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EKA associates are proud to announce a second version of Pageant, their intrinsically safe Operator Display. Thanks to a certified impact resistant front panel, the new display can be mounted in an Ex e or Ex t enclosure without invalidating the certification of the enclosure. This allows the new BA3102 Display, which retains all of the original state of the art features, to be safely installed in the same cubicle or enclosure as other Zone 1 or 2 equipment.
The original and new models simplify the design and reduce the cost of providing an Operator Display, Modbus Remote Display, or a PLC in a hazardous area. Multiple variables can be displayed simultaneously, and eight touch buttons with tricolour LED annunciators accept operator inputs. Intrinsic safety Ex ia protection provides maximum safety and allows installation in almost any flammable gas or combustible dust atmosphere in any Zone.
Featuring a 7 inch backlit trans-reflective display which can be read in all lighting conditions, Pageant and each of its plug-in I/O modules, have separate apparatus certificates allowing installation in Zones 0, 1, 2, 20, 21 and 22. The IECEx, ATEX and UKCA certifications permit any combination of plug-in modules to be fitted to the display without the need for additional certification. Plug-in input and output modules for interfacing 4/20mA currents, switch contacts, proximity detectors and pulse sources are available.
Pageant employs industry standard CODESYS® runtime software which complies with IEC 61131. The software includes a wealth of features and function blocks and is supplied with a lifetime licence. CODESYS runtime software is an industry standard already installed in more than 1,500 different products worldwide. It is supported by extensive documentation, including video presentations, and will already be familiar to many users.
The display, eight programmable touch buttons and LED annunciators are mounted behind a 4mm thick toughened glass, or a scratch resistant polycarbonate window in the 316 stainless steel front panel. The front provides IP66 protection, is totally flat and easy to clean, making these Operator Displays ideal for petrochemical, pharmaceutical and distilling applications. Both Operator Displays are lightweight and dissipate less than 5W limiting enclosure heating.
BEKA +44 (0) 1462 438301
https://www.beka.co.uk/pageant
Instrumentation January 2025
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ensing, control, heating and managing the integrity of the data, are foundational components of a system that helps industrial process optimization.
For Watlow, the underlying concept behind everything they do is that of the thermal loop. Every product offered, and every project worked on, is ultimately about the creation and control of a thermal loop in some application. There are four
foundational components of the thermal loop; sensing, control, heating and managing the integrity of the data, which helps optimize that process. Eurotherm (acquired by Watlow in 2022) have a solid reputation for their deep domain knowledge and expert solutions in process automation and especially in managing data integrity, particularly in highly regulated industries and recently previewed Edge Process Management (EPM) Data as part of its next generation, modular and scalable platform. What is the thermal loop, and why do customers’ care? A thermal loop is a system designed to precisely control the temperature of a part, fluid, or environment. Precise control of temperature requires more than simply heating, it also requires accommodating variation in the system such as fluctuations in voltage or environmental conditions and adjusting these to maintain consistent system performance.
Another critical choice in the design of any industrial thermal system, is the selection of a power controller. This depends on a host of factors that go well beyond simple power requirements. The Watlow family of power controllers is significantly extended when combined with Eurotherm offerings, offering a comprehensive spectrum of functionality.
Why do we talk in terms of “thermal loops” at all? Why not just talk about heaters, sensors, control, and data management? Understanding the thinking that goes into choosing the right components, and putting them together, is a far greater challenge. This is where Watlow’s deep expertise comes in. Some issues that arise in a thermal loop are “systems problems” rather than a problem with any one component. Helping customers achieve their goals often starts with an analysis of the system. Watlow brings more than 100 years of expertise and best practice to bear on a customer’s application. Once that value is demonstrated, the relationship as a trusted partner can grow.
WATLOW +43 6244 201 29-0
www.watlow.com
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