Newson Gale Ltd.

For process applications that require grounding for more than 6 hours per day, the Bond Rite REMOTE EP (Externally Powered) utilises 220/240V AC or 110/120V AC mains supply to power the monitoring circuit of each indicator station.

The Intrinsically Safe (I.S.) Ground Monitoring Circuit is provided by the power supply which can be located in both the ‘hazardous’ and ‘non-hazardous’ areas, with the indicator stations mounted in the zoned (classified) area.

When used in conjunction with the Newson Gale Universal power supply, up to 10 Bond-Rite REMOTE indicator stations can be powered simultaneously. This enables users monitor up to 10 items of plant equipment at risk of charging (e.g. drums) independently of each other.

See power supply option details below.

• Provides option of bonding equipment for processes that last 6 hours or longer, including processes that require continuous static grounding.
• Highly visible LED mounted in indicator station ensuring operators know when low resistance connection is achieved with potentially charged equipment.
• The IECEx / ATEX certified Bond-Rite REMOTE (EP) in GRP can power up to 10 indicator stations simultaneously. (Power supply can be mounted in Zone 2/22).
• The ATEX certified Bond-Rite REMOTE (EP) in Stainless Steel can power up to 4 indicator stations simultaneously. (Safe area power supply).
• The FM approved Bond-Rite REMOTE (EP) in Stainless Steel can power up to 3 indicator stations simultaneously. (Safe area power supply).

The Earth-Rite FIBC system monitors the resistance of Type C FIBC bags ensuring that the conductive elements of the bag are capable of dissipating static charges in compliance with TRBS 2153 and Cenelec CLC/TR: 50404.

The FIBC system can be setup to ensure that operators ground the bag before operations are started. During the bag filling / emptying process the Earth-Rite FIBC system continuously monitors the resistance of the bag so that if it rises above the recommended level of 1 x 10^8 ohms the process can be halted.

Resistance monitoring system combined with machine interlocking output contacts (x2), ensures operators correctly clamp and ground the bag before filling or emptying can commence.

Continuously monitors the resistance of the bag while the process is underway, ensuring static charges have a safe static dissipative path to the plant earth ground.

• Grounding monitoring unit with Red/Green LED Indicator.
• Special ATEX/FM approved FIBC monitoring clamp and retractable Hytrel cable.

The Earth-Rite-MGV system is a unique, patented technology designed to provide automatic confirmation of a positive electrostatic ground connection for trucks collecting and transferring flammable / combustible products.

The Earth-Rite MGV system performs two system checks which ensures the vehicle can dissipate static charges for the duration of the transfer process.

1. Static Ground Verification: The MGV system ensures the connection resistance of the object that is identified as the ground source to earth, is low enough to safely dissipate static charges from the truck.
2. Continuous Ground Loop Monitoring: When the Static Ground Verification process is confirmed, the MGV system continuously monitors the connection resistance of the truck to this verified grounding point for the duration of the transfer process. This connection resistance must be maintained at 10 ohms (or less) for the duration of the transfer process.

Two output contacts located in the control unit of the MGV system can interlock with pumps or other control devices to prevent transfer operations should a static ground connection fail to be established or maintained for the transfer process.

The Earth-Rite MULTIPOINT is a unique static earthing system which monitors up to 8 potentially isolated conductive components on processing machinery engaged in powder processing operations within zoned or classified areas.

The Earth-Rite MULTIPOINT is designed to form one complete earthing circuit through the isolated parts on the process machinery. The system monitors the circuit ensuring the resistance of connections is 10 ohms or less. If the system detects a rise above 10 ohms in the circuit, LED array situated in the indicator station will pinpoint the location of the potentially isolated part. The interlocking output contact can interface with PLCs to halt the process or alert personnel to the potential hazard.

• Common or individual output contacts for optimum safety and control.
• Corrosion resistant and hygienic stainless steel monitoring and indicating panel with diagnostic LED array.
• Power Supply Unit/I.S. Interface Module (for safe area installation).
• Marshalling Junction Box for ease of cable routing and installation.

The Earth-Rite RTR is the most advanced system for protecting personnel and plant assets from static hazards during road tanker loading and offloading operations.

The Earth-Rite RTR utilises patented Tri-Mode Technology to provide safe and reliable grounding of the road tanker by ensuring:

1. Positive and verified connection to a road tanker.
2. Verified low resistance connection to true earth (ground).
3. A continuously monitored tanker-earth connection of less than 10 ohms for the duration of the product transfer process.

When these parameters are confirmed, the RTR permits the transfer of product. Any static generated on the road tanker by the transfer process is immediately transferred to earth.

The Earth-Rite RTR operates with a Universal Grounding Clamp and does not require any special equipment to be installed on Road Tankers. It may be used with all common types of Bulk Tankers without any special modifications.

The Earth-Rite PLUS is an extremely versatile system that may be used to monitor static ground conditions on a wide range of plant equipment, including Mobile Tanks, Railcars, IBC’s, Drums and Containers. The PLUS operates a single mode monitoring system that continuously monitors the clamp-ground connection ensuring resistance in the circuit does not rise above 10 ohms.

When these parameters are confirmed, the PLUS system permits the transfer of product. Any static generated on the object by the transfer process is immediately transferred to earth.

• Explosion Proof Control Enclosure incorporating Intrinsically Safe Static Ground Monitoring Interface Module.
• Junction Box with Clamp Stowage Point and Quick Release Connector.
• Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Universal Grounding Clamp with Hytrel™ Extendable Cable and Quick Connectors.