KCs Ex Certification for Rheonics process density meter and viscometer
Rheonics Type-SR, Type-DV, and Type-BT sensor probes are now available with Korean KCs Ex certification
Rheonics sensor probes are now available with Korean (KCs) Ex Certification.
Rheonics inline process viscometer and density meter are intrinsically safe and are certified according to IECEx certificate (IECEx TUR 19.0005X issue No.5) and KTL (Korea testing Laboratory) certificates. The probes are suitable for installation in hazardous areas zone 0/1/2.
The Gas group certification “25-KA4BO-0051X” is granted for all temperature classes for gas group IIC/IIB, covering the full temperature class up to 435°C (815 °F).
While Dust group certification “25-KA4BO-0052X” is granted for dust environments IIIC, it is also rated to be used until 485 °C (905 °F).
In addition, the sensors Ex certification also covers cryogenic temperature operations at -200 °C ( -328 °F), allowing use in Liquified natural gas (LNG), Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), natural gas, and other low temperature fuels like Hydrogen (H2).
Type approval certificate for Rheonics Type-SR inline process density meter and viscometer
| Item | Definition |
|---|---|
| Equipment | Sensors |
| Type Identification | Type-SR sensor probes (SRV and SRD) Type-DV sensor probes (DVM and DVP) Type-BT sensor probes (BTC and BTS) |
| Type of Protection | Intrinsic safety “ia” |
| Equipment group, Temperature Class and EPL | IIC/IIB T6/T5/T4/T3/T2/T1 Ga IIIC T85°C/T100°C/T135°C/T200°C/T285°C/T485°C Da |
| EX marking | Ex ia IIC /T6/T5/T4/T3/T2/T1 Ga EX ia IIIC T20085°C/100°C/135°C/200°C/285°C/485°C Da |
| Applicable standards | IECEx TUR 19.0005X issue No.5 |
| KC Certificate Number | 25-KA4BO-0051X (Gas) 25-KA4BO-0052X (Dust) |
Download Rheonics KCs Ex certificate for Type-SR sensors (Gas – Dust). For Ex installation, the user must review the corresponding Ex manual that the sensor is shipped with.
Korean Ex (KCs) certification applies to Type-SR, Type-DV, and Type-BT sensor probes for their different intrinsically safe variants.
Rheonics sensors have undergone rigorous testing to ensure they can operate safely in explosive environments. Korean Ex certification builds on the IECEx certification that Rheonics Ex certified products already hold.
The KCs certification ensures that Rheonics sensors comply with specific safety standards and regulations set forth by Korean authorities to mitigate the risk of explosions in environments where flammable gases, vapors, or dust are present. Some of the related industries are:
Oil and gas
Chemical manufacturing
Pharmaceuticals
Mining
- Dust (Paint, etc.)
Certificates
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Rheonics KCs Ex certificate for Type-SR, Type-DV, and Type-BT sensors on gas environments | Download KCs Ex Certification for Gas |
| Rheonics KCs Ex certificate for Type-SR, Type-DV, and Type-BT sensors on dust environments | Download KCs Ex Certification for Dust |
About KCs Ex Certification
KCs certification is a mandatory product approval for explosion-proof electrical components in Korea. KCs Ex certification is implemented by the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) based on the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
In Korea, equipment or machinery used in areas characterized by explosion hazard may only be put into operation with valid KCs Ex certifications for its electrical components. KOSHA regulations also cover the safety approval of entire machines in addition to KCs Ex certification of electrical components. Valid KCs Ex registrations of the assembled Ex certified electrical components are a crucial part to obtain the KCs certification for a fully assembled machine.
In Korea, explosion-proof registrations have been required since 1992. Besides KOSHA, there are two other authorities that are allowed to issue KCs certificates for Ex components: KGS (Korea Gas Safety Corporation) and KTL (Korea Testing Laboratory).
