DB3 Range - SOUNDERS - Up to 118 dB(A)

Exd(e), Weatherproof

Features
ᔢ Zone 1, Zone 2 and non-Ex use.
ᔢ Ex de IIC T4/T5.
ᔢ ATEX approved, EEx II 2GD.
ᔢ Optional Exe terminal chamber.
ᔢ IECEx certified Gb, Db.
ᔢ UL Listed for USA and Canada
– Hazardous locations:
Class I, Div 2, Groups A-D.
Class II, Div 2, Groups F & G
Class I, Zones 1 & 2, AExd IIC T4.
– Ordinary locations: Audible-Signal Device.
ᔢ GOST ‘R’ & ‘K’ certified.
ᔢ Chinese (CQST) certified.
ᔢ Brazilian (Inmetro) certified.
ᔢ IP66 and IP67.
ᔢ SIL 1 Certified.
ᔢ Designed in accordance with EN54-3
ᔢ *Certified temperature: –55°C to +70°C.
ᔢ All GRP corrosion free flamepaths.
ᔢ Up to 118dB(A) output.
ᔢ Integral volume control.
ᔢ 27 tones, user selectable.
Introduction ᔢ Tones comply with UKOOA/PFEER guidelines.
ᔢ Two tones may be switched via the external
This range of light weight all GRP, flameproof sounders is intended for use in voltage supply – now available in a.c. and d.c.
potentially explosive gas and dust atmospheres and has been designed versions.
with high ingress protection to cope with the harsh environmental conditions ᔢ Tones may be programmed to customer
found offshore and onshore in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. specification.

The flamepaths, flare and the body, are manufactured completely from a UV ᔢ d.c. version accepts any voltage between
12V d.c. and 48V d.c.
stable glass reinforced polyester.
ᔢ End of line resistor option.
Stainless steel screws and sinter are incorporated thus ensuring a corrosion
ᔢ Sounder/Beacon Combination Unit available.
free product. A tapered flamepath is used to overcome the problems of
assembly of parallel spigot flamepaths. *Depending on version.

An optional Exe terminal chamber is available.

An uncertified version is available for use in non-explosive atmospheres.

Cooper MEDC Limited, Cooper MEDC (USA)

Colliery Road, 3413 North Sam Houston Parkway West
Pinxton, Nottingham Suite 212
NG16 6JF, UK. Houston, TX 77086, USA

Sales Enq. UK: +44 (0)1773 864 100 Sales Enq. USA: +1 (713) 937- 9772 E-Mail: medc.sales@cooperindustries.com Web: www.coopermedc.com
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Specification ALL DIMENSIONS
ALL DIMENSIONS IN IN MILLIMETRES
MILLIMETRES
322±3
271±3 WITHOUT Exe CHAMBER

Certification: Certified to IEC60079-0, IEC60079-1, IEC60079-7, IEC60079-31

Certified to EN50014, EN50018, EN50019 36±1
FIXING HOLES
Ø9±1 (2 POS.)

ATEX EEx d Cert. No. BAS00ATEX2097X 60°

(Exe)
2xM20 ENTRIES
(Exe UNIT) FIXING HOLE
Ex II 2GD, EEx d IIC T4/T5 Ø13±1

ATEX EEx de Cert. No. BAS00ATEX2098X 1

Ex II 2GD, EEx de IIC T4/T5 22.5°

30±1
CRS

Zones 1 and 2. (Exd)

2 Ø117.5±2 Ø170±2
IECEx Exd Cert. No. IECEx BAS 11.0083X 22.5°
(Exd)
Ex d IIC T4/T5 Gb, Ex tb IIIC T100°C/T135°C Db 3
30±1
CRS

IECEx Exe Cert. No. IECEx BAS 11.0084X

Ex de IIC T4/T5 Gb, Ex tb IIIC T100°C/T135°C Db 193±2
OPTIONAL
UL Listed for USA and Canada Exe CHAMBER
2xM20 ENTRIES MAX
– Hazardous locations: FOR Exd UNIT, POSITION 2 IS USED
(Exd UNIT)

Class I, Div 2, Groups A-D. IF ONLY 1 x M20 ENTRY REQUIRED

Class II, Div 2, Groups F & G.

