Grounding Control Device EKX-4 (2-pole)

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SPECIALIZED VERSION FOR CONTAINERS, IBCS AND BARRELS

The danger of electrostatic charges must always be observed when loading, unloading or handling bulk solids or inflammable liquids in the petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, as well as in the food and feed industry. For application with containers, IBCs, barrels or trays, that may be insulated from ground potential, the EKX-4 (2-pole) is the Grounding Control Device to choose.

FUNCTIONAL PRINCIPLE

EKX-4 (2-pole) ensures that static electricity is safely discharged to the ground. It continuously monitors the electrical resistance of the grounding connection including the connection points at the grounding clamp. Only if the connected object is detected and grounded properly, the fi lling release will be signaled by green LEDs and the control outputs will switch. If there are any breaks in the grounding connection, the LEDs change to red and the fi lling will be interrupted immediately.

APPLICATION AREAS

EKX-4 (2-pole) is mounted stationary, close to the loading/unloading gantry. It is used in gas and dust hazardous areas of zone 1 and 21 for objects to be grounded, that cannot be detected by the standard 1-pole Grounding Control Device EKX-4 such as containers, IBCs or barrels. Further areas of application are the grounding of materials handled with trays on conveyors in automated industrial processes.

PRODUCT BENEFITS

■ Controlled low resistance grounding connection especially for containers, IBCs and barrels

■ Automatic diagnosis system continuously self-monitors all safety-related functions

■ Possibility to connect longer cables (up to 50 m)

■ NAMUR-compatible Ex i control output

■ Opening the housing under voltage is permissible - thanks to intelligent explosion protection (IEPC)

For further information about our 2-pole grounding device, please visit:

https://www.timm-technology.com/en/products/ekx-4-2-pole/

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.

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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.