EXPlora
Introduction
The EXPlora range is most suited to
manufacturers
of
ancillary electrical equipment
such as
motors,
pumps, lighting equipment, process and
control gear
for use in factories and plant where
hazardous or explosive atmospheres can be
caused by flammable gases, mists or vapours or
by combustible dusts.
Independently tested for compliance to ATEX
standards for use in Zone 2 and Zone 22
environments, the new EXP series is manufactured
from a tough,high grade UL94V-0 rated Polyester
material and provides environmental sealing to IP68.
The ATEX coding is: Ex II 3 GD and the certificated
no: Baseefa09ATEX0232X.
EXPlora is rated up to 18A, 600Vac/dc for 2, 3, 4
and 5 poles, 16A, 430Vac/dc for 7 pole and 10A,
250Vac/dc for 10 poles. The 3, 4, 5 and 7 pole
versions have leading earth contacts making them
suitable for single or three phase applications.
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EXP Series EXPlora - Hazardous Area
EXPlora
ATEX approval for Zone 2 and Zone 22 applications
Independently tested
ATEX Coding:
ATEX Classification:
II 3 GD
Ex nA IIC T6 Gc
Ex tc IIIC T85°C Dc
ATEX Certificate No: Baseefa09ATEX0232X
IP68 rating tested at 1.054kg/sq cm (15lb/sq in)
10m depth for 2 weeks
Up to 18A, 600V ac/dc rating
2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 10 pole
Leading earth contact for 3, 4, 5 & 7 pole versions
Trailing Neutral on 5 pole
Plug or socket connection in each body style
Water and dustproof to IP68 when mated
‘Scoop proof’ contacts
Field termination - screw terminations
Positive locating keyways - cannot be
mis-connected
Sealing caps available to maintain IP68
rating of unmated connectors
Compact design
Easy assembly - no special tools required
Single or 3 phase applications
Cost effective solution
Cable acceptance from 7 to 22mm O/D
Two cable connector versions for 15mm and
22mm (maximum) cable diameters
Separate strain relief on large cable version
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EXP Series EXPlora
Hazardous Area Connector
Flex Cable Connector
EXPlora
EXP-0911
Flex Cable Connector
Mates with in-line flex or
panel mounting versions
Positive, fast acting locking
ring - can be turned with a
gloved hand
Plug or socket versions
EXP-0 Series13-15mm cable
dia. acceptance as standard,
7-13mm with additional
gland pack
EXP-A Series 20-22mm cable dia.
Acceptance as standard,
14-20mm with additional
gland pack
Strain Relief Clamp
EXP-A911
Standard Cable
EXP-0911/02/P
EXP-0911/03/P
EXP-0911/04/P
EXP-0911/05/P
EXP-0911/07/P
EXP-0911/10/P
Large Cable
EXP-A911/02/P
EXP-A911/03/P
EXP-A911/04/P
EXP-A911/05/P
EXP-A911/07/P
EXP-A911/10/P
Description
2 pole Plug
3 pole Plug
4 pole Plug
5 pole Plug
7 pole Plug
10 pole Plug
Standard Cable
EXP-0911/02/S
EXP-0911/03/S
EXP-0911/04/S
EXP-0911/05/S
EXP-0911/07/S
EXP-0911/10/S
Large Cable
EXP-A911/02/S
EXP-A911/03/S
EXP-A911/04/S
EXP-A911/05/S
EXP-A911/07/S
EXP-A911/10/S
Description
2 pole Socket
3 pole Socket
4 pole Socket
5 pole Socket
7 pole Socket
10 pole Socket
In-Line Flex Cable Connector
EXP-0921
In-Line Flex Cable Connector
Mates with either EXP-0911
or EXP-A911 connectors
Plug or socket versions
EXP-0 Series13-15mm cable
dia. acceptance as standard,
7-13mm with additional
gland pack
EXP-A Series 20-22mm cable
dia. acceptance as standard,
14-20mm with additional
gland pack
Strain Relief Clamp
EXP-A921
Standard Cable
EXP-0921/02/P
EXP-0921/03/P
EXP-0921/04/P
EXP-0921/05/P
EXP-0921/07/P
EXP-0921/10/P
Large Cable
EXP-A921/02/P
EXP-A921/03/P
EXP-A921/04/P
EXP-A921/05/P
EXP-A921/07/P
EXP-A921/10/P
Description
