Strong Points
Function
SOCOMEC ATEX enclosures incorporate three or four pole manually operated SIDER (ND) load break switches which make and break on load, providing emergency breaking and maintenance isolation for any low voltage electrical circuit which is in an area where there is a risk of explosion due to dust.
Conformity to standards
Directive 2014/34/EU
IEC 60204-1
IEC 61439-2
IEC 60947-3
IEC 60364
NF C 15-100
EN/IEC 60079
References
ATEX steel safety enclosures is available in 14 versions
| Item | Type | Rated current [A] | Number of poles | Control operator | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3V413005 | Steel safety enclosure | 50 | 3 | Side | |
| 3V414005 | Steel safety enclosure | 50 | 4 | Side | |
| 3V413008 | Steel safety enclosure | 80 | 3 | Side | |
| 3V414008 | Steel safety enclosure | 80 | 4 | Side | |
| 3V416008 | Steel safety enclosure | 80 | 6 | Side | |
| 3V513012 | Steel safety enclosure | 125 | 3 | Side | |
| 3V514012 | Steel safety enclosure | 125 | 4 | Side | |
| 3V516020 | Steel safety enclosure | 160 | 6 | Side | |
| 3V513020 | Steel safety enclosure | 200 | 3 | Side | |
| 3V514020 | Steel safety enclosure | 200 | 4 | Side | |
| 3V513040 | Steel safety enclosure | 400 | 3 | Side | |
| 3V514040 | Steel safety enclosure | 400 | 4 | Side | |
| 3V513063 | Steel safety enclosure | 630 | 3 | Side | |
| 3V514063 | Steel safety enclosure | 630 | 4 | Side |
Advantages
Operator safety
- Visible contacts, mechanical flag indicator and positive break indication.
- Double locking system prevents the opening of the enclosure door with the switch in its ON position and the closing of the switch when the door is open.
- Triple locking of the handle in the OFF position.
- Protects operators against accidental start-up of machines.
- Ease of operation without risk of error for unqualified operators.
- Maximum security for all types of simple mechanical and electrical maintenance operations.
Inductive load breaking (AC23)
ATEX enclosures are designed for use with inductive loads and are able to make and break on-load (AC-23).
Robust design
Product has been specifically designed for industrial environments with the risk of explosion due to dust (galvanised steel, thickness 2 mm, triplex glass, S-type handle with metal padlocking lever, etc.).
Ingress Protection rating: IP65
The Ingress Protection rating of ATEX enclosures is IP65.
Double locking and operating handle
- Double locking prevents the opening of the enclosure door with the switch in its closed position and the closing of the switch when the door is open; with the use of a tool, authorised personnel can bypass this system when the door is open for maintenance purposes. The locking system comprises a single guard moulded from zamak (aluminium alloy) with a simple and robust mechanism driven directly by the handle’s operating shaft.
- ATEX enclosures are provided with a red S type operation handle. It is made of an insulating material and includes a metal padlocking lever. The handle can be locked in the OFF position using three padlocks.
Connection
- ATEX enclosures are designed for bottom cable entry and exit.
- Enclosures are fitted with a top roof and bottom closing plate.
- Connection is achieved by running cables to the top terminals for 50 and 80 A ratings. For higher ratings, the top set of terminals are brought down to the bottom of the enclosure with copper bars for easy connection of the incoming cables.
Applications
- Industry - Power availability for industrial process
- Industry - Protection for drives and motors
