IECEx Certificate

of Conformity
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
IEC Certification System for Explosive Atmospheres
for rules and details of the IECEx Scheme visit www.iecex.com

Certificate No.: IECEx CML 14.0047X Page 1 of 4 Certificate history:

Issue 4 (2019-08-23)
Status: Current Issue No: 5 Issue 3 (2018-09-05)
Issue 2 (2017-06-23)
Issue 1 (2016-07-28)
Date of Issue: 2020-01-21 Issue 0 (2015-07-27)

Applicant: Abtech Ltd

199 Newhall Road
Lower Don Valley
Sheffield
S9 2QJ
United Kingdom

Equipment: SX Junction Boxes

Optional accessory:

Type of Protection: Increased Safety "eb", Intrinsic Safety "ia", "ib", Optical Radiation "op is", "op pr", Dust Ignition "ta", "tb"

Marking: See Annex for all marking options

Approved for issue on behalf of the IECEx R C Marshall

Certification Body:

Position: Certification Officer

Signature:
(for printed version)

Date: 2020-01-21

1. This certificate and schedule may only be reproduced in full.

2. This certificate is not transferable and remains the property of the issuing body.
3. The Status and authenticity of this certificate may be verified by visiting www.iecex.com or use of this QR Code.

Certificate issued by:

Eurofins E&E CML Limited
Unit 1, Newport Business Park
New Port Road
Ellesmere Port, CH65 4LZ
United Kingdom
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Certificate No.: IECEx CML 14.0047X Page 2 of 4

Date of issue: 2020-01-21 Issue No: 5

Manufacturer: Abtech Ltd

199 Newhall Road
Lower Don Valley
Sheffield
S9 2QJ
United Kingdom

Additional
manufacturing
locations:

This certificate is issued as verification that a sample(s), representative of production, was assessed and tested and found to comply with
the IEC Standard list below and that the manufacturer's quality system, relating to the Ex products covered by this certificate, was
assessed and found to comply with the IECEx Quality system requirements.This certificate is granted subject to the conditions as set out in
IECEx Scheme Rules, IECEx 02 and Operational Documents as amended

STANDARDS :
The equipment and any acceptable variations to it specified in the schedule of this certificate and the identified documents, was found
to comply with the following standards

IEC 60079-0:2011 Explosive atmospheres - Part 0: General requirements

Edition:6.0

IEC 60079-11:2011 Explosive atmospheres - Part 11: Equipment protection by intrinsic safety "i"
Edition:6.0

IEC Explosive atmospheres - Part 28: Protection of equipment and transmission systems using optical radiation
60079-28:2006-08
Edition:1

IEC 60079-31:2013 Explosive atmospheres - Part 31: Equipment dust ignition protection by enclosure "t"
Edition:2

IEC 60079-7:2015 Explosive atmospheres – Part 7: Equipment protection by increased safety ''e''
Edition:5.0

This Certificate does not indicate compliance with safety and performance requirements
other than those expressly included in the Standards listed above.

TEST & ASSESSMENT REPORTS:

A sample(s) of the equipment listed has successfully met the examination and test requirements as recorded in:

Test Reports:
GB/CML/ExTR16.0101/00 GB/CML/ExTR17.0108/00 GB/CML/ExTR18.0097/00
GB/CML/ExTR19.0272/00

Quality Assessment Report:

GB/CML/QAR16.0021/03
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Certificate No.: IECEx CML 14.0047X Page 3 of 4

Date of issue: 2020-01-21 Issue No: 5

EQUIPMENT:
Equipment and systems covered by this Certificate are as follows:

The SX range of junction boxes are fitted with an arrangement of suitably certified terminals

Refer to Annex for full description and conditions of manufacture.

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF USE: YES as shown below:

Refer to Annex for Specific Conditions of Use.
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Certificate No.: IECEx CML 14.0047X Page 4 of 4

Date of issue: 2020-01-21 Issue No: 5

DETAILS OF CERTIFICATE CHANGES (for issues 1 and above)

Issue 1

This issue introduced the following changes:

1. To allow the use of separately certified plug and socket arrangements

2. The Conditions of Manufacture have been modified to take into account of the plug and socket arrangements.
3. To allow an alternative gasket and lid sealing arrangement
4. Modification to the power rating table to correct the assigned maximum surface temperature when a +65ºC upper ambient temperature
limit is applied.
Issue 2

This issue introduced the following changes:

