MEDC FB4 & FL4 are ATEX beacons specifically designed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and harsh environmental conditions in ATEX & IECEx Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas.
MEDC FB4 & FL4 are ATEX beacons specifically designed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and harsh environmental conditions in ATEX & IECEx Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas.
The hazardous area beacons can be painted to customer specification and fitted with identification labels.
The MEDC FB4 & FL4 are available with optional Exe terminal chamber.
Contact our team for customer service, competitive quotations and availability from stock for the MEDC range of sounders, including MEDC LD15, for safe use in hazardous areas with explosive atmospheres.
The MEDC FB4 hazardous area beacon is available in a choice of variants with alloy and stainless steel available
The MEDC FL4 hazardous area beacon is available in a choice of variants with alloy and stainless steel available
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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| Eaton MEDC Part Number | Wattage | T Class | Min.Amb | Max.Amb |
| FB4 | 100 | T3 | -55ºC | 55ºC |
| 60 | T4 | -55ºC | 70ºC | |
| T5 | -55ºC | 30ºC | ||
| FL4 | 39 | T4 | -20ºC | 70ºC |
| T5 | -20ºC | 40ºC | ||
| 13 & 36 | T4 | -20ºC | 70ºC | |
| T5 | -20ºC | 55ºC | ||
| T6 | -20ºC | 40ºC |
| Models | FL4 – up to 3 x 13 watt PL compact fluorescent lamps. FB4 – up to 100 watt GLS filament lamps. E27 holder as standard |
| Hazardous Area Certifications | |
| FL4 ATEX Ex d | Cert. no. Baseefa 04ATEX0224X. Certified to: EN60079-0, EN60079-1, EN60079-31. Ex II 2GD, Ex d IIC T4/T5/T6 Gb, Ex tb IIIC T85ºC/T100ºC/T135ºC Db. |
| FL4 ATEX Ex de | Ex II 2G EEx de IIC |
| FL4 IECEx Ex d | Cert. no. IECEx BAS 10.0078X. Certified to: IEC60079-0, IEC60079-1, IEC60079-31. Ex d IIC T4/T5/T6 Gb. Ex tb IIIC T85ºC/T100ºC/T135ºC Db |
| FB4 ATEX Ex d | Cert. no. Baseefa 04ATEX0224X. Certified to: EN60079-0, EN60079-1, EN60079-31. Ex d IIC T3/T4/T5 Gb, Ex tb IIIC T85ºC/T100ºC/T185ºC Db |
| FB4 ATEX Ex de | Ex II 2G EEx de IIC. |
| FB4 IECEx Ex d | Cert. no. IECEx BAS 10.0078X. Certified to: IEC60079-0, IEC60079-1, IEC60079-31. Ex II 2GD, Ex d IIC T3/T4/T5 Gb. Ex tb IIIC T85ºC/T100ºC/T185ºC Db. |
| UL Haz Locs | Listing no. E187894. Class I, Div 1, Groups C & D. Class I, Zone 1, AExd IIB T4/T5 |
| UL Ord Locs | Listing no. S8128. Visual Signal Device. (FL4 only) |
| FL4 CUTR Ex d | 1Ex d IIC T4/T5/T6 Gb. Ex tb IIIC T85ºC/T100ºC/T135ºC Db. |
| FB4 CUTR Ex d | 1Ex d IIC T3/T4/T5 Gb, Ex tb IIIC T85ºC/T100ºC/T185ºC Db |
| Inmetro Ex d | Ex d IIC T3/T4/T5/T6 Gb. |
| Inmetro Ex de | Ex de IIC T3/T4/T5/T6 Gb |
| Specifications | |
| Material | LM25TF Marine Grade Alloy body. Grade 316 ANC4B Stainless Steel body. Glass reinforced polyester (GRP) terminal chamber). Toughened Wellglass |
| Finish | Grey epoxy paint finish as standard or to customer’s specification. |
| Voltage | 24V 48V 110V d.c., 110V 120V 220V 240V 254Va.c. ± 10% 50/60hz. |
| Lamps | FB4 units are supplied with lamps |
| Entries | Up to 3 x 1/2″ NPT or 2 x 3/4″ NPT in UL unit. Up to 3 x M20 or 2 x M25 ISO in Exd unit. Up to 4 x M20 or 4 x M25 ISO in Exe unit |
| Weight | FL4 (Exd) 6.5 – 7.9 Kg. FL4 (Exde) 7.5 – 8.9 Kg. FB4 (Exd) 6.4 Kg. FB4 (Exde) 7.4 Kg. The above are for alloy versions. Add 8.4 Kg for stainless steel. |
| Ingress Protection | NEMA 4x & 6. IP66 and IP67 |
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