Instruments in Zone 0, 1: Live Maintenance on Spurs Ex ia, High-Power Trunk

  1. Trunk: protected installation according to IEC 60079-14
  2. Spurs: one device per output FISCO or Entity: Ex ia IIC; intrinsically safe according to IEC 60079-11
  3. Instruments: rated Ex ia for Zone 0 / 1 or Ex ib for Zone 1 according to Entity and FISCO
     

This is a typical installation for devices in Zone 1 or Zone 0. Trunk connections are equipped with Ex e-rated terminals (increased safety). The spur installation follows rules for intrinsic safety (Ex ia) enabling live work on the instrument.


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