1. To update IEC 60079-7:2006 standard to the latest edition, IEC 60079-7:2015

2. To update the marking to reflect the latest edition of IEC 60079-7:2015
3. To include an option to allow the enclosure to be painted with a coating thickness up to 2mm for 'IIB' applications. The description and
marking has been modified accordingly.
4. To correct typographic errors on drawings, including number drawing references listed in earlier certificate issues.
5. To modify the Conditions of Manufacture to remove the terminal reference document
Issue 3

This issue introduced the following changes:

1. The addition of bus-bar connection facilities.

Issue 4

This issue introduced the following changes:

1. To update QAR reference

Issue 5

This issue introduced the following change:

1. To introduce the addition of a Wave Division Multiplexer

Annex:

IECEx CML 14.0047X Iss. 5 Certificate Annex.pdf

 Annexe to: IECEx CML 14.0047X Issue 5
Applicant: Abtech Limited
Apparatus: SX Range of Junction Boxes

Description
The SX range of junction boxes are fitted with an arrangement of suitably certified terminals. Before
the junction box is installed, its total power for particular application will be calculated in accordance
with EN 60079-7, Annex E, E.2 and will not exceed the values given in the table below:

Table 1. Ratings for all Junction Boxes options

SX Ref. EPL Max. Power Dissipation (W), Temperature Class, Max. Surface Temp. & Ta Max. (See Table 2
below for power limits applied to equipment marked ‘op is’).
(a) T6/T85ºC @40ºC (a) T6/T85ºC @55ºC (a) T6/T85ºC @60ºC (a) T6/T85ºC @65ºC
(b) T5/T100ºC @55ºC (b) T5/T100ºC @70ºC (b) T5/T100ºC @75ºC (b) T5/T100ºC @80ºC
(c) T4/T135ºC @80ºC (a) T4/T135ºC @60ºC (b) T4/T135ºC @80ºC (a) T4/T135ºC @60ºC
(e) T3/T200ºC @80ºC (b) T3/T200ºC @80ºC (d) T3/T200ºC @175ºC
SX0 Ga, Gb, Db 19 3.34 2.23 1.84
Da 9.5 1.67 1.115 0.92
SX0.5 Ga, Gb, Db 22 3.9 2.8 2.1
Da 11 1.95 1.4 1.05
SX1 Ga, Gb, Db 29 4.97 3.86 2.7
Da 14.5 2.485 1.93 1.35
SX1.5 Ga, Gb, Db 32 5 4 2.8
Da 16 2.5 2 1.4
SX2 Ga, Gb, Db 36 5.64 4.23 2.88
Da 18 2.82 2.115 1.44
SX3 Ga, Gb, Db 42 5.9 4.1 3
Da 21 2.95 2.05 1.5
SX4 Ga, Gb, Db 44 6.1 4.36 3.19
Da 22 3.05 2.18 1.595
SX5 Ga, Gb, Db 50 9.35 6.19 4.2
Da 25 4.675 3.095 2.1
SX6 Ga, Gb, Db 57 10.1 7.97 5.6
Da 28.5 5.05 3.985 2.8
SX7 Ga, Gb, Db 68 17.14 9.36 6.67
Da 34 8.57 4.68 3.335
SX8 Ga, Gb, Db 119 15.95 15.17 10.74
Da 59.5 7.975 7.585 5.37
SX225* Ga, Gb, Db 359 - 103 -
Da 179.5 - 51.5 -
SX45 Ga, Gb, Db 8 1.65 1.57 1.28
Da 4 0.825 0.785 0.64

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 Table 1. Ratings for all Junction Boxes options
SX Ref. EPL Max. Power Dissipation (W), Temperature Class, Max. Surface Temp. & Ta Max. (See Table 2
below for power limits applied to equipment marked ‘op is’).
(a) T6/T85ºC @40ºC (a) T6/T85ºC @55ºC (a) T6/T85ºC @60ºC (a) T6/T85ºC @65ºC
(b) T5/T100ºC @55ºC (b) T5/T100ºC @70ºC (b) T5/T100ºC @75ºC (b) T5/T100ºC @80ºC
(c) T4/T135ºC @80ºC (a) T4/T135ºC @60ºC (b) T4/T135ºC @80ºC (a) T4/T135ºC @60ºC
(e) T3/T200ºC @80ºC (b) T3/T200ºC @80ºC (d) T3/T200ºC @175ºC
SX64 Ga, Gb, Db 10 0.7 0.5 0.3
Da 5 0.35 0.25 0.15
SX66 Ga, Gb, Db 14 2 1.9 1.5
Da 7 1 0.95 0.75

Table 2 – Optical Power

‘op pr’ applications ‘op is’ applications
T6/T85ºC at a maximum ambient of ≤ 60ºC T6/T85ºC at a maximum ambient of ≤ 65ºC or T4/T100ºC at a
maximum ambient of ≤ 80ºC
When ‘op pr’ is used with or without terminals, the splice case When ‘op is’ is used with or without terminals.
is limited to 100mW and a -40ºC to 60ºC ambient temperature.
Fibre optic source is limited for all T classes to a maximum
irradiance of 5 mW/mm2 (surface area not exceeding 400 mm2)
Signal power is limited to 15 mW @T6 and 35 mW @T4.
Notes: (a), (b), (c), (d) & (e) indicated in the table above relate to the limiting temperature of the terminal insulation, refer to the
‘Conditions of Manufacture’.

