
NO: E-29021|109|2018|Electrical(HQ) Dhanbad, Date: 25.02.2020
DGMS APPROVAL NO.- E_35046/5 of 2020
From
Director General of Mines Safety (Officiating)
Directorate General of Mines Safety,
P.O & Distt: Dhanbad - 826 016.
To
Shib Bhowmik, Joy Global (UK) Limited, Joy Global (UK) Limited 4 Swanwick Court Alfreton Derbyshire - DE55 7AS
Derbyshire, Derbyshire, Alfreton, 0
Sub:- Approval under Regulation 208 (3) of the Coal Mines Regulations, 2017 for Flameproof, Intrinsically safe and Increased Safety electrical equipment as mentioned in Annexure-B associated with Battery Hauler, Model BH20, manufactured by M/s. Joy Global (UK) Ltd., for use in belowground Coal Mines in India.
Reference: Test reports as per Annexure – B.
IDENTIFICATION MARK
DGMS APPROVAL No. E_35046/5 of 2020
Dear Sir,
In reference to the field trial permission issued vide letter No. FT_E_4 dated 21.01.2019 and based on the performance report received from M/s. Central Coalfields Limited, Ranchi and test reports as referred above, approval is hereby accorded to the Flameproof, Intrinsically safe and Increased Safety electrical equipment as mentioned in Annexure-B associated with Battery Hauler, Model BH20 for use in belowground coal mines for a period of five (05) years from the date of issue of this letter, subject to compliance with conditions stipulated in Annexure-A.
The application for renewal should be made at least three (03) months before the date of expiry of the approval.
Your Faithfully, |
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(R SUBRAMANIAN)
Director General of Mine Safety - (Officiating)
Date : 25.02.2020
Enclosure: Annexue A & B.
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Annexure-A
Conditions for Approval under Regulation 208(3) of the Coal Mines Regulations, 2017, for Flameproof, Intrinsically safe and Increased Safety electrical equipment as mentioned in Annexure-B associated with Battery Hauler, Model BH20, manufactured by M/s. Joy Global (UK) Ltd., for use in belowground Coal Mines in India.
- Every Battery Hauler, Model BH20 manufactured by M/s. Joy Global (UK) Ltd., shall carry conspicuously in a permanent manner the aforesaid identification mark, i.e. “DGMS Approval No. E_35046/5 of 2020.
In addition, every machine shall also carry permanently this Directorate’s approval mark as below:

- (a)The design of the electrical circuit shall not be changed without obtaining prior approval from this Directorate.
(b)Conspicuous warning inscriptions against opening the cover of the main enclosure or of any apparatus which gives access to the flameproof enclosures on live parts or which is designed to receive cable attachment unless the supply to the unit is isolated at source, shall be affixed permanently on the respective part to ensure that all live parts within the unit are made dead and safe.
3. Spare parts shall be made readily available to the user as and when required for proper maintenance of the equipment.
4. (a) The customer shall be supplied the copy of this approval letter, the test report from the testing laboratory with the lab certified drawing , an extract of the condition & special conditions, maintenance schedule, if any, recommended by the testing laboratory in their test report(s) so as to maintain safety features of apparatus/equipment.
(b) The customer shall also be provided a copy of factory test report along with drawings, instruction manual on the installation, operation and maintenance of the equipment and spares parts catalogue at the time of delivery of the equipment.
5. The user shall furnish the performance report of the equipment directly to this Directorate after one (01) year of actual use.
6. While seeking renewal of Approval, valid BIS license in the case of Indian manufacturers and in case of foreign manufacturers, QAR/QAN, as may be applicable shall be submitted and the same shall remain valid as long as the apparatus is manufactured and marketed.
7. Any modification to the equipment that might be considered necessary at a later date shall be effected upon being so directed by this Directorate.
8. An officer of this Directorate may at any time draw a sample either from the factory or from the user and get it tested at the cost of the manufacturer. If the test reports are not satisfactory, this approval shall be deemed to be suspended.
9. The high pressure hydraulic hoses supplied with the machine shall conformed to the standards and parameters as prescribed in the DGMS/Mech/Tech.Cir (Approval) No. 04, Dhanabd, dated 13.02.2015.
10. The Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluid supplied with the machine shall conform to the standards and parameters as prescribed in DGMS/Mech/Tech.Cir (Approval) No. 02, Dhanbad, dated 13.02.2015.
11. The cables connecting with Equipment shall conform to the provisions of the DGMS Tech. Circular (Electrical) No. 12 dated 25.05.2015 and corrigendum vide DGMS Tech. Circular (Electrical) Approval No. 01 dated 19.02.2016 in addition to the special requirement, if any, specifically for safe operation of the equipment
12. All covers, doors/access covers of the electrical equipment mounted on the equipment, on opening/removal which may expose live internal conductors, shall have warning instructions either by raised lettering or by other suitable means against such opening/removal of covers, doors and access covers, without isolating supply of energy to the equipment from its source.
