MEDC XB10 | Hazardous Area Beacon | ATEX Beacons Zone 1 & Zone 2 10 & 15 Joule Xenon Ex d(e)

Eaton MEDC XB10 Hazardous Area Beacon

MEDC XB10 | ATEX Beacons

Zone 1 & Zone 2 Hazardous Areas

MEDC XB10 compact and lightweight 10 & 15 Joule ATEX beacons that have been designed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and harsh environmental conditions in ATEX & IECEx Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas.

The hazardous area beacon housing, including the flamepaths, is manufactured completely from a UV stable glass reinforced polyester which is ideally suited for use offshore and onshore – and can be ordered from Thorne & Derrick with MEDC call points for integration into fire detection systems in the explosive atmosphere industries.

Stainless steel screws and mounting bracket are incorporated ensuring a totally corrosion free unit.

An additional body clamp is available for high-vibration environments. ATEX beacons can be painted to customer specification and supplied with identification labels.

Contact Thorne & Derrick for customer service, competitive quotations and availability from stock for the MEDC range of sounders, including MEDC XB10, for safe use in hazardous areas with explosive atmospheres.

Ordering Details

MEDC XB10 | Ex d 10 or 15 joule beacon

The MEDC XB10 hazardous area beacon is available in a choice of variants with mounting options for weatherproof and ordinary locations.

• XB10D (Ex d)
• XB10E (Ex de)
• XB10W (Weatherproof only)

MEDC

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.

Eaton MEDC XB10

ATEX Beacons Zone 1 & Zone 2

ATEX Certified & Approved

Features

• Zone 1 & 2 (Gas) and Zone 21 & 22 (Dust) Hazardous Areas
• Exd(e) IIB T4.
• ATEX Approved, Ex II 2G.
• BASEEFA Certified.
• TR CU Certified.
• Brazilian (Inmetro) Certified.
• IP66 & IP67 Ingress Protection
• Certified Temperature: –55°C to +55°C*.
• Low current 10 Joule version available.
• Corrosion Free GRP.
• Various lens colours for hazardous area beacon.
• Lens guard fitted as standard.
• Stainless steel mounting bracket & screws.
• Replaceable twin tubes.
• Optional telephone initiate with ATEX beacon.
• Optional earth continuity.

* Model dependent.

Eaton MEDC XB10 – Dimensions

ATEX Beacons Zone 1 & Zone 2

Nominal Voltage

Thorne & Derrick distribute intrinsically safe, flameproof and explosion proof loudspeakers, beacons and strobes, status lights and call points for warning signal systems in the hazardous area industries to suit all voltage requirements.

NOTE: The above figures (Cd) are for a clear lens @ 1Hz flash rate.

MEDC XB10 Hazardous Area Beacon

Technical Specification

Should you require any further information to enable the selection or specification of explosion proof beacons and sounders with LED or Xenon light source for use in potentially explosive atmospheres please contact us.

Eaton MEDC XB10 – Ordering Requirements

The following code is designed to help in selection of the correct MEDC hazardous area beacon with ATEX approval and certification. Build up the part number by inserting the code for each component into the appropriate box – contact our sales team for support and advice covering an extensive range of standard and innovative ATEX & IECEx equipment for use in explosive atmospheres.

Eaton MEDC XB10 – Ordering Requirements

ATEX IECEX Approvals | International Hazardous Area Classifications & Approvals

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. T&D distribute the extensive range of Eaton MEDC products – this includes ATEX Certified manual call points, visual, audible alarms, loudspeakers and telephones for hazardous area workplaces, including Zone 1 & Zone 2 explosive atmospheres.

Thorne & Derrick, are the Explosive Atmosphere Experts, distributing an extensive range of ATEX Certified Equipment including heat tracing cables and systems, electrical heating products, electrical enclosures and plug/sockets outlets.

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.

➡ Cable Cleats | Cable Lugs | Cable Transits | Cable Joints

Data Sheets

• ATEX Beacons Zone 1 & Zone 2 10 & 15 Joule Xenon Ex d(e) – Eaton MEDC XB10 Hazardous Area Beacon
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