Understanding Nameplates for Ex Lighting
Nameplates for Ex Lighting
Namplates for hazardous area lighting provide valuable information about the ex luminaire. It allows you to identify the manufacturer, the areas in which it’s safe to be used, as well as information about the luminaire’s specification, such as input voltage, ingress protection rating and much more.
For installers and end-users, this information is critical to ensuring the luminaire is installed correctly and safety on-site is maintained.
For a manufacturer, such as Raytec, developing products specifically for hazardous locations, nameplates are a necessity to showcase the latest and appropriate certification standards. It is important that manufacturers keep their nameplates up to date with the correct information.
If not, unclear markings can lead to incorrect equipment being purchased and installed on-site. This can be detrimental to the safety of the individuals located there.
To understand the different information a nameplate tells us, we’ll look at an example of the nameplate that would be fitted to Raytec’s SPARTAN WL168 Linear luminaire. The look and layout of a nameplate will vary between the manufacturer, however, this is a typical example of the markings you should expect to see from on a luminaire that has been certified for use in a hazardous area.
1 – The name and address of the manufacturer, as well as the web address of the manufacturers’ website.
2 – WEEE logo – this symbol indicates that the product should not be discarded as unsorted waste but must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling. The WEEE marking must appear on any electrical and electronic equipment placed on the EU market.
3, 4 & 14 – Certification symbols – showing that this product is certified to ATEX, IEC EX and UKCA standards. Raytec use a tri-rated nameplate on luminaires which means there will be three certificate numbers included on a product label – ATEX, IEC EX and UKCA. Showcasing each of these certification markings on each Raytec nameplate means the same luminaire can be used worldwide.
5 – Description of certified equipment.
6 – Certificate numbers of certified equipment for ATEX, IEC Ex and UKEX (all certificates should be accessible via the manufacturers website). Look out here an ‘X’ at the end of the certificate. If this is it means the products have a condition for safe use which the end-user must follow.
7 – Luminaire operating temperature – showing the minimum and maximum temperature.
8 – Cable gland thread entry size.
9 – Serial number of the equipment.
10 – Equipment part number.
11 – Other essential information required by the standard, such as cleaning procedure.
12– Voltage range and consumption.
13 – Ingress protection rating.
Raytec Spartan Linear SPX-WL168 Zone 1 Hazardous Area 6,130 Lumens
The nameplate is arguably the most critical component of a hazardous area product. It is important the information and markings on the nameplate remain legible for the lifetime of the product. The manufacturer should therefore give careful consideration to the materials from which the nameplate is designed. Let’s touch on this briefly.
Whilst all manufacturers must keep their nameplates up to date, many produce them using materials that are unable to withstand the harsh environments to which they are exposed. Most commonly, nameplates found on Ex lighting consist of a printed, self-adhesive, polyester label.
While these self-adhesive nameplates are adequate for many indoor applications, Ex environments are often harsh and demanding, with exposure to extremes in temperatures, humidity, and corrosive atmospheres.
These conditions could lead to the information on a label being weathered or erased, to the point where it cannot be read. Or worse, it could even cause the label itself to detach from the product, leaving the luminaire unmarked and untraceable.
A more robust method is to use metal nameplates where the information is engraved, ensuring it remains legible throughout the Ex lighting’s lifetime. At Raytec, we utilise this method, where all our SPARTAN Ex lighting are fitted with a laser-engraved, stainless steel certification nameplate which is riveted to the luminaire so it cannot become detached. This allows our nameplates to withstand the harshest of environments.
Raytec Emergency Hazardous Area Lighting
💡 Did you Know? Thorne & Derrick using latest software provide a FREE LIGHTING DESIGN SERVICE for the specification and supply of ATEX & IECEx Certified light fittings to provide safe and reliable lighting in explosive atmospheres and hazardous area locations.
Industry leading manufacturers of Lighting Products for hazardous areas | Raytec
SPARTANÂ is a full range of Ex LED luminaires and lighting approved for all ATEX and IEC Ex Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous area environments, including UL /CSA C1D2 installations. The hazardous area lighting products are designed for the most extreme environments – Flood, Linear, Bulkhead, Bay and Crane luminaires with emergency and industrial lighting versions are also available from Thorne & Derrick International.
