Explosion-Proof Reinforced Polyester Control Stations KVp

KVp series polyester control stations are intended for cable connection and distribution, switching and control of electrical equipment, for indoor and outdoor installation, as well as on offshore platforms and port terminals, in hazardous areas with explosive atmospheres or combustible dust.

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Technical Specifications

Explosion Protection Markings: 
Gas Markings:1Ex d e IIC T6…T4 Gb X
Dust Markings:Ex tb IIIC Т85°C… Т135°C Db X
Ingress Protection:IP66/67
Rated Voltage AC/DC:Pushbuttons up to 380 V AC/DC; indicator lamps up to 250 V AC and 48 V DC
Rated Current:up to 10 A
Permissible Ambient Temperature:-60 to +60ºС
Climatic Design:NF1 by default; other options (MU1, U1, W1) on request
Material:graphite-filled glass fiber reinforced polyester
Default Colour:black RAL 9001
* – Other types of explosion protection are specified in the certificate of conformity TR TS 012/2011.

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Table 1 Quantity of control and indicating devices for various KVps

Enclosure Material Number of Elements Fig. No. L, mm N, mm H, mm T, mm K, mm D, mm
KVp-2 1 1 75 80 75 45 68  
KVp-4 2 2 75 110 75 45 98 4,5
KVp-6 3 3 75 160 75 45 148 4,5
KVp-8 3 4 75 190 75 45 178 4,5
KVp-12 4 5 120 220 90 82 204 6,3
KVp-14 4 6 160 260 90 110 240 6,5
KVp-17 16 7 250 255 120 200 235 6,5
KVp-23 24 8 405 400 120 355 380 6,5

In addition to the listed standard designs, customized explosion-proof control stations and panels can be manufactured with any number of control, signalling, and measuring devices. To place an order, please contact our Sales Department.

Detailed information about the control and signalling devices is available at the following link.

For reference, a simplified table of control and signalling devices is provided below:

Type Marking Current (A) and Voltage (B), up to Designs Colours
pushbutton KVE-2 10 А/380 V Standard / Standard with illumination / Mushroom type White, Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, Black
lamp LVE-2 АС 110-250 V
DC 12-48 V
White, Red, Green, Yellow, Blue
switch PVE 10 А/380 V Standard / With key (various circuit options available) Black

Ordering Code:

КВХ1 – Х2 – (Х3/N3) – А (Хa/Na) – В (Xb/Nb) where,

Enclosure Characteristics:

Х1 – enclosure material (p – plastic);

Х2 – explosion-proof enclosure index (see Table).

X3/N3 – designation and quantity of elements;

Cable Gland Characteristics:

А (Хa/Na) – type and quantity of cable glands on side A (top);

В (Xb/Nb) – type and quantity of cable glands on side B (bottom);

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КВХ1 – Х2 – (Х3/N3) – А (Хa/Na) – В (Xb/Nb) where,

Enclosure Characteristics:

Х1 – enclosure material (a – aluminium);

Х2 – explosion-proof enclosure index (see Table).

X3/N3 – designation and quantity of devices;

Cable Gland Characteristics:

А (Хa/Na) – type and quantity of cable glands on side A (top);

В (Xb/Nb) – type and quantity of cable glands on side B (bottom);

For example, an explosion-proof control station made of plastic with external dimensions 220×120×90 mm (type KVp-14), equipped with two momentary pushbuttons (black, 1 NC + 1 NO contact) for 220 V, two selector switches with wiring diagram No. 1 for 220–380 V, and one metal gland VVKm32 for unarmoured cable mounted on the bottom side of the enclosure, is designated as follows:

Station KVp–14 – (KVE-2-12-220-1-1-6/2, PVE-1-01-(220-380)-2/2) – V (VVKm32/1)

Table 2 Typical control station configurations.

Station designationDescriptionLayout
KVp-2-101Explosion-proof plastic control station 1ExdeIICT6 Gb, IP66, from -60°С to +60°С, In = up to 10А, Un = up to 380V. Green momentary pushbutton, 1NO/1NC.
KVp-2-107Explosion-proof plastic control station 1ExdeIICT6 Gb, IP66, from -60°С to +60°С, In = up to 10А, Un = up to 380V. Red mushroom head latching pushbutton, 1NO/1NC.
KVp-2-113Explosion-proof plastic control station 1ExdeIICT6 Gb, IP66, from -60°С to +60°С, In = up to 10А, Un = up to 380V. Two-position maintained selector switch, 45°, 1NO/1NC.
KVp-4-203Explosion-proof plastic control station 1ExdeIICT6 Gb, IP66, from -60°С to +60°С, In = up to 10А, Un = up to 380V. Red momentary pushbutton, 1NO/1NC. Green momentary pushbutton, 1NO/1NC.
KVp-4-206Explosion-proof plastic control station 1ExedmbIICT6 Gb, IP66, from -60°С to +60°С, In = up to 10А, Un = up to 380V. Red pilot light. Red mushroom head latching pushbutton, 1NO/1NC.
Station designationDescriptionLayout
KVp-4-210Explosion-proof plastic control station 1ExdeIICT6 Gb, IP66, from -60°С to +60°С, In = up to 10А, Un = up to 380V. Red mushroom head latching pushbutton, 1NO/1NC. Green momentary pushbutton, 1NO/1NC.
KVp-4-213Explosion-proof plastic control station 1ExdeIICT6 Gb, IP66, from -60°С to +60°С, In = up to 10А, Un = up to 380V. Red pilot light. Two-position maintained selector switch, 45°, 1NO/1NC.
KVp-6-301Explosion-proof plastic control station 1ExedmbIICT6 Gb, IP66, from -60°С to +60°С, In = up to 10А, Un = up to 380V. Red pilot light. Green momentary pushbutton, 1NO/1NC. Red momentary pushbutton, 1NO/1NC.
KVp-6-302Explosion-proof plastic control station 1ExedmbIICT6 Gb, IP66, from -60°С to +60°С, In = up to 10А, Un = up to 380V. Red pilot light. Green momentary pushbutton, 1NO/1NC. Red mushroom head latching pushbutton, 1NO/1NC.
Station designationDescriptionLayout
KVp-6-303Explosion-proof plastic control station 1ExdeIICT6 Gb, IP66, from -60°С to +60°С, In = up to 10А, Un = up to 380V. Green momentary pushbutton, 1NO/1NC. Black momentary pushbutton, 1NO/1NC. Red momentary pushbutton, 1NO/1NC.
KVp-6-304Explosion-proof plastic control station 1ExdeIICT6 Gb, IP66, from -60°С to +60°С, In = up to 10А, Un = up to 380V. Green momentary pushbutton, 1NO/1NC. Green momentary pushbutton, 1NO/1NC. Red mushroom head latching pushbutton, 1NO/1NC.
KVp-6-305Explosion-proof plastic control station 1ExdeIICT6 Gb, IP66, from -60°С to +60°С, In = up to 10А, Un = up to 380V. Red mushroom head latching pushbutton, 1NO/1NC. Red mushroom head latching pushbutton, 1NO/1NC. Red mushroom head latching pushbutton, 1NO/1NC.

Data Sheet: Appendix