Dave Marshall
HL180 Zone 0 Flashlight
Zone 0 Flashlight
Technical Information
Dust - Ex II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
Product Description
The HL180 Zone 0 Flashlight is a battery powered, lightweight, handheld flashlight certified for safe operation within ATEX/IECEx Zone 0, Zone 20, Zone I, Zone 21, Zone II and Zone 22 potentially explosive atmospheres. Able to use within a T4 classification, the torch delivers a combination of spotlighting (for long distance illumination) and floodlighting (for short distance illumination).
The flashlight has three modes that are easily selected by the rotating switch: low; high; and flashing. In the ‘high’ mode the flashlight delivers an output of 180 lumens for up to 11 hours 10 minutes. The ‘low’ setting decreases the lumens to 70 but greatly increases the operation time up to 36 hours. The spotlight provides a focused beam using a 12o optic with a distance of 116m (high) and 72m (low) respectively. The floodlight beam is provided with a 46o optic to give an even light source over a distance of 26m (high) and 16m (low).
The moulding incorporates a safety lock which prevents accidental operation of the twist switch. A grub screw fastener is present to lock the head of the flashlight into place to prevent unauthorised access and users changing the battery whilst located in the hazardous area. The batteries are only to be changed out whilst the user is in a designated safe area. The lightweight construction (143g) ensures that the product is easily handled and carried across the workplace. The complete design and build is approved by DEMKO and UL to the following standards: 60079-0:2012+A11:2013; 60079-11:2012; 60079-26:2007; and 50303:2000.
Guardian Zone I LED
Zone I Portable LED Light
Technical Information
ib – Intrinsic Safety;
mb – Encapsulation;
tb – Dust-tight Enclosures
Product Description
The Guardian Zone I LED light is a rechargeable, durable, lightweight unit certified for safe use within ATEX/IECEx/UKEX Zone I, Zone 21, Zone II and Zone 22 potentially explosives atmospheres and, is NATO coded. Able to use within T4 classification, the Guardian LED delivers an intense, 6000K, daylight- white output of 3000 lumens at source for up to 16 hours. The Guardian LED offers a light source service life designed to give up to 100,000 hours.
The Guardian LED utilises high efficiency LED drivers to deliver a safe, consistent operation whilst providing a high level of illumination. The Guardian LED is ideal for the lighting of walkways, corridors, tents, tanks and Vessels to remove the need for multiple cables and power supplies. The intrinsically safe control circuits provide overcurrent, overvoltage and polarity protection and maintain battery life through low voltage audio and visual indicators. This, along with a battery cut-off, prevents deep discharge conditions to increase the overall life of the Guardian LED. The Guardian LED is provided with a mains charger that can accept 100Vac to 264 Vac at either 50 or 60 Hz. A UK/US/EU/AU plug attachment can be provided.
Built from high pressure, die-cast aluminium and specially coated, the Guardian LED is able to withstand the harsh, corrosive conditions expected in potentially hazardous environments. The Guardian LED enclosures are rated to IP66 and IP67 giving protection from the ingress of dust and powerful jets of water. The enclosure also protects the Guardian LED from up to 1 metre of submersion in water. The 3mm thick copolymer lens is impact resistant and can be provided with anti-static covers. The complete design and build is approved and certified by Intertek to the following standards: 600790-0:2018; 60079-7:2015+A1:2018; 60079- 11:2012+A1:2017; 60079-18:2015; and 60079- 31:2014.
Pioneer Zone I LED
Zone I LED Temporary Floodlight
Technical Information
ib – Intrinsic Safety;
mb – Encapsulation;
tb – Dust-tight Enclosures
Product Description
The Pioneer Zone I LED is a durable, robust, highly efficient temporary light that is certified for safe use within ATEX/IECEx Zone I, Zone 21, Zone II and Zone 22 potentially explosive atmospheres and, is NATO coded. Able to use within a T4 classification, the Pioneer LED delivers an intense, 6000K, daylight- white output of 3000 lumens at source. The Pioneer LED offers a light source service life designed to give up to 100,000 hours.