Table 3

Busbar size Max. current Max. current Max. current Max. current Max. current Max. current (A) for
(Width x (A) for a Δ30K (A) for a Δ40K (A) for a Δ50K (A) for a Δ60K (A) for a Δ70K a Δ80K rise
Thickness) (mm) rise rise rise rise rise
25 x 6.3 372 438 496 548 601 655
50 x 4 515 607 687 763 830 904
50 x 6.3 654 771 874 971 1057 1150
63 x 6.3 791 933 1057 1173 1277 1390
80 x 6.3 975 1151 1305 1447 1576 1715
63 x 10 1017 1173 1364 1512 1649 1795
80 x 10 1216 1436 1631 1806 1969 2413
100 x 10 1443 1705 1936 2143 2336 2541
125 x 10 1710 2021 2294. 2538 2767 3008
Max. allowable Up to 90°C Up to 80°C Up to 70°C Up to 60°C Up to 50°C 40°C
ambient
Temperature T4@90°C T4@80°C T4@70°C T4@60°C T4@50°C T4@40°C
Class and Max. T5@60°C T5@50°C T5@40°C
ambient
T6@50°C T6@40°C

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 Busbar sizes may be manufactured to sizes not specified to sizes in the table 3 above, including
larger sizes in accordance with drawing 33712. The maximum allowable ambient and current will
be marked on each arrangement.

The enclosures may also be manufactured to sizes not specified in the above Table 1. This
assumes that any given dimension is not larger than the respective dimension of the largest or
smaller than the respective dimension of the smallest enclosure. The power rating applied to a
junction box of intermediate size is that of the next smallest enclosure.

Cable entries may be provided on the base, top, sides or back of the enclosure and alternatively,
threaded bosses may be provided. An external and optional internal earth stud of minimum size M6
is provided on all enclosures.

The terminal boxes may be fitted with slotted trunking, an approved anti-condensation heater, plug
and socket arrangements, bus-bars, as well as ‘op pr’ fibre optical splice cases and other ‘op is’
cable jointing facilities. Additionally, a Wave Division Multiplexer (WDM) is also permitted, but
limited to T6 application.

Optionally, the enclosure may be painted and junction boxes marked T6/T85°C may be provided
with a glass window.

Marking:

Without fibre optics

Ex eb IIB/IIC T# Gb Ex ib IIB/IIC T# Gb Ex ia IIB/IIC T# Ga
Ex tb IIIC T#ºC Db Ex tb IIIC T#ºC Db Ex ta IIIC T#ºC Da
(Ta = -#ºC to +#ºC) (Ta = -#ºC to +#ºC) (Ta = -#ºC to +#ºC)
With fibre optics
Ex eb op is IIB/IIC T# Gb Ex ib op is IIB/IIC T# Gb Ex ia op is IIB/IIC T# Ga Ex op is IIB/IIC T# Ga
Ex tb IIIC T#ºC Db Ex tb IIIC T#ºC Db Ex ta IIIC T#ºC Da Ex ta IIIC T#ºC Da
(Ta = -#ºC to +#ºC) (Ta = -#ºC to +#ºC) (Ta = -#ºC to +#ºC) (Ta = -#ºC to +#ºC)
Ex eb op pr IIB/IIC T# Gb Ex ib op pr IIB/IIC T# Gb Ex ia op pr IIB/IIC T# Gb Ex op pr IIB/IIC T# Gb
Ex tb IIIC T#ºC Db Ex tb IIIC T#ºC Db Ex tb IIIC T#ºC Db Ex tb IIIC T#ºC Db
(Ta = -40ºC to +#ºC) (Ta = -40ºC to +#ºC) (Ta = -40ºC to +#ºC) (Ta = -40ºC to +#ºC)
Notes:
‘#’ – The temperature classes and associated ambient temperature allowable is related to the type of
terminal fitted and EPL and power as indicated in Table 1 in the equipment description. See Table 2 for
Optical power applications

