MICRO SWITCH Flame-Proof Limit Switches 100448 GXS Series Issue 5 Datasheet 1180 FEATURES II 2 G Ex d IIC T6, II 2 D Ex tD A21 IP66 T85C KEMA 00 ATEX 2103 X, IEC Ex KEM 10.0039X Conforms to EN60079-0, EN60079-1, EN61241-0, EN61241-1 CE marked GXA EN50041 mounting compatible (GXA Series) GXE Series EN50047 mounting compatible (GXE Series) Series Rugged zinc die-cast housing with epoxy coating Pre-wired, 5 m of cable Bottom exit cable ONLY DESCRIPTION Double insulated switch element with snap-action The GXS Series flame-proof limit switches are designed basic switch specifically for use in hazardous applications. The GXS enclosure is epoxy sealed and has an environmental Category Flammable Protection Requirements protection of IP66 as per IEC/EN 60529. The entire GXS Series atmospheres required for equipment complies with the European Directive on Equipment and 2 Medium risk High Equipment is ca- Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive of an explosive pable of operat- Atmospheres (94/9/EC) commonly referred to as the ATEX atmosphere ing safely under Directive. occurring a single fault Gas = Zone 1 condition (ib) or VALUE TO CUSTOMERS Dust = Zone 21 alternatively, one or more types Flameproof protection of protection is Meets product design and quality systems requirements of used. ATEX 94/9/EC For example, d, Standard European mounting of 30 mm x 60 mm (GXA e, p, etc. Series) or 20 mm to 22 mm (GXE Series) 3 Low risk of Normal Equipment Suitable for difficult operating environments an explosive for safe use in Fast and easy to install atmosphere normal operation, Epoxy-sealed cable and basic switch in a limit switch body occurring typically (Ex n) Gas = Zone 2 equipment External earth connection not required Dust = Zone 22 Change over (SPDT), 3 wire device, 1NC/1NO PORTFOLIO POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS The GXS Series is part of the MICRO SWITCH family of Hazardous areas Category 2 (Zones 1 & 21) or Category 3 hazardous location limit switches. (Zones 2 & 22) Petrochemical Material handling Note 1: The product is certified flame-proof only with the Valves pre-wired 5 m cable. The cable on its own does not carry any hazardous area certifications. Note 2: The GXS Series is part of the MICRO SWITCH family of hazardous location limit switches and has design and form factor similar to the GLA/GLE Series limit switches. To view these series, please click: GLA Series, GLE Series Sensing and Internet of ThingsMICRO SWITCH Flame-Proof Limit Switches, GXS Series Table 1. Specifications Characteristic Parameter Mechanical life up to 2 million operations Degree of protection IP66, EN 60529 Operating temperature 3 A -20 C to 75 C -4 F to 167 F Operating temperature 4 A -20 C to 60 C -4 F to 140 F EN60079-0, EN60079-1, EN61241-0, EN61241-1 II 2 G Ex d IIC T6, II 2 D Ex tD A21 IP66 T85C Standards/approvals KEMA 00 ATEX 2103 X IEC Ex KEM10.0039X, NEPSI Ex (X indicates special conditions for safe use, see certificates for details) AC15, DC13 1NC/1NO change over contacts Electrical rating Double insulated switch element No internal or external earth connection Contact material silver 2 Harmonised Cenelec cable, HO5VV-F, 3-core x 0,75 mm Black (BK) - common Cable/body Grey (GY) - NC Brown (BN) - NO Epoxy-sealed cable and body Shock 50 g, IEC 60068-2-27 Vibration 10 g, IEC 60068-2-6 Table 2. UL and CSA Electrical Ratings Rating Code Electrical Rating ac15 (Ue) 250 V, 4 A dc15 (Ue) 250 V, 0.15 A Figure 1. Product Nomenclature A 3 1 A GXA or GXE Actuator Side Lever Head Switch Type Circuitry Cable Length Type Roller Material Orientation Lever to front or GXA Series Side rotary, Silver contacts, 5 meter cable Plastic plunger parallel 5 A 1 A1 xed roller lever snap action Hazardous to mtg surface Side rotary, Area Steel adjustable Lever to right B A2 3 roller lever Limit Switch Side rotary, adjustable 140 mm Lever to left A4J 4 aluminum rod GXE Series Hazardous Lever to rear Pin plunger 5 B Area Roller plunger Limit Switch perpendicular to Roller plunger 6 C mtg surface Roller arm D 2 sensing.honeywell.com