SURGE PROTECTION
Spark gap: EXFS L
German Cathodic Protection
Document No.: 14-101-R1
Sheet: 1 of 1
Ex isolating spark gaps EXFS L are used for conductive system parts
which cannot be interconnected directly in hazardous zones. This includes,
for example, pipe sections supplied with a cathodic corrosion protection
system.
ATEX certified EXFS L spark gaps provide approved and tested safety
according to harmonised European standards.
The arc-resistant tungsten-copper electrodes ensure a long service life
of the Ex spark gaps.
The approved type EXFS L with flexible conductor connection adjusts
itself quickly to any application environment. The prewired spark gaps
include connecting cables of different lengths with cable lugs, M10 screws
and nuts. Flat or angled connection brackets (IF), which are available as
accessories, allow for easy connection of the spark gap at pipeline flanges.
Connection bracket
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Application
An isolating spark gap makes an indirect connection between functionally
separate parts of an installation, e.g. isolated earth-termination systems.
It can be used to bridge insulating pieces, insulating couplings and
insulating flanges on installations with cathodic corrosion protection parts
of an installation, such as pipelines or tanks, or as a measure of lightning
equipotential bonding according to DIN VDE 0185.
Terminal height H
Size
IF 1
IF 3
1
H = 0.08 m H = 0.10 m
2
H = 0.10 m H = 0.12 m
3
H = 0.14 m
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EXFS L ...: Ex isolating spark gap for above ground installation
EXFS L100
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EXFS L200
EXFS L300
Lightning impulse current
50 kA
50 kA
50 kA
Classfication of lightning current carrying capability acc. to EN 50164-3
Nominal discharge current (8/20 s)
100 kA
100 kA
100 kA
100% lightning impulse sparkover voltage
2.5 kV
2.5 kV
2.5 kV
Power frequency sparkover voltage (50 Hz)
1.2 kV
1.2 kV
1.2 kV
Type of protection according to EN 50014, EN 50021
II 3 G EEx nC II T4
II 3 G EEx nC II T4
II 3 G EEx nC II T4
Operating temperature range [TU]
-20C...+80C
-20C...+80C
-20C...+80C
Degree of protection
IP 54
IP 54
IP 54
Approvals, Certifications
ZELM 03 ATEX 3192X
ZELM 03 ATEX 3192X
ZELM 03 ATEX 3192X
Length of enclosure
90 mm
90 mm
90 mm
Diameter of enclosure
63 mm
63 mm
63 mm
Enclosure material
zinc die casting, plastic
zinc die casting, plastic
zinc die casting, plastic
Connecting cable
H01N2-D 25 mm2
H01N2-D 25 mm2
H01N2-D 25 mm2
with cable lug and M10 screw / nut
with cable lug and M10 screw / nut
with cable lug and M10 screw / nut
Cable length
100 mm
200 mm
300 mm
Suitable for flange size
20 - 130 mm
120 - 230 mm
220 - 320 mm