MEDC XB8 are ATEX beacons that are rugged, intrinsically safe and weatherproof intended for potentially Explosive Atmospheres in ATEX & IECEx Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas.
MEDC XB8 are ATEX beacons that are rugged, intrinsically safe and weatherproof intended for potentially Explosive Atmospheres in ATEX & IECEx Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas.
The ATEX beacon is available in 12V and 24V versions and for gas groups IIB or IIC.
The ATEX beacon with explosion protection concept Ex d is also available as a non-hazardous version at a lower cost.
The MEDC XB8 hazardous area beacon is available in a choice of intrinsically safe and weatherproof variants.
The MEDC range of sounders and beacons from the Crouse Hinds series of Signalling & Alarms – a comprehensive range of Explosion Proof call points are also available with ATEX & IECEx certification and explosion protection to both Ex d (flameproof) and Ex ia (Intrinsically Safe) applications.
The following code is designed to help in selection of the correct MEDC hazardous area beacon with ATEX approval and certification.
Eaton MEDC
Eaton MEDC have developed ATEX products, including ATEX Beacons, designed for harsh and hazardous area conditions and where there is a risk of explosion due to the presence of flammable gas and dust atmospheres both onshore and offshore – since 1975 MEDC have been designers and manufacturers of alarm, signal, control and communications equipment.
Complete range of LV-HV Cable Joints, Terminations, Cleats & Glands are available to support installation of power, control and instrumentation cables up to 33kV – includes Cold Shrink for use in hazardous areas to provide electrical insulation and cable protection.
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| Category | ATEX Sounders & Beacons |
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| Hazardous Area Certifications | |
| ATEX Ex ia | Cert. no. BAS00ATEX1258X Certified to: EN60079-0, EN60079-11 Ex II 1G, Ex ia IIB/IIC T4 Ga. System cert. no. Baseefa13Y0230 |
| IECEx Ex ia | Cert. no. IECEx BAS 10.0111X Certified to: IEC60079-0, IEC60079-11 Ex ia IIB/IIC T4 Ga |
| TR CU Ex ia | 0Ex ia IIB/IIC T4 Ga Russian Fire Approved |
| ABS | American Bureau of Shipping Type Approval |
| Specifications | |
| Material | UV stable glass reinforced polyester body Clear polycarbonate cover/lens Retained stainless steel cover screws |
| Finish | Painted red as standard or to customer specification |
| Tube energy | IIB version 0.5 Joules IIC version 0.4 Joules |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Certified temp | –55ºC to +60ºC |
| Ingress protection | IP66 & IP67 |
| Tube life | >1 x 106 flashes |
| Voltage | 12V or 24V via suitable barrier |
| Current consumption | 24V IIB model – 71mA max. nominal 24V IIC model – 55mA max. nominal 12V IIB & IIC models – 52mA max. nominal |
| Tube type | Xenon discharge |
| Lens colour | Clear as standard. Coloured options available |
| Terminals | 8 x 2.5sqmm |
| Flash rate | 1 flash per second |
| Labels | Duty and tag labels optional |
| Cable entries | Up to 3 x M20 via knockouts |
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