Safe isolation July 2009, Extech Safety Systems MTL Instruments has introduced its next generation intrinsic safety isolators using its innovative ‘One-Core’ technology.
Intrinsic safety (IS) interface specialists MTL Instruments are introducing two ...
Your money or your life - Part 2 of 2 November 2008, Technews Publishing (SA Instrumentation & Control) In Part 2 we touch on controversial aspects of the legislation and issue a call to action
Junction boxes for hazardous areas November 2008, Elen Enclosures Elen Enclosures, the South African agent for Sarel, has vast experience in the supply of Ex’e and Ex’i junction boxes for Zones 1 and 2, using the Sarel Thalassa glass fibre reinforced polyester enclosures.
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ARP 0108: Your money or your life - Part 1 of 2 October 2008 This article is based on the author’s interpretation of the document and does not remove the requirement for readers to fully familiarise themselves with the contents of all relevant and associated legislation
Wireless solutions for Ex zone 1 October 2008, Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact’s new unidirectional RAD Line I/O solutions for the Ex zone 1 now make direct wireless transmission from potentially explosive zone 1 areas possible. The company’s RAD-ISM-2400-SET-UD-RPS-NAM-EX ...
A user's guide to intrinsic safety September 2007, Extech Safety Systems MTL Instruments has a useful web resource application note (AN9003) that helps to demystify the subject of intrinsic safety. The site addresses: * Why intrinsic safety?
* An introduction to intrinsic ...
FISCO simplifies application of explosion protection standards April 2007, Extech Safety Systems The initial IS fieldbus proposal was restricted to 'ia' IIC sources of power, while the FISCO specification permits power supplies to use non-linear regulation and the lower apparatus (gas) group IIB
IS/Ex heavy duty sounders and beacons provide effective warning October 2006 European Safety Systems specialises in the design and manufacture of high output sounders and strobes that are suitable for installation in hostile areas that require safety and warning systems.
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Ex solution for control and automation in zones 1 and 2 October 2006, Bartec Safety Complex processes in the chemical, pharmaceutical, oil and gas industries call for a constantly increasing number of automated solutions for measuring, control, regulation and visualisation applications. ...
Ex ib universal signal conditioners November 2005, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists Omniterm B series signal conditioners have been released for Intrinsically Safe applications. The Universal Transmitter and the Frequency Input transmitter have been approved IS on Input. [Ex ib] IIc ...
IS setpoint station October 2005, Extech Safety Systems BEKA Associates has designed the BA405C. This is an intrinsically safe panel mounting manual setpoint station that enables the current flowing in a 4 to 20 mA loop to be adjusted from within a hazardous ...
Motor management for Ex areas September 2005, Phoenix Contact The ELR W3/9-500 MM and EMM 3/5-500 MM motor management devices can now be used for motors in Ex areas. Class AK4 according to DIN V19251, Category 3 according to EN954-1 and the EC type examination certificate ...
E Ex ii and Ex i junction boxes April 2005, Elen Enclosures Elen Enclosures manufacture standard 8-, 12, 24- and 36-pair junction boxes with IP 66 rating and E Ex e II or Ex i certification. Other configurations to customer specifications can of course be produced, ...
SD card for installation of Map & Travel Navigator February 2005, GIS - Geographic Information Systems Earlier this year, developments using the best of GPS technology and South Africa's most accurate digital maps, a number of portable and wireless devices such as PDAs and mobile phones brought navigation ...
Ex-industrial PDA September 2004 The i.roc x10 with its comprehensive range of accessories not only contributes towards the rationalisation of everyday servicing work, it also increases the safety of the technician working in a dangerous environment
Ex certified loadcells fit for refuelling spacecraft August 2004 Space exploration has been mankind's dream for many years and over the last decades it has become more of a reality. The construction of the international space station (ISS) with its extensive laboratory ...
Digital camera for use in ex-zones March 2004 There are many applications for photography in the processing industry. For example, breaches of working safety regulations must be documented; original installation structures must be recorded before ...
Enunciators for safety related applications March 2004, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists The Omni16C Enunciator is suitable for use in safety related applications meeting Safety Integrity Level 1 in accordance with IEC 61508: 2000. Full details as to SSF and PFD Data are available from Omniflex ...
New temperature field transmitter offers improved safety March 2004, Endress+Hauser South Africa Instrumentation specialist Endress+Hauser has extended its range of temperature field transmitters with the introduction of the iTEMP TMT 162 transmitter with HART protocol for converting input signals ...
Fast, one handed tool for loop checks in Ex zones June 2003 Spescom MeasureGraph is offering to introduce the Fluke 707Ex intrinsically safe loop calibrator for use in explosion-endangered areas. The device Ex is certified in accordance with the new ATEX directive ...
