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Pressure sensors
News Release from: Barksdale Control Products | Subject: UDS7-Ex
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 31 January 2003
Dual pressure switch gains ATEX 100
approval
Barksdale Control Products will launch its first electronic pressure switch to receive the coveted ATEX 100 approval at MTEC 2003.
Barksdale Control Products will launch its first electronic pressure switch to receive the coveted ATEX 100 approval at MTEC 2003 The accreditation officially recognises the UDS7-Ex dual pressure switch's ability to operate in hazardous areas and means Barksdale's long-life switch will be fully compliant with the new EU safety Directive when it comes into force in July 2003
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 27 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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This latest approval rating bolsters the UDS7-Ex's existing certification, which includes an intrinsically safe standard for category G1 and G2 and IP65 protection classification.
It also highlights the suitability of the UDS7-Ex for specification in industrial environments which involve gas, dust or fumes that can be ignited by a spark or a flame.
Designed for a number of industrial or process applications, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, injection moulding machines and engine test units, the UDS7-Ex has a extended operating life that is up to 10 times longer than traditional mechanical devices and has added a display and 4-20mA analogue output.
Its versatility and durability are also matched by its performance specifications, which include high levels of accuracy (+/-0.5% full scale), extensive measurement ranges (from 0-10 to 0-400bar) and exceptional operating-temperature parameters (0 to +60C, temperature class T4).
Additional features include a menu-driven, tactile keypad for data input and an alphanumeric four-digit display for indicating actual pressure, peak pressure and special configurations.
The microprocessor-controlled pressure switch also features onboard diagnostics, a range of outputs and several safety functions, including self-test after switch on.
David Thomas, UK and Ireland Sales Manager at Barksdale said: "Compliance with ATEX 100 provides an official acknowledgement of the UDS7-Ex's capabilities in extreme and hazardous conditions.
It also recognises the electronic pressure switch's ability to provide accurate and repeatable measurements over an extended life span".
The UDS7-Ex electronic dual pressure switch can store minimum and maximum pressure readings, has a lockable front panel to avoid unauthorised tampering and can be set to monitor multiple pressure levels. Request a free brochure from Barksdale Control Products ...
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