13. The plug and socket assembly affixed to the motors/panel, if provided, will be so interlocked as to prevent removal of plug from the socket while alive.
14. Spare parts shall be made readily available, as and when required for proper maintenance of the equipment. Any failure in the equipment shall be intimated to this Directorate.
15. All sensing devices shall be regularly tested and, routinely calibrated or verified to ensure correct operation and a record of the same shall be maintained.
16. The associated items for which approval has been issued is exclusively for use as part of this equipment only and shall not be read as individual approval for those items.
17. The electrical equipment and cables associated with the machine shall be checked by the Electrical Supervisor of the mine for their respective flameproofness of the equipment and condition of cables in the beginning of each working shift and the findings thereof enter into a bound-paged book maintained for that purpose which shall be duly signed by the Electrical Supervisor with the date.
18. If there occurs any revision of standards applicable to the product/equipment , the manufacturer shall get the product/equipment tested as per revised standards and submit test reports to the customer for information and to this Directorate for further approval/renewal.
19. The cable entry devices, threaded adaptors and stopping plugs shall be suitable for the equipment and be considered as a part of equipment (not a component). The cable entry device and cabling methods used shall be suitable for their intended duty and for the special type of cable used in mining. Such cable entry devices shall be duly certified as per relevant IS/IEC standards.
20. The approval of the subject equipment is with regard to Ex standards mentioned herein. Other relevant standards applicable for assessment of its electrical parameters required under type test have not been taken into consideration.
21. All circulars/general approvals issued by DGMS from time to time, relevant to the equipment shall also be complied with.
22. The relevant provisions of the Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2010 shall be complied with in all matter relating to the installation, operation and maintenance of the equipment.
23. The approval is accorded for a period of five (05) years from the date of issue of this letter.
24. At the time of applying for renewal, details of supply with name of mines, purchase order and date shall be furnished with the application.
25. If at any time any of the conditions subject to which this approval has been granted, is violated or not complied with, this approval shall be deemed to have been revoked with immediate effect.
26. The above approval may be amended or withdrawn at any time, if considered so necessary in the interest of safety and is being issued without prejudice to any other provisions of law which may be or may become applicable at any time.
Annexure-B
List of Flameproof, Intrinsically safe and Increased Safety electrical equipment associated with Battery Hauler, Model BH20, manufactured by M/s. Joy Global (UK) Ltd., for use in belowground Coal Mines in India.
Sl. No.
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Description of Equipment
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Manufacturer
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Testing Laboratory
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Test Report No. & Date
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Standard to which the test is conducted
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1
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MOTOR, TRACTION FLP 3 Phase, induction, FRAME XL3203AY rated at 100HP, 230V, 1750rpm, 59Hz, 4 Pole.
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Baldor
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Sira, UK
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IECEX SIR 09.0059X; Dated: 12.08.2014
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IEC 60079-0:2007;
IEC 60079-1:2007
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2
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MOTOR, PUMP FLP 3 Phase, induction, Frame 10EB280J rated at 35kW (60 min rating), 140V, 1800rpm, 60Hz, 4 pole.
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Baldor
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Sira, UK
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IECEX SIR 11.0076X; Dated: 12.08.2014
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IEC 60079-0:2011;
IEC 60079-1:2007
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3
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BATTERY ASSEMBLY 240V 1085Ahr (LEAD ACID), Type-5100038496
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Joy
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CML, UK
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IECEx CML 18.0076X;
Dated: 11.10.2018
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IEC 60079-0:2017
IEC 60079-1:2014
IEC 60079-7: 2015
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4
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CONTROLLER,MAIN,ARTICULATED HAULER 600V, 600A 2000W, Type 5000038010
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Joy
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InterteK Testing & Certification limited, UK
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IECEx ITS 08.0004X; Dated: 27.06.2011
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IEC 60079-0:2007;
IEC 60079-1:2007
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5
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Controller Enclosure, Model 5000038022, rated at 1100V
(Operator's Control station)
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Joy
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InterteK Testing & Certification limited, UK
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IECEx ITS 08.0005X; Dated: 24.05.2008
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IEC 60079-0:2007;
IEC 60079-1:2007
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6
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Connection Box, 5100019785, 1100V
Display Diagnostic Box
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JOY
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TUV Rheinland, Australia
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IECEx ITA 15.0016; Dated: 25.09.2015
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IEC 60079-0:2011;
IEC 60079-1:2014
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7
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Lens Assembly, type 5000010113
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Joy
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Testsafe, Australia
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IECEx TSA 12.0005U; Dated: 16.12.2016
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IEC 60079-0:2011;
IEC 60079-1:2014
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8
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Siren, Model - HSHC,
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Hytronic
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MASC, SA
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IECEx ICS 17.0003X; Dated: 24.11.2017
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IEC 60079-0:2011;
IEC 60079-1:2014, IEC 60079-11: 2011
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9
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Connection/Switch Box, Type 5100002582, 240V, 50A, Emergency Stop
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JOY
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TUV Rheinland, Australia
