EC type approval
EC – Type approval test certificate
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Equipment and protective systems for use according to certain regulations in
explosion-endangered areas – Guideline 94/9/EC
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EG Type approval test certificate number
TÜV 01 ATEX 1757 X
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Equipment:
Explosion-protected temperature measuring unit Type Ex-Pt 720*
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Manufacturer:
ecom instruments GmbH
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Address:
D-97959 Assamstadt, Industriestrasse 2
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The type of design as well as the various permissible versions are specified in the appen
dix to this type approval test certificate.
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The TÜV Hannover/Sachsen-Anhalt e.V., TÜV CERT-certification authority, hereby con
firms, as recognized authority no. 0032 according to Article 9 of the Guidelines of the
Council of the European Union dated March 23rd, 1994 (94/9/EG), the fulfilment of the
fundamental safety and health requirements for the conception and design of equipment
and protective systems according to certain regulations in explosion-endangered areas in
line with Appendix ll of the guidelines.
The test results are recorded in the confidential test report No. 01 YEX 137383.
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The fundamental safety and health requirements are fulfilled on account of compatibility with
EN 50014:1997
EN 50020:1994
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Should the letter "X" appear at the end of the certification number, attention is drawn to
special conditions for the safe use of the equipment which can be found in the appendix.
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This EG type approval test certificate only refers to the conception and testing of certain
equipment in line with Guideline 94/9/EG. The additional requirements of this guideline
which are valid for the manufacture and commissioning of this equipment are not covered
by this certificate.
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The designation of the equipment must contain the following details:
TÜV Hannover/Sachsen-Anhalt e.V
TÜV CERT-certification authority
Am TÜV 1
D-30519 Hannover
The person in charge
This EG type approval test certification may only be distributed in unchanged form.
Extracts or changes need the approval of the TÜV Hannover/Sachsen-Anhalt e.V
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TÜV CERT
ll 2 (1) G EEx ia llC T4
Hannover, 19.02.2002
Appendix
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EC – Type approval test certificate No. TÜV 01 ATEX 1757 X
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Description of the equipment
The explosion-protected temperature measurement unit Type Ex-Pt 720* may be used in
explosion-endangered areas which require category 2 or 3 respectively. The sensors
which are specially mentioned in the operating instructions may be used for the measure
ment of temperatures in category 1.
The permissible ambient temperature range is 0°C to +50°C.
Electrical data
Power supply
one block battery as per IEC 6LR61 or 6F22
(internal battery)
U = 9V
Only batteries which have satisfied the type–testing in accordance with section 10.9 of
EN 50020:1994 are allowed to be used. The manufacturers and their type numbers are
listed in the operating instructions.
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Test documentation is listed in test report No. YEX 137383.
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Special conditions
The temperature measuring unit Type Ex-Pt 720* may not be opened within the explosion-
endangered area.
The version with the type designation EX-Pt 720L may only be used within explosion-
endangered areas when it is enclose in the leather case which is supplied with it.
In addition, the following applies to the measurement of temperatures within
category 1:
The temperature measuring unit Type Ex-Pt 720* itself may not be taken into areas which
require category 1 operating equipment. Only the sensors listed in the operating instruc
tions as being suitable for category 1 may be used.
The carrying strap of the unit is to be attached to a loop on the user's belt in such a way
that when the unit hangs freely on the strap it always maintains a spacing of > 50 cm from
the boundary of the area which requires category 1. Only the manufacturer's carrying
strap may be used.
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Fundamental safety and health requirements
No additional ones.
EC type approval
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