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V15W2 Basic Switch for Hazardous Locations

2019-04-22

Honeywell's V15W2 is a certified explosion-proof switch approved for use in Zone 2 hazardous locations, offering UL, cUL, ENEC, CQC, and IECEx approvals. Honeywell's switching solution is fully certified to work in Zone 2 environments where other solutions are not. This switch fulfills the need in the market for manufacturers to hit their safety goals based on global refrigerant requirements and the IEC-60079 standard.

Global regulations worldwide are driving change in the refrigerants market towards solutions that have lower global warming potential. Several of the refrigerants such as R-290 (propane) and R600a (isobutane) are mildly explosive and in order to meet regulations manufacturers need to update their designs. V15W2’s Zone 2 hazardous location certifications enable designers to meet IEC-60079-0 and IEC 60079-15 standards.

Features
  • Approved for use in Zone 2 hazardous locations (UL, cuL, ENEC, CQC, and IECEx approvals)
  • Switch uses an enclosed break protection type (sparks are not prevented)
  • V15W2 footprint is the same as the V15 and V7 switches in the market today
  • Configurable for circuitry, operating force, lever type, and gold-plated contacts
Applications
  • Ice makers and consumer refrigeration
  • Chillers
  • A/C units
  • Condensing units
  • Zone 2 HVAC