Prysmian BICON A2EX Cable Gland (494AB Series)
Prysmian BICON A2EX Cable Gland (494AB Series)

Product overview

Prysmian BICON A2EX Cable Gland (494AB Series) is a brass indoor and outdoor cable gland for use in hazardous locations. Suitable for use with circular unarmoured & braided cables.
Part Numbers: 494AB-51 (A2EX16), 494AB-71 (A2EX20SS), 494AB-52 (A2EX20S), 494AB-53 (A2EX20), 494AB-55 (A2EX25), 494AB-56 (A2EX32), 494AB-57 (A2EX40), 494AB-59 (A2EX50), 494AB-61 (A2EX63), 494AB-62 (A2EX75S), 494AB-63 (A2EX75).

Prysmian 494AB Features

  • Brass indoor and outdoor cable gland for use in hazardous areas.
  • Suitable for circular Unarmoured cables with extruded oversheath.
  • Fitted with silicone rubber low smoke, zero halogen seal.
  • Achieves IP66, IP68 (1 bar) and deluge proof (DTS01:1991) seal onto cable and to enclosure with suitable sealing washer or thread sealant.
  • Suitable for most climatic conditions – weatherproof, waterproof and deluge proof.
  • Standard and Nickel plated versions available.
  • Full installation instructions supplied.
  • Sizes 32mm and above shall only be used for fixed installations.
  • In addition, the user/ installer should ensure that the cables are adequately clamped.

Technical Data

  • Certified II 2GD, Ex e II & Ex d IIC under ATEX directive 94/9/EC.
  • Atex Compliance Standards: EN 60079-0, EN 60079-1, EN 60079-7, EN 61241-0, EN 61241-1.
  • Certificate number Sira99ATEX1086X.
  • IECEx Compliance Standards: IEC 60079-0, IEC 60079-1, IEC 60079-7, IEC 61241-0, IEC 61241-1.
  • Certificate number IECEx SIR 10.0069X.
  • Service temperature range -50°C to +200°C.
  • UL Classified in accordance with IEC 60079-0, 60079-1 and 60079-7 for use in hazardous locations.
  • UL Listed for use in Class 1, Zone 0, 1 and 2 hazardous locations for Canada.

Additional Information

May be used in:

  • Zones 0 , 1 & 2 with Ex ia IIA , B & C equipment.
  • Zones 1 & 2 with Ex ib IIA , B & C equipment.
  • Zones 1 & 2 with Ex e II equipment.
  • Zones 1 & 2 with Ex p II equipment.
  • Zone 2 with Ex nA II equipment.
  • Zones 21 & 22 with Ex tD II equipment.

Where the cable is effectively filled, may also be used in:

  • Zones 1 & 2 with Ex d IIC equipment not containing a source of ignition & with a volume less than 2000 cm3.
  • Zones 1 & 2 with Ex d IIA & Ex d IIB equipment not containing a source of ignition & with any volume.
  • Zone 1 with Ex d IIA & Ex d IIB equipment containing a source of ignition & with a volume less than 2000 cm.
  • Zone 2 with Ex d IIA & Ex d IIB equipment containing a source of ignition & with any volume.
  • Zone 2 with Ex nR II equipment.

For more information on Prysmian BICON A2EX Cable Gland (494AB Series), please consult Datasheet below.

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Technical Data

Design Reference (Standard) Design Reference (Nickel Plated) Size Cable Diameter Ø (B) mm Min Cable Diameter Ø (B) mm Max Entry Thread (D) Thread Length (E) Protrusion Length (F) Hexagon A/F (G) Hexagon A/C (H)
494AB-51 494AB-51V 16 3.5 8.5 M16 x 1.5 15 36 22 24.9
494AB-71 494AB-71V 20SS 3.5 8.5 M20 x 1.5 15 36 22 24.9
494AB-52 494AB-52V 20S 8.0 11.5 M20 x 1.5 15 36 22 24.9
494AB-53 494AB-53V 20 8.0 16.0 M20 x 1.5 15 34 25.7 28.7
494AB-55 494AB-55V 25 11.5 21.0 M25 x 1.5 15 44 33 36.9
494AB-56 494AB-56V 32 18.5 27.5 M32 x 1.5 15 38 37.5 42.2
494AB-57 494AB-57V 40 24.0 34.0 M40 x 1.5 15 46 47.2 53.6
494AB-59 494AB-59V 50 31.0 41.0 M50 x 1.5 15 44 56.4 61.5
494AB-61 494AB-61V 63 40.0 52.5 M63 x 1.5 15 61 70 77.2
494AB-62 494AB-62V 75S 52.5 58.0 M75 x 1.5 15 46 80 87.4
494AB-63 494AB-63V 75 54.5 65.5 M75 x 1.5 15 66 80 87.4

Technical Information

  • Certified II 2GD, Ex e II & Ex d IIC under ATEX directive 94/9/EC.
  • Atex Compliance Standards: EN 60079-0, EN 60079-1, EN 60079-7, EN 61241-0, EN 61241-1.
  • Certificate number Sira99ATEX1086X.
  • IECEx Compliance Standards: IEC 60079-0, IEC 60079-1, IEC 60079-7, IEC 61241-0, IEC 61241-1.
  • Certificate number IECEx SIR 10.0069X.
  • Service temperature range -50°C to +200°C.
  • UL Classified in accordance with IEC 60079-0, 60079-1 and 60079-7 for use in hazardous locations.
  • UL Listed for use in Class 1, Zone 0, 1 and 2 hazardous locations for Canada.
A2EX Ex d IIC- Ex e II Cable Gland 494AB Series technical

Additional Information

May be used in:

  • Zones 0 , 1 & 2 with Ex ia IIA , B & C equipment.
  • Zones 1 & 2 with Ex ib IIA , B & C equipment.
  • Zones 1 & 2 with Ex e II equipment.
  • Zones 1 & 2 with Ex p II equipment.
  • Zone 2 with Ex nA II equipment.
  • Zones 21 & 22 with Ex tD II equipment.

Where the cable is effectively filled, may also be used in:

  • Zones 1 & 2 with Ex d IIC equipment not containing a source of ignition & with a volume less than 2000 cm3.
  • Zones 1 & 2 with Ex d IIA & Ex d IIB equipment not containing a source of ignition & with any volume.
  • Zone 1 with Ex d IIA & Ex d IIB equipment containing a source of ignition & with a volume less than 2000 cm.
  • Zone 2 with Ex d IIA & Ex d IIB equipment containing a source of ignition & with any volume.
  • Zone 2 with Ex nR II equipment.

 

 

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