Manual call point for marine applications BExCP3-BG

for hazardous areasfire alarmexplosion-proof

Product overview
The BExCP3-BG break glass manual call point is an explosion-protected manual alarm device for fire and gas systems, certified for Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22 use. SIL2 compliant to IEC61508 (2010).

Product details
The enclosure is marine-grade, copper-free LM6 (A413) aluminium with chromate and powder-coat finish. Versions are available with or without monitoring resistors. The break-glass element includes a safety membrane designed to snap without releasing glass fragments. A break-glass hammer accessory is available where required by local code.

Features

• Alternative housing colours available on request
• DIN-rail terminal option: 8 × 2.5mm²
• Optional stainless-steel lift flap
• Metalised polyester or stainless-steel duty label
• Series and/or end-of-line (EOL) resistors, diodes or Zener diodes available
• Break-glass hammer and other accessories available (pole bracket, sunshade, replacement glass packs)

Specification (summary)
Versions: A (no EOL), B (with EOL), C (with EOL). Coding examples: II 2G Ex db eb IIC T6 Gb / II 2D Ex tb IIIC T75°C Db. Ingress protection: IP66/67. Enclosure finish: chromate & powder coated (ISO 12944-6 CX, C5VH & C5H). Standard colour: RAL3000 Red.

Electrical & environmental data

• Operating ambient: Ta = -40°C to +70°C (B: up to +50°C; C: up to +65°C)
• Switch: sealed SPCO/SPDT — ratings vary by version (examples provided in datasheet)
• Cable entries: 2 × M20 top and 1 × M20 side (back box rotatable). Adaptors for 1/2" NPT, 3/4" NPT or M25 available
• Terminals: 6 × 4.0mm² standard or 8 × 2.5mm² DIN rail (B/C)
• MTBF: 1,079.94 years (MIL 217). Weight: 0.8 kg

Part codes (overview)
Base: BExCP3 (e.g. BExCP3A-BG / BExCP3B-BG / BExCP3C-BG). Options: switch type, terminal type (S/D), lift flap (L/N), cable entry variants (A..G), stopping plug material (B/N/P/S). Spare parts: break glass elements (pack of 50), test key, hammer, pole mount kit, sunshade.

Approvals

• ATEX: Sira 09ATEX3286X
• IECEx: IECEx SIR 09.0121X
• INMETRO: 10-IEx-0011X
• Ex EAC TR CU 012/2011 certified
• PESO CCOE certified
• SIL2 compliant to IEC 61508 (2010)
• Meets EN54-11 design requirements