Gb: Specifies protection levels for Category 1 and 2 devices. Importantly, the updated explosion-proof markings further divide the flameproof category into da, db, and dc.
III | C | T 135℃ | Db | IP65 |
---|---|---|---|---|
III Surface dust | T1 450℃ | Ma | IP65 | |
T2 300℃ | Mb | |||
T3 200℃ | ||||
A Flammable flying flocs | Da | |||
T4 135℃ | ||||
Db | ||||
B Non conductive dust | T2 100℃ | Dc | ||
C Conductive dust | T6 85℃ |
da:
Designed exclusively for catalytic sensors in combustible gas detectors, and is approved for use in Zone 0.
db:
A prevalent standard, db denotes the conventional flameproof type.
dc:
Intended for use with switch contacts and EX components within electrical devices.