ATEX Sounders Zone 1 & Zone 2 Intrinsically Safe Weatherproof Ex ia – Eaton MEDC DB5 Hazardous Area Sounder

ATEX Sounders Zone 1 & Zone 2 Intrinsically Safe Weatherproof Ex ia – Eaton MEDC DB5 Hazardous Area Sounder
This Eaton MEDC DB5 range of light weight, intrinsically safe ATEX sounders that have been designed with a high weatherproof rating to cope with the harsh environmental conditions found offshore and onshore in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries in ATEX & IECEx Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas.
The hazardous area speaker can also be used in the mining industry and is available in 2 models: 12V and 24V.

Eaton MEDC DB5
ATEX Sounders Zone 1 & Zone 2

ATEX
Features
- Zone 0, Zone 1 and Zone 2 use.
- Ex ia IIC T4.
- ATEX/IECEx certified (Group II Surface).
- ATEX/IECEx certified (Group I Mining).
- IECEx certified, Ga.
- FM Approved – Class I, Div. 1, Groups A-D.
- Brazilian (Inmetro) certified.
- IP65.
- Certified temperature: –20ºC to +55ºC.
- Volume control as standard.
- Up to 103 dB(A).
- 26 different sound outputs, user selectable by internal switches.
- Encapsulated electronics.
- Second tone selectable using third wire

Eaton MEDC DB5 – Dimensions
MEDC DB5 Hazardous Area sounders
Technical Specification
Hazardous Area Certification | |
ATEX Ex ia (surface) | Cert. no. BAS00ATEX1259X Certified to: EN60079-0, EN60079-11, EN60079-26 Ex ia IIC T4 Ga |
ATEX Ex ia (surface sys) | Cert. no. Baseefa10Y0054 Certified to: EN60079-25 Ex ia IIC T4 Ga |
ATEX Ex ia (mining | Cert. no. MECS01ATEX4260 Certified to: EN50014, EN50020, EN50303 I M 1, EEx ia I |
ATEX Ex ia (mining sys) | Cert. no. 94Y7095 Certified to: EN50039 Ex ia I |
IECEx Ex ia (surface) | Cert. no. IECEx BAS 08.0043x Certified to: IEC60079-0, IEC60079-11, IEC60079-26 Ex ia IIC T4 Ga |
IECEx Ex ia (mining) | Cert. no. IECEx ITA 15.0010X Certified to: IEC60079-0, IEC60079-11 Ex ia I Ma |
FM | Job indentification. 3008604 Intrinsically safe for: Class I division 1 groups A, B, C & D Ex ia I Ma |
ABS | American Bureau of Shipping type approva |
Specifications | |
Material | A.B.S. (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) |
Finish | Available in red as standard |
Sound output | 100± 3dB(A) for 12V and 24V versions Typical max value only – variable with tone Tones comply with BS 5839 Part 1 |
Current consumption | 24Vdc model – 14 mA max. nominal 12Vdc model – 12 mA max. nominal |
Certified temp | –20ºC to +55ºC |
Weight | 0.3 Kg |
Entries | 2 x M20 side entries |
Terminals | 6 off suitable to accept up to 2.5sqmm cable, for looping |
EATON MEDC db5 – ORDERING REQUIREMENTS
The following code is designed to help in selection of the correct Eaton hazardous area sounders with ATEX approval and certification. Build up the part number by inserting the code for each component into the appropriate box.

Eaton MEDC DB5 – Ordering Requirements

ATEX Sounders
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.
➡ Cable Cleats | Cable Lugs | Cable Transits | Cable Joints