Magnet-Ex 12
Operating Instructions
Table of Contents
1. Application 12
2. Safety information 12
3. Errors and impermissible loading 12
4. Safety regulations 12
5. Ex-Data 13
6. Technical specifications 13
7. Functional description / operating instructions 14
7.1 General 14
7.2 Application 14
7.3 Battery replacement 15
8. Repair 16
9. Disposal 16
10 Cleaning, maintenance and storage 16
11 Warranty and liability 17
12 EC Declaration of Conformity 18
13 EC type approval test certificate 19
Note:
The current operating manual, the EC Declaration of Conformity and the Ex-certificate can be downloaded from the
relevant product page at www.ecom-ex.com, or alternatively
they can be requested directly from the manufacturer.
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1. Application
The Magnet-Ex 12 is a device for the detection and testing
of magnetic fields for industrial application in areas with an
increased risk of explosion in zones 2 and 1, in accordance
with directive 1999/92/EC (ATEX 137).
2. Safety information
These operating instructions contain information and safety
regulations which are to be observed without fail for safe
operation in the described conditions. Non-observance of
this information and these instructions can have serious
consequences or it may violate regulations.
Please read these operating instructions carefully before
starting to use the unit!
In case of any doubt (in the form of translation or printing
errors) the German language operating instructions shall
apply.
3. Errors and impermissible loading
If there is any reason to suspect that the safety of the unit
has been impaired, it must be withdrawn from use and
removed immediately from the Ex-area.
Measures must be taken to prevent it from being restarted
accidentally.
We recommend that the unit is returned to the manufacturer
for inspection.
The safety of the unit may be compromised, if, for example:
- there is visible damage to the housing.
- the unit has been subjected to excessive loads.
- the unit has been improperly stored.
- the unit has been damaged in transit.
- unit markings or inscriptions are illegible.
- malfunctions occur.
- permitted limit values have been exceeded.
4. Safety regulations
Use of this unit assumes that the operator observes the
conventional safety regulations and has read the certificate
in order to eliminate faulty operation of the unit.
The following safety regulations must also be complied with:
- The device may not be opened inside the Ex-area.
- The batteries may only be exchanged outside the Ex-area.
- Additional batteries must not be carried in the Ex-area.
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- Only type-tested batteries may be used.
- Avoid use in aggressive acids or bases.
- It must be ensured that the unit is not taken into zone 0.
5. Ex-Data
EC type approval test certificate no.: PTB 01 ATEX 2018
Ex-designation:
II 2 G Ex ia IIC T4
Approved for zone 1, device group II, explosion group IIC
(explosive gases, vapours or mist), temperature class T4.
6. Technical specifications
Detection: no contact with test object required
Detectable
magnetic: alternating, direct and permanent fields
Indicator: optical, via built-in LED
Ambient
temperature Ta: -20 °C ... + 50 °C
Storage
temperature: -40 °C ... + 60 °C (without batteries)
Batteries /
power supply: 2 x LR03 according to IEC, AAA
(Table with type-tested batteries)
Manufacturer: Type:
1 Varta LR03 High Energy No.4903
2 Varta LR03 Industrial Alkaline No. 4003
3 Eveready Energizer No. E92
4 Duracell Plus MN2400 LR03
5 Duracell Procell MN2400 LR03
6 Varta LR03 Maxi Tech No.4703
7 Energizer Ucar Gold LR03
8 Varta No.8003 Electric Power LR03
9 Ampercell Super Plus Alkaline
10 Rayovac Maximum Plus
Dimensions: 150 x Ø 18mm
Weight: approx. 60g (with battery)
IP protection: IP 54
CE-designation:
0 0102
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