Class I Zones 1 & 2, AExd IIC T4.
Listing No: E203310.
– Ordinary locations: Audible-Signal Device. Certified Temperature:
Listing No. S8116. Exd Exde UL GOST R&K Exd GOST R Exde Chinese Exd
Refer to UL data sheet at rear of catalogue for complete information. DB3 & DB3P –20°C to +70°C –20°C to +70°C –55°C to +70°C –20°C to +50°C –20°C to +40°C –20°C to +55°C
GOST ‘R’ Certification: 1Exd IIC T4 & 1Exde IIC T4.
Russian Fire Approval. DB3L&DB3LP* –55°C to+70°C –50°C to +70°C n/a –55°C to +55°C –55°C to +55°C n/a
GOST ‘K’ Certification: Exd IIC T4 & Exde IIC T4. * DB3L & DB3LP IECEx Min Temp - 40ºC
Chinese (CQST) Certification: Exd IIC T4.
Brazilian (Inmetro) Certification: BR-Ex d IIC T5/T4/T135°C. Two Stage Unit DB3P: Switchable between two tones:
BR-Ex de IIC T5/T4/T135°C. D.C. (i) Reversing the polarity of the supply, or
SIL 1 Certification. Cert. No. Sira FSP12003. (ii) by a 3 wire common +ve system, switching between the
Designed in accordance with EN54-3. two –ve lines.
Material: Body & horn in anti-static, UV stable, glass reinforced polyester. A.C. (iii) Closing/opening connection between 2 terminals e.g.
Swivel bracket & captive cover screws in stainless steel. by using a volt free relay contact at the panel. 2 tones must be
Finish: Body and horn, natural black or painted to customer colour specified at time of order.
requirements.
3 & 4 Tone unit: Remote 3 & 4 tone unit available – contact sales office for details.
Voltage: Up to 48V d.c. Up to 254V a.c.
Weight: 6.0kg approx. dependent on model (+0.5kg for Exe). Volume Control
Ingress Protection: IP66 & 67. *Nominal Output dB(A) Input Current mA
Entries: Up to 2 x M20 Exd 2 x M20 Exe. 93 50
Up to 2 x 1/2" NPT UL. 105 100
Note: ATEX/UL Dual Listed version up to 2 x 1/2" 108 150
NPT or 2 x M20 via adapter (fitted). 111 200
Terminals: 4 x 2.5mm2 (a.c.), 6 x 2.5mm2 (d.c.). 112 250
Output: Long Flare: 115dB(A) ± 3dB(A) (tone dependent). 114 300
Short Flare: 108dB(A) ± 3dB(A) (tone dependent).
115 350
Fire Retardancy: GRP is fire retardant to ISO 1210.
*Output measured with 24V input voltage. Tone set to 970Hz continuous.
Mounting: Stainless steel bracket with ratchet facility.
Earth Continuity: Included on Exde version. Current Consumption
Labels: Duty and tag labels optional. V I V I
12V d.c. 760mA 220V a.c. 68mA
Tone Selection: 27 user selectable tones available.
24V d.c. 380mA 230V a.c. 65mA
Sounder/Beacon Unit: The DB3 may be combined with an MEDC beacon to create a
combined audio/visual alarm. 48V d.c. 190mA 240V a.c. 62mA
Contact MEDC for price and specification. 110V a.c 135mA 254V a.c. 59mA
120V a.c. 124mA
Ordering Requirements
The following code is designed to help in selection of the correct unit. Build up the reference number by inserting the code for each
component into the appropriate box. Standard products available for immediate shipping - contact sales office for details.

Model Certification Voltage Labels Entries Options Finish

Model Details Certification Code Voltage Code Label Code Entries Code Finish Code
DB3 Standard unit Uncertified W 12V - 48V d.c. 048 Duty D* 1 x M20 (Exd) 1B Natural Black N
DB3P Two stage Exd D 110V a.c. 110 Tag T* 2 x M20 (Exd/Exde) 2B Red R
DB3L*† Low temp. Exde E 120V a.c. 120 None N 1 x 1/2" NPT (UL only) 1C Special S*
standard unit IECEx Exd DJ 220V a.c. 220 2 x 1/2" NPT (UL only) 2C
IECEx Exe EJ * Please specify wording * Please specify.
DB3LP*† Low temp. UL Listed UL* 230V a.c. 230
To specify certified
two stage UL (Ordinary Locations) UW 240V a.c. 240 plug, suffix appropriate
ATEX/UL Dual Listed AU 254V a.c. 254 code with 'P', e.g. 2BP Option Code
* Available unpainted only.
GOST ‘R’ Exd DG is 2 x M20 entries with None N
† Min IECEx temp - 40ºC.
GOST ‘R’ Exde EG one certified plug. End of line E*
GOST ‘K’ Exd DK resistor
Gost 'K' Exe EK Special tone S
Chinese (CQST) Q
Inmetro Exd DM * State value.
Inmetro Exde EM * Not all options are available UL listed

All the above specifications, dimensions, weights and tolerances are nominal (typical) and Cooper MEDC reserve the right to vary all data without prior notice. No liability is accepted for any consequence of use.

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