Emerson Process Management GmbH & Co. OHGS-2
X-STREAM XEFD
Instruction Manual
HASXEDE-IM-EX
03/2018
Terms Used In This Instruction Manual
ATEX
Directive 2014/34/EU, commonly called the
ATEX (“Atmosphères Explosibles”) directive,
dealing with equipment intended to be used
in potentially explosive atmospheres.
This directive is valid for equipment to be
sold into and/or installed and operated in the
European Union (EU).
Containment System
Part of the equipment containing the amma-
ble substance that may constitute an internal
source of release into the Ex d enclosure.
Division 2
Where ignitable concentrations of ammable
gases are not likely to exist under normal
operating conditions (similiar to Zone 2).
Explosive Gas Atmosphere
Mixture of ammable substances in the form
of gas or vapor with air under atmospher-
ic conditions, which after ignition permits
self-sustaining ame propagation.
Flammable Gas or Vapor
Gas or vapor which, when mixed with air in
certain proportions, will form an explosive gas
atmosphere. If the gas, which will be analyzed
in the X-STREAM gas analyzers inside the con-
tainment system has a concentration above LFL.
Infallible Containment
An infallible containment can be character-
ized by no leakage in the gas paths enabling
gas to enter the inner compartment of the
analyzer housing.
Lower Explosion Limit (LEL)
Volume ratio of ammable gas in air below
which an explosive gas atmosphere will not
be formed: the mixture of gas and air lacks
sucient fuel (gas) to burn.
Lower Flammable Limit (LFL)
The concentration of ammable gas, vapor
or mist below which an explosive gas atmo-
sphere will not be formed when mixed with air.
Protection Class IP66 / NEMA 4X
Both terms are used to specify conditions for
equipment to be installed outdoor.
IP stands for Ingress Protection, the rst num-
ber species protection against solid objects
(6. = dust tight) while the second number
species the degree of protection against
liquids (.6 = heavy seas).
NEMA stands for National Electrical Manu-
facturers Association. 4X species a degree
of protection to personnel against incidental
contact with the enclosed equipment; to pro-
vide a degree of protection against falling dirt,
rain, sleet, snow, windblown dust, splashing
water, and hose-directed water; and that will
be undamaged by the external formation of
ice on the enclosure.
Upper Explosion Limit (UEL)
Volume ratio of ammable gas in air above
which an explosive gas atmosphere will not
be formed: the mixture of gas and air is too
rich in fuel (decient in oxygen) to burn.
Zone 1
Where ignitable concentrations of ammable
gases can exist some of the time under nor-
mal operating conditions.
(A guideline value [not part of a standard] is
10 to 1.000 hours per year.)
Zone 2
Where ignitable concentrations of ammable
gases are not likely to exist under normal
operating conditions.
(A guideline value [not part of a standard ] is
less than 10 hours per year.)