EATON Crouse Hinds LED Explosion proof Lighting Guide

Eaton Crouse Hinds LED Explosion proof Lighting Guide

In harsh and hazardous environments such as petrochemicals, offshore platforms, mines, and wastewater treatment, lighting equipment must not only provide sufficient light, but also ensure absolute safety in the presence of explosive gases and dust. Eaton's Crouse Hinds series LED lighting products, with a century of explosion-proof experience and advanced LED technology, provide a full range of lighting solutions for industrial users worldwide, from hazardous areas to heavy industrial sites. This article is based on the official product manual and provides a comprehensive analysis of the technical characteristics, certification standards, selection points, and application scenarios of the Crouse Hinds series LED lighting fixtures, providing professional technical references for engineering designers, safety management personnel, and procurement experts.

Why choose LED? Why choose Crouse Hinds?

1.1 Advantages of LED Technology

Compared with traditional HID or fluorescent lamps, LED lighting has significant advantages in industrial applications:

Energy saving and efficient: The average energy consumption of LED is much lower than that of traditional light sources, with an energy-saving rate of up to 50% to 90%.

Instant start: No need to wait for a 10 minute restart time like HID lamps, it lights up when powered on.

Excellent light quality: Higher color rendering index (CRI), providing a more realistic visual environment.

Environmentally friendly and mercury free: free from harmful substances such as mercury, reducing disposal costs and minimizing carbon footprint.

1.2 Core advantages of Crouse Hinds series LED

Industry leading reliability: designed for harsh industrial environments and rigorously tested.

Excellent thermal management: Efficient heat dissipation structure ensures LED lifespan of over 60000 hours.

High quality optical design: Customize optical lenses to optimize light distribution and intensity.

Global certification: Meets both NEC (North America) and IEC (International) standards, and has multiple regional certifications.

Maintainability: Drivers and LED engines can be replaced on-site, extending the product lifecycle.

Product Selection Guide

The Crouse Hinds series LED products cover two major application scenarios: Hazardous Areas and Harsh/Heavy&Light Industrial.

2.1 Hazardous Area Selection Table (excerpt)

Application Product Series Equivalent Light Source Luminous Flux (lm) Environmental Temperature Emergency Battery Options

Projection lamp CEAG PXLED 70W-600W HID 5000-30000-50 ° C to+55 ° C-

High/Medium Ceiling Light Hazard Gad EVLLA 100W-400W HID 6200-13000-25 ° C to+65 ° C-

Linear lamp Hazard Gad XPLA/ZPLA 2 lamp T5HO 3800-8300-25 ° C to+55 ° C ✔

Linear lamp CEAG ExLin 2x18W/2x36W/2x58W fluorescent 2900-11200-40 ° C to+55 ° C ✔

2.2 Heavy Industry/Light Industry Selection Table (excerpt)

Application Product Series Equivalent Light Source Luminous Flux (lm) Environmental Temperature Emergency Battery Options

Projection lamp Champ Pro PFMA 70W-1500W HID 3400-50500-40 ° C to+65 ° C-

High ceiling lamp Champ Intelligent PVML 70W-175W HID 3000-7000-40 ° C to+65 ° C ✔

Linear lamp Pauluhn APEX 3-6 lamp T5HO 13000-25000-40 ° C to+55 ° C-

Low ceiling lamp Vaporgard Pro P2L/P3L 100W-200W incandescent lamp 1700-3300-30 ° C to+55 ° C-

Detailed explanation of LED lighting products in hazardous areas

3.1 Champ FMVA LED floodlight

Main applications: Lighting for indoor and outdoor areas such as manufacturing factories, heavy industry chemical and petrochemical facilities, platforms, loading and unloading areas, parking lots, etc.

Model and equivalent light source:

FMVA-3：70W HID

FMVA-5：100W HID

FMVA-7：175W HID

FMVA-9：250W HID

FMVA-11：320W HID

FMVA-13：400W HID

FMVA-15：500W HID

FMVA20L：600W-750W HID

FMVA25L：750W-1,000W HID

FMVA40L/50L：1,500W+ HID

Certification and Compliance:

Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D

Class I, Zone 2 (20L-50L models)

Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G

Type 4X, IP66

UL844, UL1598, UL1598A, UL8750

CSA C22.2 No.137

Electrical parameters:

Voltage: 100-277 VAC/125-250 VDC, 347-480 VAC

Input power: 31W~400W (depending on model)

Design features:

Durable heat sink design, suitable for ambient temperatures ranging from -40 ° C to+65 ° C

Up to 162 lm/W light efficiency

Full frame yoke, compatible with SFA6 sliding joint and SWB6 wall mount bracket

Multiple lens options: tempered transparent glass, polycarbonate, diffuse glass

Drivers and LED engines can be replaced on-site (FMVA-9 to FMVA-15)

3.2 Champ VMVL LED Intelligent Lighting Fixture

Main applications: Places that require continuous and stable lighting under extreme environmental temperatures, such as manufacturing factories, heavy industry/petrochemical facilities, food and beverage factories, tunnels, outdoor wall and column lighting areas.

