Cortem EJB
Cortem EJB
- Zone 1, 2, 21, 22
Mounting
- Group IIB+H2
bracket
- Aluminium junction boxes
- Choice of 30 sizes
- IP 66 / 67
Hinges in
stainless steel
Warning
labels
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EJB-... series Aluminium junction boxes gas group IIB+H2
EJB series junction boxes are suitable for installation in any areas of a plant where there is a risk of explosion and/or
fire, or areas where combustible dust is present, classified as Zone 1, 2, 21, 22. The quality of this product is recognized
and valued the world over for its specific aluminium alloy and the mechanical property of its finishes. The EJB series is
mostly used as a box to carry terminals and busbars, fuse carriers, transformers, reactors and barriers, though it is also
used to produce control and signalling boards, light and power boards and surge arresters, and motor starter boxes
with various configurations, which are custom made to the requirements of our customers worldwide.
Cortem Group labels its products with a non-removable adhesive label measuring 2 cm in diameter featuring a hologram
with the inscription "TESTED ORIGINAL PRODUCT". It's complete with an alphanumerical code, as a safety measure
against the illegal sale of imitations and fakes so that all the products are guaranteed as original. Non-compliance with
the International standards entails serious risks for the environment, especially for those working daily on the plants.
Application sectors:
Oil refineries Chemical and Onshore Offshore Oil loading/ Low Presence of 100%
petrochemical plants plants offloading temperatures hydrogen Cortem
plants wharfs product
Degree of protection: IP66/67 For enclosures without control and signalling devices
This equipment can be used in an environment containing explosive atmosphere and with the presence of hydrogen.
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EJB-... series Aluminium junction boxes gas group IIB+H2
CENELEC EN 60079-0: 2009, EN 60079-1: 2007, EN 60079-31: 2009, EN 60439-1, EN 60529: 1991
Standards: and EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2014/34/UE
CENELEC EN 60079-0: 2012, EN 60079-1: 2014, EN 60079-31: 2014, EN 60529: 1991 and
Standards: EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2014/34/UE
-60C on request. (Use indicator light series M-0457AL, M-0457AL/3, M-0457IN or M-0457IN/3)
Degree of protection: IP66/67 For enclosures without control and signalling devices
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EJB-... series Aluminium junction boxes gas group IIB+H2
CERTIFICATION DATA OF ENCLOSURES SERVING INTERFACE UNIT CONTROL AND MONITORING FUNCTION
-60C on request. (Use indicator light series M-0457AL, M-0457AL/3, M-0457IN or M-0457IN/3)
Degree of protection: IP66/67 For enclosures without control and signalling devices
OTHER AVAILABLE CERTIFICATES (please contact the sales department for further information)
EXTENSION n 07/12 to EC-type examination certificate CESI 01 ATEX 027
Equipment: EJB-series control, monitoring and signalling units
EJB-55B enclosures with PDTrac partial discharge monitoring units
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EJB-... series Aluminium junction boxes gas group IIB+H2
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EJB-... series Aluminium junction boxes gas group IIB+H2
Cortem is introducing a new model of EJB enclosures that will replace the entire range. This new series will be provided
with new stainless steel hinges and a new lid that will allow more flexibility in the supply of the product. Cortem will then
be able to offer the best solution to customer needs.
Code Outside dimensions Inside dimensions Mounting Mounting with brackets Weight
A B C a b c s s1 d e f D E F kg
EJB-1 304 204 218 240 140 160 9 14 230 130 M8 230 210 9 9,4
EJB-2 424 224 218 360 160 159 10 14 350 150 M8 350 230 9 13,6
EJB-3 364 284 278 300 220 214 10 14 290 210 M8 290 290 9 17
EJB-3B 364 284 218 300 220 154 10 14 290 210 M8 290 290 9 14,2
* EJB-7 1000 700 500 890 590 340 30 31 810 510 M16 810 655 18 248
* EJB-7B 1000 700 400 890 590 240 30 31 810 510 M16 810 655 18 210
AQS-1 500 450 207 430 380 127 12 15 420 300 M12 - - - 31,5
EJB-7 detail
New model
Old
model
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EJB-... series Aluminium junction boxes gas group IIB+H2
Aluminium enclosures with solid lids are used when there is a need to install a greater number of control and signalling
devices than can be accommodated on the same enclosure with a ribbed lid or when handles need to be installed in
certain positions on the lid.
