ATEX Loudspeakers Zone 1 & Zone 2 Weatherproof EEx nA – Eaton DB18 Hazardous Area Loudspeakers

Eaton DB18 are ATEX loudspeakers intended for use in potentially explosive gas atmospheres in ATEX & IECEx Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas. DB10 hazardous area loudspeaker has a power rating of up to 15 watts and is suitable for use in gas groups IIB plus hydrogen and IIC.

The flare and body are manufactured from a UV stable glass reinforced polyester. Stainless steel screws and mounting stirrup are incorporated to ensure a corrosion-free product.

Eaton MEDC DB18

ATEX Loudspeakers Zone 1 & Zone 2

ATEX

Features

Zone 2 use.
EEx n II T4.
ATEX compliant, Ex II 3 GD.
BASEEFA tested.
IP66 & IP67.
Ambient temperature -55°C to +55°C.
117dBA at 15 Watts at 1 metre.
Power tappings via integral transformer.
Stainless steel ratcheted swivel mounting stirrup.
Stainless steel fixtures.

Eaton MEDC DB18 – Dimensions

Frequency Response @ 1W/1M for 15W Unit (1/3 Octave Pink Noise)

MEDC DB18 Hazardous Area Loudspeakers

Technical Specification

Hazardous Area Certification	CENELEC EN50014, 21. Ex nA II T 135ºC (-55ºC to +55ºC) T4, Zone 2.
Material	Body & horn in anti-static, UV stable, glass reinforced polyester. Mounting stirrup and fixtures in stainless steel
Finish	Natural Black or body and horn can be painted to client requirements
Rated Power	15 watts RMS continuous (at 25ºC)
Certified Temp	–55ºC to +55ºC
Weight	2.6kg approx
Ingress Protection	IP66 & IP67
Entries	2 x M20 ISO
Terminals	Up to 8 x 2.5sqmm
Output	Maximum output at 1W/1m at 900Hz is 107 dBA. Maximum output at 15W/1m at 900Hz is 117 dBA
Frequency Range	400Hz to 7kHz
Voice Coil Impedance	8 ohms
Fire Retardancy	GRP is fire retardant to ISO 1210
Mounting	Via stirrup with ratchet facility
Earth Continuity	Available
Labels	Optional stainless steel tag and duty labels
Transformer	Used by combining the rated power tappings below

EATON MEDC DB18 – ORDERING REQUIREMENTS

The following code is designed to help in selection of the correct Eaton hazardous area loudspeakers with ATEX approval and certification. Build up the part number by inserting the code for each component into the appropriate box.

Eaton MEDC DB18 – Ordering Requirements

ATEX Loudspeakers

Eaton MEDC

Eaton MEDC have developed ATEX products designed for harsh and hazardous area conditions and where there is a risk of explosion due to the presence of flammable 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 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.

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