Model: VMVL-3 to VMVL-25, equivalent HID 70W to 1000W.

Certification

Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D

Class I, Zone 2 nA； Zone 21 tb

Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G

Type 4X, IP66

UL844, UL1598, UL1598A, UL8750

IECEx/ATEX Zone 2/21

Electrical parameters: Input power of 28W~199W, voltage of 100-277 VAC/127-250 VDC or 347-480 VAC.

Breakthrough design:

Integrated antenna: seamlessly connected to Brightlayer Industrial lighting control system, allowing for easy debugging and control of lighting fixtures without the need for complex hardware. The Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) protocol enables decentralized control without the need for expensive IT network infrastructure, and the communication distance between lighting fixtures can reach up to 100 feet.

Intelligent multi-sensor: replaceable sensors (PIR occupation sensor+light sensing sensor) can be installed in the factory or on-site, without the need for on-site wiring, achieving on-demand lighting and daylight collection.

Customized optics and color temperature: We offer I, III, and V-shaped light distribution, as well as green and amber LED options to meet special needs such as wildlife conservation.

3.3 NNE LED Lighting Fixtures

Main applications: Medium/low shed lighting in Zone 2 and Zone 21 hazardous areas, such as chemical plants, pharmaceutical plants, platforms, shipyards, loading and unloading areas, wastewater treatment plants, etc.

Model: NNE 3L/5L/7L/8L, equivalent HID 70W-175W.

Certification: Ex nR IIC T5/T6 Gc; Ex tb IIIC T80/T100 Db； IECEx； ATEX； IP66。

Design features:

Lightweight and compact design, the U-shaped yoke bracket offers multiple installation methods (wall mounted, ceiling mounted, pole mounted).

The working temperature range is -40 ° C to+55 ° C.

3.4 Champ MLLA linear LED lighting fixtures

Main applications: oil and gas refineries, petrochemical facilities, food and beverage factories, platforms, tunnels, and other places where flammable vapors, gases, and dust exist.

Model: MLLA2 (2 feet), MLLA4 (4 feet), equivalent T5/T8/T12HO fluorescent lamp.

Certification: Class I, Division 2; Class I, Zone 2； Class II, Division 1； Type 4X, IP66/67。

Design features:

Best performance: up to 134 lm/W.

Customized optics: Standard wide beam, optional full cut beam.

Durable and sturdy: Passed 2000 psi high-pressure flushing test and 5G vibration test.

Ultra thin design: The lamp height is only 4.4 inches (excluding bracket).

Optional emergency battery system.

3.5 Hazard Gad EVLLA LED Lighting Fixtures

Main applications: Hazardous areas with flammable vapors or gases, such as refineries, chemical plants, oil and gas terminals, drilling platforms, etc.

Model: EVLLA5L to EVLLA13L, equivalent HID 100W-400W.

Certification: Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C, D; Class II, Groups E, F, G； Type 4X, IP66； UL844。

Design features:

It can be retrofitted to existing Hazard Card EVI, EVLP, and EVM modules.

Quick connect design: After installing and wiring the installation module, simply screw in the light fixture.

Factory sealing: Groups B, C, and D do not require external sealing accessories.

Anti seismic and anti vibration: The die cast aluminum shell provides efficient heat dissipation and long service life.

3.6 CEAG PX LED floodlight

Main applications: Hazardous areas with flammable vapors and gases, as well as places with vibration, dust, moisture, corrosive environments, and extreme temperatures.

Model: PXLED5L to PXLED30L, equivalent HID 100W-1500W.

Certification: Ex db eb op is q IIC T4 Gb; Ex tb op is IIIC T100°C Db； IECEx； ATEX； IP66/67。

Design features:

Modular design: 6 models with a light output range of 5000 to 32000 lumens.

Up to 110 lm/W light efficiency.

Ex e wiring cavity: facilitates quick access to drivers and wiring terminals.

