Product category:
Weighing systems, Strain gauges
News Release from: Sartorius UK | Subject: EC1XS
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 01 November 2007
Stainless steel scales for hazardous
areas
The ATEX approval granted to the new Sartorius EC1XS series of stainless steel scales solves the problem of economic weighing in hazardous areas by providing a cost efficient solution
The ATEX approval permits use in zones 1 and 2 (gas) in gas group IIB and temperature class T4, as well as in zone 21 and 22 (dust) for dusts with an ignition temperature greater than 155C The new EC1XS scale from Sartorius consists of a stainless steel platform (IP67) and a stainless steel display and control unit with IP65-protected cable glands
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 30 Oct 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Weighing capacities range from 3kg to 3t with a resolution of 15,000 digits.
With an optional RS-422 data output, EX1XS is able to transmit data over distances of up to 1,000m in the non-hazardous area.
Available in ten capacities and thirteen different sizes the EC1XS allows for easy operation combined with an excellent backlit and easy-to-read display.
Sartorius offers a number of different power supply solutions for hazardous areas for installation inside or outside the hazardous area, and even an optional external EX-rechargeable battery for mobile applications.
The scale is equipped with an RS-232C interface port for data exchange with printers and an interface converter (standard: RS-232C-to-RS-232C; optional: RS-422-to-RS-232C).
The power supply and, if installed, interface converter or barrier and foot switch are all connected through cable glands.
Zener barriers or a universally configurable interface converter can optionally be installed in zone 2 or 22, to ensure compatibility with all product families.
RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, or TTY 20mA data interfaces and transmission speeds enable data transmission over various distances between scale and peripheral devices, hazardous and non-hazardous areas.
Therefore the EC1XS series of stainless steel scales present economical scales for reliable processing in hazardous areas, with a comprehensive range of accessories. Request a free brochure from Sartorius UK ...
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