Earth-Rite Plus Dual Mode Static Grounding System for Road Tankers

Manufacturer: Newson Gale Ltd

Applications:

The system is designed to prevent static accumulation and discharge during the loading and unloading of road tankers. Earth-Rite PLUS Dual Mode ensures that correct bonding and grounding procedures are carried out before the transfer process begins. Earth-Rite PLUS Dual Mode conducts a test that verifies a tanker, prior to monitoring for static earthing paths. The system allows for media transfer only when both of these conditions are within pre-set parameters, thereby eliminating the potential for operator error. The local indicator LEDs confirm the presence of a road tanker and earthed condition to the operator, while the built-in voltage free switch may be interlocked with pumps, valves, alarms, etc. in order to interrupt the process of loading / unloading in the case of improper earthing or its absence.

Specifications

ATEX certificates:

• Ex II 2 (1) GD EEx d [ia] IIB T5
• Ex II 2 (1) GD EEx d [ia] IIC T6
• Ingress protection: IP65
• Power supply: 230V or 110V ± 10%, 50 Hz
• System components: monitoring unit with earth status indicator LEDs, junction box complete with a clamp stowage point, stainless steel heavy duty earthing clamp complete with hytrel covered self retracting spiral cable.
• Options: SoundEx alarm unit, self retracting cable reel, enclosure for IIC gas groups and safe area-mounted variations.
• CPT unit – designed to allow the Earth-Rite plus dual mode system to be tested without the need for a road tanker to be present. This feature can be particularly useful during installation or routine maintenance when a tanker is not available. The internal system of CPT unit simulates the capacitance of a road tanker which makes Earth-Rite Plus Dual Mode system give the “green light” for the loading equipment when the system is operational. The use of the CPT unit makes it possible to check the loading / unloading procedure without need for a road tanker or its driver.