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Conditions of Manufacture
The following are conditions of manufacture:

i. Where the product incorporates certified parts or safety critical components the
manufacturer shall ensure that any changes to those parts or components do not affect the
compliance of the certified product that is the subject of this certificate.
ii. Where the equipment is marked with both ‘Ga’ and ‘Da’, the maximum allowable power
indicated on the label shall be either the lower of the two or both shall be included.
iii. When the equipment is marked for ‘op pr’ the maximum ambient temperature that can be
marked is -40ºC to +60ºC.
iv. When trunking is fitted, it may be sited as required and the minimum creepage and
clearance distances shall still be met.
v. When marked for ‘Ex ta’, if terminals fitted are not suitable for a SCCA of 10kA or above,
then max short circuit current is to be marked on the label.
vi. The product may be fitted with an anti-condensation heater. The heater shall be IECEx
approved for an ambient temperature range that matches or exceeds that for the terminal
box and shall be compete with a thermostat which prevents the operation of the heater at
temperatures above +30°C.
vii. When terminals are supplied with the enclosure, they shall be IECEx approved
components, having a maximum insulation temperature as below. All terminals shall be
installed in accordance with their Conditions of Safe Use/Schedule of
Limitations/Conditions of Certification and the relevant codes of practice/wiring regulations,
specifically to the minimum creepage and clearance requirements and to any limitations to
ratings that may be observed due to method of installation.

The letter in the brackets next to the Temperature class and associated upper ambient
relates to the following maximum operating temperatures required of the terminals
fitted.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
≥85ºC ≥100ºC ≥120ºC ≥190ºC ≥105ºC
Note: All terminals fitted shall be suitable for the lower operating temperature marked on the
certification label.
viii. When plug and sockets are fitted that are certified ‘Ex d e’ or ‘Ex db eb’, then the junction
box marking shall include the symbol ‘d’ as part of the label marking code, as well as the
appropriate gas/dust group marking if not ‘IIC’ and ‘IIIC’, as defined by the plug and socket
approval. Any plugs and sockets shall be equipment approved.
ix. The window option stated on the construction specification document is not permitted on
the flanged lid enclosure arrangements.
x. This certificate does not cover any plug and socket arrangements that may be fitted to the
enclosure. All plug and socket arrangements fitted shall be appropriately designed for this
type of apparatus. Additionally, the plug and socket arrangements shall:
• Be suitable for the intended temperature range of the junction box.
• Be suitable to maintain the required creepage and clearances in accordance with
IEC 60079-7.

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 • Have a minimum ingress protection rating of IP54 or IP64 (if the boxes are marked
for dust applications).
• Have a declared contact resistance or power dissipation rating.
xi. Be installed in accordance with their certificate conditions and the relevant codes of
practice/wiring regulations.
xii. When busbar arrangements are provided, the maximum current, ambient temperature, as
well as the corresponding temperature class shall be marked for the specific arrangement.
Additionally, the appropriate cable entry temperature shall be marked.
xiii. When intermediate or larger size busbar arrangements are provided, the calculated
temperature rise shall be in accordance with drawing 33712 and not exceed a rise of 80K.

Specific Conditions of Use

The following conditions relate to safe installation and/or use of the equipment.

i. When used for Ex ia, Ex ib and Ex ta applications, over-power fault protection shall be
provided and shall take into account the ‘EPL’ fault requirements necessary:
• Ex ia – Two countable faults is to be applied to the current and/or voltage limiter.
• Ex ib or Ex ta – Gb and Da applications – One countable fault is to be applied to
the current and/or voltage limiter.
ii. When used for Ex ia or Ex ib applications an anti-condensation heater may only be fitted
when space permits the separation of the heater power conductors from the Ex ia or Ex ib
conductors by a minimum of 50 mm.
iii. When fitted with ‘op pr’ splice case, the fibre cable outside the enclosure shall be installed
such, that mechanical damage is prevented.
iv. When marked ‘Ex op is’, the fibre optic source supplying this equipment shall be suitably
certified as compliant with IEC 60079-28:2006 and provide an inherently safe optical source
(op is), EPL Gb, subsequently the parameters in Table 2 apply.
v. When marked ‘Ex e op pr’, the fibre ST connectors contained within the increased safety
enclosure must not be separated whilst energised if an explosive atmosphere may be
present.
vi. If not used fibre ST connectors within the increased safety enclosure must have dust
covers fitted.
vii. The fibre cables entering or exiting the increased safety enclosure must be suitably
protected from breakages and satisfy the requirements of IEC 60079-28 ‘op pr’.
viii. When the enclosure is provided with busbar arrangements, they shall be installed in
accordance with the user instructions only.
ix. Wave Division Multiplexer can only be fitted in T6 rated terminal boxes.

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