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.
| Nominal voltage | d.c | a.c | ||||||
| 24 | 48 | 110 | 220/240/254 | |||||
| XB10 tube energy (Joules) | 10 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 15 |
| Current (mA) | 700 | 1200 | 300 | 560 | 190 | 300 | 100 | 145 |
| Effective intensity (Cd) | 285 | 330 | 285 | 330 | 285 | 330 | 285 | 330 |
| Peak intensity (Cd) | 74179 | 11269 | 74179 | 111269 | 74179 | 11269 | 74179 | 111269 |
| Power consumption (W) | 16.8 | 28.8 | 14.4 | 26.8 | 20.9 | 33 | 24 | 34.8 |
| Flash rate | 1Hz (other flash rates available on request, please specify | |||||||
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.
| Hazardous Area Certifications | |
| ATEX Ex d | Cert. no. BAS00ATEX2204X Certified to: EN60079-0, EN60079-1 Ex II 2G, Ex d IIB T4 Gb |
| ATEX Ex de | Cert. no. BAS00ATEX2226X Certified to: EN60079-0, EN60079-1, EN60079-7 Ex II 2G, Ex de IIB T4 Gb |
| IECEx Ex d | Cert. no. IECEx BAS 10.0086X Certified to: IEC60079-0, IEC60079-1 Ex d IIB T4 Gb |
| IECEx Ex de | Cert. no. IECEx BAS 10.0087X Certified to: IEC60079-0, IEC60079-1, IEC60079-7 Ex de IIB T4 Gb |
| UL Ord Locs | Listing no. S8128. Visual Signal Device |
| TR CU Ex d | 1Ex d IIB T4 Gb. Russian Fire Alarm approved |
| TR CU Ex de | 1Ex de IIB T4 Gb. Russian Fire Alarm approved |
| INMETRO Ex de | Ex d IIB T4 Gb |
| Specifications | |
| Material | Body: glass reinforced polyester Lens: glass Cover screws + bracket: stainless steel 316 |
| Finish | Natural black or painted to customer specification |
| Certified temp | 15J unit: Exd -55ºC to +50ºC Exde -50ºC to +50ºC 10J unit: Exd -55ºC to +65ºC Exde -50ºC to +65ºC |
| Weight | Ex d 2.8kg. Ex de 3.6kg |
| Entries | Up to 3 x M20 or 2 x M25 ISO in Exd unit. Up to 4 x M20 or 4 x M25 ISO in Exe unit. |
| Ingress protection | IP66 & IP67 |
| Fire retardancy | GRP is fire retardant to ISO 1210 |
| Terminals | 4 x 2.5sqmm (dc), 6 x 2.5sqmm (ac) |
| Mounting | Wall mounted via bracket |
| Tube life | >1×106 flashes |
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.
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ATEX Beacons Zone 1 & Zone 2 10 & 15 Joule Xenon Ex d(e) – Eaton MEDC XB10 Hazardous Area Beacon
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