Safety & ATEX – TÜV test report for Protector S49-I

TÜV-tested – the test result

The Protector S49-I was tested by TÜV Industrie Service GmbH (TÜV Rheinland Group), test laboratory for explosion protection (test report no. 811-194/Ex-WEG-9417047-01-06, TÜV CERT certification body for explosion protection, Notified Body 0035).
Result: The pneumatic rail hook Protector S49-I does not present an ignition source when used as intended and in foreseeable fault situations. According to the test report the Protector S49-I can be used in Zone 1 and Zone 2.
The construction consists of electrically connected metallic materials so that electrical potentials are dissipated. Wherever contact or friction could occur in a fault situation, low-sparking materials such as bronze or brass are used.

Why ATEX certification is not required**

The ATEX directive applies to equipment with its own potential ignition source. The TÜV test has shown that the Protector S49-I, by design, does not present such an ignition source – therefore it does not fall under the scope of the directive.
This is not a waiver of proof, but the result of a design that has been built for safety since 1982 and is inherently intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
The conditions for safe use are documented in the test report and in the operating instructions. The assessment of a specific installation situation is the responsibility of the operator and the competent authorities.

Documents and downloads

TÜV test report

Test report no. 811-194/Ex-WEG-9417047-01-06 · TÜV Industrie Service GmbH, TÜV Rheinland Group · 4 pages

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Declaration of conformity

According to Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive) · MS Sicherheitstechnik GmbH
Provided with every delivery. (no download)

Data sheet & operating instructions

On request. Please state the intended application.

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The Protector S49-I in the safety context

The Protector S49-I is a pneumatically controlled rail hook for LPG loading on rail tank cars. It is intended for integration into quick-shut and emergency-stop systems of loading stations.

MS Sicherheitstechnik provides the Protector S49-I for this specific application.

Frequently asked questions about safety and ATEX

Why is the installation situation decisive?

The specific areas of application, technical limits and requirements result from the test report and the respective installation situation.

Can technical documents be requested?

Technical documents are provided on request. Please state the intended application and, if known, the relevant plant parameters.

Safety & ATEX – TÜV test report and declaration of conformity for the Protector S49-I