Ecom Instruments Magnet-Ex 12 Operating Instructions Manual

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has been impaired, it must be withdrawn from use and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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7. Functional description / operating instructions

Please read these operating instructions carefully so that
you are familiar with, and are able to use, all features of the
Magnet-Ex 12. For your own safety and information please
read the instructions on the following pages carefully!

7.1 General

The Magnet-Ex 12 can be used to detect quickly and
precisely magnetic fields on solenoid valves, spools, trans­formers, relays and flowmeters. The LED of the Magnet-Ex
12 responds to all types of magnetic fields, no matter if the
magnetic fields are alternating, direct and permanent fields.
The LED responds even if the probe is not in direct contact
with a solenoid valve, for example. The built-in test magnet,
which is located in the cap of the housing, allows you to run
a self-test and to check the battery simultaneously.

7.2 Application

Before each use, it is recommended to run a functional test.
This can be done by using the test magnet and placing it
close to the probe. The LED of the probe should light up.
The probe of the Magnet-Ex 12 can then be placed near to
a suspected magnetic field of, for example, a solenoid valve.
If there is a sufficiently active magnetic field, the probe lights
up. The Magnet-Ex 12 detects via the magnetic field if a
solenoid valve is working properly. An intrinsically safe mul­timeter can only measure the current or voltage of a valve,
but the Magnet-Ex 12 will indicate as to whether or not there
is a sufficiently active magnetic field. This way the operator
can detect a fault of the valve spool. If the valve does not
work properly although the probe has detected a magnetic
field, the valve is probably jammed.

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Probe

LED indicator

Using the test magnet,
a self-test is performed.

Clip

Removable

If the probe is placed near
a magnetic field, for example
of a solenoid valve, the LED

indicator of the probe will light up.

7.3 Battery replacement

When the power of the batteries is becoming exhausted,
the LED becomes perceptibly darker while the sensor unit
still works faultlessly. Use the test magnet, which is located
in the cap of the housing of the Magnet-Ex 12, to check
the brightness and the proper functioning of the LED. If the
LED is becoming darker or does not light up at all, you
have to replace the batteries (always outside the Ex-area).
Only type-tested batteries are to be used (refer to the
table with type-tested batteries under section 6, „Technical
specifications“). The use of any other type of batteries is
strictly forbidden.
In order to replace the batteries, first remove the cap of the
housing by unscrewing in an anti-clockwise direction.
Replace the batteries. Close the cap of the housing by firmly
screwing it in a clockwise direction.

- Always replace all batteries simultaneously.

- Pay attention to the correct polarity.

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

- Make sure that the cap of the housing has been screwed
firmly.

cap with

test magnet

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8. Repair

Repairs are to be conducted by ecom instruments GmbH
or by personnel or service centres authorised by ecom
instruments GmbH, because the safety of the unit needs to
be tested after repairs are implemented.

9. Disposal

Old electrical devices as well as „historical“ old electrical
devices from ecom instruments GmbH are supplied for
disposal at our expense and disposed of free of charge in
accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC and the
German electrical law of 16/03/2005. The costs associated
with returning devices to ecom instruments GmbH are to be
borne by the sender.

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 (7.3). 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
rechargeable batteries should not be disposed of along with
normal or household waste.

10. Cleaning, maintenance and storage

- Only use a suitable cloth or sponge to clean the unit. Do

has the following meaning: Batteries and

not use any solvents or abrasive cleaning agents when
cleaning.

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- It is recommended that you have the functionality and
accuracy of the unit inspected by the manufacturer every
two years.

- The batteries should be removed from the unit during
prolonged periods of storage.

- Do not allow storage temperatures to exceed or fall below
the permitted range of - 40 °C to ... 60 °C.

11. Warranty and liability

In accordance with our general terms and conditions ecom
instruments GmbH provides a warranty for this product for
a period of two years regarding its function and material un­der the specified and permitted operating and maintenance
conditions. This excludes all parts that are subject to wear
and tear (e.g. batteries, probes, calibrations, LEDs, etc).

This warranty does not extend to products that are used
improperly, have been modified, neglected, damaged in
accidents or exposed to abnormal operating conditions and
inappropriate handling.

Any claims under the warranty can be invoked by returning
the defective equipment to the manufacturer. We reserve the
right to repair, adjust or exchange the device.

