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Zone 0 (gases)
Zone 20 (dusts)
Zone 1 (gases)
Zone 21 (dusts)
Zone 2 (gases)
Zone 22 (dusts)
Typical Gas/Material
Methane
--
Acetylene
IIC
Hydrogen
IIC
Ethylene
IIB
Propane
IIA
Metal Dust
--
Coal Dust
--
Grain Dust
--
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Temperature
Temperature Classification
European/IEC
North American
T1
T1
450C
T2
T2
T2A
T2B
T2C
T2D
300 C
280 C
260 C
230 C
215 C
T3
T3
T3A
T3B
T3C
200 C
180 C
165 C
160 C
T4
T4
T4A
135 C
120 C
T5
T5
100 C
T6
T6
85 C
Zones 1 & 2
EExd
EN60079-1
Zones 1 & 2
Exd
IEC60079-1
Zones 0, 1 & 2
EExi
EN50020
Zones 1 & 2
Exi
IEC60079-11
Zones 1 & 2
EExe
EN60079-7
Zones 1 & 2
Exi
IEC60079-7
----
Zones 1 & 2
EExp
EN50016
Zones 1 & 2
Exp
IEC60079-2
Encapsulation A method of exclusion of the explosive atmosphere by fully encapsulating the electrical components in an
approved material.
Zones 1 & 2
EExm
EN60079-18
Zones 1 & 2
Exm
IEC60079-18
---
Zones 1 & 2
EExo
EN50015
Zones 1 & 2
Exo
IEC60079-6
Class I Division 2
UL698
Zones 1 & 2
EExq
EN50017
Zones 1 & 2
Exq
IEC60079-5
----
Zone 2
EExn
EN60079-15
Zone 2
Exn
IEC60079-15
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European
IEC
NEC
Area of use
Area of use
Area of use
Designation Standard Designation Standard Designation Standard
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Selection, Installation & Maintenance of Electrical Equipment Intended for use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
International and national standard requirements for the safe use of electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres
as follows:
International
Europe
USA
Canada
General Recommendations
IEC60079-14
EN60079-14
NEC Chapter 5
CEC Section 18
IEC60079-10
EN60079-10
NEC Chapter 5
CEC Section 18
IEC60079-17
EN60079-17
IEC60079-1
EN60079-1
NEC Chapter 5
CEC Section 18
IEC60079-11
EN60079-11
NEC Chapter 5
CEC Section 18
IEC60079-7
EN60079-7
NEC Chapter 5
CEC Section 18
IEC60079-14
EN60079-14
NEC Chapter 5
CEC Section 18
IEC60079-15
EN60079-15
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CEC Section 18
CEC Section 18
UNIMAR advises that all explosion-proof electrical equipment is maintained by suitably trained personnel, in accordance with the
manufacturers recommendations.
Any spare parts used should be purchased from the original manufacturer and repairs should be carried out by the manufacturer or
under his supervision, in order that the item remains in conformance with the certification documents.
The Certification Process
All electrical equipment, intended for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere, should be certified as suitable for such use.
The methods for obtaining certification differ in detail (see below) between each certifying body or group of bodies (e.g. CENELEC).
Basically this process consists of supplying a representative sample of the equipment along with a set of drawings to a recognized test/
certification body (e.g. PTB) that in turn test the equipment against a recognized standard (e.g. EN60079-1) and issues a certificate.
The user of the equipment can then refer to this certificate to enable him to safely put the item into service in a zone appropriate to the
certification.
European Practice
All equipment, both electrical and mechanical, intended to be put into service within the EU has to be certified in
accordance with the ATEX directive.
It should be noted also that MECHANICAL equipment is covered by the ATEX directive; so for the first time items such as gearboxes
will have to carry ATEX certification.
The equipment coding signifying compliance with ATEX is as follows:
112G i.e.
Explosion-proof in accordance with ATEX.
II Group II surface industries
2 Category 2 equipment (suitable for use in Zone 1) note:
Category 1 is suitable for Zone 0
Category 3 is suitable for Zone 2
G Suitable for atmospheres containing gas (D is suitable for atmospheres containing dust)
Equipment will be CE marked when certified to ATEX
North American Practice
Sample equipment and supporting documentation are submitted to the appropriate authority e.g. U.L., F.M., C.S.A.
The equipment is tested in accordance with relevant standards for explosion protection and also for general electrical requirements e.g.
light fittings.
After successful testing, a listing is issued allowing the manufacturer to place the product on the market.
The product is marked with the certification details such as the gas groups A, B, C, D and the area of use e.g. Class I, Division 1.
