Ecom Ex-MX2 Safety Instructions

Safety instructions

Ex-MX2

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Table of contents Page

1. Application 23

2. Safety instructions 23

3. Errors and load restrictions 23

4. Safety regulations 23

4.1 Special conditions for use in Zone 0 areas 24

5. Safety instructions 24

6. Ex data 24

7. Technical data 24

8. Functional description / operating information 26

8.1 Operation 26

8.2 Overview 26

8.3 Display screen 27

8.4 Settings 27

8.4.1 Emissivity 28

8.4.2 Hl alarm 28

8.5 Measurement 28

8.5.1 Laser sighting 28

8.5.2 Optical diagram 29

8.5.3 Field of view 29

9. Changing the battery 29

10. Troubleshooting 30

11. Repairs 30

12. Cleaning, maintenance and storage 30

13. Disposal 30

14. Warranty and liability 31

15. EC Declaration of conformity 33

16. EC-Type Examination Certificate 34

Note:

The current operating instructions, EC Declaration of Conformity and the Ex-certificate
are available for download from the relevant product page under www.ecom-ex.com;
alternatively they can be requested directly from the manufacturer.

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1. Application

The Ex-MX2 is a contactless temperature measuring device designed for industrial use
in potentially explosive areas of Zones 2 and 1 in accordance with Directive 1999/92/
EC (ATEX 137).

2. Safety instructions

These operating instructions contain information and safety regulations that must be
followed to ensure safe and reliable operation of the unit under the described condi­tions. Failure to follow the information and instructions can have dangerous conse­quences or may contravene applicable regulations.

Please take the time to carefully read through the owner’s manual before you start
using the unit.

In the event of any doubt or discrepancies (for example, due to translation or printing
errors), the German version of these operating instructions shall prevail.

3. Errors and load restrictions

If there is any risk that the safety or integrity of the unit has been compromised, the
unit must be taken out of operation immediately and removed from the Ex-area without
delay.
Action must be taken to prevent the device from being accidentally placed into opera­tion again.
We recommend sending the unit to the manufacturer to be examined.

The safety and reliability of the unit may be at risk if, for example:

- Damage is visible on the housing

- The unit has been subjected to excessive loads for which it is not designed

- The unit has been improperly stored

- The unit has been damaged in transit

- Labels or markings on the unit are illegible

- Malfunctions occur

- Obvious measuring inaccuracies occur

- no more measurements are possible with the device

- Permitted tolerances or threshold values have been exceeded

4. Safety regulations

Persons using the unit must observe the standard safety regulations and read the
certificate to prevent incorrect operation or misuse of the unit.

The following additional safety regulations must also be observed:

- The unit must not be opened within the Ex-area.

- The batteries must only be changed outside the Ex-area.

- Additional or spare batteries must not be carried in the Ex-area.

- Only approved battery types may be used.

- In potentially explosive areas, the device may only be operated in its leather pouch.

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During use, always make sure that the leather pouch is completely closed and
undamaged.

- Only accessories approved by ecom instruments GmbH may be used.

- Avoid using the unit in aggressive acidic or alkaline solutions.

- Ensure that the unit is not taken into Zone 0 areas.

4.1 Special conditions for use in Zone 0 areas

Temperature measurement with the Ex-MX2 is only allowed within Zone 0 only if the
following conditions are met:

1. The Ex-MX2 temperature measuring device itself must not be brought into Zone 0.

2. Absolutely ensure that the device cannot fall into Zone 0, even by mistake. To ensu­ re this, the device’s carrying sling must also be attached securely to the operator’s
belt or to a belt loop.
The length of the carrying sling should be measured so that the Ex-MX2 still
maintains a distance of 50 cm to the boundary area of Zone 0 when it hangs freely
on the carrying sling.
Only the accessories approved by ecom instruments GmbH may be used.

5. Safety instructions

- Caution: laser beam!

- Do not look directly into the laser beam!

- Do not aim the beam at other people!

- Danger of eye damage!

- Laser class 2

- Power: < 1 mW

- Wave length: 635 nm

6. Ex data

EC-type examination certificate no.: TÜV 00 ATEX 1597 X
Ex designation: II 2 G EEx ia IIC T4

Approved for Zones 1 and 2, device group II, gas group C potentially explosive gases,
vapours or mist, temperature class T4.

