Flameproof Fixed Gas Detectors are used in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres where, due to the nature of the environment or the industrial process taking place, there is the risk of an incendive spark from electrical apparatus causing an explosion to occur and the organisation responsible for the safety of the area requires that electrical equipment be enclosed within a flameproof enclosure (also known as an FLP, Ex d or explosion-proof enclosure).
Examples are the oil, gas and chemicals industries. EcoService offer detectors with or without a window and digital display. They can be supplied either in aluminium (standard type) or grade 316 stainless steel Versions are available for detection of the following common gas types (most other flammable gas types are also available upon request)
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An Intrinsically Safe Gas Detector is one which is intended for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere where, due to the nature of the environment or the industrial process taking place, there is the risk of an incendive spark from electrical apparatus causing an explosion.
These gas detectors are designed so that the energy produced in the event of an electrical fault is insufficient to cause an incendive spark. An Electrical Safety Barrier Device must be used to connect power and signals between the gas detector and the 'Safe Area' (i.e. the area outside the potentially explosive atmosphere where mains powered equipment exists). This is necessary in order to preserve the safety integrity of the installation by limiting the power entering the potentially explosive atmosphere to a safe level - refer to the Accessories section for details of suitable barriers. Examples are the water, pharmaceuticals and chemicals industries. This series gas detectors are powered from an intrinsically safe dc power supply and provide an industry standard 4 to 20mA output signal.They are available for detection of the following common gas types
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