Class1 Div2 Group D 24VDc coils/switches

[bob222]

I am building a large rubber mixing machine. The installation location calls for Class1 Div2 Group D classification. The main motors will be wired on site but other wiring for limit switches prox sensors and solenoid valves have to be done off site. I will use Class1 Div1 Group C 24Vdc components. Can I use MC type or other type of cables to wire from the devices to a junction box? or do I have to use rigid conduit and explosion proof seal fittings? Wire lengths could be up to 15'. I read you are only allowed up to 6' lengths for flexible conduit.

Thank you in advance.

Bob

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[rbalex]

Type MC cable is acceptable in Division 2. See Section 501.10 (B)(1)(6) for additional information.

Seal applications will depend on the specific device configuration. See 501.15 ? unfortunately, it can be pretty complex. Solenoids probably will not need seals. Some of the other devices may not either. Without details on those devices ? we can?t say.

 

[bob222]

Class1 Div2 Group D 24VDc coils/switches

Robert thanks for the info I wish I found this forum a long time ago.

I will be using AB hermetically sealed limit switches from the factory. For cable protection can I run the MC cable from these devices inside standard galv conduit and fittings to my junction box and or can I run standard wire from these devices inside the galv conduit?

Thanks,

Bob

 

[justdavemamm]

I think the 6 ft rule that most people 'remember' is in [2005] 501.30 / [2002] 501.16

 

[rbalex]

In Division 2, Type MC cables only need to be installed per Art 330 to be NECcompliant. While MC is permitted “n any raceway” [See 330.10(A)(7)], I wouldn’t recommend it.

RMC or IMC with conventional boxes or conduit bodies and most Table 310.13 conductors is also an acceptable wirirng method . See 501.10 (B)(1)(2) and 501.10(B)(4).

Edit Add: cited RMC/IMC Sections

 

[bob222]

Class1 Div2 Group D 24VDc coils/switches

501-14(1) (b) states "General -pupose enclosures shall be permitted if current-interupting contacts are one of the following (b) Enclosed within a chamber hermetically sealed...

If this is the case and as I understand Div2, all arcing devices should be enclosed/sealed then I should be able to run standard galv conduit and wiring from these devices to my junction boxes without conduit seals and special fittings?

Comments suggestions would be appreciated

Bob

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[bob222]

Thanks you were very helpfull

Bob