Bond-Rite® REMOTE
Newson Gale's continuous ground loop monitoring solution with visual indication
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Overview of the Bond-Rite® REMOTE
The Bond-Rite® REMOTE provides additional levels of flexibility for hazardous location installation.
This wall-mounted version of the Bond-Rite® range can be specified for application scenarios where there is a preference to have the ground status indication located in positions where it is easier to observe the LED indicator and/or prevent covering of the LED caused by product splashing/spillages, which could impair visibility of the LED indicator mounted in the Bond-Rite® CLAMP.
Primary benefits of the Bond-Rite® REMOTE
- The primary benefits of the Bond-Rite® REMOTE:
- The Bond-Rite® REMOTE continuously monitors the electrical resistance between the object to be grounded and the plant’s verified ground point. The resistance threshold of 10 ohms or less is adopted to align with NFPA 77 2024ed 10.1.1., and IEC TS 60079-32-1 (and PD CLC/TR 60079-32-1).
- Operators are provided with a simple “GO/NO-GO” method of indication via a highly visible flashing green LED located in the wall mounted enclosure. The operators do not need to be trained to use HAZLOC multi-meters which can be complex and costly.
- Periodic electrical resistance checks of non-monitored basic clamp, cable and reel connections by maintenance engineers is not required. The Bond-Rite® checks the condition of the ground circuit on a continuous basis when in use.
- The Bond-Rite® resistance threshold is set at 10 ohms or less and cannot be adjusted by operators.
- The Bond-Rite® is designed to be easy to understand and use.
- The Bond-Rite® does not require calibration.
- The HAZLOC certification permits the use of the Bond-Rite® REMOTE in the highest hazardous locations (Class I, II and III Division 1 & 2) due to its intrinsically safe Ex ia monitoring circuit.
- The remote power supply unit can be mounted in Class I, II Division 2 locations. Refer to technical specification for additional HAZLOC certification details.
Connection to the metal object to be grounded is provided by a clamp with a high-strength torsion spring and a pair of tungsten carbide teeth designed to bite through layers of deposits like rust, paint, and product deposits that could impede the transfer of electrostatic charges.
Depending on the application requirements, the magnetic clamp or surface mount connector could alternatively be used.
Additional product flexibility
Depending on the connection requirements to plant equipment several flexible options can be specified.
- Large or medium-sized heavy-duty clamps
- A magnetic clamp
- A 2-pole surface mount connector
Further flexibility is provided with the option of using 2-core spiral and straight cables of various lengths or a 50 ft self-retracting (15 m) 2-core cable reel.
Monitoring circuit
The intrinsically safe monitoring circuit can be located in a glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) or stainless steel enclosure that can be mounted on walls and gantries within the hazardous location. Quick and easy installation is provided when the 9V battery version of the Bond-Rite® REMOTE is specified, as there is no need to power it from the plant’s power supply.
However, if there is the possibility that the Bond-Rite® REMOTE will be used over long time periods that could result in potentially frequent battery replacement, the Bond-Rite® REMOTE can be specified with our HAZLOC-certified 115v / 230v AC power supply unit.
The power supply unit can power up to 10 Bond-Rite® REMOTE indicator stations simultaneously by its intrinsically safe Ex ia output. One of the main advantages of the remote power supply unit is the option to mount it in Class I, II Division 2 hazardous locations providing added installation flexibility.
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Newson Gale has an extensive product range that can be tailored to your processes and the range of HAZLOC classifications at your location.
The most effective way to identify what is applicable for your operations is by speaking with our team. They will provide in-depth information on the products, features, and how the range of options can be tailored to your needs.
