Electrical equipment must meet the highest standards of safety when operating in an explosive atmosphere. The ATEX Chamber (CA ATEX) is designed for the testing of an electrical device´s compliance with EN 60079-1 an European standard which lays down the requirements for electrical installations which might be used in an explosive atmosphere.
APPLICATION
Ensuring the usage of certified compliant electrical equipment is vital for health and safety officers; operation directors; and any other decision makers in quality and safety control who play a role in inspecting or maintaining electrical installations in an explosive atmosphere. A schematic representation of the offered technology; the blue arrows indicate the direction of the gas flow; the purple arrows indicate the collection of data from the measuring device to the control PLC and PC the orange arrows show the direction of control commands.
COMPLIANCE
• EN 60079-1. Technology enables testing of electrical device, which are intended for use in explosive gas atmospheres according to EN 60079-1 Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres - Part 1: Flameproof enclosure “d”
ADVANTAGES & FEATURES
• Robust design of chamber with testing pressure of up to 70 barg
• Fully automated system equipped with the Swagelok instrumentation
• Sizes of the chamber can be customized according to client´s requirements
• Automatic generation of explosive atmosphere without loss of material through the PLC control