SELECTION CHART FOR ENCLOSURES WITH SOLID LIDS
Code Outside dimensions Internal dimensions Mounting Mounting with brackets Weight
A B C a b c s s1 d e f D E F kg
EJB-1A 304 204 218 240 140 153 24 14 230 130 M8 230 210 9 10,3
EJB-2A 424 224 218 360 160 153 24 14 350 150 M8 350 230 9 15,4
EJB-3A 364 284 278 300 220 213 24 14 290 210 M8 290 290 9 19,4
EJB-3BA 364 284 218 300 220 153 24 14 290 210 M8 290 290 9 16,4
* EJB-4 432 332 299 360 260 233 24 14 350 250 M10 350 330 11 25,4
* EJB-4B 432 332 229 360 260 163 24 14 350 250 M10 350 330 11 21,4
* EJB-45 567 387 298 490 305 229 24 14 260 236 M10 360 356 11 38,9
* EJB-45B 567 387 248 490 305 179 24 14 260 236 M10 360 356 11 35,3
**EJB-48BA 507 432 271 435 360 203 24 16 350 425 M10 425 430 11 37,5
* EJB-5 632 432 341 560 360 275 24 16 350 550 M10 550 430 11 51
* EJB-5B 632 432 271 560 360 205 24 16 350 550 M10 550 430 11 43,4
EJB-503 632 432 397 560 360 330 24 16 350 550 M10 550 430 11 59,2
EJB-55 710 510 356 630 430 273 24 17 600 400 M10 600 490 11 81,3
EJB-55B 710 510 256 630 430 173 24 20 600 400 M10 600 490 11 66,9
* EJB-6 870 650 480 760 540 353 24 25 680 460 M16 680 580 14 158,4
* EJB-6B 870 650 380 760 540 253 24 25 680 460 M16 680 580 14 138,5
* New model Dimensions in mm
** Work in progress
NEW MODEL
Old
model
New
model
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EJB-... series Body drilling data
As required by the current standard, holes can be drilled by Cortem or by authorized partners who hold a
production notification in accordance with ATEX Directive .
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EJB-... series Lid drilling data
EJB-1 4 6
EJB-2 8 10
EJB-3 8 12
EJB-4 - 15
EJB-45 - 28
EJB-5 - 40
EJB-55 - 54
EJB-6 - 60
EJB-7 60 -
6
EJB-01 -
(Only ISO 261/965 holes are possible on EJB-01)
AQS-1 24 -
Notes:
The standard featured is for illustrative purposes only since it has been designed exclusively for M42 holes.
Standard holes refer to mounting of Cortem control and signalling devices.
3/8" holes for Cortem std. side-mounted handles centre-to-centre distance >70mm. X-SECT. A - A
1/2" holes for Cortem std. heavy-duty series side-mounted handles centre-to-centre distance >120mm. For For
solid lid ribbed lid
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EJB-... series Features of junction boxes with terminals
These enclosures are customized based on size, on the number of terminals or cables they are due to accommodate, or taking into account the number
of cable entries and cabling requirements inside a system. Hence we can produce tailor-made solutions as long as you provide us with the appropriate
parameters required at the quote request stage, such as the number of cable glands, unions or sealing fittings to be installed, so that we can determine the
most suitable size of enclosure. All terminals can be fitted with your requested accessories and mounted on special rails that are fastened to the enclosure's
internal mounting frames. Terminal strips can be arranged in various ways, as specified by the customer and always within the limits allowed by the certificate.
The options are vertical, horizontal, in a number of rows, or on different levels using suitable spacers.
