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Explosion Proof Antenna Coupler

A solution for problems associated with radios in
hazardous areas is Ventek's Explosion Proof Antenna
Coupler.
Predictive and Preventative Maintenance

Monitor your factory floor health and predict failure
before it occurs.  Conquer untimely shutdowns while
saving money and time. e-GuardTM provides a payback
that is almost instant!
An explosion proof box is metallic and will not allow a
radio signal to penetrate the enclosure (Faraday Cage).
It is also not acceptable to have a bare antenna run
direct from an explosion proof enclosure into the
hazardous area without approved protection. VenTek
has developed a UL recognized flameproof antenna
coupler with a built in barrier to prevent a spark or
electrical by-pass to the atmosphere. Patented under
U.S. Patent 7,057,577.
e-GuardTM Wireless Sensors monitor production
equipment and installs in minutes. VenTek sensors
include:

Pressure Sensors
Temperature Sensors
Current Sensing Sensors
Vibration/Tilt Sensors
Humidity Sensors
e-GuardTM Wireless Sensors provide a cost effective
means to monitor inexpensive equipment that will cause
expensive shutdowns.
Features

Short Circuit Protection - Includes the required 1500
volt DC dielectric circuit as required for usage in a
hazardous area environment.

No Sealing Fitting Required - Fitting is pre-approved
for hazardous locations and can be installed with no
potting compounds and a simple wrench. Eliminates the
need for costly seal fittings, and reduces the chance of
error associated with field installed sealing practices.

Corrosion Resistant - 300 series stainless steel
protects the fitting from corrosive environments, sealing
fittings are typically constructed of aluminum or
galvanized steel, neither being well suited for the
process industry.

Environmental Protection - All required circuitry is
recessed into fitting and potted against harsh
environments; this is impossible with conventional
sealing methods.

Interchangeability - Provides a method to allow for
changing antennas (this could be required if damage to
the antenna was to occur), the conventional method
would require a new antenna and sealing fitting.
VenTek’s Wireless Monitor provides a simple and cost
effective means for monitoring sensor inputs through V-
Bus™. It is compatible with all VenTek sensors
including: Pressure, Temperature, Current, Vibration
and Humidity. Data packets are transmitted at 418 MHz
to receivers or repeaters up to 600 feet away. With
Repeaters, signals can reach over five miles.

All sensors and receivers are available in NEMA 4, 4X
or NEMA 7 enclosures.

Applications Include:

Equipment monitoring -Predictive and Preventative
Maintenance
Sample Process Data - Temporary Process Monitoring
Oil field – Monitor Equipment and Processes

VenTek offers a simple software solution to monitor all
of the sensors on any Windows Based PC system,
utilizing either our OPC/DDE driver through serial or our
Manager based receiver with TCP/IP through Serial or
10/100 Ethernet porting.
For additional info call 386-801-4290 or email, sales@quadcomm.net