the future in the focus.. The SCHUCH-product range: Explosion-proof light fittings Water-proof light fittings Industrial light fittings DE I N Outdoor light fittings A Emergency light fittings E N G Y M Competence and innovation in explosion-proof-lighting RMA ADOLF SCHUCH GMBH Lichttechnische Spezialfabrik Mainzer Straße 172, D-67547 Worms, Postfach 21 45, D-67511 Worms Telefon ++49 (0)6241/4091-0, Fax Inland-Abt. 4091-171, Fax Export-Abt. 4091-29 info@schuch.de, www.schuch.de Explosion-proof fluorescent light fittings history SCHUCH - For more than 100 years a bright pioneer SCHUCH is known as a specialist for problem solving in the lighting technology especially under extreme ambient conditions, for more than one century. SCHUCH is continuously giving new impulses to the market based on the results of its own intense R&D-activities SCHUCH is frequently doing pioneer work in the field of “explosion-proof light fittings” and proofs always anew its innovative energy in this challenging special field of lighting technology. SCHUCH has influenced and promoted the development of today’s explosion-proof fluorescent light fittings fundamentally, from the beginning and therefore affected the corresponding standards significantly. The name SCHUCH is intrinsically tied to this field of lighting technology. 1988/15.09. Worldwide first registration of an explosion-proof ECG (Ex e) for bi-pin fluorescent lamps. (type q 2439, PTB Ex-88.B.2068 U) 1988/14.12. Worldwide first registration of an explosion-proof lamp socket (Ex e) for bi-pin fluorescent lamps. (type e 2410, PTB Ex-88.Y.2601 U) 1989/10.03. Worldwide first explosion-proof fluorescent light fitting (Ex e) for bi-pin fluorescent lamps (series e15241/42 EVG,PTB Ex-89.Y.2602). A groundbreaking solution under economical standpoints. For the first time ever all over available standard fluorescent lamps can be used in Ex e-light fittings. - 2 years ahead of all competitors. With this SCHUCH has become precursor/pathfinder for the modern explosion-proof fluorescent light fitting. Milestones in the development of light fittings 1910 The first SCHUCH light fittings for the mining industry were shipped to the coal mines in the Ruhr and the Saar area. (Types 2611 / 2612) 1998/12 The explosion-proof ECG q 2439 comes with the “End-of-life”-Cut-off system according to CDV IEC 61347-2-3/A1. (PTB 98ATEX1119 U) CDV IEC 61347-2-3 1929 SCHUCH has a wide product range of explosion-proof light fittings and light fittings for the mining industry, junction boxes, switches and sockets OF increased safety (EX e) and flame-proof casing (Ex d). Pendant-, wall mount - and ceiling mount light fittings, hand- and hand carry light fittings, tank inspection light fittings etc. for incandescent lamps. The explosion-proof light fittings are a main focus part within our product range. 2002/29.04. 1953 2003/25.02. Initial registration of the explosion-proof fluorescent light fitting, series e 111.. with sheet steel housing. (PTB III-B/E 3062) PTB confirms the “End-of-life”-Cut-off of the explosion-proof ECG q 2439 according to EN DIN IEC 61347-2-3/A1. 1958 2003/21.10. Initial registration of the explosion-proof fluorescent light fitting, series e 114.. POL with polyester housing. (PTB III-B/E 6527) The explosion-proof ECG q 2439 is fitted with noise suppression up to 300 MHz (standard = 30 MHz) 1960 2005/24.01. Initial registration of the explosion-proof sheet-steel fluorescent light fitting, series e 117.. with glass pane (PTB III-B/E 8854) 1977 Initial registration of the explosion-proof fluorescent light fitting, types e 1246/62 POL for 65W (PTB III-B/E 28287) 1978 Worldwide first registration of an explosion-proof electronic ballast (type q 2439, PTB 98ATEX1119 U, 2.amendment) with »end-of-life-Cut-off« complying with the newest insights in regard to the new standards (draft standard IEC 60079-7 dated 29. April 2005). 2005/01 Initial registration of the explosion-proof fluorescent light fitting, types e 1242/22 POL for 2 x 20W with one 40W tandem ballast (Ex e). (PTB III-B/E 29499) The explosion-proof ECG q 2439 fulfils the requirements of the over-voltage category III (standard = over-voltage category II) 1986/10.01. 2005/11 Initial registration of the explosion-proof electronic ballast (ECG), type q 2439 for single-pin fluorescent lamps. (PTB Ex-85/2192 U) 1986/08.09. Initial registration of the explosion-proof fluorescent light fitting, series e 151.. EVG with electronic ballast for single-pin fluorescent lamps. (INIEX 86.102.536) 2 Worldwide first registration of an explosion-proof fluorescent light fitting with ECG (Ex e) for a maximum ambient temperature of 60°. (series e 152.. EVG) Initial registration of the explosion-proof emergency fluorescent light fitting series e 148.. EVG with micro-processor controlled intelligent emergency electronic, integrated ECG with »End-of-life«-Cut-off and for a maximum ambient temperature of 55°C. (PTB 05ATEX2066) 3 end of life explosion-proof ecg q 2439 The end-of-lifePhenomenon »EOL« SCHUCH doing pioneer work Lately there have been some damages (fires) with bi-pin fluorescent lamps in explosion-proof light fittings. A potential cause for these incidents can be found in