MICRO SWITCH EXPLOSION-PROOF LIMIT SWITCH
BX SERIES
Issue 11
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MICRO SWITCH Explosion-Proof Limit Switch BX Series Installation Instructions | sps.honeywell.com/ast | 2
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE
Honeywell explosion-proof switches are designed specifically
for use in hazardous location applications. The BX enclosure is
sealed for protection against corrosion, water, dust and oil as
defined in NEMA 1, 3, 4, 4X, 6, 13, and IP67 (per IEC60529).
The temperature rating for these products depends upon the
seal material used. Products using a fluorosilicone seal have
a rating of -40 °C [-40 °F] to 70 °C [158 °F]. Products using a
fluorocarbon seal have a rating of -12 °C [10 °F] to 70 °C [158
°F]. MICRO SWITCH™ BX switches are rated according to the
electrical ratings detailed in Table 1.
TABLE 1. ELECTRICAL RATINGS: 10 A CONT.
ac voltage Single Pole Double Pole Power
factor
Break Make Break Make
120 60 6 30 3 .35
240 30 3 15 1.5 .35
480 15 1.5 7.5 .75 .35
600 12 1.2 6 6 .35
A300/120V – – 60 6 .30
A300/240V – – 30 3 .30
dc voltage Make & Break Inductive Resistive
120 0.25 0.80
240 0.15 0.40
Q300/125V 0.55 –
Q300/250V 0.27 –
These products meet the following Protection Classes along
with complying with Essential Health and Safety Standards as
mentioned in Table 2.
TABLE 2. CERTIFICATIONS
Certifi-
cation
IECEx ATEX INMETRO
Cer-
tificate
number
IECEx SIR
07.0102X
SIRA
00ATEX1037X TÜV 14.0556 X
Protec-
tion
Class
II 2 GD II 2 GD –
Ex db IIC T6 Gb Ex db IIC T6 Gb Ex db IIC T6 Gb
Ex tb IIIC T85°C Db Ex tb IIIC T85°C Db Ex tb IIIC
T85°C Db
– – IP6X
-12°C < Tamb < +70°C (Fluorocarbon Seal)
-40°C < Tamb < +70°C (Fluorosilicone Seal)
Health
and
Safety
Stan-
dards
IEC 60079-0 EN 60079-0 ABNT NBR
IEC 60079-0
IEC 60079-1 EN 60079-1 ABNT NBR
IEC 60079-1
IEC 60079-31 EN 60079-31
ABNT NBR
IEC 60079-31
ABNT NBR
IEC 60529
The maximum construction gap (ic) is less than that required
by Table 2 of EN/IEC60079-1, clause 5.2.2 as detailed below in
Table 3.
The equipment has a non-conducting coating and may gener-
ate an ignition-capable level of electrostatic charges under
certain extreme conditions. The user should ensure that the
equipment is not installed in a location where it may be sub-
jected to external conditions (such as high pressure steam)
that might cause a build up of electrostatic charges on non-
conducting surfaces. Additionally, cleaning of the equipment
should be done with a damp cloth.
TABLE 3. FLAME PATH MEASUREMENTS
Flame path Max. gap Comment
Push rod & bearing 0,076 mm Cylindrical spigot joint
Bearing & housing 0,02 mm Cylindrical spigot joint
BX with conduit types 1/2-14NPT, 3/4-14NPT also meet the
North American Hazardous Locations Designation: NEMA 7 -
Class I, Groups B, C and D; NEMA 9 - Class II, Groups E, F and
G and comply with UL Standard: UL 894, CSA Standard: C22.2
No. 25-1966, C22.2 No. 30-M1986.
•WARNING
During installation, BX Series limit switches should not be
subjected to a corrosive atmosphere that could corrupt the
enclosure, thereby avoiding immediate or future corrosion of
the switch’s enclosure.
•WARNING
Do not replace any switch components with those from
another switch or replacement part without consulting
Honeywell technical support.
•WARNING
During the switch’s installation, use, and maintenance,
observe the following standards: GB15577; GB/T3836.13;
GB/T3836.15; GB/T3836.16; and GB50257.
•WARNING
The equipment has a non-conducting coating and may
generate an ignition-capable level of electrostatic charges
under certain extreme conditions. The user should ensure
that the equipment is not installed in a location where it may
be subjected to external conditions (such as high pressure
steam) which might cause a build up of electrostatic
charges on non-conducting surfaces. Additionally, cleaning
of the equipment should be done with a damp cloth.
•WARNING
Any cable glands used with this product shall be provided
with protection d for hazardous location category IIC with
certificate, according to TP TC 012/2011.