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A SAFE CHOICE FOR CALIBRATION: an intrinsically safe calibrator and communicator If you use a non-Ex calibrator, you need to spend time and effort on hot-work permits.
Using an intrinsically safe calibrator in hazardous areas is the easiest and safest choice. As a solution, Beamex has launched a calibrator that is ATEX and IECEx certified for every Ex zone, so you can take it to Zone 0, Zone 1 and Zone 2 (Division 1 / Division 2)
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eamex has introduced an advanced, intrinsically safe field calibrator and
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communicator, called the MC6-Ex. The new calibrator delivers functionality and accuracy. The ATEX- and IECEx- certified MC6-Ex is designed for use in potentially explosive environments, such as offshore and on-shore oil and gas platforms, oil refineries, and chemical and petrochemical plants, where inflammable gasses may be present. It can also be used in the pharmaceutical industry, within energy production and the gas processing industry. Beamex has been producing calibration equipment for more than 40 years and intrinsically safe process calibrators for over 30 years. In many process industries, there are certain areas in the plant that are classified as a “Hazardous Area” or “Ex area”. This is an area that contains, or may contain flammable substances; gas, vapour or dust. If you want to take a normal, non-Ex
calibrator into a hazardous area, you will need a hot-work permit – this takes time, effort and bureaucracy. Then, you will need to make a risk analysis and carry additional safety equipment with you such as gas analysers. Using an Ex certified intrinsically safe calibrator in an Ex area is the safest and easiest choice.
IDEAL FOR THE FIELD Now, Beamex introduces a high accuracy calibrator and communcator with versatile functionality called the Beamex MC6-Ex. The device is a documenting,
multifunction calibrator and communicator that offers calibration capabilities for pressure, temperature and various electrical signals. It also contains a field communicator for HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus and Profibus PA instruments. MC6-Ex is an IEC and ATEX certified
calibrator and can be used in any Ex Zone / Division, even in the most demanding environments - Zone 0 / Division 1. The
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certification classification is Ex II 1 G and Ex ia IIC T4 Ga. It is important to note that some Ex calibrators/devices on the market are not suitable for all Ex areas in the plant - potentially causing dangerous situations. The robust, IP65-rated dust- and
waterproof casing, ergonomic design, and ease-of-use make the MC6-Ex an ideal device for field use. The MC6-Ex communicates with Beamex calibration management software, enabling fully automated and paperless calibration and documentation. The device can also be part of the paperless integration to the customer’s own ERP system. Other features include: internal loop
supply; up to three internal pressure measurement modules and external modules; large 5.7-inch backlit colour
The MC6-Ex is a versatile calibrator with many different functions
display with touchscreen and multilingual user interface; smart field-replaceable battery pack, built-in field communicator; documenting capability; and data logger functionality. Also, communication with pressure and temperature controllers is possible in a safe area. “We are really excited to bring out
the new MC6-Ex calibrator and communicator. We feel that this is the first intrinsically safe calibrator on the market without any compromises in functionality or usability,” says Jan- Henrik Svensson, CEO of Beamex. MC6-Ex sets a high standard for
intrinsically safe process calibrators. Find out more about the MC6-Ex on the Beamex website (
www.beamex.com).
Beamex
www.beamex.com T: 01455 821 920
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