ATEX Keyboard

[safelineltd]

Hello,

I am trying to source an ATEX CAT 3D keyboard for use within a zone 22 dust environment. The keyboard can be a simple querty style. I have found CAT 2G & 3G keyboards from suppliers such Extronics, Bartec, Stahl etc but none seem to have got their act together and obtained the dust approvals.

I would appreciate any pointers.

Regards

Steve.

 

[kwright]

If its ATEX category 3D (zone 22) it is possible that you can write the conformance document. The device must be safe in normal operation for category 3 & with reference to the standards EN502581-1-1:1998 & EN50281-1-2:1998 you may be able to find a standard IP65 sealed keyboard from manufacturers like CKS

http://www.cksholdings.com

or read-consine

http://www.readcosine.co.uk/

who also meet the impact requirement, all you then need to do is justify its "normal" use in zone 22 & document it as you would a technical construction file.