The ROSS Pneumatrol E13AXC5 is an ATEX-certified Ex nA stainless steel housed solenoid designed for use in Zone 2 hazardous areas where reliable pneumatic control and robust environmental protection are required. Based on the proven E13AXC CNOMO direct mount platform, the E13AXC5 combines a compact direct-acting solenoid valve with a stainless steel Ex nA terminal box assembly, providing a dependable solution for hazardous area automation systems.
Designed for oil & gas, chemical processing, energy and industrial applications, the E13AXC5 delivers reliable pneumatic switching performance while meeting hazardous area requirements for Zone 2 installations.
E13AXC5 – ATEX Ex nA Stainless Steel Direct Mount Solenoid
Product Overview
The E13AXC5 is a direct acting, normally closed solenoid assembly designed to mount directly onto valves meeting CNOMO fixing dimensions.
The unit combines the E13AXC valve platform with a stainless steel Ex nA certified terminal box operator, creating a compact pneumatic control solution suitable for hazardous areas classified as Zone 2. [pneumatrol.com], [pneumatrol.com]
Manufacturer: ROSS Pneumatrol
Product Series: E13AXC5
Valve Type: Direct Acting Solenoid
Operation: Normally Closed, Spring Return
Mounting Style: CNOMO Direct Mount
Protection Concept: Ex nA
Hazardous Area Classification: Zone 2
Housing Material: Stainless Steel [pneumatrol.com], [pneumatrol.com]
Key Features
- ATEX Ex nA certified
- Suitable for Zone 2 hazardous areas
- Stainless steel terminal box construction
- CNOMO direct mounting interface
- Direct acting normally closed operation
- Interchangeable operator concept
- IP66 environmental protection
- M20 x 1.5 conduit entry or ½" NPT entry
- Continuous duty operation
- Low power consumption
- Wide voltage availability [pneumatrol.com]
Hazardous Area Protection
Ex nA Non-Sparking Protection
The Ex nA protection concept is designed for Zone 2 hazardous areas where explosive atmospheres are not normally present and are only likely to occur infrequently.
The coil is manufactured in accordance with EN/IEC 60079-15 and EN/IEC 60079-31 requirements and is designed so that under normal operating conditions it is not capable of igniting a surrounding explosive atmosphere. [pneumatrol.com]
Certification
- ATEX Category 3
- Ex nA T4 / T6
- BASEEFA Certificate BAS03ATEX0296X
- Suitable for Zone 2 installations [pneumatrol.com]
Technical Specifications
Solenoid Performance
- Working Pressure: 0–10 bar
- Continuous duty rated
- Voltage tolerance: ±10%
- Ambient temperature: -40°C to +60°C
- Protection rating: IP66
- Junction box electrical connection
- M20 conduit entry as standard [pneumatrol.com]
DC Coil Options
- 24 VDC
- Power consumption: 2.4W or 1.3W depending on configuration [pneumatrol.com]
AC Coil Options
- 24V AC
- 110V AC
- 220V AC
- 240V AC
- Pull-in power: 10VA
- Holding power: 5VA [pneumatrol.com]
Materials of Construction
The Ex nA assembly incorporates:
- Stainless steel coil housing
- Stainless steel armature and pole piece
- Stainless steel springs
- Viton seals and seats
- Class H insulated copper winding
- Glass-filled engineering polymer coil former [pneumatrol.com]
Applications
The E13AXC5 is suitable for:
- Zone 2 hazardous area valve automation
- Pneumatic actuator control
- Process automation systems
- Oil & gas facilities
- Chemical processing plants
- Petrochemical installations
- Utility infrastructure
- Industrial control panels
- OEM valve automation packages
- Pneumatic safety systems [pneumatrol.com], [pneumatrol.com]
Benefits of the E13AXC5
Zone 2 Compliance
Provides a certified solution for hazardous area installations where Ex nA protection is required. [pneumatrol.com]
Robust Stainless Steel Construction
The stainless steel housing provides excellent resistance to corrosion and harsh industrial environments. [pneumatrol.com]
Flexible CNOMO Interface
Direct mounting compatibility allows integration with a wide range of Pneumatrol valve platforms and automation systems. [pneumatrol.com]
Low Power Consumption
Efficient coil design helps minimise energy usage whilst maintaining reliable switching performance. [pneumatrol.com]
Industries Served
- Oil & Gas
- Petrochemical Processing
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Energy & Utilities
- Hydrogen Production
- Water & Wastewater
- Industrial Automation
- OEM Equipment Manufacturing
- Hazardous Area Process Industries [pneumatrol.com], [pneumatrol.com]
Why Choose ROSS Pneumatrol?
ROSS Pneumatrol specialises in hazardous area pneumatic control solutions, providing ATEX, IECEx and international certification options for customers operating in demanding industrial environments. The E13AXC5 combines proven CNOMO valve technology with certified Ex nA protection, delivering a reliable and cost-effective solution for Zone 2 automation applications. [pneumatrol.com], [pneumatrol.com]
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