âž¡ Further Reading: Raytec SPARTAN Linear Generation II | The Evolution & Spartan Linear Generation II | Raytec Case StudyÂ
Specialists to the Process & Hazardous Area Industries
Thorne & Derrick are leaders in the development and distribution of Product Innovations that deliver significant improvements to clients plant, people and operational safety in the explosive atmosphere industries.
Your proactive problem solvers experienced in succession planning for the replacement of obsolete, non-conformant and legacy equipment in hazardous areas.
Your first-choice provider of innovative and competitive solutions to ensure ATEX & IECEx Compliance for Hazardous Area Electrical, HVAC & Process Instrumentation Equipment to UK and international projects.
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Wednesday 20 October 2021 9am-4pm
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Thorne & Derrick are pleased to announce that once again we will be exhibiting at the Nepic Meet The Members Conference & Exhibition. Now in its 11th year, and attracting more than 600 delegates, NEPIC’s annual Meet the Members conference & exhibition is a stand out event for the region!
Packed with investment project updates and networking, Meet the Members is attended by investors, manufacturers and suppliers from across North East England’s chemical-processing sector.
Thorne & Derrick will be showcasing a range of different products and equipment suitable for the chemical-processing industry at the exhibition including:
Be sure to pop to our stand to discuss your requirements with our friendly team.
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Through Meet the Members Conference Nepic outline the investment projects that lie ahead for the region, and the potential opportunities they present for your business, plus you’ll hear from inspirational speakers and businesses showcasing growth success stories.
Meet the Members Expo provides networking in an abundance. You’ll browse the 100 exhibition stands, mingle with industry colleagues and engage in peer-to-peer learning via one-2-one mentoring appointments.
Day delegate passes start from just £59, or you can promote your business further by booking a stand from £400. To find out more and secure your tickets today – https://www.eventstop.co.uk/event/4239/mtm2021#/
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By working closely with member companies, we forge meaningful business relationships that allow us to identify opportunities, facilitate connections, promote collaboration and enable growth. We also actively work beyond our traditional stakeholder base with universities, research institutes and public bodies to leverage additional value for the sector.
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by Terry McDonald | Product Specialist | Electrical Heating & Explosive Atmospheres
The EXHEAT LFH Heater, Distributed Exclusively by Thorne & Derrick, combines superior heating efficiency with simple user functionality to provide the next-generation solution for heating hazardous areas where the atmosphere is classified as Zone 1/2 (IIB Flammable Gas) or Zone 21/22 (IIIC Combustible Dust).
Dual certified according to ATEX & IECEX, the LFH withstands extreme onshore and offshore conditions (-40°C… +40°C) offering robust, reliable and powerful fixed or temporary heating (up to 40kW output – 3600m³/hour air flow) with T3 and T4 temperature classes.
The corrosion and chemical resistant marine grade stainless steel casing provides durability and ductability of the heater permits localised and directed heat flow – LFH electrical fan heaters provide comfort, space and accelerated process heating in the explosive atmosphere industries.
With multiple mounting options for floors, walls and ceilings the versatile heater is supplied ready to ‘plug and play’, with the option of fitting a plug, or hard wiring to an isolator unit.
âž¡ Should you require a product demonstration (in-person or virtual) or further information please contact us – for further details refer to the IOM Manual or Brochure.
Temporary Heating Solution for Explosive Atmospheres
The EXHEAT LFH can also be manufactured and supplied as a temporary heating solution with options for anti-static castors, lifting handles, built in isolator and controls if required. This version can also be ducted front and rear to provide a versatile heating option for hazardous area locations.
High Performance Space Heaters | the patented heating element provides market-leading energy efficiency compared to conventional competitor fan heaters that utilise heat exchangers. Ask about Air ΔT (°C/°F) for the fixed and temporary version of the fan heaters.
Heating High Voltage Substations & Hard-to-reach Locations | with optional long flying lead to direct heat to the target spot, the heaters provide reliable air warming for battery room sections of MV HV substations. Safe to use in locations where lead-acid type batteries release potentially explosive hydrogen gas when charging.