7. Technical data

Measuring range: -30 ... +900 °C
Ambient temperature: 0 °C ... +50 °C; laser operation up to maximum +45 °C
Storage temperature: -20 °C ... +50 °C (without batteries)
Batteries / power supply: 2 x LR06 (AA) according to IEC
Emissivity: 0.10 ... 1.50 (0.95 preset)
Measuring spot marking: 3 point laser marking

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Measuring spot size (distance / Ø): 60:1 at the focus point (1.15 m) and
35:1 in the far field (> 10 m)
Accuracy (25 °C): ± 0.75% of the measured value or ± 0.75K,
whichever is the larger value
(± 2K for measurement objects below -5°C)
Ambient derating (at 25 °C ± 25K): <0.05K/K or <0.05%/K, whichever is the
larger value
Reproducibility: ± 0.5% of the measured value or ± 0.5K,
whichever is the larger value
Spectral sensitivity: 8 ... 14 µm
Response time: 95 % after 250 ms
Relative humidity: 10% ... 95 % relative humidity at +30°C, non-
condensing
Dimensions: 200 x 170 x 50 mm
Weight: Approx. 450 g
CE designation:

0102

Manufacturer: Model (LR6):

Varta Alkaline No. 4806 LR6
Varta Alkaline Extra Longlife No. 4006
Varta Alkaline Maxi Tech No. 4706
Varta Alkaline Electric Power No. 8006
Varta LR6 High Energy No. 4906
Duracell Alkaline
Duracell Ultra M3 MN1500 LR6
Duracell Plus MN1500 LR6
Duracell Procell MN1500 LR6
Panasonic Alkaline Power Line Industrial Battery LR6
Panasonic Powermax 3 LR6
Energizer Energizer No. E91
GP Super Alkaline Battery 15A LR6
Daimon Alkaline
Rayovac Maximum Alkaline Battery
Double Lion King Alkaline Battery
RS Alkaline

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8. Functional description / operating information

Please take the time to carefully read through these operating instructions to ensure
that you are familiar with and can use all the functions on your Ex-MX2. For your own
safety and information please read through the information on the following pages.

8.1 Operation

All objects with a temperature above absolute zero radiate infrared energy which spreads
in all directions at the speed of light. If an infrared thermometer is aimed at a measure­ment object, the lens collects the energy and focuses it on an infrared sensor.
The sensor reacts by outputting a voltage signal which is directly proportional to the
absorbed energy. U(sing additional parameters, the microprocessor-controlled electro­nics of the device are able to determine and display the current temperature. Measu­rement objects with a shiny or polished surface do not only radiate energy but also
reflect a part of the radiation from their surroundings.
An emissivity factor between 0.1 and 1.5 takes account of this fact so that only the re­ally radiated (and not the reflected) energy is included in the calculation of the measu­red value. The majority of all applications are measured with emissivity of 0.95.
It is therefore preset to 0.95 in our machine and can be adjusted depending on the ap­plication in steps of 0.01. The emissivity range greater than 1.00 is intended for applicati­ons where measurement objects close to each other with different temperatures should
be measured. This is the case for example if there are two conveying lines with different
temperatures and the temperature of „the colder one“ of both should be measured.
The radiated reflected energy thereby would falsify the measurement so that a correct
result would be impossible. The temperature can now also be measured exactly using
the emissivity setting >1.00 by means of a one-time reference measurement with a
contact thermometer.

8.2 Overview

Sensor

Measurement
button

Changeover
switch

Display

Adjustment button
Rocker switch
ENTER key

Battery compartment with cover

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8.3 Display screen

8.4 Settings

System settings can be fixed and activated with the switch panel.

Remove the leather pouch and open
the casing with the handle as shown.

Description:

Adjustment Standard Description
LOCK OFF

Measuring remains active until the
measurement button is pressed again.

