Meinberg

GPS EX-PROOF

SKU: GPS EX-PROOF

Explosion proof active GPS L1-Antenna

Meinberg’s GPS EX-PROOF antenna is an explosion-proof active GPS L1-Antenna for areas where hazardous substances may occur.

The antenna is compliant to the ATEX-Directive 94/9/EC and certificated for Zone 1, an area in which an explosive mixture is likely to occur in normal operation. The ATEX-Directive is an EU directive describing what equipment and work environment is allowed in an area with an explosive atmosphere.

Meinberg’s explosion-proof antenna consists of a passive antenna and a stainless steel housing including a 40dB amplifier. The stainless steel (AISI-316) housing which is resistant to many environmental impacts, such as sea salt, makes the antenna also suitable for use on offshore platforms.

Key Features

  • Explosion proof according to EN 60079-0: 2012 / EN 60079-1: 2014
  • Pressure resistant housing with integrated 40dB amplifier

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Technical Specifications

Dimensions
  • Outside: 190 x 190 x 180mm
  • Inside: 170 x 170 x 131mm
Weight 16kg
Warranty 2 years
Operating Temperature -40°C to +60°C
RoHS Yes
IP Rating IP66
Form Factor
  • Explosion-proof according to EN 60079-0: 2009
  • Ex d IIC (explosion proof enclosures)
  • Protection according to EN60529: IP66
  • Test certificate DEKRA 12 ATEX 0209
  • Pressure housing type TNCD 191918
  • Lid: closed / without disc
  • Material: 316L/CF-3M
  • Surface: shot-peened
Antenna Connector Type-N connector
Conformity
  • ATEX-Directive 2014/34/EU
  • EMC-Directive 2004/108/EC
  • RoHS-Directive 2002/95/EC
  • Explosive atmospheres EN 60079-0:2009
    • Equipment - General requirements
  • Explosive atmospheres EN 60079-1:2007
    • Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures
Further Information The Antenna is compliant to the ATEX-Directive 94/9/EC and certificated for Zone 1, an area in which an explosive mixture is likely to occur in normal operation. The ATEX-Directive is an EU directive describing what equipment and work environment is allowed in an area with an explosive atmosphere.

Meinberg's explosion proof antenna consists of a passive antenna and a stainless steel housing including a 40dB amplifier. The stainless steel (AISI-316) housing which is resistant to many environmental impacts, such as sea salt, makes the antenna also suitable for use on offshore platforms.
Type of Antenna
  • Top centred installed passive antenna, Ex II 2G Ex d IIB T5 (ATEX) with integrated 40dB amplifier
  • Voltage U = 3 - 16 V DC, Current I typ.= 20mA
WEEE Status of the Product This product is handled as a B2B category product. In order to secure a WEEE compliant waste disposal it has to be returned to the manufacturer. Any transportation expenses for returning this product (at its end of life) have to be incurred by the end user, whereas Meinberg will bear the costs for the waste disposal itself.

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