the »Endof-life«-Effect (EOL) of the lamps. In exceptional cases this can occur at the end of the lifetime due to excessive surface temperatures at the lamp sockets which can damage the lamp holders so that they will lose their protective function in regard to the explosion-protection. (see the report of the PTB in Braunschweig, www.explosions-schutz.ptb.de /pruefung-plex-komp-langfeld.htm). The problem of the »End-of-life«-Effect and its relevance for the explosion protection has been recognized by SCHUCH - as a competent and experienced lighting manufacturer - in good times. Since December 1998 the explosion-proof ECG q 2439 which is installed in all SCHUCH explosion-proof fluorescent light fittings for zone 1 comes with the »End-of-life«-Cut-off according to CDV IEC 61347-2-3/A1. The most recent generation of the SCHUCH explosion-proof ECG q 2439 comes with 2 EOL-Safety circuits on both ends of the lamps (corresponding to the draft standard IEC 60079/7, dated 29. April 2005), ensuring the permanent monitoring of the lamp circuits in regard to the EOL-Effect and the safe cut-off in case of a failure. 1. Asymmetrischer Pulstest (Test 1) The asymmetrical pulse-test simulates an EOL-lamp by increasing the resistance asymmetrically by 15 kΩ for a duration of 3 ms and a pause of 3 ms respectively 27 ms. These disturbing pulses usually occurring at the end of the lifetime, especially during the cold start will be recognized by the ECG and the lamp-circuit is cut-off, safely. 2. Asymmetrischer Leistungstest (Test 2) The lamp operating voltage and therewith the output will increase at the end of the lifetime of fluorescent lamps. The asymmetrical output-test simulates directly the increase of the output, resulting from the increase of the asymmetrical voltage in case of an EOL-situation. This increase is continuously monitored and the affected lamp circuit will be cut-off safely as soon as the limit of 10W will be exceeded. After installing a new lamp the ECG and therewith the light fitting will work properly again. I.e. the lamp is being monitored continuously, a costintensive maintenance of the fluorescent lamp is not necessary. 4 15 10 3 k 3 3 3 5 3 27 0 0 Zeit / ms Lampenspannung Zeit 5 explosion-proof product range The highlights of explosion-proof fluorescent light fittings With this most recent explosion-proof ECG generation, SCHUCH again was pioneer in this industry. With the PTBcertificate PTB 98ATEX1119 U, 2. amendment, dated 24. January 2005 the SCHUCH explosion-proof ECG q 2439 is the first explosion-proof ECG worldwide, complying with the newest insights in regard to the new standards (draft standard IEC 60079-7 dated 29. April 2005). As a matter of course this quality product does offer further strong advantages: - Double-channel unit with separate lamp-monitoring - The explosion-proof ECG q 2439 fulfils the requirements of the overvoltage category III (standard = overvoltage category II) - Increased noise suppression up to 300 MHz (standard = 30 MHz) - Applicable for emergency light fit tings connected to group- or central battery systems, due to DC-detection and change-over to DC-operation with 1 lamp (version ZB). As a specialist for light fittings SCHUCH does have one of the largest and versatile/manifold lighting programs in the field of explosion-protection, worldwide. One of the important sections is our range of explosion-proof fluorescent light fittings with increased safety. In all series within this product range (see pictures) our top-quality explosion-proof ECG q 2439 with the most recent EOL-technique is the »heart« of each individual light fitting. IEC 60079-7 In addition all the explosion-proof fluorescent light fittings made by SCHUCH do show a variety of further quality features, such as: - Usage of top-quality materials with a lot of mechanical safety built-in for the housings and covers - Sturdy, safely working central-locking system with stainless steel hinges - Isolating switch, user-friendly, positively-driven optical switch indicator e 152.. Polyester light fittings e 152.. pm Polyester pole mount light fittings e 148.. Polyester emergency light fitting with integrated battery - Reliable for ambient temperatures up to +60°C (for light fittings e 152.. 18/36W / 20/40W) - Long lifetime with a low failure rate (100.000 h with a failure rate < 2 ‰ / 1000 h). Due to the special silica sand encapsulation in the aluminium housing the explosion-proof ECGs from SCHUCH remain extremely cool and therefore show outstanding values on the operating temperatures. e 181/182.. Sheet steel light fittings with tapered body e 187/188.. Sheet steel light fitting with tapered body for areas extremely endangered by dust Please compare! Quality does make the difference! e 191/192.. Sheet steel light fitting with extremely low profile for ceiling- or recessed mounting Further details on the individual explosion-proof fluorescent light fittings, our complete explosion-proof product range, as well as on the scope of water-proof light fittings, industrial light fittings, outdoor and emergency light fittings can be found in our catalogue or at our web site www.schuch.de Check it out - we are looking forward to your visit. 6 7