The explosion-proof capillary heat trace thermostat PYEX-EP-MTS12 is designed to detect and control the surface temperature of various objects in potentially explosive areas. It is allowed to be used in environments where gas and steam are present (zones 1 and 2); it is also allowed to be used in areas where conductive dust is present (zones 21 and 22).
The capillary thermostat is enclosed in an Ex d (flameproof) aluminium housing and then the entire aluminium housing assembly is mounted in a 120 x 120 x 90mm engineering plastic housing for easy installation and maintenance.
The electrical switching element of the capillary thermostat operates on a principle based on the expansion/contraction of liquid and gas, and this is enclosed in the sensing bulb and capillary tube.
Protection Type Ex db eb IC T6
Ingress Protection IP56
Ambient temperature range -20°C to +40°C
Switching capacity max. 250V / 16A
Relay output Refer to Table 1.
Set point range (optional) Refer to Table 1.
Housing Glassfibre reinforced polyester 120 x 120 x 90mm
Cable entry method Plastic cable gland M16, M20, M25, M32 available
Number of cable entry (optional) max. 2
Capillary sensor:
made of stainless steel
Capillary @ 1.0mm diameter, 830~1730mm in depending on model length
Sensor probe :
Capillary bending radius 5.0mm max
Operating temp range Refer to Table 1.
Terminal Refer to Table 2.