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MICRO SWITCH BX Series
ISSUE 9 50083427
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
mWARNING
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.
mWARNING
Do not replace any switch components with those from
another switch or replacement part without consulting
Honeywell technical support.
mWARNING
During the switch’s installation, use, and maintenance,
observe the following standards: GB12476.22006;
GB155771995; GB3836.132000; GB3836.152000;
GB3836.162006; and GB502571996.
mWARNING
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)
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.
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
Certifica-
tion
IECEx ATEX INMETRO
Certificate
number
IECEx SIR 07.0102X
SIRA
00ATEX1037X
TÜV 14.0556 X
Protection
Class
II 2 GD II 2 GD –
Ex d IIC T6 Gb Ex d IIC T6 Gb Ex d 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
Standards
IEC 60079-0:2011 EN 60079-0:2012
ABNT NBR
IEC 60079-0:2008
IEC 60079-1:2007 EN 60079-1:2007
ABNT NBR
IEC 60079-1:2009
IEC 60079-31:2013 EN 60079-31:2013
ABNT NBR
IEC 60079-31:2011
ABNT NBR
IEC 60529:2009
The maximum construction gap (ic) is less than that required
by Table 2 of EN/IEC600791:2007, 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 1/214NPT, 3/414NPT 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. 251966, C22.2 No. 30M1986.
mWARNING
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.