ELECTRICAL FEATURES
Rated voltage: 24 / 800 V
Rated frequency: 50 / 60 Hz
Modular terminals
Terminal cross-sectional area: 2.5; 4; 6; 10; 25; 35; 70; 95; 120; 185; 240; 300 [mm2]
Rated current: 12.5 - 452 [A]
Max. current density: 1.5 - 7 [A/mm2]
Multi-pole terminals
Terminal cross-sectional area: 3x16; 4x16; 3x25; 4x25; 3x40; 3x40; 4x40; 3x70; 4x125; 4x125; 3x200; 4x200; 3x315 [mm2]
Rated current: 48 - 252 [A]
Max. current density: 0.8 - 3 [A/mm2]
Busbars:
Dimensions of
busbars: 20x5; 30x5; 40x5; 50x5; 60x5; 80x5; 100x4; 80x8; 100x5 [mm2]
Rated current: 240 350 480 600 690 800 800 1000 1000 [A]
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EJB-... series Features of junction boxes with terminals
Eg. 2x28= 2 rows of 28 terminals (total 56 terminals). The maximum number of standard terminals refers to CABUR terminals
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Features of junction boxes for control, monitoring and signalling units
Control, monitoring and signalling units are used to produce control boards that, when positioned near the electrical equipment being controlled, enable the
electrical system to operate correctly and guarantee the safety of personnel when maintenance is being performed on the system. Because they are fitted with
a Manual/Automatic selector, they allow operators to select the appropriate conditions to enable work to be performed entirely safely. They offer protection
and control for electrical equipment and control circuits located in explosion hazard areas and in particularly aggressive environments. They are used to hold
electrical equipment, such as switches, indicators, contactors, transformers, analogue and digital components, etc.... with the option of external control by
using lid-mounted Cortem control and signalling devices, such as control levers, pushbuttons, indicator lights, etc.... Cortem designs, develops and supplies
full cabling for one or more enclosures tailored to your specific requirements, producing panel boards - including even extremely complex solutions - and
providing a full inspection and testing service on request.
ELECTRICAL FEATURES
Rated voltage: 24 / 1000 Vac 12 / 250 Vdc
Max. current on contacts and fuses: 650 A
Rated frequency: 50 / 60Hz
Max. wattage for lamps: 5 W (for Ta +40C) /3 W (for Ta +55C)
Electrical characteristics valid for size EJB-55, EJB-6, EJB-6B, EJB-7, EJB-7B. (T5 100C).
Rated voltage: up to 690 Vac
Max. current: up to 1000 A
Electrical characteristics valid for size EJB-45, EJB-5, EJB-5B, EJB-55, EJB-55B, EJB-6, EJB-6B, EJB-7, EJB-7B.
(T5 100C).
Rated voltage: up to 750 Vcc
Max. current: up to 630 A
Features of equipment that can be installed in enclosures to produce control and monitoring units.
Table of electrical features of components that can be installed in enclosures to produce control, monitoring and signalling
units.
(The values refer to the catalogs of the leading manufacturers of Max. V Max. I Max. power
COMPONENT TYPE
electrical/electronic components available on the market) (Volts) (Amperes) (Watts)
Analogue and digital instruments 660 5 10
Electronic inverters/reactors 400 - 10
Minimum air gap between components
PLCs Multiplexers and amplifiers 240 - 80
Component Testing and measuring devices 240 - 100
Min. air gap
voltage Circuit breakers 660 650 -
(mm)
(V ac)
Fuses 660 400 -
60 - 250 6 Relays 500 10 12
250 - 380 8 Electronic control devices 660 - 100
380 - 500 10 Contactors 660 650 30
500 - 660 12 Timers 240 10 5
660 - 1000 20 Twilight relays 240 - 2
Capacitors 660 - -
Component Transformers 660 - 200
Min. air gap
voltage Resistors 240 - 300
(mm)
(V dc) Terminals 660 - -
12 - 250 6 Reactors 277 7.5 40
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Features of junction boxes for control, monitoring and signalling units
Maximum Maximum
Maximum Cooling fan flow
Enclosure type inverter power inverter power
inverter power rate
for Ta +40C for Ta +55C
EJB-4 2.2 kW 1.5 kW 73 W 44 m3 /h
EJB-45 2.2 kW 1.5 kW 73 W 44 m3 /h
EJB-5 5.5 kW 4.0 kW 172 W 44 m3 /h
EJB-6 7.5 kW 5.5 kW 232 W 88 m3 /h
EJB-7 7.5 kW 5.5 kW 232 W 88 m3 /h
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Features of junction boxes for control, monitoring and signalling units
Table with maximum power dissipation values for EJB and AQS series enclosures.
