The Artidor AR-024 occupancy sensor is certified in accordance with European Directive
2014/34/EU (ATEX 114) for use in gas or dust hazardous areas and is CE marked.
2. Safety Instructions
The AR-024 occupancy sensor is an explosion-safe product suitable for use
in hazardous areas with explosion hazard from flammable gases, vapors,
mist and dust, classified as Zone 2 or Zone 22.
This manual must be read and understood for safe use of the occupancy sensor. All
warnings and instructions must be followed.
•Installation must be carried out by personnel trained and qualified in explosion safety
taking the instructions mentioned on the equipment and in this manual into
consideration. Local regulations that apply to the installation must be followed.
•Connect this equipment to the supply voltage for which it is designed.
•Isolate electrical power to the occupancy sensor before electrical installation.
•The protection degree against ignition “Encapsulation”, “Increased safety” and
“Protection by enclosure” have been applied to the apparatus. The enclosure may not be
opened if the occupancy sensor is energized.
•Installation of cables may not invalidate the “Protection by enclosure”, therefore only
IP65 cable glands with the a clamping size meeting the cable diameter should be used.
•All unused openings should be plugged off in a properly closed and tight way.
•Either decommission the occupancy sensor or do not use it when it is damaged.
•During installation of the occupancy sensor national safety regulations must be
observed.
•Only use the occupancy sensor under the environmental conditions for which it is
specified. Deviating environmental conditions can contribute to damage to the
equipment and may lead to possible danger to the life of the user.
•Do not use the occupancy sensor at temperatures deviating from the specified ambient
temperature range.
•Follow all instructions written on the equipment and as mentioned in this manual.
•Repairs may only be carried out by the manufacturer or by a person appointed by the
manufacturer.
•Modifications to the equipment or changes to the design are not permitted.
•The product may only be used for the function for which it is designed and shall be
maintained in a good and clean condition.
