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Cables for use in ATEX or IEC applications, Zone 1 and 2

Instrumentation Cables; BS5308 These cables are for instrumentation applications. Designed for on-shore use, they are made with PVC or Polyethylene insulations, and PVC outer sheaths. They are available with or without a galvanized steel wire armor for protection in harsh environments. For Zone 1 and 2 applications, per EN 60079-14, these cables must meet the flame retardance specifications of IEC60332. For data sheets click here. BS 6883 These cables are for instrumentation, control, and power applications. Designed for rugged use, they are typically made with EPR insulation, SW4 outer sheath, and with or without a galvanized steel wire braid for harsh environments. For Zone 1 and 2 applications, per EN 60079-14, these cables must meet the flame retardance specification of IEC60332. For data sheets click here. BS7917 These cables are very similar to BS6883 but also meet the IEC60331 fire resistant specification. Each conductor is insulated with MICA glass tape and are used where circuit integrity is critical. For data sheets click here. NEK 606 RFOU (i) 250V These instrument cables are considered world class cables. The are flame retardant to IEC-60332-3-22. Designed for rugged off-shore applications, they have a EPR insulation, flame retardant halogen-free thermoset compound bedding, a tinned copper wire braid and flame retardant halogen-free and mud resistant thermoset compound. For data sheets click here. BFOU (i) 250V These cables are the same as RFOU except they also meet the fire resistant specification of IEC-60331. For data sheets click here. Power and Control Cables BS 6883 These cables are for instrumentation, control, and power applications. Designed for rugged use, they are typically made with EPR insulation, SW4 outer sheath, and with or without a galvanized steel wire braid for harsh environments. For Zone 1 and 2 applications, per EN 60079-14, these cables must meet the flame retardance specification of IEC60332. For data sheets click here. BS5467 These cables are for power and control applications. Designed for on-shore use, they are made with PVC or XLPE insulations, and either PVC or EPR outer sheaths. They are available with or without a galvanized steel wire armor for protection in harsh environments. For Zone 1 and 2 applications, per EN 60079-14, these cables must meet the flame retardance specifications of IEC60332. For data sheets click here. BS6724 These cables are are very similar to BS5467 cables but are zero halogen. Designed for on-shore use, they are made with LSF inner sheath, Type LTS1 to BS7655 and black LSF outer sheath Type LTS1 to BS7655. They are available with or without a galvanized steel wire armor for protection in harsh environments. For Zone 1 and 2 applications, per EN 60079-14, these cables must meet the flame retardance specifications of IEC60332. For data sheets click here. NEK 606 RFOU 0.6/1kV These power and control cables are halogen-free and mud resistant. They are fire retardant to IEC 60332, have an EPR insulation and a tinned copper wire braid. For data sheets click here. BFOU 0.6/1kV These cable are the same as the RFOU but also meet the fire resistant specification of IEC 60331. For data sheets click here.

Cables for use in Class I, Division 1 and 2, Zone 1 and 2 Locations


Class I, Division 1 or Zone 1 Type MC-HL These cable are for power, control and instrumentation. Designed for rugged use, they are typically made with XLPE or PVC

insulations, a continuous aluminum armor and a PVC outer sheath. For use in Division 1 and 2 locations, these cable must be third party certified and marked "MC-HL". For data sheets click here. Type ITC-HL These instrument cables are almost identical to the MC-HL instrument cables except the are rated 300 volts. For data sheets click here. Type MI cable MI cable typically has a copper sheath and conductors with a magnesium oxide insulation. The cable is provided with it's own cable gland and terminating system. The insulation of these cables are very hydroscopic and termination of the glands is extremely important to keep moisture out. Ex Industries does not sell these cables and we do not provide data sheets. Class I, Division 2 or Zone 2 All cables allowed for use in Class 1, Division 1 or Zone 1 locations Type PLTC cables These cables are very similar to ITC-HL cable but are only listed for Class I, Division 2 applications. For data sheets click here. Type ITC cables These cables are very similar to ITC-HL cable but are only listed for Class I, Division 2 applications. For data sheets click here. Type MC, MV and TC cables Type MC cable is control and power cable approved for Class I, Division 2 applications. These cable must me terminated with approved fittings. Installation of these cable must also adhere to NEC Type MC and UL Standard 1569. For data sheets contact Ex Industries. Type TC cables are instrument, control and power cables for use in tray cable and is suitable for Class I, Division 2 applications. These cables must be terminated with approved fittings. Installation of these cable must also adhere to NEC articles 336, 392 and 501,and Class I circuits per NEC article 725. For data sheets contact Ex Industries. Type MV cable is 5KV medium voltage power cable approved for Class I, Division 2 applications. These cable must me terminated with approved fittings. Contact Ex Industries for data sheets. Click here for a list of common terms and abbreviations that are used.