NEC is a registered trademark of the National Fire Protection Association.
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Worldwide Certifications
Most countries outside Europe or North America use the IEC standards as a basis for their own national standards.
The Russian Federation certifies equipment to GOST R standards, these closely follow CENELEC practice.
In Russia, certain products used in fire alarm systems may be required to carry the Russian fire approval (VNIIPO). Note that not
all Unimar products that have been certified to GOST R are VNIIPO approved. Check specification on technical data sheets before
ordering.
Kazakhstan has a certification process (GOST K) where approval is normally based on compliance with CENELEC standards.
Certification is China is based on compliance with international standards such as CENELEC or UL, or their own CQST standard.
There is a scheme is place which will, when fully adopted, allow for internationally recognized certification to become a reality, this is the
IEC EX SCHEME. This uses the IEC standards and IEC recognized test and certification bodies to issue mutually recognized test reports
and certificates. The scheme is in its infancy and its level of success cannot yet be measured.
Ingress Protection
2 digits are used to denote the level of ingress protection that a piece of apparatus provides:
IP =
Solids
Liquids
No protection
No protection
Protected against strong water jets from all directions, e.g. offshore
NEMA Standards
North American practice is to use NEMA
standards to describe ingress protection, i.e.:
NEMA 3
NEMA 4
NEMA 4X
NEMA 6
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is similar to IP 54
is similar to IP 55
is similar to IP 56
is similar to IP 67
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Type B
Type C
Type D
Medium IntensityWhite
Type E
Type F
L-856
L-857
L-864
L-865
L-864/L-865
L-866
L-885
Type A
Type B
Type C
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faa REGULATIONS
and Type
**
CONFIGURATION KEY
L-865 Medium Intensity
Flashing Beacon
L-856 High Intensity
Flashing Beacons
1401' 1750'
**
1051' 1400'
**
701' 1050'
**
501' 700'
**
351' 500'
200' 350'
C-6
C-5
C-4
C-3
C-2
D-2
D-1
This illustration is meant to be used as a guideline only. Please refer to FAA advisory circular 70/7460-1K.
*Including any appurtenance.
**Excluding appurtenance.
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FAA Regulations
1751' 2200'
CONFIGURATION KEY
1401' 1750'
1051' 1400'
701' 1050'
351' 700'
151' 350'
0' 150'
A-6
A-5
A-4
A-3
A-2
A-1
A-0
This illustration is meant to be used as a guideline only. Please refer to FAA advisory circular 70/7460-1K.
*Including any appurtenance.
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FAA Configurations
FAA Regulations
and Type
CONFIGURATION KEY
**
L-864/L-865 Medium
Intensity Dual Red/White
Flashing Beacon
1401' 1750'
**
1051' 1400'
**
701' 1050'
**
501' 700'
**
351' 500'
200' 350'
F-6
F-5
F-4
F-3
F-2
E-2
E-1
This illustration is meant to be used as a guideline only. Please refer to FAA advisory circular 70/7460-1K.
*Including any appurtenance.
**Excluding appurtenance.
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FAA Regulations
(20 or less)
Diameter
(21 - 100)
Diameter
(100 - 200)
Diameter
4 lights / level
6 lights / level
3 lights / level
NOTE: Lowest level of lights must be raised above the height of adjacent structures. If your structure is not represented,
allow us to assist you with selecting the proper products for your specific structure. Example: For structure "A1",
one L-864 beacon is required at top and L-810 sidelights are to be mounted at tower height.
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ICAO
Regulations
ICAO
Configurations
521m 624m
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CONFIGURATION KEY
Medium Intensity
Type C (steady) L-864
Low Intensit y
Type B (steady) L-810
417m 520m
313m 416m
209m 312m
105m 208m
46m 104m
0m 45m
This illustration is meant to be used as a guideline only. Please refer to ICAO (Annex 14).
**May use low intensity Type B or medium intensity Type B at this level.
*Including any appurtenance.
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ICAO Regulations
ICAO WHITE LIGHTING - White Lights for Day/White Lights for Night
526m 630m
CONFIGURATION KEY
**
Medium Intensity
Type A L-865/L-86 6
High Intensity
Type A L-856/L-85 7
421m 525m
**
316m 420m
**
211m 315m
**
151m 210m
**
106m 150m
45m 105m
This illustration is meant to be used as a guideline only. Please refer to ICAO (Annex 14).
*Including any appurtenance.
