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Operator Stations & HMIs for Hazardous Locations
Beka Models BA484D and BA488C intrinsically safe serial data displays
Beka Operator Stations
  • Intrinsically safe
  • High contrast display with backlight
  • Display up to 8 variables
  • Operator push buttons & switch outputs
  • Field & panel mounting models
  • BEKA, Modbus, and legacy protocols
Mark of certification to ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
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Gecma Challenger 15i and 18i intrinsically safe PC terminals
Gecma CHALLENGER 15i & 18i
Intrinsically Safe PC Terminals
  • 16 million color TFT display.
  • 15" – XGA (1024 x 768 pixels).
  • 18" – SXGA (1280 x 1024 pixels).
  • 105 key QWERTY keyboard.
  • Optional pointing devices.
  • IP66 & NEMA 4X ingress protection.
  • Stand alone stations or modular installation in existing panels.
  • ATEX, UL and C-UL approvals.
  • No purging system required.
Mark of certification to ATEX Directive 94/9/EC Mark of certification to UL Canadian and US standards
Challenger intrinsically safe PC terminals permit plant operators full remote access to software running on a conventional IBM-compatible PC or UNIX machine. Various combinations of display, keyboard and pointing device may be connected to a PC located back in an unclassified area via a data transmission card which also incorporates the intrinsic safety interface. The physical data connection is made with CAT-7 data cable. Transmission distances up to 1,600 feet (500 meters) are possible, and up to four terminals and associated data transmission cards can be supported by a single PC.
Schematic diagram of Gecma Challenger PC terminal in a hazardous location connected to a PC in a non-hazardous location
Compared with previously used protection techniques involving purged or explosion proof enclosures, the Challenger system enables easy installation of remote terminals. Because the associated PC remains in an unclassified plant area (usually a control room) it may be upgraded or replaced at any time without affecting the safety or set-up of the remote terminal.
Illustration of signal processing options when using a Gecma Challenger intrinsically safe PC terminal
Challenger terminals are available as a fully assembled station for floor, wall, or ceiling mount, or as individual modules to install in your existing panel or custom enclosure. Off-the-shelf enclosures and mounting accessories are manufactured from stainless steel and designed to meet the rugged performance requirements of industrial applications.
New modules and housings are always under development — ask about touch-screen displays, card readers, barcode scanning, fingerprint recognition, etc.
Challenger PC Terminal Specifications
Flat Panel Displays 15.1", TFT with 16 million colors, XGA, 1024 x 768 pixels. FMO15I
18.1", TFT with 16 million colors, SXGA, 1280 x 1024 pixels. FMO18i
Keyboard 105-key QWERTY layout, IBM compatible, pushbuttons under protective membrane.
U.S. English
 KBiQY
German
 KBiQZ
French
 KBiAY
Pointing Devices Trackball with two keys. TBi
Finger mouse with two keys, speed & direction control. Mi
Standard Terminal Enclosure Field desk enclosure, two-part, rear opening door on display section, keyboard section inclined at 30 deg. Hygienic stainless steel polished to 240 grit. IP66.
15" display
 FHP15
18" display
 FHP18
Terminal Standpipe Floor or ceiling, with flange, two cable glands. Hygienic stainless steel. Standard length: 1260mm. Diameter: 60.3mm STF
Terminal Wall Elbow 90 deg. elbow for wall mounting, with flange, two cable glands. Hygienic stainless steel. Standard length: 300x150mm. Diameter: 60.3mm. EBF
Terminal Coupling Required to couple the FHP enclosure to either the standpipe STF or elbow EBF. Enables enclosure to be rotated 300 deg.
