Zone 1 Zone 2 Switches ATEX | Ex d Hazardous Area Switch | ATX SWD

Product Overview

Hazardous Area Switch

Product Category: Switches | ATEX Certified | Zone 1 & Zone 2 Hazardous Areas

Flameproof ATX SWD Series 16 and 32 Amp switches, circuit breakers and “break glass” call points manufactured by Appleton ATX are designed to prevent operation in explosive atmospheres during connect and disconnect operation of lighting and light power loads. The switches ideal for use in hazardous areas where ignitable vapors, gases or highly combustible dusts are present.

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Typical Hazardous Area Applications

• Chemical Plants
• Petrochemical Plants
• Refineries
• Other Process Industries

Appleton ATX SWE switches feature two threaded entries, one at the top and one at the bottom, M20 or M25 and a padlockable handle. The switch mechanism is fixed at the bottom of the box.

Specifications

• Hazardous Area Classification: Zone 1 and 2 – 21 and 22; Ex II 2 GD; IP66; IK10
• Stand Materials: Marine grade aluminum alloy box with A2 stainless steel captive screws
• Termination: 16 Amp: 4 mm² (0.006 in²) terminals. 32 Amp: 6 mm² (0.009 in²) terminals
• Internal earth: 2 x 4 mm² (0.006 in²) terminals
• External earth: 16 Amp: M5. 32 Amp: M6
• 16 Amp Temperature Class: T6 for Ta = +40 °C (+104 °F), T5 for Ta = +55 °C (+131 °F)
• 16 Amp Surface Temperature: T95 °C (+203 °F)
• 16 Amp Ambient Temperature: 40 °C to +55 °C (-40 °F to +131 °F)
• 32 Amp Temperature Class: T6 for Ta ≤ +40 °C (+104 °F), T5 for +40 °C (+104 °F) < Ta ≤+55 °C (+131°F)
• 32 Amp Surface Temperature: T95 °C (+203 °F)
• 32 Amp Ambient Temperature: -40 °C to +55 °C (-40 °F to +131 °F)
• ATEX Certified

ATEX IECEx Certifications and Compliances

Certification Type Appleton ATX SWD

16 Amp Version. Certification Type: BR1d (16A)

• Gas: Zone 1 and Zone 2 Hazardous Area
• Conforming to ATEX 94/9/CE: II 2 G
• Type of Explosion Protection: Ex d IIC
• Temperature Class: T6 for Ta = +40 °C (+104 °F), T5 for Ta = +55 °C (+131 °F)
• Dust: Zone 21 and Zone 22 Hazardous Area
• Conforming to ATEX 94/9/CE: II2 D
• Type of Explosion Protection: Ex tD A21
• Surface Temperature: T95 °C (+203 °F)
• Ambient Temperature: -40 °C to +55 °C (-40 °F to +131 °F)
• CE Declaration of Conformity: 50230
• ATEX Certificate: LCIE 02 ATEX 6056

32 Amp Version. Certification Type: CF1E (32A)

• Gas: Zone 1 and Zone 2 Hazardous Area
• Conforming to ATEX 94/9/CE: II 2 G
• Type of Explosion Protection: Ex d IIC
• Temperature Class: T6 for Ta ≤ +40 °C (+104 °F), T5 for +40 °C (+104 °F) < Ta ≤+55 °C (+131°F)
• Dust: Zone 21 and Zone 22 Hazardous Area
• Conforming to ATEX 94/9/CE: II2 D
• Type of Explosion Protection: Ex tD A21
• Surface Temperature: T95 °C (+203 °F)
• Ambient Temperature: -40 °C to +55 °C (-40 °F to +131 °F)
• CE Declaration of Conformity: 50257
• ATEX Certificate: LCIE 03 ATEX 6044X