2 pole Plug
3 pole Plug
4 pole Plug
5 pole Plug
7 pole Plug
10 pole Plug
Standard Cable
EXP-0921/02/S
EXP-0921/03/S
EXP-0921/04/S
EXP-0921/05/S
EXP-0921/07/S
EXP-0921/10/S
Large Cable
EXP-A921/02/S
EXP-A921/03/S
EXP-A921/04/S
EXP-A921/05/S
EXP-A921/07/S
EXP-A921/10/S
Description
2 pole Socket
3 pole Socket
4 pole Socket
5 pole Socket
7 pole Socket
10 pole Socket
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EXP Series EXPlora
Hazardous Area Connector
Panel Mounting Connector
EXPlora
Mates with EXP-0911 and
EXP-A911 connectors
Single hole fixing
Anti-rotation key
High grade sealing gasket
3-7mm panel thickness
EXP-0931
Panel Mounting
EXP-0931/02/P
EXP-0931/03/P
EXP-0931/04/P
EXP-0931/05/P
EXP-0931/07/P
EXP-0931/10/P
Flange Mounting Connector
2 pole Plug
3 pole Plug
4 pole Plug
5 pole Plug
7 pole Plug
10 pole Plug
EXP-0931/02/S
EXP-0931/03/S
EXP-0931/04/S
EXP-0931/05/S
EXP-0931/07/S
EXP-0931/10/S
2 pole Socket
3 pole Socket
4 pole Socket
5 pole Socket
7 pole Socket
10 pole Socket
EXP-0941
Mates with EXP-0911 and
EXP-A911 connectors
Supplied with high grade
sealing gasket
Supplied with sealing
grommets for panel fixing
screws (M6 thread
recommended)
Panel Mounting
EXP-0941/02/P
EXP-0941/03/P
EXP-0941/04/P
EXP-0941/05/P
EXP-0941/07/P
EXP-0941/10/P
2 pole Plug
3 pole Plug
4 pole Plug
5 pole Plug
7 pole Plug
10 pole Plug
EXP-0941/02/S
EXP-0941/03/S
EXP-0941/04/S
EXP-0941/05/S
EXP-0941/07/S
EXP-0941/10/S
2 pole Socket
3 pole Socket
4 pole Socket
5 pole Socket
7 pole Socket
10 pole Socket
Accessories
Sealing Caps
Heavy duty sealing caps to
maintain IP68 rating of
unmated connectors, with
stainless steel straps
EXP-0990
EXP-0991
EXP-0992
Heavy duty sealing cap for use with
EXP-0911/xx/x and EXP-A911/xx/x
Heavy duty sealing cap for use with
EXP-0921/xx/x and EXP-A921/xx/x
Heavy duty sealing cap for use with
EXP-0931 and EXP-0941
EXP-0990, EXP-0991, EXP-0992
Cable Glands
Packs of 3 additional pairs Cable
Glands for 900 Series Flex Cable
Connectors
Gland Packs
EXP-0980
Pack of 3 additional cable glands for
EXP-0911 and EXP-0921 to suit
cable sizes; 11-13mm, 9-11 and
7-9mm dia.
Pack of 3 additional cable glands for
EXP-A911 and EXP-A921 to suit
cable sizes;
18-20mm, 16-18 and 14-16mm dia.
EXP-A980
PX0980, PXA980
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EXP Series EXPlora - Hazardous Area Connector
Part No System
EXPlora
EXP X9
Series Designation
09 = Standard Cable
Accommodation
(7-13mm)
A9 = Large Cable
Accommodation
(14-22mm)
X
Body Styles
1 = Flex,
2 = Flex In-line,
3 = Panel,
4 = Flange Panel
X
Contact Termination
1 = Screw Terminal
XX
Number Contacts
02 = 2 pole
03 = 3 pole
04 = 4 pole
05 = 5 pole
07 = 7 pole
10 = 10 pole
X
P = Plug, S = Socket
X
Cable Acceptance
EXP-0 version:
Blank = 13-15mm
Yellow cable gland (std)
3 = 11-13mm
Black cable gland
2 = 9-11mm
White cable gland
1 = 7-9mm
Dark Grey cable gland
EXP-A version:
Blank = 20-22mm
Yellow cable gland (std)
9 = 18-20mm
Black cable gland
8 = 16-18mm
White cable gland
7 = 14-16mm
Dark Grey cable gland
Contact Type
EXP-0911/07/P/3 = Flex cable connector
body, seven pin contacts, with gland to suit 11-13mm cable.
Example:
Contact Layout
2 pole
3 pole
4 pole
5 pole
7 pole
10 pole
Overall dimensions of connectors when mated together:
EXP-0911 + EXP-0921
EXP-A911 + EXP-A921
EXP-0911 + EXP-0931
230 mm max.
270 mm max.
135 mm max. (to panel)
EXP-A911 + EXP-A931
EXP-0911 + EXP-0941
point on flange)
EXP-A911 + EXP-A941
point on flange)
175 mm max. (to panel)
145 mm max. (to panel, mid
174 mm max. (to panel, mid
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