INTRINSICALLY SAFE EQUIPMENT
We are pleased to now able to supply Intrinsically Safe Portable Radios fully compliant with the following
* IEC 60079-0 : 2004 Edition 4.0
* IEC 60079-11 : 2006 Edition 5.
This IEC Standard is directly equivalent to AS/NZS 60079. Other standards often referred to by other suppliers such as Factory Mutual Research Corporation, (FM), Canadian Standards Association, (CSA), Mine Safety and Health Administration, (MSHA), and or CENLEC, and Atmospheres Explosives (ATEX), may not be compliant with the requirements of the Australian and New Zealand Standard. We recommend that you check before purchasing.
Initially only available in the UHF Band, these radios are fully compliant with the current AS/NZS 60079-0 and -11
Two Frequency ranges are available:
* 403 - 470 Mhz
* 450 - 520 Mhz
VHF Band devices are expect by end of 2009.
Download the Full Brochure, detailing the models available in each Frequency Band.
LASERS - Coal Mining
Stotts have been supplying the NSW and Queensland (QLD) Coal Mines with Intrinsically Safe (IS) Lasers for 20 years.
These IS Lasers are currently available in two models.
| SLX-635P Sometimes called the Pencil Laser, by people in the Coal Mining Industry |
| The smaller IS Laser (SLX-635P) is typically used up to around 100 metres. |
| This model has the following features |
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Light Weight |
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Well Protected in Metal Housing (Brass and Zn-plated for permanent labeling ) |
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Embedded NiFeB magnets for simple attachment to fixtures underground |
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Hexagonal shape for simple beam alignment check using body geometry. |
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Spirit level for level alignment |
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Less than 1mW output at 635nm, the most cost effective visible output. |
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Reverse battery protection which prevents any connection if batteries are inserted incorrectly |
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Classified Class 2 alignment laser system |
Click on the picture below for more information on this Coal Mines Approved I. S. Laser, or use the Product Information tabs (Left Side) for additional information, Accessories and Approval Documents.
We also export these IS Lasers to countries in South East Asia, and the Pacific.
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NSW MDA Ex ia 14094.
AusEx 3174X
SLX 635P - Small IS Laser, used widely in the Underground Coal Mining Industry.
Typically used up to 100 metres. |
| LS-1 The longest serving IS Coal Mining Laser in our range. |
| The LS-1 Laser is typically used up to around 200 metres. |
| This model has the following features |
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Separate Battery and Laser Sections |
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Battery Pack must be charged above Ground, but can be exchanged Underground |
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Solid Metal (Painted Brass) Construction |
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Separate Battery Packs available |
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Classified Class 3A alignment laser system to AS 2211 |
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NSW MDA Ex ia 2187
QMD 90 6887x |
| LS1 - Larger IS Laser, with removable Battery Pack. used widely in the Underground Coal Mining Industry, for longer distances. |
| Soon to be replaced with the still in Approval BLX 635 Laser |
NEWS
| BLX 635 INTRINSICALLY SAFE MINING LASER |
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Planned for release October 2009 - Subject to final Approval by Testing Body |
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Designed with the following Features |
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20mm Diameter Beam |
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Produced by Circular Laser, and Telescope Lens, to reduce beam spread |
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Applications up to 500 Meters Underground |
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Battery Life estimated at 15 Days Plus, due to new electronic drivers |
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Based on the LS1 with design improvements where weak areas have been identified |
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I. S. Safe Laser for extra long Tunneling and Longwall Applications |
ROUTINE SERVICE MONITOR
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This Unit is an older model designed to record hours of Machinery Operation, and advise operators of the requirement to service.
The Unit is supplied in a Flameproof Housing, and can be reset by means of a magnet (available as a spare part) so that the unit does not need to be opened.
Still in service in Underground Coal Mines. |
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