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Thames Side Sensor®Ltd od Thames Side ‘Trade Centre fae a= Beacon Way INSTRUCTIONS for the SAFE USE snaive of RGAo Az LOAD CELLS Tot +44(0) 118 981 1987 Models T12, 120, 134, T66, T68, & TBS F=%44(0) 16041 2008 (CML 17ATEX2100X) eal sales@ihamnes sie cok Web: wa thames-side com These load cells have been designed and manufactured as intrinsically safe apparatus, using the protection concept “ia” and “ta” to meet the requirements of EN 60079-0:2018, EN 60079-11:2012, EN 60079-26:2015 and EN 60079-31:2014. They also meet the requirements of EN 60529:1991 for ingress protection for IP68 tested at 1 m depth during 100 hours. They are classified as Category 1, Group II (Non-Mining) equipment, suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres of gas in Zone 0, 1 and 2, dust in Zone 20, 21 and 22, and with temperature class T4, T5 or T6 (see table below). The limit of their operation is given on the label attached to the product. An example of this label is given below. For full details of the limits of their operation refer to the ATEX certificate. Specific parameters according to These load cells require safety barriers ‘Temperature R when used in gas zones 0, 1 and 2 (Ex ia | Class (Maximum ede mea protection concept). In combustible dust Surface Temp.) riz | t20 | 134 | Tee | T8/ zones 20, 21 and 22 they may be used Tas, without safety barriers (Ex ta protection | Ex ia mre T4138") | 2 | 13 | a3 | a5 | aa concept) but note the requirement below. Ex ia TITC 4 " : " : The X used after the certificate number | Ex ia ITC T5(100°C)| 1.7 | 05 | 06 | 25 | 08 requires that when these load cells are used with a mode of protection by enclosure *Ex ta’, the cable and the load cells must be mechanically protected. The power supply of the load cells must be fitted with a fuse of up to 1 A according to IEC 60127 with a breaking capacity not less than 10 KA. Ex ia IIc T6 (85°C) | 0.56 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.69 | 0.53 (eTocs) Installation of these load cells shall be carried out in accordance with the reco applicable code of practice by suitably trained personnel. ce Noesuc neo There are no adjustments on these load cells available to the user and no cuucns

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