Motorola MTP810 EX - Manual (Page 14)

SAFETY INFORMATION xiii
Intrinsically Safe Radio Information
The TETRA portable radios MTP850 Ex and MTP810 Ex are approved for use in potentially
explosive environments according to the ATEX EC Directive 94/9/EC and IECEx certification
scheme.The radio and battery approval labels give the information in which types/levels of
hazardous areas the radios and battery can be used. The intrinsically safe protection rating for these
radio models goes according to the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC:
MTP850 Ex – 2D - This model is marked with the ATEX approval number BVS 08 ATEX E XXX X. II
2G Ex ib IIC T4 (Category 2, Approved for Zone 1, 2 Equipment group II, Gas group C,
Temperature class T4, Tamb -20°C to +50°C) II 2D Ex ibD 21 IP6x T90°C (Category 2, Approved for
Zone 21, 22 Equipment group II).
MTP850 Ex – 3D - This model is marked with the ATEX approval number BVS 08 ATEX E XXX X. II
2G Ex ib IIC T4 (Category 2, Approved for Zone 1, Equipment group II, Gas group C, Temperature
class T4, Tamb -20°C to +50°C) II 3D Ex ibD 22 IP5x T90°C (Category 3, Approved for Zone 22,
Equipment group II).
MTP810 Ex – This model is marked with the ATEX approval number BVS 08 ATEX E YYY X. II 2G
Ex ib IIA T3 (Category 2, Approved for Zone 1, Equipment group II, Gas group A, Temperature class
T3, Tamb -20°C to +50°C) II 3D Ex ibD 22 IP5x T90°C (Category 3, Approved for Zone 22,
Equipment group II).
Operational Cautions for Intrinsic Safe Equipment
Radios must ship from the Motorola manufacturing facility with the potentially explosive atmosphere
capability and the intrinsic safety approval labelling (FM, UL, CSA, ATEX/IECEx or ATEX). Radios
will not be upgraded to this capability and labeled once they have been shipped to the field.
A modification changes the radio’s hardware from its original design configuration. Modifications can
only be made by the original product manufacturer.
• Do not operate radio communications equipment in a potentially explosive atmosphere unless it is a
type especially qualified (for example, FM, UL, CSA, or ATEX/IECEx or ATEX approved). An
explosion or fire may result.
• Do not operate a radio unit that has been approved as intrinsically safe product in a potentially
explosive atmosphere if it has been physically damaged (for example, cracked housing). An
explosion or fire may result.
• Do not replace or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Contact sparking may
occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion or fire.
• Do not replace or change accessories in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Contact
sparking may occur while installing or removing accessories and cause an explosion or
fire.
• Turn the radio off before removing or installing a battery or accessory.
• Do not disassemble an intrinsically safe product in any way that exposes the internal
circuits of the radio.
• Failure to use an intrinsically safe approved battery or Approved accessories specifically
approved for the radio unit may result in the dangerously unsafe condition of an
unapproved radio combination being used in a hazardous location.
• Unauthorized or incorrect modification of the intrinsically safe approved Product will
negate the approval rating of the product.
• Incorrect repair or relabeling of any intrinsically safe Agency-approved radio could
adversely affect the Approval rating of the radio.
• Use of a radio that is not intrinsically safe in a potentially explosive atmosphere could
result in serious injury or death.