° C / °F OFF

Changing the display between °C and
°F

Buzzer ON

audible alarm

backlight OFF

display lighting

Set Default OFF

Activation of the factory defaults

Setup ON

activates alarm value and emissivity
adjustment

Laserflash ON

Laser flashing with Hl alarm

Laser ON

Laser is switched on

Laser
Maximum setting

reached

Battery condition

Continuous measurement

Measured temperature

Bar display of the last 10
measured values

Emissivity

MIN/MAX display of the
last measurement

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8.4.1 Emissivity

Most organic materials and lacquered and oxidised surfaces have an emissivity of 0.95.
The emissivity is preset to 0.95 in the Ex-MX2 for this reason, but can be changed with
the rocker switch.
The determination of the temperatures of shiny or highly polished metal surfaces pro­duces inaccurate measured values. To compensate for this, the surface to be measu­red can be covered with adhesive tape or painted matt black. Wait until the adhesive
tape is the same temperature as the material underneath it. Then determine the tempe­rature of the adhesive tape (corresponds to the material) or the painted surface.

Aluminium* 0.30 Skin 0.98 Brass* 0.50
Asbestos 0.95 Wood*** 0.94 Oil 0.94
Asphalt 0.95 Limestone 0.98 Paper 0.95
Basalt 0.70 Ceramics 0.95 Sand 0.90
Concrete 0.95 Carbon 0.85 Dirt 0.94
Lead* 0.50 Copper* 0.95 Snow 0.90
Ice 0.98 Plastic** 0.95 Steel* 0.80
Iron* 0.70 Foodstuffs, 0.90 Textiles 0.94
Paint 0.93 frozen Water 0.93
Glass (plate) 0.85 Foodstuffs, 0.93 Bricks 0.90
Rubber 0.95 hot

*oxidised, **impervious to light, more than 50 µm, ***natural

8.4.2 Hl alarm

The Ex-MX2 provides an alarm function for exceeding defined temperature values. By
pressing the ENTER key, the alarm value can be set afterwards with the rocker switch.
The temperature values can be moved through in large steps by keeping the rocker
switch pressed. After confirming with the ENTER key, if the measured value is excee­ded, an alarm signal sounds, the LED above the display lights and the laser marking
flashes. The default value is 50°C.

8.5 Measurement

The device is aimed at an object and the measurement button pressed to determine
the temperature. Remember to take account of the ratio of the distance to the spot size
(8.5.2 Optic diagram) and the field of view. The area of the surface measured by the
device increases as the distance between the device and the object increases.

8.5.1 Laser sighting

Laser sighting is part of the Ex-MX2, The laser sight allows very precise targeting and
is indispensable for sighting on small or far away objects. The 3 point laser marking
shows the exact size of the measuring spot. The equipment is equipped with a robust
solid-state laser which is installed inside the device.
Please read Section 5 Safety instructions carefully for information about laser warnings.

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8.5.2 Optical diagram

Ø mm measuring spot 25 19 29 58 72
Distance m 0 1.15 1.50 2.50 3.00

8.5.3 Field of view

Ensure that the measuring object is larger than the size of the measuring
spot of the device. The smaller the measuring object the closer you
must approach the object. If the measurement accuracy is
crucially important, the measuring object should be at
least twice as large as the size of the measuring spot.

9. Changing the battery

If the battery is discharged and only a reserve operating time remains, the battery
symbol appears on the display. The battery should be replaced afterwards in order to
ensure safe operation.

The battery must only be changed outside the Ex-zone. When changing the battery,
it must be ensured that only the batteries listed in the operating instructions are
used. The use of other batteries is strictly forbidden.

You must remove the leather holster to open the battery
compartment. The battery compartment can now be opened.
Replace the used batteries and absolutely ensure that the
polarity is correct. After replacement, the leather holster
must be put on again as this is necessary for use in the
Ex-area.

- Always replace all of the batteries together.

- Make sure that the polarity of the inserted batteries is
correct.

- Please ensure that all used batteries are properly
disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

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10. Troubleshooting
Code Fault Procedure

- O - Target temperature is abo-

ve the measuring range

Select target within the
range

- U - Target temperature is be-

low the measuring range

Select target within the

range
E-EPROM-Err E-EPROM fault Contact the manufacturer
CalAreaErr Calibration error Contact the manufacturer
ProbCalErr Calibration error Contact the manufacturer
Blank display Weak or empty batteries Replace batteries
Battery symbol is displayed Batteries are almost empty Check or replace batteries
Laser does not function Weak or discharged batte-

ries or ambient temperature
>+45 °C

Replace batteries, ensure

that ambient temperature

≤ +45 °C.

11. Repairs

Repair work is subject to the nationally valid regulations and directives. We therefore
recommend that such work be performed by ecom instruments GmbH, Germany, as all
repairs must be examined to ensure functional safety.

