Grounding Control Device EKX-FIBC

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MONITORED GROUNDING WITH OBJECT DETECTION FOR BIG BAGS

DO YOU FILL OR EMPTY BIG BAGS? Then you should remember that many dusts in conjunction with air have a high risk of explosion. Flours, sugars or aluminum dusts are well known as an explosion hazard. But even the dust of products such as fertilizers, rubber, tobacco, spices and many other substances can cause explosions. Therefore, when processing such products, conductive big bags must be used. Grounding is required for these types of big bags to prevent ignition due to electrostatic charges.

FUNCTIONAL PRINCIPLE

The Grounding Control Device EKX-FIBC provides and monitors a safe grounding connection between the big bag and the designated ground point via two active clamps. The digital measuring technology prevents misuse or bypassing of the device by means of automatic object recognition. A fi lling release via the electronic control outputs and the highly visible LED indicator is only given if the connected big bag is properly recognized and safely grounded via both clamps. In case of an interruption of the ground connection, the control outputs lock and the optical LED indicator changes from green to red.

HANDLING

The EKX-FIBC can be used in gas and dust explosive atmospheres up to Zone 1/21. The main unit can be mounted at a distance of up to 20m to the workplace. The cable quick couplings at the optional external measuring module and the plain text diagnostic display in the main unit allow easy initial installation, handling and maintenance.

PRODUCT BENEFITS

■ For all FIBC Type C according to IEC 61340-4-4 (107 Ω and 108 Ω)

■ Tamper-proof through digital measurement technology and reliable object detection (5-check-principle)

■ Simultaneous monitoring of two big bags is possible

■ Relay and NAMUR control outputs

■ Autodiagnosis system for permanent self-monitoring of all safety-related functions

■ Easy handling thanks to cable quick couplings and the integrated plain text OLED display

■ Mounting the main unit at a distance of up to 20m from the workplace is possible

For further information about our grounding device, please visit:

https://www.timm-technology.com/en/products/ekx-fibc/

TIMM is leading developer and manufacturer of high quality safety and security technology “Made in Germany” for the area of intelligent explosion protection. Since 1963, our products guarantee the highest level of safety and security for people, the environment and operating systems.

Our devices are used mainly in the (petro) chemical industry, for example to safeguard loading and unloading of inflammable liquids or bulk solids, or to control access to restricted areas.

Our ATEX-certified Grounding Control Devices for e.g. trucks, barrels and big bags (FIBC) establish and continuously monitor a high-quality grounding connection. If a dangerous situation occurs, they can signal it and interlock the filling/ emptying processes via their control outputs in order to prevent explosions due to electrostatic charges.

Our simple and unmonitored TIMM Bite grounding cables and clamps are highly durable and developed for use in very harsh environmental conditions. Due to their strong grip and sharp grounding teeth, they reliably penetrate dirt and coatings and therefore ensure a dissipative grounding connection.

Our marine grounding system SEK-3 establishes a very low-ohmic potential equalization connection between ship and shore to prevent sudden and uncontrolled sparks discharges at connections points like loading hoases and loading arms. It is therefore an additional safety barrier during loading and unloading processes and conform with international standards like ISGOTT/ISGINTT.

Besides our products for grounding applications, we offer a overfill prevention controller for bottom-loading trucks as well as an explosion-proof access control system with RFID-technology, which both are longtime tested for reliability and easy handling in a variety of internationals applications.

Our Intelligent Explosion Protection Concept (IEPC) enables you to put TIMM devices into operation and also maintain them very easily, while still adhering to highest safety standards. This is one of the reasons why we are considered the technological leader in our area of business.

We are proud of the trustful partnerships with our customers that have grown over many years. Our top priority is the full satisfaction of our customers by first-class quality of our products and services.