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News Release from: Hawk IR International | Subject: Ex|CAM AF Series
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 18 April 2008
FM approved explosion-proof infrared
cameras
The revolutionary Ex|CAM AF Series, explosionproof (XP) fixed infrared cameras are ATEX and FM certified for permanent installation into gas and dust hazardous (explosive) areas
The first of a new generation of infrared cameras designed for continuous monitoring within explosive environments, Ex|CAM AF Series provide realtime thermal imagery for process monitoring, surveillance and explosion prevention 24/7 Based on a unique, maintenance free technology, the Hawk IR Ex|CAM AF-Series is a one-of-a-kind infrared camera designed to help industries owning explosive atmospheres adhere to Health and Safety legal regulations whilst maximising the use of groundbreaking infrared technology for security, surveillance, process monitoring and explosion prevention
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 24 Aug 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Unlike standard infrared cameras aimed at the automation market, Ex|CAM AF Series is designed specifically for explosive areas.
In order for equipment to be acceptable for this kind of installation and application rigorous third party testing and certification must be completed" explains Tony Holliday, Director of Sales and Marketing for Hawk IR International: "In Europe, explosive areas are classified by Zones and covered by the ATEX Directive, in North America explosive areas can be zones or alternatively Classes and Divisions, dictated by the relevant National Electric Code standard.
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Thanks to this latest FM Approval, Ex|CAM AF Series now holds certification for installations into ATEX Zone 1 and NEC Class I Division 1/Class II Division 1 areas".
Ex|CAM AF Series features include.
* FM Approved Class I Division 1 (B, C, D) T4.
* FM Approved Class II Division 1 (E, F, G) T4.
* ATEX Certified Zone 1 Gas/Dust IIB + H2 T4.
* Maintenance Free "Explosionproof" design.
* Rapid CCTV system integration.
* 316 Stainless Steel construction.
* CLIRVU-Ex Lens.
* Pan/Tilt ready.
* Longwave Focal Plane Array.
The Hawk IR revolutionary Ex|CAM AF-Series is necessarily designed tough and is "maintenance free" once installed.
Constructed from stainless steel and using the revolutionary CLIRVU-Ex optic material, the Ex|CAM AF-Series enables plant managers and process operators alike to thermally inspect equipment and plant areas within the explosive atmosphere realtime.
Coupled with factory fitted and certified pan/tilt modules, Ex|CAM AF-Series is capable of scanning large areas remotely.
The Ex|CAM AF-Series delivers real-time, high resolution thermal images which can be displayed via existing CCTV interface for fast and simple information dissemination.
Every explosive atmosphere has an inherent cost of ownership, infrared thermography can be used to reduce that cost and increase safety by reducing downtime and complying with legal requirements quickly and efficiently.
"Until now, infrared camera systems have been rarely used within explosive atmospheres due to the inherent dangers associated with the delicate safe area equipment previous available which could actually cause an explosion rather than prevent one" concludes Holliday.
The Hawk IR Ex|CAM AF-Series infrared camera is now in full production by with systems available for shipment from its UK manufacturing plant to almost anywhere in the world.. Request a free brochure from Hawk IR International ...
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