Supreme Air Flow | market-leading air flow capability ensures safe pressurising and heating of habitats for onsite onshore or offshore repair works.
| Aircraft Servicing Hangars | Frost Protection & Winterisation | Oil & Petroleum Refineries | Marine & Shipping |
| Comfort & Space Heating | Skids & Offshore Containers | Paint Rooms | Spray Booths |
| Curing | Drying Paints & Resins | Oil & Gas Drilling Platforms | Pipe Wrapping & Composite Repairs | Utilities, Substations & Battery Rooms |
ATEX
 II 2 G D Ex h
Ex db eb IIB T3…T4 Gb
Ex tb IIIC T200°C…T135°C Db
IECEx
Ex db eb h IIB T3…T4 Gb
Ex tb IIIC T200°C…T135°C Db
CU TR (EAC)
1Ex db e IIB T4…T3 Gb X
Ex tb IIIC T135°C…T200°C Db X
âž¡ Certificates | ATEX | CU TR | IECEx
In 2016, 2 new standards were issued to replace the now withdrawn BS EN 13463 range of standards that are to protect non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Adding to the EN IEC 80079 range of standards, BS EN ISO 80079-36:2016 and BS EN ISO 80079-37:2016 were published.
Products protected by constructional safety, control of an ignition source and liquid immersion have their ATEX markings suffixed by the letters ‘c’, ‘b’ and ‘k’ respectively.
The new standards have compressed these three concepts into a single explosion protection concept and allow the new Ex h marking to be used. By including a fan in the design, the ATEX requirements in BS EN 14986:2017 were triggered, which calls on the requirement for constructional safety markings.
The LFH fan heater ranges are marked with the Ex h markings, and have undergone additional testing over and above the standard electrical and mechanical requirements of the BS EN IEC 60079 range of standards in order to confirm compliance.
| Materials | Casing: Stainless Steel Impeller: PA66 Element: Finned Stainless Steel Tubular Elements Ex e Enclosure: Stainless Steel Ex d Enclosure: Anodised Extruded Aluminium |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | LFH: Length 540mm, Width 600mm, Height 600mm – 50kgs XLFH: Length 690mm, Width 720mm, Height 680mm – 60kgs |
| Voltage | Three Phase, 380V to 690V, 50 / 60Hz |
LFH | Temporary & Powerful – the compact space-saving design delivers powerful warm air flows up to 40kW.
Whether distilling whisky or refining oil we can help put heat back into your process. Whatever the weather, wherever the Zone | Winterisation
Frost Protection For Industrial & Hazardous Areas Available From Stock At T&D
Electrical trace heating for tank containers provides a safe, sophisticated and reliable alternative to heating with glycol or steam. Whether for storage or transport, whether water tank, oil tank or tank container for chemicals, highly viscous or natural substances: an electrical trace or tank heating system ensures that substances of all kinds.
Sensitive chemicals such as MDI and petrochemical industrial substances to oil, grease, resin and paint to bitumen, adhesives and even foodstuffs can be stored, preserved or transported at the right temperature without heat loss.
If you want to claim the highest quality, you have to be able to guarantee that even complex liquids reach their destination undamaged and remain intact there. The best thing to do is to heat up the tank before it is filled.
Regardless of application, the tank heaters that a made from robust stainless steel with IP68 certification protect the tank’s contents against dust, foreign material, as well as dripping, spraying, jetting and salt water. Inside, a limited temperature controller ensures effective heat distribution and ideal heating levels. Redundant routing of the heating cables ensures safe and loss-free transport without cold zones even if one heating cable per heating circuit is damaged.
Technical Advantages
Temperature-sensitive chemicals are being used more and more frequently in the automotive industry, in mechanical engineering and in plant engineering. Therefore it is even more important to transport these chemicals safely.
This is predominantly done using tank containers, SWAP containers, road tanks and IBCs(intermediate bulk containers). Highly sensitive chemicals in particular are subject to stringent requirements for safe transport, which necessitate differences in design and control depending on the type of tank.
