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Entity concept
A concept that allows interconnection of intrinsically safe apparatus to associated apparatus not specifically examined in such a combination. The criteria for interconnection is that the voltage (Vmax) and current (Imax) which intrinsically safe apparatus can receive and remain intrinsically safe, considering faults, must be equal to or greater than the voltage (Voc or Vt) and current (Isc or It) levels which can be delivered by the associated apparatus, considering faults and applicable factors. In addition, the maximum unprotected capacitance (Ci) and inductance (Li) of the intrinsically safe apparatus, including interconnecting wiring, must be equal to or less than the capacitance (Ca) and inductance (La) that can safely be connected to the associated apparatus. If these criteria are met, then the combination may be connected without compromising intrinsic safety. For additional information refer to ISA RP 12.6.
Source: API Recommended Practice 14FZ, Recommended Practice for Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 Locations, Second Edition, May 2013. Global Standards
Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global Standards