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IECEx ITA 10.0002X; Dated: 15.03.2017
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IEC 60079-0:2011;
IEC 60079-1:2014
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10
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Multi pin Connector, 5000012722, 120V
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Joy
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CIMFR, Dhanbad
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CIMFR/TC/P/H757; Dated: 31.03.2015
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IS/IEC 60079-0:2004;
IS/IEC 60079-1:2007
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11
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Isolating Switch Amplifier, Type IM1-451-Ex-R
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Turck
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TUV, Germany
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IECEx TUN 06.0007X; Dated 22.07.2011
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IEC 60079-0:2007;
IEC 60079-11:2006
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12
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Solenoid Valve, 5000012582, 24VDC
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Joy
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Sira, UK
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IECEx SIR 07.0067X; Dated 28.08.2008
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IEC 60079-0:2004;
IEC 60079-18:2004
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13
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Operators switches, type 5100012773
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Joy
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Testsafe, Australia
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IECEx TSA 05.0025U; Dated 17.05.2017
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IEC 60079-0:2011;
IEC 60079-1:2014
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14
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Connection Box, 500000788, 3300V, 250VA
Undervolatge coil
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Joy
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CML, UK
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IECEx CML 15.0086; Dated 11.04.2016
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IEC 60079-0:2011;
IEC 60079-1:2014
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15
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Power and Control connection Box, 5100006855, 3300V, 400 A (Max.),Circuit Breaker Box
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Joy
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CML, UK
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IECEx CML 18.0001X; Dated 13.03.2018
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IEC 60079-0:2017;
IEC 60079-1:2014
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16
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Range of 425 Amp,660V
Restrained Plug/Socket/Receptacle
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CMI electrical product
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Testsafe, Australia
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IECEx TSA 13.0005X; Dated 28.11.2017
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IEC 60079-0:2011;
IEC 60079-1:2007
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17
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Solenoid Valve, 070909, 24V DC
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Excell Manufacturing (Paquin)
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Sira, UK
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IECEx SIR 08.0120X; Dated 26.08.2016
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IEC 60079-0:2007;
IEC 60079-18:2009
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18
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Pressure Transducer, Type 12110MEX-1,12110MEX-2, 24V DC
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Excell Manufacturing (Paquin)
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TUV, Australia
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IECEx ITA 10.0024X; Dated 12.03.2015
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IEC 60079-0:2007;
IEC 60079-18:2009
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19
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Headlight assembly, 5100038044, 12V, 50W LEDs
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JOYGLOBAL
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CML, UK
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IECEx CML 18.0066X; Dated 07.08.2018
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IEC 60079-0:2017;
IEC 60079-1:2014
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20
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STX-3261 Methane SENSOR
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Trolex Ltd.
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CIMFR, Dhanbad
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CIMFR/TC/P/H679; Dated: 10.01.2013
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IS/IEC 60079-0:2004; IS/IEC 60079-11:2006; IS/IEC 60529-2001
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21
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IS Power supply, BBU TX6648, 7.5V/12V with Interface Relay TX6661
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Trolex Ltd.
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SIRA Certification Service, UK
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SIRA 02ATEX3420X
SIRA 02ATEX 3418X
Dated: August 2010
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EN 60079-0:2006;
EN 60079-11:2007;
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22
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TX9042 Programmable Sensor Controller, 12V
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Trolex Ltd.
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CIMFR, Dhanbad
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CIMFR/TC/P/H674; Dated: 10.01.2013
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IS/IEC 60079-0:2004; IS/IEC 60079-11:2006; IS/IEC 60529-2001
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23
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Audio Visual Alarm (AVA) for Methane, 12V
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Trolex
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ERTL, Kolkata
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ERTL(E)/TES/T238/0064/11-12, Dated: 12.03.2013
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IS/IEC 60079-0:2004; IS/IEC 60079-11:2006
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24
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Connection Box, Type MA001032-0005, rated at 1100V, 300A
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Joy
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CML, UK
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IECEx CML 16.0003X; Dated: 06.01.2016
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IEC 60079-0:2011;
IEC 60079-1:2014
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25
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FLP Box for BBU and Relay, type 5100016553, rated at 1575 V, 200A
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Joy
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CML, UK
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IECEx CML 18.0112X; Dated: 06.08.2018
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IEC 60079-0:2017;
IEC 60079-1:2014
IEC 60079-11:2011
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