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DEVICE DESCRIPTION
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DK32 - DK34
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2.6 Types of protection
The variable area flowmeter is available in different protection types, depending on the selected
indicator version. The markings are listed and explained in the following sub-sections.
2.6.1 Protection type - Flameproof enclosure
The variable area flowmeter is designed with protection type "flameproof enclosure" according
to EN 60079-1. The explosion protection is ensured through design measures of the housing.
The marking is:
II 2G Ex db IIC T6...T1 Gb
II 2G Ex db IIC T6...T1 GbII 2G Ex db IIC T6...T1 Gb
II 2G Ex db IIC T6...T1 Gb
The marking contains the following information:
2.6.2 Protection type - Protection through enclosure
The variable area flowmeter is designed with protection type "protection trough enclosure"
according to EN 60079-31. Dust protection is guaranteed by the use of a housing which provides
appropriate protection against penetration of dust.
The marking is:
II 2D Ex tb IIIC T85
II 2D Ex tb IIIC T85II 2D Ex tb IIIC T85
II 2D Ex tb IIIC T85°C...T140
C...T140C...T140
C...T140°C Db
C DbC Db
C Db
IP65
IP65IP65
IP65
The marking contains the following information:
II
IIII
II Explosion protection, group II
2
22
2Equipment category 2
G
GG
GGas explosion protection
Ex d
Ex dEx d
Ex d Protection type "Flameproof enclosure"
IIC
IICIIC
IIC Gas group, suitable for gas groups IIA, IIB, IIC
T6...T1
T6...T1T6...T1
T6...T1 Temperature class, suitable for T6...T1
Gb
GbGb
Gb EPL, suitable for zone 1
Table 2-1: Description of the marking
II
IIII
II Explosion protection, group II
2
22
2Equipment category 2
D
DD
DDust ignition protection
Ex t
Ex tEx t
Ex t Protection type "Equipment - dust ignition protection through enclosure"
IIIC
IIICIIIC
IIIC Dust group, suitable for dust groups IIIA, IIIB and IIIC
T85
T85T85
T85°C...T140
C...T140C...T140
C...T140°C
CC
CMaximum surface temperature at +65°C / +149°F ambient temperature
Db
DbDb
Db EPL, suitable for zone 21
IP65
IP65IP65
IP65 Foreign bodies and water protection
Table 2-2: Description of the marking