The Pioneer LED utilises high efficiency LED drivers to deliver a safe, continuous output whilst providing a high level of illumination. The Pioneer LED is ideal for the set-up of temporary lighting installations on walkways, corridors, tents, tanks and vessels. The intrinsically safe circuits provide overcurrent, overvoltage, thermal and polarity protection. The Pioneer LED can be powered with 110Vac and 230Vac supplies at either 50 or 60 Hz with a small current draw of 0.2A per light. A 10 metre length of SY cable is supplied with a Zone I EX plug (CEAG/ STAHL/ATX) to suit the worksite or installation. The Pioneer LED comes supplied with a universal bracket for all of the mounting options, of which include: magnet, scaffold, wall and floor stand. To give the Pioneer LED further flexibility, an additional gland and cable can be installed into the Pioneer to allow a chain of lights in series. For example: 12x Pioneer Led lights can be chained together up to 15 metres apart and work of a singular 16A breaker.
Built from high pressure, die-cast aluminium and specially coated, the Pioneer LED is able to withstand the harsh, corrosive conditions expected in potentially hazardous environments. The Pioneer LED enclosure is rated to IP66 and IP67 giving protection from the ingress of dust and powerful jets of water. The enclosure also protects the Pioneer LED from up to 1 metre of submersion in water. The 3mm thick copolymer lens is impact resistant and can be provided with anti-static covers. The complete design and build is approved and certified by Intertek to the following standards: 60079-0:2018; 60079-7:2015+A1:2018; 60079- 11:2012; 60079-18:2015+A1:2017; and 60079- 31:2014.
Products
Industrial Lighting and Hazardous Area Lighting Products
Our product range includes rechargeable, portable lighting which can be carried easily and temporary lighting, ideal for harsh environments such as shipyards, construction sites or offshore installations. We manufacture powerful, long lasting, LED lights and our ATEX and IECEx certified lights are suitable for hazardous locations and potentially explosive atmospheres.
EX Guide
EX Certifications
The manufacture and sale of mechanical and electrical equipment intended to be used within potentially explosive atmospheres is governed in Europe by the ATEX directive 2014/34/EU. This does not just govern the relevant standards for the protection concepts and labelling applied to the equipment but to the quality management system additions that must on place on top of an ISO quality management system. ATEX certificates issued for equipment demonstrate an evaluation and testing process that has been carried out by a third party certification body. This is mandatory for all EX electrical equipment in Zones 0, I and II and non-electrical equipment intended for Zone 0 use. Non-electrical equipment for Zone II can be self-declared against the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU and for Zone I this will require the documentation to be held on-file at a notified body.
Outwith Europe, the IECEx certification scheme is harmonising with the standards laid out by the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU to create an internationally recognised and accepted certification mark. Equipment certified under this scheme can be manufactured and sold on the global market without the requirement for multiple approvals (i.e. GOST, INMETRO).
It is critical to understand the marking applied to EX equipment. The marking is split into three sections:
For this example the proposed marking on the Guardian Zone I CFL will be used.
Ex II 2 GD
This defines the equipment’s area of use where, II is the equipment group, 2 is the category for where the product can be used, GD is to signify the atmosphere of approval (G = Gas, D = Dust).
Ex eb ib mb IIC T4 Gb
This is the certification for gas atmospheres where, eb ib mb are the protection concepts applied, IIC is the gas group and T4 is the temperature classification of the equipment. Gb is the equipment protection level.
Ex ib mb tb IIIC T135 Db IP66/67 -20°C to +40°C
This is the certification for dust atmospheres where, ib mb tb are the protection concepts applied, IIIC is the dust group, T135 is the maximum surface temperature, IP66/67 is the ingress protection rating and the -20°C to +40°C is the ambient temperature that the equipment can be used in.
The downloadable Hazardous Area Guide provides details on the requirements, standards and approval strategy for equipment intended for a potentially explosive atmosphere. The guide also serves as an aid to where certain equipment can be used by cross referencing against the marks applied to approved equipment.
For further information on the ATEX directive 2014/34/EU on equipment and protective systems intended for explosive atmospheres, you can download this from the European Commission.
