INTRINSICALLY SAFE EQUIPMENT
LASERS - Coal Mining
NEWS! NEWS! NEWS! NEWS!
NOW . IEC EXi(a) SIM 09-0005 .. !!!!!!!!!
Stotts have been supplying the NSW and Queensland (QLD) Coal Mines with Intrinsically Safe (IS) Lasers for 20 years.
I.S. Lasers are currently available in two models.
This is the smaller laser, which despite having almost identical dimensions to the earlier Mines Department Approved Model, is Now IEC Approved.
Features Include:
| 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 IEC 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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IEC EX i(a) I/IIB 144 Deg C
SIM 09-0005
SLX 635P - Small IS Laser, used widely in the Underground Coal Mining Industry.
Typically used up to 80 metres. |
APPROVALS INFORMATION.
- IEC Approval IEC EX i(a) I/II B 144 Deg C
- Group I / II B
- Type of Protection Ex ia
- Temperature Classification 144 Deg C
- Degree of Ingress Protection IP54
- Was previosly approved as MDA Exia 14094 & Aus Ex 3174X
| BLX-635 Replacing the LS1 the longest serving IS Coal Mining Laser in our range. |
| The BLX Laser is now useable up to used up to around 500 metres. |
| This model has the following features |
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Separate Battery and Laser Sections |
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Battery Pack fitted with 3 by D sized Batteries which can be replaced Underground |
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20mm Diameter Beam - with Mutiple Cylindrical Patterns |
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Produced by Circular Laser, and Telescope Lens, to reduce beam spread |
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More than 400 Hours (16Days) from a set of Batteries |
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Solid Metal, Zinc Plated Brass Construction |
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Separate Battery Packs available |
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Classified Class 2M Alignment laser system to AS 2211 |
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I. S. Safe Laser for extra long Tunneling and Longwall Applications |
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Based on the LS1 with design improvements where weak areas have been identified |
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IEC EX i(a) I/IIB 136 Deg C
SIM 09-0005 |
| BLX - 636 - Larger Intrinsically Safe Laser, with removable Battery Pack. for Underground Coal Mining Industry, for longer distances (500 metres) |
APPROVALS INFORMATION.
- IEC Approval IEC EX i(a) I/II B 136 Deg C
- Group I / II B
- Type of Protection Ex ia
- Temperature Classification 136 Deg C
- Degree of Ingress Protection IP54
- Was previosly approved as NSW MDA Ex ia 2187
and QMD 90 6887x in LS1 Format.
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 NOW Available.
Download the Full Brochure, detailing the models available in each Frequency Band.
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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