Steute (Ridgefield, CT) announced features of a new series of Ex command devices currently being launched by its business division Controltec, including flexible and direct integration in machine and plant enclosures within Ex zones 1 and 21.
The Ex ES 97 series is based on the Ex 97 series of position switches.
Features:
- Established in complex application fields, most particularly explosive zones, and has dimensions to EN 50047
- Switching system of this series (slow action, 1 NC/ 1NO, positive break NC contact) is robust and durable
- Separate terminal compartment to ignition protection class Ex e facilitates flexible connection of cables directly inside terminal compartment of command device
- Installation diameter just 22.5 mm)
- Ex command devices that are easy to integrate in surrounding structure
- Initially available in three versions: with push button, latching selector and standards-compliant emergency stop button
- All variants suitable for use in Ex zones 1 and 21 (gas Ex and dust Ex)
- Additional actuator variants are available on request
This Ex ES 97 series complements the steute Controltec range of command devices for explosive zones.