Electricity + Control December 2016

ROUND UP

HAZARDOUS AREAS + SAFETY

Simplified safety compliance testing

Fluke, represented locally by Comtest , has on offer a unique tester to market, in that it sources both ac and dc steady-state voltage for Hi-Z and Lo-Z instruments, thus simplifying safety compliance testing. The Fluke PRV240 Proving Unit provides a safe and convenient method for ‘test before touch’TBT verification of electrical test tools without placing the electrician or technician in potentially hazard- ous electrical environments, which would generally involve using known live voltage sources. In contrast to using a known live source, using the PRV240 does not require personal protective equipment (PPE) for tester verification. Use of the PRV240 reduces the risk of shock and arc flash compared to verification of test instruments on high-energy sources in potentially hazardous electrical environments because the PRV240 provides a known voltage in a controlled, low-current state in accordance with safe work practices. The pocket-sized PRV240 sources 240V of both ac and dc steady- state voltage for testing of both high- and low-impedance multim- eters, clampmeters, and two-pole testers, eliminating both the need for multiple verification tools and the use of a known high-energy voltage source for test instrument verification.To avoid accidental Audible and visual warning for fire, gas and security systems E2SWarning Signals offers products from its comprehensive range of sounders, loudspeakers, beacons, combined AV units, plus push button and break glass manual call points suitable for use in fire, gas and security systems. The extensive E2S product portfolio includes high output devices to suit noisy or brightly lit environments and wide area coverage, plus intrinsically safe and explosion proof units for use in hazardous areas. Whatever the application, there are E2S products which provide effective delivery of status indications and alarm warnings for fire, gas, security or disaster, to maximise life and property safety. In addition to its general purpose and industrial fire and security devices, such as Alert-alarm, Alert-alight and Sonora, the company offers new products such as the STEx family which complements the well-established BEx (low copper Aluminium) and GNEx (GRP) families to satisfy an increasing demand for optimum combina-

contact, the voltage is supplied through recessed contacts that are activated only when test probes are inserted into the modules insulated access points. A single LED indicates the sourcing of the voltage to verify the test tool, simplifying test tool verification without the need for PPE. Enquiries:Tel. +27 (0) 10 595 1821 or email sales@comtest.co.za

Risk-based portable appliance testing The launch of Apollo’s 600 portable appliance tester heralds a new era in risk-based portable appliance testing and health and safety management.With built-in risk assessment tools for any workplace hazard and a variety of testing and inspection reports, including portable appliance testing; fire detection and emergency lighting, the Apollo 600 offers an all-in-one solution to managing a risk-based approach to health and safety in any workplace. Apollo 600 follows in the footsteps of Seaward ’s long line of trusted PAT testers, offering a comprehensive suite of fast and accurate electrical safety tests to enable any workplace appli- ance to be tested, including 3 phase equipment and Residual Current Devices (RCDs). Apollo 600 also enables point-to-point testing of fixed appliances as required by the 4 th edition of the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment. In addition to its electrical test features, theApollo 600 has a built in electrical risk assessment tool which determines a risk-based suggested retest period. Apollo 600 features a built-in universal risk assessment tool allowing hazards to be recorded, risk scores to be calculated and corrective actions to be planned and documented.

tions of robust build and resistance to corrosion. Con- structed in Stainless Steel (gr. 316L and 316), rated IP66 for ingress protection and certified (ATEX and IEC IECEx) for Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22 explosion proof signal- ling, the new STEx family includes alarm sounders, PA loudspeakers, Xenon strobe beacons, Rotating Halogen beacons, LED bea- cons and combined (beacon and sounder in single assem- bly) units. Enquiries: Email sales@e2s.com

Apollo 600 has a large internal memory capable of storing 50 000 records and an additional 2 000 images. Its compatibility with Sea- ward’s PATGuard 3 Health and Safety Edition software means that complete test re- cords including images can be easily managed on a PC. Enquiries: Tel. +27 (0) 10 595 1831 or email sales@instrotech.co.za

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