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Operator Stations & HMIs for Hazardous Locations
Serial Data Terminals
  • 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
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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.
  • IP65 ingress protection.
  • Stand alone stations or modular installation in existing panels.
  • ATEX, UL and C-UL approvals.
  • No purging system required.
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 CAT6/7 four-pair STP 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.
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.
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 are always under development — ask about touch-screen displays, card readers, barcode scanning, fingerprint recognition, etc.
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
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. IP65.
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 Terminal modules (only) rated IP65 from front. Stainless steel 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.
EXPLORER 15i & 18i Em PC
for use in Hazardous Areas
  • Ex Zone 1/2/22 certification
  • Operator terminal and PC combined
  • Intel® 1.6 GHz Pentium® processor
  • 1GB RAM, 60GB hard drive
  • Panel mounting
  • Modular configuration
  • USB, Serial, and Ethernet connectivity
Available Models
Hazardous Locations
General Purpose Locations
EXPLORER 15i Em PC
Intrinsically safe
15" TFT display
XGA (1024 x 768)
EXPLORER 18i Em PC
Intrinsically safe
19" TFT display
SXGA (1280 x 1024)
EXPLORER 15 Em PC
Industrial grade
15" TFT display
XGA (1024 x 768)
EXPLORER 18 Em PC
Industrial grade
19" TFT display
SXGA (1280 x 1024)
Common Specification
CPU Intel® Pentium® Processor 1.6 GHz
RAM 1024 MB
Video controller Intel® Extreme Graphics 2 Controller
Display TFT display, 16.7 million colors, Full Screen Mode automatically
Contrast 250:1 (typical)
Backlighting Longlife CCFL, 50,000 hours (typical)
Brightness 250 / 650 cd/m2
Viewing angle 160°
Ethernet EEx e 10/100 Mbit
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 -10°C to +60°C (typical),
-30°C to +60°C (special order)
Options High Brightness Display
Touch Screen
Extended Operating Temperature Range
Emergency Stop Button
USB Memory Stick
Bluetooth Data Transmission up to 100 meters
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