Introduction EXPlora The EXPlora range is most suited to manufacturers of ancillary electrical equipment such as motors, pumps, lighting equipment, process and control gear for use in factories and plant where hazardous or explosive atmospheres can be caused by flammable gases, mists or vapours or by combustible dusts. Independently tested for compliance to ATEX standards for use in Zone 2 and Zone 22 environments, the new EXP series is manufactured from a tough,high grade UL94V-0 rated Polyester material and provides environmental sealing to IP68. The ATEX coding is: Ex II 3 GD and the certificated no: Baseefa09ATEX0232X. EXPlora is rated up to 18A, 600V AC/DC for 2, 3, 4 and 5 Contacts, 16A, 430V AC/DC for 7 Contact and 10A, 250V AC/DC for 10 Contacts. The 3, 4, 5 and 7 Contact versions have leading earth contacts making them suitable for single or three phase applications. Circular Power Connectors 9EXPlora EXP Series EXPlora - Hazardous Area ATEX approval for Zone 2 and Zone 22 applications Scoop proof contacts Independently tested Field termination - screw terminations ATEX Coding: II 3 GD Positive locating keyways - cannot be mis-connected ATEX Classification: Ex nA IIC T6 Gc Ex tc IIIC T85C Dc Sealing caps available to maintain IP68 rating of unmated connectors ATEX Certificate No: Baseefa09ATEX0232X IP68 rating tested at 1.054kg/sq cm (15lb/sq in) Compact design 10m depth for 2 weeks Easy assembly - no special tools required Single or 3 phase applications Up to 18A, 600V AC/DC rating 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 10 Contact Cost effective solution Leading earth contact for 3, 4, 5 & 7 Contact versions Cable acceptance from 7 to 22mm O/D Trailing Neutral on 5 Contact Two cable connector versions for 15mm and 22mm (maximum) cable diameters Plug or socket connection in each body style Water and dustproof to IP68 when mated Separate strain relief on large cable version 10 Circular Power Connectors