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ATEXmade easy
ATEX made easy
The new ATEX Directive 137|138 has been ineffect since July 1, 2003.
This Directive is based on Article 95 of the EC Treaty (formerly Article 110a), whichapplies primarily to manufacturers of ex-plosion-protected equipment and describesguidelines for the design and workmanship of such equipment, and of protection systemsfor use in hazardous areas.
ATEX Directive 137|138 applies to operatorsof explosion-protected equipment, and speci-fies employee safety requirements and safetyregulations for installation in hazardousareas.
Sartorius offers comprehensive support in ATEX compliance, ranging from expert consultation to products that meet your individual requirements, including documen-tation, and rounded off by professional service to ensure smooth and trouble-freerealization of your projects.
As an international company, Sartorius alsohas product approvals from FM|CSA andother organizations.
We have the answers to all your questions
… How have regulations changed since July 1, 2003?
… What new conditions must be observedwhen existing installations are repaired?
… Which mechatronic components can beintegrated into existing systems?
… and many more.
Today, generating the documents requiredfor explosion-protected equipment is asimportant for the equipment operator aschoosing the right hardware.
Sartorius delivers "Verification of IntrinsicSafety" information with each product exfactory, free of charge, as a required part of the documentation for hazardous areas.
And that's not all.You can combine Sartorius components fora complete solution, and we will supplyintrinsic safety verification that applies tothe entire system.
The advantages are clear:No expensive, time-consuming tests todetermine compatibility of individual components from different manufacturers!
Just file the "Verification of Intrinsic Safety"with your other explosion-protection documents, and you are ready to go!
Verificationof IntrinsicSafety validfor entiresystem
Verification ofIntrinsic Safety
Verification ofIntrinsic Safety
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Zone 1 - GasesAn area in which an explosive atmos-phere, consisting of a mixture of air and flammable substances in the form of gas, vapor or mist, is likely to occur occasionally in normal operation.
Zone 21 - DustsAn area in which an explosive atmosphere in the form of a cloud ofcombustible dust in air is likely to occuroccasionally in normal operation.
Zone 2 - GasesAn area in which an explosive atmos-phere, consisting of a mixture of air andflammable substances in the form ofgas, vapor or mist, is not likely to occurin normal operation but, if it doesoccur, will persist for a brief periodonly.
Zone 22 - DustsAn area in which an explosive atmos-phere in the form of a cloud of combustible dust in air is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur, will persist for a briefperiod only.
Hazardous area
ModularityBecause our components are designed towork together in a variety of combinations,you can put together a system that meetsyour requirements perfectly.
As the customer, you have the final word on: – Functionality– Performance– Version
You are sure to find all the equipment youneed among the comprehensive range ofproducts offered by Sartorius. When compo-nents from different manufacturers are“thrown together” in a single system, there isusually considerable extra work involved inmaking the components compatible and ingenerating the required documents.
When you get all your equipment from a single source, this extra work is unnecessary,especially with regard to the explosion safetydocuments.
AdaptablePotentially explosive atmospheres usuallyoccur in conjunction with aggressive ambientconditions. This is why many of the productseries from Sartorius include a choice of construction materials without limiting thecombination options:– AISI 304, standard– AISI 304, electropolished– AISI 304, bead-blasted– AISI 316 Ti, electropolished– Painted or epoxy resin coated
ServiceIt is important to us at Sartorius that theservice we offer is easily accessible to all ourcustomers.
At Sartorius, service means:Application-oriented, expert consultation inweighing and process technology
Qualification in accordance with GLP|GMPbased on our IQ|OQ|PQ standard operatingprocedures
Documentation and certification of yourweighing equipment
Accreditation for determining the uncertaintyof measurement according to DKD require-ments, from microbalances up to 3-t platform scales
Maintenance, repairs and spare parts
Online service
Product training
Preparation for verification, monitoring ofverification, initial verification
Service and maintenance contracts
Example: Zone 1 and|or 21
24-V module
Terminals
Precisionplatforms
Load cells
Platforms
Power supply Rechargeable battery
Junction box
Hazardous area
Example: Zone 2 and|or 22
Terminals
Platforms Flat-bed scalesPallet scales
ControllerLoad cells
Platforms Precision scales
Precision scales
Load cells
Optional
Non-hazardous area
CommunicationDocumentation, rapid collection of weightsand determination of production status, datatransfer over long distances: these requirements are particularly relevantfor weighing in hazardous areas.
– RS-232C– RS-485– RS-422– Profibus-DP– Network-capable (up to 8 units)
ApplicationsPractical functions and applications are avail-able to optimize your weighing operations forfast, efficient and error-free processsequences:
– Batching– Filling– Formulation– Mixing– Checkweighing– Classification
...and more.
DocumentationThe Flex Print function for individualized for-matting of printouts is installed on most ofour terminals at the factory, and lets you cre-ate descriptive printouts that are customizedfor your particular company. For example,you can integrate your company's logo andfull address on the printout. Moreover, youcan adapt printouts to existing labels, andeven create bar code printouts for scanning in tare or reference weights.
Just ask your local Sartorius sales representa-tive about generating customized printouts.
Zener barrier
Transmitter
Power supply24-V module
Intrinsically safe interface
Controller
External control systems
External control systems
Non-hazardous area
Printer
External controllers
External controllers
Sartorius AGWeender Landstrasse 94-10837075 Goettingen, Germany
Phone +49.551.308.3138Fax +49.551.308.3501
www.sartorius.com
Sartorius LimitedLongmead Business CentreBlenheim Road, EpsomSurrey KT19 9 QQ
Phone 01372.737102Fax 01372.729927
Sartorius MechatronicsUnit 41, The Business CentreStadium Business ParkBallycoolin RoadDublin 11
Phone 01.808.9050Fax 01.808.9388
GLOBAL Weighing A/S
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