The aforementioned guarantee conditions are the sole and
only right of the purchaser to compensation, are exclusively
valid and replace all other contract or legal warranty
obligations. ecom instruments GmbH assumes no liability
for special, direct, indirect, accompanying or consequen­tial damage as well as losses including the loss of data,
independent of whether it was caused by violation of the
warranty obligation, lawful or unlawful action, action in good
faith or any other action.

If the limitation of a legal warranty as well as the exclusion
or limitation of accompanying or consequential damage
is not permissible in certain countries, it may be that the
aforementioned limitations and exclusions are not valid for
every purchaser. Should any such clause of these warranty
conditions be declared ineffective or unenforceable by a
competent court, then the effectiveness or enforceability
of any of the other conditions of these warranty conditions
shall remain unaffected by such a judgement.

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12. EC Declaration of Conformity

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Declaration of EC-Conformity

according to directive 94/9/EC (ATEX)

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:

name & adress of manufacturer in the EC ecom instruments GmbH

description of device explosion protected magnet testing pen

Ex-designation

EC-type examination certificate PTB 01 ATEX 2018

Certification body Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt

name & address of auditing body
a) Quality Management System according

to ISO 9001

name & address of auditing body
b) Quality Management System of production

according to directive 94/9/EC (ATEX)

applied harmonized standards EN 60079-0:2006

applied European directives
and recommendations

ecom instruments GmbH

Assamstadt 23.11.2010
Rolf Nied
Managing Director

Tel.: [phone] / 42 24-0 · Fax: [phone] · E-Mail: [e-mail] · www.ecom-ex.com

Industriestraße 2
97959 Assamstadt
Germany

type: Magnet-Ex 12

II 2 G Ex ia IIC T4

Bundesallee 100
38116 Braunschweig, Germany
identification number: 0102

TÜV Süd Management Service GmbH
Ridlerstraße 65
80339 München, Germany

Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt
Bundesallee 100
38116 Braunschweig, Germany
identification number: 0102

EN 60079-11:2007

94/9/EC

ecom instruments GmbH · Industriestraße 2 · 97959 Assamstadt · Germany

mobile experts

Further details regarding the Declaration of Conformity can be
found at: www.ecom-ex.com in the product download area.

WEEE-Reg.-Nr.: DE 934 99306

2200ME01A01

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13. EC type approval test certificate

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Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt

Brunswick and Berlin

Device: Magnet - Ex 12 probe

Designation: II 2 G EEx ia IIC T4

Manufacturer: ECOM Rolf Nied GmbH

Address: Industriestraße 2, 97959 Assamstadt, G ermany

Description of the amendments and alterations

The Magnet-Ex 12 probe may also be manufac tured and operated in accordance w ith the test documents specified in secti on 3.

The changes relate to the company name, el ectrical data, designation and use of the above-mentioned test specification.

The company name has changed to ecom instru ments GmbH.

The designation has changed to

All other data remains unchanged. Electrical

data

Supply from 2 x AAA batteries, LR03/R03, Umax  3.3 V

Permitted battery types:

Company

Varta LR03 High Energy No. 4903
Varta LR03 Industrial Alkaline No. 4003
Eveready Energizer No. E92
Duracell Procell MN2400 LR03
Duracell Plus MN2 400 LR03

Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt

Brunswick and Berlin

1st addendum to EC type approval test certificate PTB 01 ATEX 2018

Varta LR03 Maxi Tech No. 4703
Energizer Ucar Gold LR03
Varta No. 8003 Electric Power LR03
Ampercell Super Plus Alkaline
Rayovac Maximum Plus

Applied standards

EN 60079-0:2006, EN 60079-11:2007

Evaluation and test report:

Certification supervisor
By order of

Dr.-Ing. U. Johannsmeyer
Director and Professor

1st A D D E N D U M

in accordance with directive 94/9/EC, appendix III number 6

to EC type approval test certificate

PTB 01 ATEX 2018

Translation

II 2 G Ex ia HC T4

Type

EC type approval test certificates without a signature and seal are not valid. This EC typ e approval test

certificate may only be circulated without alteration. Extracts or alterations are su bject to approval by the

Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt • Bundesallee 100 • 38116 Braunschweig • GERMANY

Physikalisch-Technischen Bundesanstalt.

PTB Ex 09-28295

EC type approval test certificates without a signature and seal are not valid . This EC type approval test
certificate may only be circulated without alteration. Extracts or alterations a re subject to approval by the

Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt • Bundesallee 100 • 38116 Bra unschweig • GERMANY

Physikalisch-Technischen Bundesanstalt.

Brunswick, 24 March 2009

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