Electrical Heating for MDI Tank Containers
The transport of MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) requires a temperature of 43 °C, which may deviate by a maximum of + / – 1 K in the product. For worldwide transports, the voltage supply range must also be between 380 and 440 V, which makes additional protection against voltage peaks crucial with regards to the control system – especially when the supply is provided by the on-board network of a container ship or a ferry.
To meet all these requirements, eltherm offers a suitable of electrical heating solution in the form of a fluoropolymer-insulated ELKM-AG-L heating cable. In addition to the choice of heating cable, the method of laying the cable and its fastening is also important.
Eltherm ELKM-AG-L Heater Cable – Resistance Heating Process Temperature Maintenance
For the transport of highly viscous materials from the chemical and petrochemical industry, suitable transport containers are required that can be used globally. Electrically heated 20′ Iso tank containers, SWAP containers and road tankers are ideally suited for this purpose. Special demands are made on the electrical heating system. High heating capacities with the lowest possible heat losses, brief heating of the empty tanks before filling, and resistance of the heating system to filling temperatures of up to 260 °C are all required.
Since these tank containers are generally operated without generators, an appropriate power reserve must be installed to be able to heat up the entire tank contents over several hours if necessary.
Technical Advantages
After mixing the raw materials necessary for the production of chocolate, they are conched. After conching (heating up to 90 °C with constant stirring), the chocolate is still unsuitable for actual consumption. Due to the increasing globalisation of the leading confectionery manufacturers, it is becoming more and more necessary to transport basic products such as fats, oils and cocoa butter as well as finished products, such as chocolate mass, between the individual production sites for further processing without any loss of quality.
For large quantities of chocolate, transport in liquid form is most economical way to move the product. To ensure that the chocolate does not lose its flavour properties or harden en route, the containers must be heated. Worldwide standardised means of transport such as 20′ iso tank containers, SWAP containers, road tankers as well as IBCs are used.
Technical Advantages
Besides engineering, design and calculation, installation is part of eltherm’s superior range of services. In order to mount the respective tank heaters on the tank surface, a large opening is required for insertion, depending on the heating conductor.
In order to ensure uniform heating of the entire stainless steel tank, up to two-thirds of the tank surface is covered with the heater and taped with self-adhesive aluminium tape or high-temperature aluminium foil. The standard length of the supply line is 16 m. Other lengths are available on request. The capacity and maintain temperature depend on the tank specification as well as on the medium being transported.
Thorne & Derrick specialise in providing specialist heating for industrial and hazardous areas including Eltherm’s heat tracing cables and heated hoses.
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Case Study: Raytec Linear Gen II
uploaded by Terry McDonald Business Development Manager at Thorne & Derrick
This Case Application for the Spartan Linear Generation II manufactured by Raytec and stocked and distributed in the UK by Thorne & Derrick refers to an application where the client had a requirement for hazardous area lighting in a newly segregated storage room. The area was classified as Zone 21.
Thorne & Derrick were contacted by electrical design consultant who had been employed by UK university tasked with finding a suitable ATEX light that offered the client high performance, durability and lower investment and installation costs.
The Problem
Following a DSEAR inspection, the university had been advised that they needed to separate their wood pellet storage area from their biomass plantroom due to potential risk of explosion.
A design to separate the areas was quickly prepared and T&D were asked to provide a lighting design for the newly segregated storage room by the electrical design consultant. The area was classified as Zone 21.
SPARTAN Linear Generation II
The Solution
Thorne & Derrick prepared the design using the widely anticipated new Raytec SPARTAN Generation II Linear LED fittings. Offering an improved lumen output, a similar LUX level was achieved without using the traditional high bay fittings.
The cost comparison between the number of highbays and linear fittings was only negligible but the operating costs were almost half due the improved energy efficiency of the new Generation II fittings.
Using latest software our FREE Lighting Design Service supports the upgrade from fluorescent to LED lighting focussed on maximised light output, optimised energy consumption with reliable and safe certification for explosion protection concepts in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous area zones and workplaces.
The above design was complete in less than a week and the light fittings are now being manufactured ready for dispatch later this year.
