HAZARDOUS AREA EQUIPMENT SUPPLEMENT FEATURE
EXPLOSION-PROOF LED Reducing costs of oil and gas installations
Glamox discusses the benefits of explosion-protected LED light fittings for use in hazardous areas such as oil and gas installation
EASY REPLACEMENT The TX60 is designed with comparable light distribution, lumen output, colour temperature and colour rendering (CRI) to conventional T8 fluorescent light fittings. The TX60 can be installed indoors or outdoors in a Zone 1 or a Zone 2 hazardous area. The through-wired version of the TX60
has terminal boxes at both ends of the fitting, simplifying the connection.
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n Zone 1 hazardous areas the reduction of lighting maintenance and operating costs is critical. In response to this, Glamox has introduced a range of explosion-protected (Ex e) LED light fittings which are designed to enable rapid, easy replacement of existing T8 fluorescent light fittings without requiring any additional design or installation changes. The LED system with new advanced IC
driver technology provides the TX60 with a operating life of 100,000 hours at +45°C, with no system lifetime limitations from the driver.
REDUCE TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP As there is no need for any lamp, ballast or driver replacements, the TX60 LED light fittings are fully sealed, virtually maintenance-free units. With its modular design, an IP66/67 Ex e enclosure and an IP66 Ex m LED, the TX60 is designed for harsh environments. The combination of LED technology, heat sink and limited sealing gasket length means that ingress of
The TX60 range of LED light fittings are
specifically designed to enable rapid, easy replacement of existing T8 fluorescent light fittings
water and moisture to the light fitting (which can result in earth faults) is eliminated. In addition, unlike T8 fluorescent light fittings, the TX60 does not require any tube disposal and recycling systems, or tube storage areas (which can be a problem in the case of an offshore oil and gas installation where space is limited). Consequently, the TX60 LED adds reliability and can minimise costly maintenance and servicing of lighting in hazardous areas.
ENERGY SAVINGS The robust, reliable, slim designed TX60 LED light fitting incorporates a range of technologies that are said to offer substantial reductions in operating expenses (OPEX) and maintenance costs for oil and gas installations. As well as being maintenance-free over 100,000 hours, the TX60 also reduces energy costs, providing 30 per cent energy savings compared to conventional T8 HF fluorescent lamps.
SUITABLE FOR USE IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS The TX60 LED Ex e light fitting is IECEx- and ATEX-certified for use in Zone 1 and 21 hazardous areas and is manufactured according to IEC EN 60079. The housing of the TX60 is made from seawater- resistant aluminium. The luminaire is also vibration- resistant and EMC1 tested according to the latest stringent marine standards. The TX60 also has a high tolerance to shock and impact. As well as a highly improved system efficiency, the luminaire also has an impressively wide ambient operating temperature range, from -50°C to +55°C (or -40°C to +55°C for integral battery-operated version). With no inrush current (i.e. no capacitors in the IC driver) the installation design is easy and flexible.
ENSURING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT A working environment with a high level of visual comfort and performance is one of the most important factors for personnel to remain safe but productive. The TX60 LED light fitting fulfils the requirements of good lighting practice and a safe working environment by providing a colour rendering (CRI) of 80 or higher and a glare ratio (UGR) of less than 22. The colour temperature options are 5,000 or 3,000 Kelvin.
Glomax
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING | APRIL 2016 S13
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