HV/HW-CEP Series Intrinsically Safe Platform Scales | ATEX Scales Zone 1, Zone 2

Product Overview

Atex Platform Scales

An ATEX platform scale is a type of weighing instrument or hazardous area scale designed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

The weighing equipment is designed with additional safety features to prevent ignition sources that can trigger an explosion in hazardous area environments where there may be combustible gases, vapours, dusts or flammable substances present.

The A&D HV/HW-CEP is an intrinsically safe platform scale that is suitable for environments where flammable chemicals are processed eg. petrochemical manufacturers, oil platforms/refineries, petroleum pipelines, pharmaceutical companies, and paint manufacturers.

It is manufactured with an IP65 dust & waterproof base unit with a stainless steel (SUS430) pan, so it can be washed with water and can weigh wet objects without problems. The HV-CEP/HW-CEP series is resistant to chemicals, scratches and rust, making it easy to keep clean and hygienic in hazardous areas.

Key features & benefits

• Versatile capacities and resolutions: affordable selection of platform scales with diverse capacities and resolutions, ensuring precision tailored to unique weighing specifications
• Swift measurements: Experience efficiency of high speed measurements with a response time of 1 second (HV-CEP series) enhancing productivity in many operations
• Visual guidance with LED Comparator Lights: Multi coloured 5 step LED comparator lights on A&D Platform scales providing clear visual indications, facilitating easy interpretation of measuring results
• Efficient check weighing: Auto-tare and negative comparison functions with the platform scales, enabling efficient “take away” check weighing
• User-friendly interface: Navigate through quick and easy settings using the alphanumeric keypad on the scales, ensuring a user-friendly experience
• Enhanced visibility LCD Display: The highly visible LCD display (25mm character height) with a white backlight ensuring optimal visibility in any lighting conditions on the platform scales
• Adaptive design: Optimised performance in diverse environment by adjusting response characteristics based on the degree of drafts and vibrations at the installation site on the platform scales
• Battery operated convenience: Operational with four D batteries** eliminating the need to secure power from a safe area

ATEX Scales – Specification

The following table outlines the complete range of Scales & Balances certified by the ATEX Directive for safe use in potentially explosive atmospheres and hazardous area locations including Zone 1 & Zone 2.

Hazardous Area Classification

You can effectively maintain balance in areas which have ignitable flammable gases, vapours or liquids and are present for continuous prolonged amount of time under the standard operating conditions, such as hazardous area Zone 0 or Division 1.

Areas in which the HV/HW-CEP ATEX scales are certified for safe use:

IECEx

Ex ia IIB T4 Ga Tamb -25°C + 40°C (IECEx FMG 17.0018X)

• Ex: Ex Component
• ia: Type of Protection
• IIB: Gas Classification
• T4: Temperature Class
• Ga: Equipment Protection

ATEX

II 1G Ex ia IIB T4 Ga Tamb -25°C + 40°C (FM17ATEX0038X)

• Ex: Ex Component
• ia: Type of Protection
• IIB: Gas Classification
• T4: Temperature Class
• Ga: Equipment Protection

FM, FMc (Zone)

Class Ι, Zone 0, AEx / Ex ia ΙΙB T4 Tamb -25°C to +40°C

(FM17US0171X/FM17CA0089X)

• Class: Permitted Class
• Zone: Permitted Zone
• Ex: Ex Component
• AEX: American National Standard
• ia: Type of Protection
• IIB: Gas Classification
• T4: Temperature Class

FM, FMc (Division)

Intrinsically Safe for Class Ι, Division 1, Groups C, D T4

Tamb -25°C to +40°C (FM17US0171X/FM17CA0089X)

• Intrinsically Safe: Type of Protection
• Class: Permitted Class
• Division: Permitted Division
• Groups: Permitted Groups
• T4: Temperature Class