Industry Sector | Electrical Engineering & Education
Hazardous Areas & Explosive Atmospheres
Generation II Application & Benefits  | The ATEX light fitting was selected after careful competitor evaluation to provide an energy efficient safe lighting solution in an area that was at risk of explosion.
 Did you Know? – The Linear is the most popular lighting product in the SPARTAN range so Raytec decided to build on the most important key features and carry out a comprehensive review on the design, performance and range of the current product offering.
We provided the following solution to the client. Generation II version of the Raytec SPARTAN Linear LED SPZ-WL168 Zone 21 version (quantity of 8) and SPZ-WL168 emergency variant (quantity of 2) which are ATEX, IECEx & UKCA certified and suitable for Zone 2 (Gas) Zone 21/22 (Dust).
Manufacturer RAYTEC | Lighting Range SPARTAN SPZ Linear LED Zone 2/22 Linear Luminaire
Raytec also offer the SPX-WL168 (standard and emergency variant which are ATEX, IECEx & UKCA certified and suitable for Zone 1 (Gas) Zone 21 (Dust).
View complete range of ATEXÂ Lighting for explosive atmospheres.
| ATEX Rating | ATEX UKEX and IEC Ex rated for Gas and Dust |
| Hazardous Area Rating | Zone 2 (Gas), Zone 22 (Dust) (Zone 21 Version also available : Zone 2 (Gas) Zone 21/22 (Dust)) |
| Certificates | Zone 2/22 version: CML15ATEX4138 & IEC Ex CML15.0068 & CML21UKEX4104 (Zone 21 version: CML16ATEX1130 & IEC Ex CML16.0052 & CML21UKEX1100) |
| Gas | Gas: II 3 G D Ex ec mc IIC T4 Gc Ta= -40°C to+60°C (-20°C to +50°C for emergency variants) (T6 variants also available – contact us) |
| Dust | Ex tc IIIC T80°C Dc Ta= -40°C to+60°C (-20°C to +50°C for emergency variants |
| Dust (Zone 21 version) | II 2 D Ex tb IIIC T80°C Db Ta= -40°C to+60°C (-20°C to +50°C for emergency variants |
| ABS Certificate | ABS Certificate # 20-1990083-PDA |
In the below video listen to Jonathan Sommersett (Product Manager) & Barry Thompson (Director) introduce the second generation of SPARTAN Linear. They were at the forefront of the design process and they explain some of the objectives behind the project and take us on a hands on tour of the new and improved light fitting highlighting all the features and benefits.
Thorne & Derrick International, based in the UK, are Preferred Distributors and Stockists for the Raytec SPARTAN range of ATEX lighting using LED technology for the illumination of hazardous area locations and potentially explosive atmospheres.
SPARTANÂ is a full range of Ex LED luminaires and lighting approved for all ATEX and IEC Ex Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous area environments, including UL /CSA C1D2 installations. The hazardous area lighting products are designed for the most extreme environments – Flood, Linear, Bulkhead, Bay and Crane luminaires with emergency and industrial lighting versions are also available from Thorne & Derrick International.
Thorne & Derrick are leaders in the development and distribution of Product Innovations that deliver significant improvements to clients plant, people and operational safety in the explosive atmosphere industries.
Your proactive problem solvers experienced in succession planning for the replacement of obsolete, non-conformant and legacy equipment in hazardous areas.
Your first-choice provider of innovative and competitive solutions to ensure ATEX & IECEx Compliance for Hazardous Area Electrical, HVAC & Process Instrumentation Equipment to UK and international projects.
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Published 13 Mar 2020
Press Release Date: 02.04.2020 uploaded by Chris Dodds (T&D Sales + Marketing Manager) World’s First Fully Certified ATEX Doors Thorne & Derrick International, the Experts in Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres, today announce the signing of a Commercial Distribution Agreement...
Published 04 Jul 2019
Press Release Date: 04.07.2019 uploaded by Chris Dodds (T&D Sales + Marketing Manager) Category: Stockist Distributor Agreement Announcement Thorne & Derrick International announce that they have signed a Preferred Distributor Agreement with Raytec, the world leading manufacturer of LED...
