Newson Gale Earth-Rite® II FIBC Static Grounding Protection w/ Plastic Static Dissipative Enclosure – 1 x 10⁷ Ohms

Description

The Earth-Rite® FIBC system validates and monitors the resistance of Type C FIBC bags ensuring that the conductive elements of the bag are capable of dissipating electrostatic charges in compliance with IEC 61340-4-4 “Standard test methods for specific applications – Electrostatic classification of flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBC)” and NFPA 77 “Recommended Practice on Static Electricity”. The Earth-Rite FIBC system can be installed and setup to ensure that operators ground the bag before filling or emptying 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 ohms (10 meg-ohm) this dangerous situation can be indicated to operators and the process halted, either manually or via the system’s pair of NO/NC volt free contacts. This feature ensures the generation and accumulation of static charges on the bag is stopped eliminating the risk of an electrostatic spark discharge. Note: Several configurations available! Please call for more information. Features Attention Grabbing LEDs: Three green LEDs continuously pulse informing operators that the FIBC bag to be protected from static discharges is correctly grounded – When the system is not in use, or when it detects the resistance in the static dissipative loop is higher than 1 10⁷ or 1 10⁸ Ohms a red LED illuminates the indicator panel located in the static dissipative GRP indicator station Continuous Ground Loop Monitoring: Monitors the resistance of the static dissipative loop through the FIBC bag back to the Earth-Rite FIBC via the plant earth grounding point – If the system detects that resistance in the loop is higher than 1 10⁷ohms, it engages a pair of output contacts Two Volt Free Output Contacts: The primary contact can interlock with electro-mechanical devices or PLC systems to shutdown the flow of product – The secondary contact can interface with attention grabbing audible alarms or strobe lights to provide an extra degree of safety over the hazard Easy Installation: Simple to mount enclosures complemented by straightforward cabling and PCB system wiring – Flexible hazardous area enclosure location options with separate IS monitoring / indicator and Power supply PCBs. Power supply PCB can run off both 240 V and 110 V mains / line supply and 24 V / 12 V DC voltage supply Specifications Power Supply & Monitoring Unit Power Supply (AC version): 108/125V or 216/250 V AC, 50-60 Hz 12 V or 24 V DC Power Rating: 10 watt Ambient Temperature Range: -13°C to +131°C Ingress protection: Type 4X (IP 66) Construction: Carbon-Loaded GRP Monitoring Circuit: Intrinsically safe Operational Series Ground Resistance: ≤ 1 10⁷ or 1 10⁸ Ohms Output Relay Contacts Rating: 2 dry contacts; 250 V AC, 5 A, 500 VA maresistive; 30 V DC, 2 A, 60 W maresistive Cable Entries: 7 M20 (4 plugged) Junction Box/Stowage Point Enclosure Material: GRP with carbon loading Terminals: 2 AWG
#14 conductor capacity Stowage Device: Insulated 0.19 in. diameter pin Cable Entries: 1 M20 Clamp Cable Connection: Quick Connect Grounding Clamp Clamp Design: 1 pole with single stainless steel contact Body: Stainless Steel (SS 304) Certification: EII 1 GD T6 Spiral Cable Cable: Blue Cen-Stat Hytrel sheath (Static dissipative, chemical & abrasion resistant) Cable: Orange Cen-Stat Hytrel sheath (Static dissipative, chemical & abrasion resistant) Conductors: 1 AWG
#12 steel Length: 5 meters extended, 1 meter unextended Downloads FIBC Static Grounding Protection Datasheet (PDF Download) FIBC Static Grounding Protection Application Spotlight (PDF Download) Specification Sheet (PDF Download)