Safety Milestone: ITALON FLS Granted Official Explosion-Proof Certification (TR CU 012/2011)

At ITALON, we refuse to compromise on safety. We are proud to announce that our fuel level sensors have officially passed strict laboratory testing and received certification for use in hazardous environments in compliance with international safety standards.

This certification validates that ITALON equipment meets the rigorous safety standards required for operation in hazardous environments, such as oil depots, chemical plants, and fuel transportation vehicles.

Regulatory Compliance & Verification

Our equipment complies with TR CU 012/2011 (“On safety of equipment for work in explosive environments”), the Eurasian equivalent of the European ATEX directive. This regulatory standard ensures that the device will not become a source of ignition even in the most critical situations.

Applicable Regions: Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and other member states of the Customs Union.

Technical Deep Dive: Intrinsic Safety

The system utilizes an intrinsically safe circuit. This means the energy available in the hazardous area is limited to a level below that required to ignite flammable gas mixtures.

The Safety Barrier (Safe Zone)

A protection module is installed between the terminal and the sensor, limiting voltage and current to safe levels.

Key Safety Parameters:

• Maximum Output Voltage: 10 V (safe voltage limit for the hazardous zone)
• Maximum Output Current: 0.5 A (current limitation to prevent sparks)

The Sensor (Hazardous Zone)

The fuel sensor itself is installed directly into the tank.

Safety Characteristics:

• Temperature Class T6: Surface temperature will never exceed 85°C, preventing auto-ignition of volatile fuels
• Gas Group IIB: Approved for gaseous environments including ethylene, gasoline, and diesel vapors
• Intrinsic Safety: Safe even with two independent faults

Where to Use Certified ITALON Sensors?

With this certification, ITALON sensors are legally and technically approved for:

Fuel Transportation:

• Tanker trucks (ATZ)
• Aviation refuelers
• Dangerous goods vehicles

Stationary Facilities:

• Diesel generator fuel tanks
• Oil depots and storage facilities
• Industrial storage subject to fire inspection

Hazardous Industries:

• Mining operations with explosive atmospheres
• Chemical processing plants
• Petroleum and petrochemical facilities

Why Certification Matters

Using non-certified equipment in explosive atmospheres is a severe violation of industrial safety laws. By choosing certified ITALON equipment, you ensure:

Legal Compliance: Full documentation for technical supervision authorities (Rostekhnadzor)

Liability Reduction: Mitigation of risks associated with industrial accidents

Reliable Performance: The system maintains ITALON’s signature 99.5% measurement accuracy while integrating safety barriers

Sensor Series

ITALON offers fuel level sensors designed for hazardous area installations:

• Series GS.06: Proven platform for hazardous zone applications

Installation and Support

For technical specifications, installation guidelines, and certification details, please refer to your sensor documentation or contact our engineering team.

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ITALON: Precision Fuel Monitoring Meets Absolute Safety