The temperature classes and maximum surface temperatures of control and monitoring unit enclosures depend on the
size of the enclosure, ambient temperature and power dissipation inside the enclosure.
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EJB-... series Features of junction boxes with interface units
ELECTRICAL FEATURES
Rated voltage: 24 / 1000 Vac 12 / 250 Vdc
Max. current on
contacts and fuses: 400 A
Rated frequency: 50 / 60Hz
Max. wattage for lamps: 5 W (for Ta +40C)
3 W (for Ta +55C)
The maximum power dissipation inside the enclosure depends on the maximum current on contacts and fuses, the size
of the enclosure, the temperature class (or maximum surface temperature for 2GD category) and ambient temperature,
as specified in the maximum power dissipation tables (see previous page).
The maximum power dissipation must not exceed the values given in the table when non-'Ex i' components and 'Ex i'
components (with 1.1W maximum power dissipation) are installed together.
The maximum power dissipation possible inside the enclosure will also depend on the maximum power dissipation of
terminals, contacts and cables; whatever the case, the current density value allowed in the enclosure is prescribed by
EN 60439-1, IEC 60439-1.
Associated equipment can also be mounted on a DIN rail; when it is mounted on the enclosure's internal mounting plate,
reference must be made to the minimum prescribed distances. Whether mounted on a rail or mounting plate, associated
equipment must meet the following requirements:
Separators
When separators are used, they must be appropriately sized; their thickness and fastening inside the enclosure must be
suitably determined and separators must allow air to circulate inside the enclosure.
Incoming cables
Incoming cables for 'Ex i' circuits must be suitably labelled or the area around the entry must be coloured blue RAL
5015. 'Ex i' entries must be clearly identified
Installation of 'Ex i' and non-'Ex i' components inside the enclosure.
Ex d IIB certified enclosures complete with accessories can contain only Ex ia IIB/IIC associated equipment; in this case,
the resulting version becomes Ex d [ia] IIB.
Connection of internal cables
Cables are connected inside the enclosure to the barriers in accordance with EN 60079-11, with one side for connecting
'Ex i' cables and the opposite side for connecting non-'Ex i' cables.
Connection in 'Ex i' circuits must be made using insulated cables only; there must be no connections to non-'Ex i' circuits
and no more than one cable can be connected to a single terminal. 'Ex i' cables cannot be grouped together with non-
'Ex i' cables; in addition, 'Ex i' cables and non-'Ex i' cables must be kept separated. The minimum distance between
the 2 types of cables must be 8 mm. The minimum insulation level for non-'Ex i' cables must be greater than 1.5 kV; the
minimum insulation level for 'Ex i' cables must be greater than 0.5 kV.
Internal connections
When routing cables belonging to 'Ex i' circuits, the cables must be identified in one of the following ways:
cables must have blue insulation (as long as there are no other cables inside the enclosure with this colour).
'Ex i' cables must be kept separate from non-'Ex i' cables with blue cable raceways.
'Ex i' cables must be grouped together, using a tie, for example, and the area identified with a blue label.
Warning 'Ex i' circuits
cables for power circuits must have a cross-sectional area of at least 1.5 mm2.
'Ex i' circuits must be kept at a distance of 50 mm from non-'Ex i' circuits.
the earth connection must meet European standard EN 60079-14.
