Zone 1 Increased Safety Recessed Fluorescent Hazardous Area ATEX IECEx Ex e – Abtech Xena

Zone 1 Increased Safety Recessed Fluorescent Hazardous Area ATEX IECEx Ex e – Abtech Xena
The Abtech Xena Ex e recessed fluorescent is designed for use in Zone 1 hazardous areas. The Zone 1 Recessed Fluorescent is rated IP54 and both ATEX and IECEx compliant.
The recessed fluorescent lighting features a shallow body design that reduces encroachment in to ceiling void, minimising space requirements. The emergency version of the Abtech Xena has a self contained battery for up to three hours operation. There is also an optional micro switch to isolate supply when opening cover to allow for safe lamp and battery replacement.

Zone 1 Increased Safety Recessed Fluorescent Hazardous Area ATEX IECEx Ex e – Abtech Xena
Zone 1 Increased Safety Recessed Fluorescent EX E
Features
- Shallow body design reduces encroachment in to ceiling void, minimising space requirements
- Self contained battery backup for up to three hours emergency operation
- Optional micro switch to isolate supply when opening cover to allow for safe lamp and battery replacement
Luminaire Type | Zone 1 Recessed Fluorescent Luminaire |
Ingress Protection | IP56 to EN60529 |
Material | Zintec epoxy painted enclosure, toughened glass diffuser and stainless steel fasteners. |
Distribution/output | Various options available |
Lamp Types | Tubular fluorescent T8 bi-pin lamps |
Lamp Cap | G13 |
Lamp Change | Via front cover |
Cable Entry | 2 x M20 clearance holes, one at each end. Supplied with 1 x Ex plug and 1 x transit plug |
Terminals | Through wire terminal block for up to 6mm² conductors as standard |
Control Gear | HF electronic parallel ballast with EOL protection |
Orientation | Ceiling mounted |
Mounting | Various attachment & mounting options available |
Supply | 220 to 254V 50/60Hz ac dc |
Emergency Duration | 3 hours |
Abtech XENA Zone 1 Lighting
Luminaire Ratings
Abtech Product Reference | Lamp Type |
Lamp Cap |
Power (W) |
Temperature Rating** |
Ambient Temperature |
Weight (kg) |
LX1XEN218 | T8 bi-pin | G13 | 2 x 18W | T4 | -40°C to 55°C | 8.9 |
LX1XEN236 | T8 bi-pin | G13 | 2 x 36W | T4 | -40°C to 55°C | 13.1 |
LX1XENE218 | T8 bi-pin | G13 | 2 x 18W | T4 | -15°C to 55°C | 10.8 |
LX1XENE236 | T8 bi-pin | G13 | 2 x 36W | T4 | -15°C to 55°C | 14.9 |
HAZARDOUS AREA CERTIFICATION
Abtech Xena recessed fluorescent lights are certified according to leading hazardous area classifications including:
- Area Classification Zone 1 Gas
- Type of Protection Ex e mb (increased safety, encapsulation)
- Apparatus Coding Standard: II 2 G Ex e mb II T4 Gb / With Isolator: Ex d e mb IIC T4 Gb
- Certificate Number CML 14ATEX3105 / IECEx CML 14.0043
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Zone 1 Increased Safety Recessed Fluorescent Abtech Xena – Dimensions
Abtech Xena – Options
M25 | M25 cable entries (other thread types available on request) |
IS | Isolator switch |
110 | 110 – 130V operation |
RALxxx | Specific paint colour (RAL number to be specified) |
Add the required suffix to the product reference.
Example: LX1XENE236110RAL7001 = Zone 1, 2 x 36W with emergency battery backup, 110V ac/dc, painted grey (RAL7001)

Zone 1 Increased Safety Recessed Fluorescent ATEX IECEx Ex e