Ex e Terminal Boxes GRP | Zone 1 Zone 2 ATEX Certified | Pepperl+Fuchs GR Series
Ex e Terminal Boxes GRP
The GR series of hazardous area terminal boxes, manufactured by Pepperl+Fuchs can be equipped with various quantities and types of terminals, entry devices, and other accessories. Any custom configuration, including combinations of terminals and controls can be added to suit the needs of the end user – Contact us for details.
Glass fibre reinforced polyester is the standard enclosure and junction box series for all Pepperl+Fuchs products. The enclosure consists of carbon-loaded, glass fibre reinforced polyester with stainless steel screw covers.
The GR series of enclosures provides an anti-static, UV-stabilized, and corrosion-resistant solution which is simple to install and operate in hazardous area locations.
These ATEX terminal boxes and enclosures are certified for operation in temperatures as low as –60 °C and can be used in many different applications as a replacement for stainless steel.
atex terminal boxes – Features
- Glass fibre reinforced polyester, high impact resistant enclosures
- Can be used safely in Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 and Zone 22
- Ex e, Ex ia and Ex tb certifications
- Easy installation due to easily accessible mounting points
- Prefabricated mounting grid for flexible arrangement of internal components
- Durable IP (IP66) degree of protection due to foamed gasket and protected sealing area
- Easy cover opening without damage due to mulitple pry points
- Withstands temperatures down to -60 °C
- Fully detachable enclosure cover with optional sturdy hinges available
GRP Terminal boxes – Dimensions
Legend
A | Height |
B | Width |
C | Depth |
D | Internal height |
E | Internal width |
F | Internal depth |
G | Mounting holes distance – Vertical |
G1 | Mounting holes distance to middle hole 1, vertical (not with all variants) |
G2 | Mounting holes distance to middle hole 2, vertical (not with all variants) |
H | Mounting holes distance, horizontal |
H1 | Mounting holes distance to middle hole 1, horizontal (not with all variants) |
H2 | Mounting holes distance to middle hole 2, horizontal (not with all variants) |
J | Mounting holes diameter |
N | Thickness of mounting brackets |
[A] – [D] | Cable entry faces |
➡ For full details of dimensional values see data sheet.
ex e terminal boxes – ordering information
This table shows how to put together the order code for your required Terminal Box.
For example, if you wish to order a GRP terminal box for intrinsically safe circuits, size 13 x 18 x 9 cm, landscape orientation with face B at the bottom the correct order code would be as follows – GR.TBI.13.18.09.B-S
GR | .TBI | .13 | .18 | .09 | .B | -S | xxxxxx |
GR – glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP) | TJE – junction box (Ex e) TJI – junction box (Ex i) TBE – terminal box (Ex e) TBI – terminal box (Ex i) TBM – terminal box, various types of explosion protection TB1 – teminal box with one terminal TFO – fibre optic splice box (Ex op pr) |
Height (cm) | Width (cm) | Depth (cm) | Cable entry face orientation – B face [B] at bottom – D face [D] at bottom |
Variant type – S standard product – C configured product – CA configured and adapted product – Y engineered product |
Variant number |
Hazardous Area Certifications & COMPLIANCE
EU-Type Examination – CML 17 ATEX 3255X
Certificate – CML 17 ATEX 3084U
ATEX
Ex II 2 GD
Ex eb IIC T* Gb
Ex ia IIC T* Gb
Ex tb IIIC T** °C Db
T6/T80 °C @ Ta +40 °C
T5/T95 °C @ Ta +55 °C
T4/T130 °C @ Ta +65 °C
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