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News Release from: European Safety Systems | Subject: BEx beacons
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 19 January 2001
15 Joule explosion proof synchronised
beacons
The new BEx beacons, believed to be the only synchronised family on the market, are KEMA and ATEX Approved for use in Zone 1 and 2 environments, Gas Groups IIC, IIB and IIA
The new BEx beacons from European Safety Systems are KEMA and ATEX Approved for use in Zone 1 and 2 environments, Gas Groups IIC, IIB and IIA The BEx range is believed to be the only synchronised family on the market; this unique feature ensures that all beacons on a particular circuit flash in unison when activated, reinforcing the visual signal
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 22 Apr 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Operation is from 12, 24 or 48VDC or 110 or 230VAC.
The flash frequency is 1Hz, output levels are 5, 10 or 15 Joule and a choice of six lens colours is available.
The Xenon flash tubes are mechanically restrained to improve resistance to shock and vibration, thereby avoiding premature failure.
They are highly efficient, ensuring a low current draw in operation and they are also long life, the light output remains better than 80% of new even after 8 million operations.
The units are sealed to IP67 and IP66, so they can be used in offshore and marine applications or in any onshore industry where water is likely to be encountered during operation or cleaning.
In both the EEx d flameproof and the EEx de increased safety versions, the termination area is very large, making installation as easy as possible.
Two cable entries are provided; the EEx d model will accept one 4mm2 or two 2.5mm2 cables; the EEX de unit has dual in and out terminals accepting two 4mm2 cables.
The unique ratchet adjustable U bracket enables the beacon to be fixed to any horizontal or vertical surface.
Whether wall mounted, ceiling mounted or floor mounted, the side of the beacon lens, the point of maximum light output, can be positioned or 'aimed' in order to give maximum visibility in the desired area.
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