CEAG GHG25 Explosion Protected Advanced Switches

Switches and disconnects

Eaton’s Crouse-Hinds series CEAG GHG25 safety switches and switch disconnectors are designed to provide safe and reliable performance in a wide range of harsh and hazardous area applications within oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical and other heavy industries.

Certified for use in Zones 1 and 21, the new series of GHG25 safety switches and switch disconnectors brings higher switching and isolation capacities, improved safety features, and modular set-up delivering more protection for your personnel and operations in Ex environments. GHG25 safety switches and switch disconnectors feature full AC-3 motor switching capacities and isolating properties, an installation-friendly design, and easily accessible connection terminals.

Available in fiberglass-reinforced polyester or stainless steel enclosures, our GHG25 portfolio provides excellent corrosion resistance, impact strength, and IP66 protection.

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Performance

AC-3 and DC-23 motor switching capacity

Reliability

-55ºC to +55ºC operating temperature

Safety

Certified to ATEX and IECEx standards

Certifications and compliances

BVS 20 ATEX E 094 X; IECEx BVS 20.0076 X
ATEX marking: I 2G Ex db eb IIC/IIB T6/T5/T4 Gb; II 2D Ex tb IIIC T80 °C Db
IECEx marking: Ex db eb IIC/IIB T6/T5/T4 Gb; Ex tb IIIC T80 °C Db
Ambient temperatures: -55°C to +55°C
High impact resistance: IK 09
Degree of protection: IP66

Standards:

IEC 60079-0 / EN IEC 60079-0 general requirements
IEC 60079-1 / EN IEC 60079-1 flameproof requirements “d”
IEC 60079-7 / EN IEC 60079-7 increased safety requirements “e
EC 60079-31 / EN 60079 protection by enclosure “t”

Design features

Safe and rugged design that’s built to last in harsh and hazardous areas:

Provides motor control and disconnect protection for Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22 hazardous areas
Isolates the power supply on electrical installations and apparatus during maintenance, cleaning and repair work
Certified as factory assembled to ATEX and IECEX standards
IEC/EN 62626-1 Class 1 compliant. Interlocked design prevents cover from being opened during maintenance
Operating temperature range of -55°C to +55°C for Gas Group IIC
AC-3 and DC-23 switching capacity for isolating the electrical power supply of devices and other electrically operated equipment during maintenance, cleaning and repair work
Lockable in “OFF” position with three padlocks
Cover threads can be easily removed and replaced if damaged. No need to replace the entire switch

Excellent resistance to environmental challenges:

High impact and corrosion resistant fibreglass-reinforced polyester or stainless-steel enclosures
IP66 provides high degree of environmental protection
Optional canopy provides additional protection from rain and sun exposure

Installation-friendly design:

Easily accessible connection terminals due to lower side walls on enclosure
Optional mounting plate for simplified installation to wall, pipe or trellis
Mounting plate and canopy simply clip on to switch - no tools required

New advanced switchblock improves safety and performance

Certified as a component to ATEX andIECEX standards
Higher isolation and motor switching capacities AC-3and DC-23 switching capacity
Auxiliary contacts close after the main contacts close, and they open before the main contacts open
Finger safe IP20 devices and accessories
Retrofittable auxiliary contacts can be easily installed in the field
Switchblock modularity allows for easy extension to a 6-pole and 8-pole design
Terminals with max 16 mm2 wire cross section connection offers wide usage possibilities

Standard materials

Enclosure – GRP black (Glass-Fibre Reinforced Polyester) or Stainless Steel (AISI 316L)
Gasket – Silicone, foamed
Lid screws – M4 / M6 captive screws (304 stainless steel)
Mounting plates and protective canopies - Glass-Fibre Reinforced Polyester

Specifications

Ordering information

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Brochures

Crouse-Hinds series CEAG GHG25 Explosion Protected Advanced Switches - brochure

(PDF 2 MB , 06/29/2022)

Certification reports

Installation instructions

Crouse-Hinds series CEAG GHG25 Switches - Operating Instructions

(PDF 8 MB , 03/04/2022)

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