12. Cleaning, maintenance and storage

- Only use a suitable cloth or sponge to clean the unit. Do not use solvents or abrasive
cleaning agents, particularly the lens, for cleaning.

Cleaning the lens:

Blow off loose particles with clean air. Remaining contamination is then removed care­fully with a soft brush. Wipe the surface carefully with a moist swab. The swab can be
moistened with water.

- We recommend having the function and the accuracy of the device checked by the
manufacturer every two years.

- The batteries should be taken out of the unit if it is to be stored for extended periods.

- The storage temperature should be within the permitted range of -20 °C to +50 °C
(without batteries).

13. Disposal

Old electrical equipment and „historic“ old electrical equipment from ecom instruments
GmbH will be disposal obligation and disposed of at no cost in accordance with the
EC Directive 2002/96/EC and the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment law of
16/03/2005. The costs of the transport of the equipment to ecom instruments GmbH are
borne by the sender.

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In accordance with “Directive 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and waste
batteries” we are obligated to provide you with the following information:

Your device contains an alkaline battery.

Depleted batteries should never be disposed of along with normal or household
waste. Old batteries can contain harmful substances that are hazardous to health and
damaging to the environment. Please return the batteries. Return is free of charge and
required by law. Please only dispose of discharged batteries in the designated contai­ners.

Note: The battery used in this unit poses a fire hazard and can cause chemical injuries
if it is used improperly. Neither the battery nor the battery cells should be opened or
disassembled and they should not be burned or exposed to temperatures exceeding
100°C.

If the battery needs to be disposed of, it can be removed as described under point (9).
The disposal regulations specified above are also applicable for old devices.
All batteries can be recycled. Precious raw materials such as iron, zinc and nickel can
therefore be reused.

The symbol

has the following meaning: Batteries and rechargeable batteries should

not be disposed of along with normal or household waste.

14. Warranty and liability

Under the general terms and conditions of business, ecom instruments GmbH offers a
2-year warranty for function and materials on this product under the specified opera­ting and maintenance conditions. Not covered are all wearing parts (such as batteries
and lamps).

This warranty does not extend to products that have been used improperly, altered,
neglected, damaged by accident or subjected to abnormal operating conditions or
improper handling.

In the event of a warranty claim, the faulty device should be sent in. We reserve the
right to readjust, repair or replace the unit.

The above warranty terms represent the sole rights of the purchaser to compensation
and apply exclusively and in place of all other contractual or statutory warranty obli­gations. ecom instruments GmbH does not accept liability for specific, direct, indirect,
incidental or consequential damages or losses, including the loss of data, regardless
of whether they are caused by breach of warranty, lawful or unlawful actions, actions in
good faith or other actions.

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If in certain countries the restriction of statutory warranty and the exclusion or restric­tion of incidental or consequential damages is unlawful, then it may be possible that
the above restrictions and exclusions do not apply for all purchasers. If any clause in
these warranty terms should be found to be invalid or unenforceable by a competent
court, then such a judgement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other
clause contained in these warranty terms.

Further details relating to the declaration of conformity can be found at the following
Website http://www.ecom-ex.com in the Products Download area.

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15. EC Declaration of conformity

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EG-Konformitätserklärung / Declaration of EC-Conformity

Déclaration de conformité CE

nach Richtlinie 94/9/EG (ATEX) / according to directive 94/9/EC (ATEX)

selon les directives 94/9/EC (ATEX)

Wir, ecom instruments GmbH, erklären in alleiniger Verantwortung, dass unser Produkt auf welches sich diese Erklärung bezieht, den
nachfolgenden Daten, Richtlinien und Normen entspricht:

We, ecom instruments GmbH, declare under our sole responsibility, that the product to which this declaration relates, is in accordance with the

provision of the following standards, directives and norms:

Nous, ecom instruments GmbH, déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité, que le produit pour lequel cette déclaration se rapporte, est conforme

à la disposition des normes et des directives suivantes:

Name & Anschrift des Herstellers innerhalb der europäischen
Gemeinschaft

Name & address of the manufacturer in the EC
Nom et adresse du fabricant dans l‘Union Européenne

ecom instruments GmbH
Industriestraße 2
97959 Assamstadt
Germany

Beschreibung der Geräte

Description of the devices
Description des appareils

Explosionsgeschützes Temperaturmessgerät

Intrinsically safe non-contact temperature meter
Thermomètre Ex à mesure sans contact

