Safety Regulations; Special Conditions For Measurements Into Zone 0; Laser Radiation; Ex Data - Fluke 568 EX Instrucciones De Seguridad

4 Safety regulations

Persons using the unit must observe the standard safety regulations and read
the certificate to prevent incorrect operation or misuse of the unit.
The following additional safety regulations must also be observed:
• The unit must not be opened within the Ex-area.
• The batteries must only be changed outside the Ex-area.
• Additional or spare batteries must not be carried in the Ex-area.
• Only type-approved battery types may be used.
• In potentially explosive areas, the device may only be operated in its red
holster.
• Only use leather grip LH568 with the device.
• Only accessories approved by ecom instruments GmbH may be used.
• Do not use the Product in damp or wet environments.
• Avoid using the unit in aggressive acidic or alkaline solutions.
• Ensure that the unit is not taken into Zone 0 areas.

4.1 Special conditions for measurements into Zone 0

1. It is allowed to take non-contact measurements into zone 0 (measure-
ments through glass or similar materials will affect the IR measurement
accuracy!).
2. The Fluke 568 EX temperature measuring device itself must not be
brought into zone 0.
3. Absolutely ensure that the device cannot fall into zone 0, even by
mistake.

4.2 Laser radiation

• Caution: laser beam!
• Do not look directly into the laser beam!
• Do not aim the beam at other people!
• Danger of eye damage!
• Laser class 2
• Power: < 1 mW
• Wave length: 635 nm
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5 Ex-data
ATEX
EC-type examination certificate no.: EPS 13 ATEX 1 525 X
Ex-marking:
IECEx
IECEx Certificate of Conformity no.: IECEx EPS 13.0006X
Ex-marking:

6 Technical data

Ambient temperature: 0°C ... +50°C
Power supply: 2 x LR03 (type-approved batteries)
CE designation: CE0102
Table of approved batteries:
Manufacturer Type
1 Varta Max Tech No. 4703
2 Varta Industrial Alcaline No. 4003
3 Panasonic Pro Power LR03
4 Duracell Plus MN2400 LR03
Table 1
Table of approved accessories for the hazardous area
Designation Type
Leather grip LH568
(red) Hard Case 568 EX
Probe 80PK-1

7 Operating information

For your own safety and information please take the time to carefully read
through these safety instructions to ensure that you are familiar with and can
use all the functions on your Fluke 568 EX.
For information how to handle the device please read also through the separate
operating manual.
II 2 G Ex ia IIC T4 Gb
Ex ia IIC T4 Gb
Temperature class
T4
T4
T4
T4
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