To download a text file of this release, a 250 pixel wide low-res RGB image for web use or a 300dpi CMYK print quality image, go to www.parkfield.co.uk TELEPHONE INITIATED EXPLOSION PROOF SOUNDERS AND BEACONS FOR USE IN NOISY AREAS Released 1 November 2000 The BEx range of Hazardous Area sounders and beacons from European Safety Systems has been extended with the introduction of a telephone initiation capability. Intended for use in noisy areas, any standard telephone can be used to initiate either a 110dB(A) sounder or a 5 Joule beacon to attract attention to an incoming call. In an environment with a background ambient noise level of 70 to 80db(A), the BEx sounder is audible over an area of approximately 600m2. 32 different tones are programmed into the sounder, including a very realistic mimic of a telephone ringing tone. The BEx sounder or strobe detects the ringing voltage on the telephone line and switches the supply onto signal until the telephone is answered. The EEx d rated units are ATEX/KEMA/CENELEC Certified, suitable for Zone 1 and 2, Gas Group IIC. A major feature is the large termination area, making installation very much easier; the EEx d versions accept either one 4mm2 or two 2.5mm2 cables. Both sounders and strobes are fitted with two 20mm cable entries and all units have a ratchet adjustable stainless steel 'U' mounting bracket with positive stops every 15 degrees. *** Ends 190 words *** Notes to Editors. For further information contact: E2S contact: John Rattlidge Sales & Marketing Manager European Safety Systems Limited. Tel: + 44 (0)208 743 8880 Fax: + 44 (0)208 740 4200 sales@e-2-s.com www.e-2-s.com Agency contact: Nigel May Parkfield Parkfield House, Damerham, Hants, SP6 3HQ Tel: + 44 (0)1725 518321 Fax: + 44 (0)1725 518378 Nigel_May@parkfield.co.uk www.parkfield.co.uk European Safety Systems specialise in the design and manufacture of a wide range of Intrinsically Safe and Explosion Proof high performance sounders, strobes and beacons, including unique intelligent annunciation and audio messaging devices employing direct analogue signal storage on silicon technology.