• Omron Automation Private Limited

Sensors, Explosion Protected For Dust

Omron Automation offers E2AX sensors, which are explosion protected for dusty environment. Intended for use in potentially explosive environments using substances from sawdust to flour, E2AX sensors meet demanding regulatory requirements governing explosion protection ? including ATEX certification Group II category 3D (94/9/EG Appendix VIII). ATEX is short for the French ?ATmosphere EXplosible?. This EU directive came into effect describing the technical requirements to be applied to equipment intended for use in potentially explosive environments on July 2003. To minimise the possibility of ignition from exposed circuitry, their robust, hermetic housings are designed to withstand mechanical shock without fracture, and the sensors also feature a special retaining bracket to prevent the cable being detached during operation. Ball drop test, part of ATEX approval, is also performed on the sensors to ensure high mechanical protection of electronic parts. ATEX certification, which is done by an independent certified body, relates not just to the products but also to the production facility, which must provide a regime of full traceability in the event that a malfunction occurs which can lead to explosions. E2AX is available in M12, M18 and M30 shielded and unshielded connector models.