Intrinsically safe cameras and keypads for explosive atmospheres are other products that have been added to CORONA Serwis’s offer. All thanks to the established cooperation with the Dutch manufacturer ARMADEX. How do the new devices help raise safety levels in industrial plants?

Armadex is a Dutch manufacturer with more than 17 years of experience in ATEX topics.

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“Our new partner, based on its many years of experience in the industry, has for several years been bringing to market innovative equipment that helps improve explosion safety in industrial plants around the world. The partnership between CORONA and this Dutch manufacturer guarantees access to these unique devices for Polish businesses as well.”

– Wieslaw Jobczyk, CEO at CORONA Serwis

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Intrinsically safe camera for zone 2/22

One of the latest devices on offer from CORONA Serwis is an intrinsically safe camera dedicated to work in zone 2/22. It is distinguished by the possibility of five-fold optical zoom and combines a compact form with a robust design. The camera is resistant to drops from up to two meters. In addition, it is IP66-rated and resistant to freezing temperatures as low as ^-10oC.

The biggest advantages of the camera include:

• exceptional lightness – despite the effective, robust housing, the device is surprisingly light – it weighs just 246 grams, including the battery and housing.
  
• guarantee of clear images – thanks to a wide-angle lens with optical zoom,
  
• stabilized photos and videos – guaranteed thanks to the advanced MovieSR software ,
  
• up to 340 photos in automatic mode – on a fully charged battery,
  
• fast and secure file transfer – thanks to the USB-C connector (type 3),
  
• precise close-up photography – a camera designed specifically for this purpose – effectively photograph such elements as microchips, for example,
  
• digital microscope mode – allows you to take pictures of objects from a distance of 1 cm. With a combination of 5x optical zoom and 8.1x digital zoom (total zoom of 40.5x), the OZC 2 will capture the finest details of any object.

In addition, the OZC 2 camera features a 6-diode ring flash, which is important given the requirements of the ATEX directive, which precludes the use of xenon flash in ATEX cameras.

Wireless keypad with touch panel for zone 2/22

The Armadex BT-Key-02 is a Bluetooth Type-A wireless keyboard based on the iKey BT-870-TP. In addition, it is compatible with Windows 7, 8 and 10 as well as Android. This means that it can be paired with desktop computers, laptops, as well as Android tablets and smartphones. In addition, it can be paired with HMI panels operating in hazardous areas. It is very easy to use. With just one press of a button, the keyboard can be paired with any of the aforementioned devices in less than 30 seconds.

The BT-Key-02 keypad is a truly compact model. It measures just 30.5 cm in width and 19.5 cm in length. In addition, the rubber bases of the device make the keyboard non-slip on most surfaces. The keyboard does not collect dust or moisture between or under the keys during normal use. As a result, the device is very easy to clean.

Some of the biggest advantages of the keyboard ex include

• Dedicated to work in zone 2/22,
  
• Bluetooth® or micro-USB communication,
  
• Touchpad,
  
• IP67 rating,
  
• Resistant to dirt, dust, water, ice and corrosion,
  
• Covered with silicone non-slip coating,
  
• Case made of reinforced polycarbonate,
  
• Compatible with Windows and Android systems

Battery

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery is a combination of several power-saving features to ensure the longest possible battery life. Sleep mode turns on after about 10 seconds, ensuring that the battery will not drain when the device is not in use. In sleep mode, it enters a low-power state, ensuring that the device is quickly restored to operation. Therefore, the expected battery life with average use is up to 8 weeks on average.

Wireless features

Bluetooth wireless connectivity establishes and operates with a maximum distance of 10 meters between the keyboard and the paired device. The signal will be automatically restored after going out of range when the user gets close enough to the host device.

LED indicator lights

The explosion-proof keypad is equipped with several indicator LEDs as standard. These LEDs indicate: low battery, charging mode (prohibits charging the device in an ATEX zone), Scroll Lock (allows scrolling without a mouse, using the up, down, left and right arrow keys), Num Lock, Bluetooth, Power (on/off) and finally Caps Lock.