Typ/Type:

Ex-MX2

Ex-Kennzeichnung

Ex-designation
Marquage Ex

II 2 G EEx ia IIC T4

EG-Baumusterprüfbescheinigung

EC-Type Examination Certificate
Déclaration de conformité CE

TÜV00 ATEX 1597 X

Zertifizierungsstelle

Notified Body
Organisme certificateur

TÜV NORD CERT GmbH
Langemarckstraße 20
45141 Essen
Kenn-Nummer: 0044

Name & Anschrift der überwachenden Stelle
a) Qualitätssicherungssystem ISO 9001

Name & address of auditing body
a) Quality Management System according to ISO 9001
Nom et adresse de l‘organisme certifié
a) Système d‘assurance qualité selon ISO 9001

DEKRA Certification GmbH
Handwerkstraße 15
70565 Stuttgart
Germany

Name & Anschrift der überwachenden Stelle
b) Qualitätssicherungssystem der Produktion gemäß Richtlinie

94/9/EG (ATEX)

Name & address of auditing body
b) Quality Management System of production according to directive

94/9/EC (ATEX)
Nom et adresse de l‘organisme certifié
b) Système d‘assurance qualité pour la fabrication selon la directive

94/9/EC (ATEX)

Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt
Bundesallee 100
38116 Braunschweig
Germany
Kenn-Nummer / Identification number /

Numéro d‘identification: 0102

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WEEE-Reg.-Nr.: DE 934 99306

1100ME01 A02

ecom instruments GmbH

Assamstadt 08. 01. 2013

Jörg Hartleb
Business Unit Director Measurement & Calibration

Angewandte harmonisierte Standards

Applied harmonized standards
Standards harmonisés appliqués

EN 50014:1997 +A1+A2
EN 50020:2002
DIN EN 61326:1997
EN 61010-01:1993 + A2
EN 60825-1:1994

Angewandte europäische Richtlinien

Applied European directives
Directives générales européennes appliquées

94/9/EG / 94/9/EC
89/336/EWG / 89/336/ECC
73/23/EWG / 73/23/ECC

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16. EC-Type Examination Certificate

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5. Amendment

to certificate number: TÜV 00 ATEX 1597 X

Device:

Explosion-pr

oof temperature-measuring device

T

ype Ex-MX2 or Ex-MX4 BT

Manufacturer: ecom instruments GmbH

Address:

Industriestr.

2

D-97959 Assamstadt

Commission no.: 8000553725

Modifications:

The explosion-proof temperature-measuring device type Ex-MX2 or Ex-MX4 BT may be produced

and operated in the future in accordance with the test documents listed below.

The modifications concern the safety fuses used and a change in the layout of the display board.

The electrical data and all other details are deemed unchanged for this amendment.

These modifications meet the requirements of the following norms:

EN 50 014:1997 +A1+A2 EN 50 020:2002

(16) The test documents are listed in test report no. 07203553725.

(17) Special conditions

The following

“special

conditions” remain unchanged

The battery may only be changed outside the potentially explosive area.

Within the potentially explosive area, the temperature-measuring device may only be operated in its

leather pouch.

The following applies in addition for the measuring of temperatures in zone 0:

The Ex-MX2 temperature-measuring device may not itself be brought into zone 0.

The carrying strap of the device with the leather pouch must be fastened to the operator’s belt or
a belt loop in such a way that a safety distance of ≥ 50 cm from the boundary area

of zone 0 is obser-

ved when the device is hanging freely on the carrying strap.

Only the manufacturer‘s carrying strap may be used.

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(18) Fundamental safety and health requirements

No additional requirements

TÜV NORD CERT GmbH, Langemarckstrasse 20, D-45141 Essen, accredited by the Zentralstelle der Länder für Sicher-

heits Technik (Central Office of the Federal States for Safety Technology), ID no. 0044, legal successor of

TÜV

NORD

CERT GmbH & Co. KG, ID no. 0032

Head of the Certification Section

Schwedt

Hanover Office: Am TÜV 1, DE-30519 Hannover, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]

PA000124 / 150 / 01/2013 WEEE-Reg.-Nr. DE 934 99306
1100 AL 01 A03 01/2013 Änderungen vorbehalten! Subject to change without notice!

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