Table of Comparisons AWG/mm2 AWG 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 1/0 or 0 2/0 or 00 3/0 or 000 4/0 or 0000 250 kcmils 300 kcmils 400 kcmils 500 kcmils 600 kcmils 1000 cmils Approx. mm2 0.75 1.5 2.5 4.0 6.0 10.0 16.0 25.0 35.0 50.0 70.0 95.0 120.0 150.0 185.0 240.0 300.0 500.0

Listed below are definitions and acronyms to common words and phrases we use in hazardous locations. Hazardous Locations are defined as areas where potentially explosive or combustible gases, dusts or fibers and flyings exist or may exists. This definition is taken from the National Electric code, however the definition is just about the same any place in the world. Zones are used in many countries to define hazardous locations. Zones define the conditions under which flammable or explosive gases are present in an area. The 1999 NEC (US) and the 1998 CEC (Canada) have adapted the Zone area classification system of the IEC as part of their code. Divisions are used in the United States define the conditions, frequency or duration a explosive or flammable substance is present. Explosionproof is a generic (often misused) term used to describe a component, product or system that is suitable for use in a hazardous locations. It sometimes also refers to a type of explosion protection that uses the containment method. Flameproof is an IEC or European term that usually refers to a type of explosion protection that uses the containment method EEx d. Increased Safety is a type of explosion protection applied to electrical apparatus that does not produce arcs or sparks in normal service, in which additional measures are applied so as to give increased security against the possibility of excessive temperatures and of the occurrence of arcs and sparks. Intrinsic Safety is a method of protection that limits the energy passing into the hazardous area. The energy limitation is provided by the use of safety barriers which are mounted in the safe area. Because of the energy limitation, regardless of the fault in the hazardous area, sufficient energy cannot be released to ignite the explosive atmosphere. Pressurization is the process of supplying sealed electrical enclosures with a protective gas to prevent the entrance of flammable gases while maintaining a positive enclosure pressure. Purging is the sub-routine of expelling flammable gases in a Class I location. Nonincendive is a method of protection used for contacts, systems, circuits and equipment that is incapable of releasing sufficient electrical or thermal energy to ignite flammable gases or vapors under NORMAL operation and environmental conditions. Nonincendive equipment should be certified and can be installed in division 2 locations. Nonincendive devices need no special enclosure or other physical safeguard. CENELEC is the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization. It was set up in 1973 as a non-profit-making organization under Belgian Law. It has been officially recognized as the European Standards Organization in its field by the European Commission in Directive 83/189 EEC. Its members have been working together in the interests of European harmonization since the late fifties, developing alongside the European Economic Community. CENELEC works with 40,000 technical experts from 19 EC and EFTA countries to publish standards for the European market. BASEEFA. British Approvals Service for Electrical Equipment in flammable Atmospheres. IEC. International Electrotechnical Commission NEC. National Electric Code CEC. Canadian Electric Code UL. Underwriters Laboratories CSA. Canadian Standards Association FM. Factory Mutual NFPA. National Fire Protection Agency

NEMA. National Electrical Manufacturers Association ISA. Instrument Society of America ISO. International Organization for Standardization

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