The new Bond-Rite REMOTE EP static earthing system can provide continuous static earth monitoring of up to 10 separate items of plant equipment at risk of accumulating hazardous electrostatic charges in potentially flammable or combustible atmospheres.

For process applications that require the earthing of plant equipment for more than 6 hours per day, the new Bond-Rite REMOTE EP utilises a common 230V or 110V mains supply to power the monitoring circuit of each indicator station.

The new IECEx / ATEX certified Universal Power Supply (UPS) can provide continuous power for up to 10 SDP monitoring-indicator stations simultaneously.

The monitoring-indicator stations, which contain an LED that confirms a positive earth connection to the equipment, can be mounted in Zone 1/21 hazardous areas in full view of operators handling or processing potentially flammable or combustible products. The UPS which provides the intrinsically safe (IS) current to power the monitoring-indicator stations can be located in a Zone 2/22 area or local Safe Area.

Features and Benefits:

* Provides monitored earthing of up to 10 items of plant equipment at risk of static charge accumulation.
* Provides option of bonding equipment for processes that last 6 hours or longer, including processes that require continuous static earthing.
* Highly visible LED mounted in indicator station ensuring operators know when low resistance connection is achieved with potentially charged equipment.
* Tungsten carbide tips bite through product deposits, vessel/drum coatings and rust to ensure proper bonding connections are made.
* Stainless steel 2 core clamps designed to withstand use in tough chemical processing and industrial environments.
* 10 ohms loop resistance monitoring compliant with international Best Practice standards.

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