**Excluding any appurtenance.
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ICAO Regulations
ICAO DUAL LIGHTING - White Lights for Day/Red Lights for Night
521m 624m
**
CONFIGURATION KEY
Medium Intensity Type A
and Type BL-864/L-865
Medium Intensity Type B
L-856/L-857 or L-86 4
(Use all Type B or all Type C
)
)
417m 520m
**
313m 416m
**
209m 312m
**
151m 208m
**
105m 150m
45m 104m
This illustration is meant to be used as a guideline only. Please refer to ICAO (Annex 14).
*Including any appurtenance.
**Excluding any appurtenance.
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Lowering System
LOWERING SYSTEM
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Application Notes
APPLICATION NOTES
Note 1: safety
As with all products where high voltages may be present, take great care to be sure ALL
electrical power is removed before servicing any components in the system.
Note 2: neutral and grounding requirements
All Unimar Obstruction Lighting Controls require the presence of a neutral electrical
conductor.
NOTE: Throughout this guide "230V" refers to non-domestic locations using 220-240V
line-neutral or line-line with one leg grounded.
The transmission of alternating current (AC) is a sinusoidal wave train. The "zero" point
(neither positive nor negative) is the "neutral". The system may be single phase, 2-wire;
single phase, 3-wire; or 3 phase, 4-wire to have a neutral conductor present. The neutral
(N) is available in most systems by its connection to ground, either at the power source or
by transformer connections to ground.
The solid-state devices used in Obstruction Lighting Controllers require zero voltage
switching for the contacts. The contact closes only when the AC sine wave crosses zero or
very close to zero. This concept also reduces inrush current and RFI and increases lamp
life.
The accompanying diagrams (facing page) show the various ways a neutral can be
provided for 480/240V systems. The techniques are similar for 380/220V systems. Figure
1 and Figure 3 are extensively used in North America. The frequency is 60Hz. In other
countries, installations may be 50Hz or 60Hz. The secondary side of the circuit shown
in Figure 3 is the most commonly used for power input to controllers. With single phase,
3-wire (L-N-L) load balancing can be achieved by dividing the load circuits. Figure 2
illustrates a method for connecting a single phase 1:1 or 2:1 transformer and providing
a neutral. Figure 4 shows another method for obtaining a single phase, 3-wire (L-N-L)
system with a neutral by using two separate single phase transformers with matched
voltage windings. The ends of the primary and secondary windings are tied together
as shown with the resulting center-tapped winding of the secondary side becoming a
neutral. This is referred to as a "floating" neutral. Figure 5 is a common scheme used
outside of North America. In this case it is difficult to find the "zero" point on the wave
train. If one line of a 240V, 2-wire supply is in fact grounded, then it is 240V line to
neutral for use with the 230VAC controller.
Regarding grounding: Contollers incorporate a ground lug for equipment grounding
purposes, particularly when fault current situations occur. While it may be interpreted
that this ground is also the "neutral", avoid any interconnection of the neutral in the
power system and this equipment.
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Application Notes
Figure 1
Delta Transformer
X1
X2
FAA Advisory Circular 150/5345-43F states that incandescent lamps must operate to
within 3% of the rated lamp voltage to provide proper light output.
X3
Wye Transformer
L3
120V
L2
120V
Correct lamp voltage is achieved by utilizing a combination of the correct wire size and
the correct supply voltage. Whenever possible, use the recommended wire size shown in
the wiring / schematic diagram provided with your obstruction lighting controller.
120V
L1
Line to Neutral = 120V, 10
L1 to N to L2 = 120V, 10, 3 Wire
GND
Following is the formula for calculating voltage drop to the lamp based on wire size,
length of the wire and the current draw:
Figure 2
X1
Voltage Drop =
L1
480V or 240V
240/230V or 120V
X2
2K x L x l x 0.8666
C.M.
NOTE: K = 12 for copper or 18 for aluminum; L = length in feet from the source to the load;
l = load current in amperes; C.M. = circular mil area of the conductor or total circular mil
area for paralleled conductors.
L2
GND
Figure 3
2:1 Transformer
X1
L1
240V
120V
480/240V
N
120V
X2
L2
GND
Figure 4
2:1 Transformer
X1
L1
120V
480V
Care should be taken to prevent a buildup of moisture in conduit runs that could damage
the obstruction lighting equipment. Vent and drain fittings should be installed in the
appropriate positions in the conduit runs. The photo-control should never be installed
in-line with the conduit run to the lights.
120V
GND
Figure 5
X1
480V or 240V
When utilizing isolation transformers on Hot Towers, never attempt to flash the primary
of the transformer with a solid-state flasher.
L1
220/230/240V
X2
For assistance on flashing and/or alarms for Hot Towers, contact one of Unimar's
application engineers at 1-800-739-9169 or 1-315-699-4400.
L2
N or GND
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