Jay Elecronique Beta handheld controllers

Jay Electronique has added the Beta 2 button and Beta 6 button control units to its IECEx range. They are approved for use in potentially explosive gas atmospheres classified zone 0, 1 and 2 or dust classified zones 20, 21 and 22.

The models inherit all existing features of the SAFIR family, such as a backlit, anti-reflection, LCD display able to indicate the battery charge level; the behaviour of the radio link; the name of the equipment being controlled remotely; and feedback from the equipment such as weight of load, overload, limit switches, alarms or fault diagnostics. Navigation menus allow users to configure the application, integrate a large number of functions or monitor a specific part of the equipment. Further customisation of logos and pictograms which appear on the screen is available utilising the iDialog software supplied with each unit.

The emergency stop function is certified SIL 3 per EN 61508 or PLe per EN 13849, while the standard function buttons are certified to SIL 2 according to EN61508 or PLd according to EN13849. Other options are available to enhance the safety of those applications that require it, such as infrared startup, action zone limitation or validation buttons. Access to the radio remote control and other functions can be limited to authorised operators by password.