Localization in hazardous areas
The Loc-Ex® 01 is a BT Low Energy localization beacon that is compatible with currently popular smartphones & tablets.
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Intrinsically Safe Beacon: Loc-Ex® 01
BLE Beacons are small BT beacons that emit a signal at periodic intervals. Due to their UV-resistant housing material they can be used both, indoors and outdoors.
- ATEX / IECEx Zone 1/21 (Loc-Ex® 01)
- NEC / CEC approval (Loc-Ex® 01)
Description
The beacons can be mounted directly on a suitable surface or easily adapted on the optional available mounting plate (which facilitates the battery exchange of the beacons).
The Bluetooth 4.0 standard makes the beacons compatible with currently popular smartphones & tablets and they can be recognized by such devices over a distance of up to 200 m (Geolocation). The beacon signals can be evaluated by the mobile device via individual applications and, in this way, interact with the user or other programs.
You benefit from location based services:
- Indoor localization / Geolocation
- Lone worker protection
- Physical access control
- Guard control system
- Guiding visitors
- BLE Beacon as replacement for NFC beacon
Features
- ATEX / IECEx Zone 1/21
- NEC / CEC approval
- Compatible with BT Low Energy from version 4.0
- Range inside buildings up to 30 m, outdoors up to 200m (Geolocation)
- Possibility to change important operating parameters "over the air"
- Open firmware for individual BLE profile development (TI CC2541)
- IP64 Stable UV-resistant enclosure (can also be used outdoors)
Functionality
- Beacon sends out "advertising" signals (ID, RX power, UUID, Minor, Major)
- Mobile device receives signals
- Software (APP) for analyzing and detection
- While analyzing the received signal strength, the app can estimate the distance to the beacon(s)
Areas of application
- Indoor and outdoor localization / Lone Worker Protection
- Personal tracking
- Physical access control
- Guard control system
- Automated guiding system
- Beacon as replacement for NFC tag
- Push up Messages
- Maintenance
- Inspection
- Lock Out, Tag Out
- Indoor geofencing
Benefits
- Increase people's safety
- Reduce human error
- Increase efficiency
- Increase effectiveness
- Low maintenance costs
- Reduce insurance conflicts
- Immediate transparency
- Simplify process flows
- Smooth substitution of NFC-systems
- Protecting company IP
Technical Data
| Ambient temperature Ta | -20°C … +55°C |
| Storage temperature | -30°C … +30°C |
| Power supply | 2 x LS14500 (type-tested) |
| Operating time | approx. 4 years (factory settings) |
| Transmission power | max. 8 dBm |
| Dimensions | 48 x 111 x 102 mm (H x L x W) |
| Weight | approx. 180g (with batteries) |
Accessories
- Mounting Plate
- Batteries
- Development Kit
- Screwdriver
- BT Dongle
Lone Worker Protection (LWP)
Our intrinsically safe smartphones with LWP functionality have been specifically designed for the safety of people working alone. The requirements of our customers from various industrial sectors to use modern communication technology with personal emergency response devices were the motivation behind our development. These phones are able to help locate anyone who has suffered an accident and immediately initiate the necessary measures.
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Ex Certificates
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II 2G Ex ia IIC T4 Gb IP64 - II 2D Ex ia IIIC T125°C Db IP64
- Ex ia IIC T4 Gb IP64
- Ex ia IIIC T125°C Db IP64
- Class I, II, III, Division 1 Groups A-G, T4
- Class I, Zone 1, AEx ia IIC T4 Gb
- Ex ia IIC T4 Gb
- Class II, Zone 21, AEx ia IIIC T125°C Db IP64
- Ex ia IIIC T125°C Db IP64
Scope of Delivery
- Loc-Ex® 01
- Batteries
- Documentation
