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Zone 1 Fluorescent Hazardous Area Lighting
Zone 1 Fluorescent Hazardous Area Lighting
ATEX Classification – Ex ed IIC Gb T5 or T4. Protection: IP 65
Petrel 9 Series are high output fluorescent lighting suitable for Zone 1 hazardous area lighting applications with a range of lamp wattages available from 36W to 116W. Available in both standard and emergency formats the Zone 1 ATEX light fittings have a light output up to 10,400 lumens.
Zone 1 fluorescent light fittings are manufactured from heavy duty aluminium extrusion with polycarbonate end caps and diffuser, the three hour duration emergency models are fitted with integral batteries and charger units.
Access to lamps is via a single point locking mechanism and mounting is enabled using “quick fit” T bolts in a channel for maximum flexibility. The modern design of this extremely rigid Zone 1 fluorescent luminaire allows unobtrusive use for both internal and external hazardous area lighting applications – Zone 2 fluorescent version also available.
where S = single lamp fitting and T = twin light fitting.
Petrel Zone 1 fluorescent light fittings are available as twin lamps in 18 watts, 36 watts and 58 watts in standard and emergency variants – contact our team to discuss your hazardous area lighting requirements, we can provide lighting design layouts from the very simple to the extremely complex.
Zone 1
| Category | ATEX Lighting (Zone 1 & Zone 2) |
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| Part Number | Power Consumption | Light Fitting Description | Light Fitting Type | Zone 1 Light Fitting Length | Light Output | Fixing Centres | Hazardous Area Classification |
| Petrel 9218/S2/HF | 2 (Twin) x 18 Watts | 2′ Twin T8 Exe Luminaire | Twin Tube Fluorescent | 760mm | Up to 3,300lm | 450mm | Zone 1 Ex de |
| Petrel 9236/S4/HF | 2 (Twin) x 36 Watts | 4′ Twin T8 Exe Luminaire | Twin Tube Fluorescent | 1365mm | Up to 6,700lm | 1055mm | Zone 1 Ex de |
| Petrel 9258/S5/HF | 2 (Twin) x 58 Watts | 5′ Twin T8 Exe Luminaire | Twin Tube Fluorescent | 1665mm | Up to 10,400lm | 1355mm | Zone 1 Ex de |
| Part Number | Power Consumption | Light Fitting Description | Light Fitting Type | Zone 1 Light Fitting Length | Light Output | Fixing Centres | Hazardous Area Classification |
| Petrel 9218/S2/EM | 2 (Twin) x 18 Watts | 2′ Twin T8 Exe Luminaire (EM) | Twin Tube Fluorescent | 760mm | Up to 3,300lm | 450mm | Zone 1 Ex de |
| Petrel 9236/S4/EM | 2 (Twin) x 36 Watts | 4′ Twin T8 Exe Luminaire (EM) | Twin Tube Fluorescent | 1365mm | Up to 6,700lm | 1055mm | Zone 1 Ex de |
| Petrel 9258/S5/EM | 2 (Twin) x 58 Watts | 5′ Twin T8 Exe Luminaire (EM) | Twin Tube Fluorescent | 1665mm | Up to 10,400lm | 1355mm | Zone 1 Ex de |
| Supply Voltage | 230V 50/60Hz standard, 110V, 254V and 277V Optional on some 18W and 36W. 60Hz also optional. Suitable for central battery operation |
| Operating Temperature | -20ºC to +55ºC standard supply subject to ambient temperature requirements |
| Control Gear | Electronic instant start ballast and integral charger inverter for emergency versions. EOL cut off. 3 hour operation with internal battery subject to ambient temperature |
| Lamp Options | Twin 18W, 36W, 58W fluorescent fittings (Lamps not provided) |
| Cable Entries | 2 x M20 at each end (3 plugged as standard) |
| Terminals | 3 wire and earth. Cable size 4mm² max. Through wiring option available |
| Mounting Facility | 2 x M8 “Quick Fit” bolts available on variable centres for ease of monitoring |
| Access | Terminals accessed via quick release diffuser and reflector |
| Material | Anodised corrosion resistant Aluminium and high impact polycarbonate diffuser and body mouldings. UV Resistant |
| Finish | Standard colour – Aqua body mouldings natural aluminium for body centre section |
| Dimensions | Size 2 760mm x 193mm, Size 4 1,365mm x 193mm, Size 5 1,665mm x 193mm |
| Weight | Standard / Emergency Fluorescent Light Fittings 2x 18 Watt – 6.8kgs / 7.0kgs 2 x 36 Watt – 10.4kgs / 11.2kgs 2 x 58 Watt 12.0kgs / 13.0kgs |
| Features | Excellent light output for Zone 1 hazardous areas Heavy duty rigid construction Internal automatic isolation (may be omitted upon request) 110V, 254V and 277V available. |
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