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MICRO SWITCH™ Flame-Proof Limit Switches
GXS Series
DESCRIPTION
The GXS Series flame-proof limit switches are designed
specifically for use in hazardous applications. The GXS
enclosure is epoxy sealed and has an environmental protection
of IP66 as per IEC/EN 60529. The entire GXS Series complies
with the European Directive on Equipment and Protective
Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
(94/9/EC) commonly referred to as the ATEX Directive.
VALUE TO CUSTOMERS
• Flameproof protection
• Meets product design and quality systems requirements of
ATEX 94/9/EC
• Standard European mounting of 30 mm x 60 mm (GXA Series)
or 20 mm to 22 mm (GXE Series)
• Suitable for difficult operating environments
• Fast and easy to install
• Epoxy-sealed cable and basic switch in a limit switch body
• External earth connection not required
• Change over (SPDT), 3 wire device, 1NC/1NO
POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
• Hazardous areas Category 2 (Zones 1 & 21) or Category 3
(Zones 2 & 22)
• Petrochemical
• Material handling
• Valves
FEATURES
• II 2 G Ex d IIC T6, II 2 D Ex tD A21 IP66 T85°C
• KEMA 00 ATEX 2103 X, IEC Ex KEM 10.0039X
• Conforms to EN60079-0, EN60079-1, EN61241-0, EN61241-1
• CE marked
• EN50041 mounting compatible (GXA Series)
• EN50047 mounting compatible (GXE Series)
• Rugged zinc die-cast housing with epoxy coating
• Pre-wired, 5 m of cable
• Bottom exit cable ONLY
• Double insulated switch element with snap-action basic
switch
Category Flammable
atmospheres
Protection
required
Requirements for
equipment
2 Medium risk of
an explosive
atmosphere
occurring
Gas = Zone 1
Dust = Zone 21
High Equipment is
capable of operat-
ing safely under
a single fault
condition (ib) or
alternatively, one
or more types of
protection is used.
For example, ‘d’,
‘e’, ‘p’, etc.
3 Low risk of
an explosive
atmosphere
occurring
Gas = Zone 2
Dust = Zone 22
Normal Equipment
for safe use in
normal operation,
typically (Ex n)
equipment
PORTFOLIO
The GXS Series is part of the MICRO SWITCH™ family of
hazardous location limit switches.
Note 1: The product is certified flame-proof only with the pre-
wired 5 m cable. The cable on its own does not carry any haz-
ardous area certifications.
Note 2: The GXS Series is part of the MICRO SWITCH™ family
of hazardous location limit switches and has design and form
factor similar to the GLA/GLE Series limit switches. To view
these series, please click: GLA Series, GLE Series
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