CSA certification on process transmitters

[ReneDionne]

Hello. I am being challenged for the selection of process transmitters (i.e. pressure/temperature transmitters with 4-20 mA signal). They are to be installed in a general purpose environment, but historically, we have always ordered them with a CSA certification as it had been deemed necessary by engineering before my time. Upon closer look, the certification for Canada for these instruments relate to Hazardous Location (Intrinsically Safe for Cl1 Div2, Explosion proof, or both). If I do not need that certification since I am in a general purpose area, then I do not need to order them with the "canadian certification" suffix. My question is with regards to CSA: if my transmitter does not show CSA, will an inspector reject that part of the design? The remote control panel is built in a CSA shop, and it will connect to a 24VDC transmitter located in a general purpose location by an (CSA approved) ACIC cable properly laid in a cable tray by a certified electrician. I am about to place a PO, but would like to get opinions from some of you who have been exposed to the same situation. Thanks in advance.

 

[qcroanoke]

Hello. I am being challenged for the selection of process transmitters (i.e. pressure/temperature transmitters with 4-20 mA signal). They are to be installed in a general purpose environment, but historically, we have always ordered them with a CSA certification as it had been deemed necessary by engineering before my time. Upon closer look, the certification for Canada for these instruments relate to Hazardous Location (Intrinsically Safe for Cl1 Div2, Explosion proof, or both). If I do not need that certification since I am in a general purpose area, then I do not need to order them with the "canadian certification" suffix. My question is with regards to CSA: if my transmitter does not show CSA, will an inspector reject that part of the design? The remote control panel is built in a CSA shop, and it will connect to a 24VDC transmitter located in a general purpose location by an (CSA approved) ACIC cable properly laid in a cable tray by a certified electrician. I am about to place a PO, but would like to get opinions from some of you who have been exposed to the same situation. Thanks in advance.

Is CSA certification not available for general purpose locations?
Not sure if I'd be willing to chance it without certification. But I have never participated in trying to get an assembly CSA or UL certified.