
Subject to change_SD2EX-B2(B3;B4)_14064_1en_05/2022
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The valves are offered in three surface temperature classes:
T4 with maximum surface temperature 135 °C
T5 with maximum surface temperature 100 °C
T6 with maximum surface temperature 85 °C
The use of the valve in a given temperature class is conditional on not exceeding the maximum supply voltage of the coil, not
exceeding the temperature of the working fluid and the ambient temperature. (see table 4.4 Basic technical parameters)
The basic type of protection is to pot the coil with potting compound „m“ (EN 60079-18, IEC 60079-18). In addition, a fixed „t“ closure is used
for dust (EN 60079-31, IEC 60079-31).
CLASS I – MINES CLASS II (IIG) - GAS CLASS III (IID) - DUST
Category M1 – NO Zone 0 - NO Zone 20 - NO
Categorie M2
(the device remains
switched off)
Zone 1
Zone 2
IIA (methane) Zone 21
Zone 22
IIIA (combustible particles)
IIB (acetylene) IIIB (non-conductive dust
IIC (hydrogen) IIIC (conductive dust)
Area of application
The electrical part of the valve is an ATEX and IECEx certified solenoid coil.
The basic type of protection is to pot the coil with potting compound „m“ (EN 60079-18, IEC 60079-18). For a DC-powered coil, protection is
combined by potting the coil with „m“ using a terminal block with „e“ certification (EN 60079-7, IEC 60079-7). AC-powered coils have complete
„m“ protection, where in addition to the coil, the terminal block and rectifier are protected by potting. Therefore, these coils are supplied with only
the cable connected. For explosive atmospheres consisting of dust, a fixed „t“ closure is also used (EN 60079-31, IEC 60079-31)
2. Valve protection against initiation of explosion of explosive atmosphere
2.1 Protection of electrical partsparts
EPS14ATEX1744 X IECEx EPS14.0064 X
AC
l M2 Ex mb I Mb Ex mb I Mb
lI 2G Ex mb IIC T4, T5, T6 Gb Ex mb IIC T4, T5, T6 Gb
lI 2D Ex mb IIIC T135°C, T100°C, T85°C Db Ex mb IIIC T135°C, T100°C, T85°C Db
DC
l M2 Ex eb mb I Mb Ex eb mb I Mb
lI 2G Ex eb mb IIC T4, T5, T6 Gb Ex eb mb IIC T4, T5, T6 Gb
lI 2D Ex tb IIIC T135°C, T100°C, T85°C Db Ex tb IIIC T135°C, T100°C, T85°C Db
Area of aapplication:
2.2 Cable grommet
The cable grommet is a separately certified component with ATEX and IECEx certification:
I M2 Ex eb I Mb
II 2G Ex eb IIC Gb
II 2D Ex tb IIIC Db
2.3 Protection of non-electrical parts
The non-electrical part of the valve consists of the hydraulic part and the solenoid control system.
The safety of the non-electrical parts has been ensured and assessed according to
ISO 80079-36, ISO 80079-37 and EN ISO/IEC 80079-38
.
› The moving parts, the spool/cone, armature and pin of the control system, perform a sliding motion in a space separated by a seal from the
surrounding environment and flooded with working fluid.
› Not exceeding the maximum surface temperature of the given temperature class is conditioned by not exceeding the maximum temperature
of the working fluid (70 °C), the maximum ambient temperature (see table 4.4 Basic technical parameters) and the nominal voltage of the coil.
› The valve body and spool body are of robust construction, sufficiently resistant to destruction by mechanical shock.
(Valve body impact resistance test performed according to EN IEC 60079-0 paragraph 26.4.2: two impacts with a weight with a hardened head of
diameter D25 mm, weighing m = 1 kg, falling from a height of 0.7 m, with a total potential energy of 7 J).
› The hydraulic section has sufficient compressive strength, tested at 1.5 times the maximum operating pressure of the fluid.
› The surface of the valve, which is contact-conductively connected to the main stage, is earthed by a grounding screw and protected against static
discharge.
› The construction materials used meet the requirements for limited content of certain elements to prevent the formation of electrical cells and
excessive corrosion.
› The surface materials used do not produce sparks during mechanical impacts.
› The sliding rod of the manual emergency control M7 of the pilot valve is protected by a sealing sleeve against the ingress of contaminating
particles, especially hard particles, which could create an initiating spark.
FTZÚ 22 ATEX 0032X, IECEx FTZÚ 22.0004X
Non-electrical parts
of valve
I M2 Ex h I Mb
II 2G Ex h IIC T4, T5, T6 Gb
II 2D Ex h IIIC T135°C, T100°C, T85°C Db