for service. Hygienic stainless steel.		 MB
Power Supply (terminal) Power supply module typically mounted in back of terminal enclosure, 24VDC, 2.5A
15" display
 PSU14i-6
18" display
 PSU14i-8
Interface Card Accepts VGA, PS2 keyboard and mouse connections from PC in non-hazardous location; provides intrinsically safe data connections for terminal in hazardous location. TCV2i
Power Supply (TCV2i) Power supply card for powering up to four TCV2i modules,
110 VAC		 PSU2
Rack Mounting (TCV2i) 19" rack assembly, pre-wired, can house up to four TCV2i transmission cards and one PSU2 power supply card. R842
Desk Housing (TCV2i) Desk top housing, pre-wired, can house up to two TCV2I transmission cards and one PSU2 power supply card. R422
Options Key Switch, mounted on terminal Enclosure FHP. Locks keyboard and trackball/mouse on terminal. SW1
Key Switch, integrated into Rack R842 or Desk Top Housing R422. Locks keyboard and trackball/mouse on terminal and/or the PC. SW2
Ambient Temperature -10 to +50°C (+14 to +122°F).
Environmental Housings and standard pedestal mounts & fittings: IP66 & NEMA 4X.
Displays, keyboard modules, pointing device modules: IP66 & NEMA 4X from front only (must be mounted in enclosures for full protection).
Housing material: Stainless steel 1.4301 / 304L, polished to 240 grit.
Hazardous Location Approvals UL/C-UL: Class I, Zone 1, Ex ib IIC T4.
ATEX: II 2G EEx ib IIC T4.
CHALLENGER for non-hazardous locations — ask about the general purpose versions which retain all of the rugged design features and flexibilty of the products described here. Make Challenger the industrial terminal of choice throughout your plant.
Gecma Explorer Models 15i and 18i intrinsically safe panel PCs for use in hazardous locations
Gecma EXPLORER Panel PC
  • Ex Zone 1/2/21/22 certification
  • Operator terminal and PC combined
  • Choice of 15" and 18" displays
  • Intel® 1.6 GHz Pentium® processor
  • 1GB RAM, 60GB hard drive
  • Panel mounting
  • IP66 & NEMA 4X ingress protection
  • Modular configuration
  • USB, Serial, and Ethernet connectivity
Available Explorer PC Models
Zone 1/2 (Gas Area)
Zone 21/22 (Dust Area)
General Purpose
Explorer 15i
Explorer 18i
Explorer 15-D
Explorer 18-D
Explorer 15
Explorer 18
ATEX
Ex II 2G Ex e mb [ia] IIC T4
ATEX
Ex 2D Ex tD A21 IP 6X T120°C
For non-hazardous areas
Common Specification
CPU 1.6 GHz Intel® Pentium® M
RAM 1024 MB
HDD 60GB / up to 4x 8GB CF cards
Video controller Intel® Extreme Graphics 2 Controller
Display Industrial grade TFT, 16.7 million colors,
15 inch: XGA (1024 x 768)
18 inch: SXGA (1280 x 1024)
Contrast 250:1 (typical)
Backlighting Longlife CCFL, 50,000 hours (typical)
Brightness 250 / 650 cd/m2
Viewing angle 160°
Connectivity Ethernet on board, 10/100 Mbit Ex e
4x USB Ex i
1x USB Ex e
2x RS232 Ex i
1x RS232 Ex e OR RS422 Ex e OR RS485 Ex e
to PS/2 keyboard/mouse directly Ex i
USB ports 3 x USB 2.0 EEx i,  1 x USB 2.0 EEx e
Serial interface ports 1 x RS232 EEx i, 1 x RS232 EEx e or RS422 EEx e  or RS485 Ex e
Power supply 110-240VAC (wide range), 50-60 Hz, 75W
Operating temperature range -20°C to +50C (typical),
-30°C to +50°C (special order)
Environmental Display: IP66 & NEMA 4X from front only (must be mounted in enclosure for full protection).
Options High Brightness Display
Touch Screen
Brightness sensor (auto or manual)
Extended Operating Temperature Range
Keyboards and pointing devices / fingerprint access
Emergency Stop Button
USB WLAN / USB Bluetooth® / USB Memory Stick / USB key / USB docking station
Fiber optic to Ethernet converter
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