case. To achieve sufficient sealing, use a
washer, for instance a Viton- O-ring 20x2,5 mm between interface and housing. Fasten the interface
to flush with the housing.
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