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EJB-... series Features of junction boxes with interface units
The number of items of equipment mounted inside the enclosures and their layout will vary based on the following:
in accordance with EN 60079-1 and IEC 60079-1, the equipment contained inside the enclosure can be arranged
in any way provided that at least 20% of the surface area of each section is left free.
equipment must be set at a suitable distance to accommodate cable wiring.
f
EJB-3 150 140 170
> 50mm
EJB-3B 150 140 110
EJB-4 280 180 190
'Ex i' non-'Ex i'
EJB-4B 280 180 120 components components
EJB-55 550 350 340 'Ex i' terminals non-'Ex i' terminals
components
components
components
AQS-1 350 300 90
non-'Ex i'
non-'Ex i'
e
'Ex i'
'Ex i'
internal wiring
exit for
exit for 'Ex i' non 'Ex i'
components Ex i components 'Ex i' terminals non-'Ex i'
area coloured terminals
RAL 5015
BARRIER
exit for 'Ex i' exit for
components non-'Ex i'
area components
coloured RAL
5015
NOTES
(*) 50 mm is the minimum safe distance between 'Ex i' components and non-'Ex i' components (and/or conducting parts).
- The active and passive barriers that can be installed in the enclosures must have their own ATEX certificate.
- The maximum voltage entering barriers on non-'Ex i' circuits must be less than 250 V.
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EJB-... series Junction boxes with round viewing windows
EJB series junction boxes are used as enclosures for electrical equipment that requires a visual interface with the outside.
Voltmeters, ammeters and other analogue and digital measuring instruments are typical examples of installations that
require a window for taking direct readings. These enclosures are also used to house monitoring instruments such as
infra-red photoelectric cells and twilight sensors that provide pulses for control and signalling equipment (opening/
closing, alarms, etc....). Our technical department will decide what size enclosures to use based on your requirements
and determine the internal layout so that all the dimensional and electrical parameters prescribed by the certificate are
met. We can install equipment to your specifications within the technical limits allowed by the certificate and based on
our standard control and signalling devices.
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EJB-... series Junction boxes with round viewing windows
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EJB-... series Junction boxes with viewing windows
We can provide standard windows to meet your requirements for the various enclosure types for such purposes as
viewing analogue or digital instruments, indicators of various kinds or touch screen type actuators.
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EJB-... series Junction boxes with viewing windows
EJB-45B/3020 560 380 248 490 305 179 200 300 Central as illustrated in
"drawing 2".
EJB-5/3020 632 432 341 560 360 271 200 300
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EJB-... series Accessories available on request and spare parts
EJB-48BA BFE-48
ACCESSORY
Galvanized steel
EJB-5/5B (BFE-...AC) BFE-5
EJB-55/55B Stainless steel BFE-55
(BFE-...SS)
EJB-6/6B BFE-6
EJB-7/7B BFE-7
AQS-1 K-171
Hinges Material:
EJB-01
SPARE PART
K-0351
(2 per enclosure) stainless steel ACCESSORY
ACCESSORY
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For models and codes,
Sealed bushings visit
SPARE PART
ACCESSORY
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EJB-... 218-9301
N2 hinges per enclosure Material: SPARE PART
EJB-1 K1-237
EJB-2 K2-237
EJB-3/3B K3-237
EJB-4/4B K4-237
EJB-45/45B Material: K45-237 SPARE PART
Mounting brackets
EJB-48BA galvanized steel
K5-237
EJB-5/5B
EJB-55/55B K55-237
EJB-6/6B K6-237
EJB-7/7B K7-237
EJB-01 K01-131/1S
EJB-1 K1-131/1S
EJB-2 K2-131/1S
EJB-3/3B K3-131/1S
O-ring between body EJB-4/4B Material: K4-131/1S SPARE PART
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EJB-... series Accessories available on request and spare parts
Mounting brackets
Enclosures
A B E F Code
EJB-1 230 30 210 9 K1-237
EJB-2 250 30 230 9 K2-237
EJB-3 /3B 310 30 290 9 K3-237
EJB-4 /4B 350 30 330 11 K4-237
EJB-45 /45B 376 30 356 11 K45-237
EJB-48BA
450 30 430 11 K5-237
EJB-5 /5B
EJB-55 /55B 510 30 496 11 K55-237
EJB-6 /6B 620 50 580 14 K6-237
EJB-7 /7B 690 70 655 18 K7-237
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