Stainless steel rotating bracket, easy to align.

The working temperature ranges from -50 ° C to+55 ° C.

Detailed explanation of LED lighting products for heavy/light industries

4.1 Pauluhn Summit LED Linear Luminaires

Main application: Designed for hazardous area lighting in food and beverage processing facilities, capable of withstanding high-pressure flushing and corrosive environments.

Model: SUM13L (3-lamp T5HO), SUM17L (4-lamp T5HO), SUM25L (6-lamp T5HO).

Certification: Class I, Division 2; Class II, Division 1； NSF Splash Zone； Type 4X； IP66。

Design features:

The tilted shell design reduces the accumulation of debris.

Tolerate 1500 psi high-pressure flushing.

Food grade epoxy powder coating.

Simplify the wiring of multiple lighting fixtures through feedthrough design.

4.2 Champ Pro PVML LED Lighting Fixtures

Main application: Places that require continuous and stable lighting under extreme environmental temperatures, similar to VMVL, but suitable for non hazardous areas.

Model: PVML-3 to PVML-25, equivalent HID 70W-1000W.

Certification: UL1598; UL1598A； Type 4X, IP66； CSA C22.2 No.250。

Electrical parameters: Input power 28W-199W, voltage 100-277 VAC/127-250 VDC or 347-480 VAC.

Design features:

The same modular design, intelligent sensor options, and customized optics as VMVL.

Optional emergency batteries (PVML-3 to PVML-13).

4.3 IHB high ceiling LED lighting fixtures

Main applications: Ideal replacement for 250W-1500W HID or 4-10 T5HO fluorescent high ceiling lamps.

Model: IHB16L to IHB64L, equivalent HID 250W-1500W or 4-10 lamp T5HO.

Certification: UL1598; UL8750； cULus Damp locations。

Design features:

Up to 117 lm/W light efficiency.

Multiple lens options: tempered glass, diffuse glass, transparent or diffuse polycarbonate.

Optional occupation sensor kit.

Multiple installation methods: lifting, aircraft cable or chain installation.

4.4 PFME LED floodlight

Main applications: HID floodlights and area lighting substitutes for indoor and outdoor light industrial areas.

Model: PFME15L（500W HID）、PFME30L（750W-1,000W HID）、PFME60L/75L（1,500W+ HID）。

Certification: UL1598 Wet Locations, IP65; CSA C22.2 No.250。

Design features:

Up to 130 lm/W light efficiency.

Standard Trunnion bracket, optional pole mount.

Multiple color temperature options: 3000K, 4000K, 5000K.

Optional light control, cable cover, and light shield kit.

Emergency and exit lighting

5.1 N2LPS M2 emergency lighting

Main application: Provide reliable lighting for evacuation areas in case of main lighting system failure or interruption.

Features:

Non metallic sealing gasket shell provides anti-corrosion protection in extreme environments.

High temperature resistant nickel cadmium batteries can operate reliably at an ambient temperature of 55 ° C.

Self checking, monitoring, and diagnostic functions reduce maintenance costs.

Remote installation of lamp heads for flexible focused lighting.

Certification: Class I, Division 2; Class I, Zone 2； UL844； UL924； NEMA 4X。

5.2 LED exit signs

We offer multiple series such as Ex Lite, UX LED, EXIT, etc., suitable for different hazardous area levels, with optional nickel cadmium batteries, and support for multiple "EXIT" legends and directional arrows.

Installation solution

6.1 V-Spring ™  Telescopic safety lamp post

Main applications: Industrial walkways, platforms, stairs, conveyors, and other areas that require fall prevention equipment, as well as hard to reach or dangerous places.

Model: V65-A (aluminum), V65-G (galvanized steel), V65-S (stainless steel).

Design features:

Simple vertical travel: can be extended to any height, covering multiple installation heights with one product.

360 ° rotation: easily locate lighting fixtures or cameras.

Factory pre assembly, pre wiring, and sealing provide maximum environmental protection.

The wind load rating complies with AASHTO standards and has been certified by DNV.

6.2 Condulet ™  Lamp three-way

Model: LTE2, LTE2 SA, LTE3, LTE3 SA (Feraloy cast iron or copper free aluminum).

Design features:

The top entrance is convenient for quick wiring and safer installation (without the need to extend the handrail).

1-1/2 "vertical hub, compatible with V-Spring and other standard lamp posts.

NEMA 3R rainproof (used in conjunction with 380G gasket cover).