Jay Electronique Beta handheld controllers IECEx

Jay Electronique has added the Beta 2 button and Beta 6 button handheld controller units to its IECEx range. The units are also approved for use in potentially explosive gas atmospheres classified zone 0, 1, 2, or dust classified zones 20, 21, 22.

The controllers feature a backlit, anti-reflection LCD display able to indicate the battery charge level, the behaviour of the radio link, the name of the equipment being controlled remotely and feedback from the equipment such as weight of load, overload, limit switches, alarms or fault diagnostics. Navigation menus also allow users to configure the application, integrate a large number of functions or monitor a specific part of the equipment. Further customisation of logos and pictograms which appear on the screen is also available utilising the iDialog software supplied with each unit.

The emergency stop function is certified SIL 3 per EN 61508 or PLe per EN 13849 and the standard function buttons, certified to SIL2 according to EN61508 or PLd according to EN13849. Other options are available to enhance the safety of those applications that require it, such as infrared start-up, action zone limitation or validation buttons. Access to the radio remote control and certain functions can also be limited to authorised operators by password.