ATEX (Intrinsically safe)
ATEX Approved Intrinsically Safe E Ex i b ll C T4 Compliance with the ATEX Directive is now a legal requirement in all European member states. Only portable radios type approved to the ATEX Directive are regarded as intrinsically safe in EU/EFTA countries. This does not apply to mobile offshore units, and shipping vessels over 500 gross tons as they are covered by IMO convention.
Vertex VX-820 Series – VX-821 ATEX approved radio
The Vertex VX-820 Series consists of 4 radios and one of those radios is the VX-821 Atex. It is an Atex version of the VX-821.
It is Atex certified to the II 2 G E Ex ib IIC T4 class. This means it can be used in hazardous environments where fire and explosions are a risk as it protects against gas. The Atex version of the VX-821 is a compact, robust radio that has been designed to work in the extreme conditions.
HYT TC-700 EX ATEX Radio
ATEX standards: 112G EEx ib IIB T3, II 2D Ex Td A21 IP64 T 160°
The ATEX Version of HYT’s Popular TC-700 Licensed hand portable radio Rated to IP64 for durability.
Kenwood TK-2260ExE2 / TK-3260ExE2
A compact water and dust proof radio that meets the required Atex specifications allowing it to be used in hazardous environments with risk of explosions and fire, such as mines. The TK-2260ExE2 / TK-3260ExE2 also ensures user safety and privacy with features such as the lone worker function and the built in voice scrambler.
- Lone worker function – protects the worker in an isolated area by sending emergency signals if the user has not replied to a call within a set time limit
- Built in voice scrambler – keeps communications private and secure
- Submersible to IP64 and IP65
- Built in VOX option
Entel HT800 Series 2.0
The Entel HT800 2.0 Series are all Atex approved licensed radios. They are high quality radios with a host of features and are the perfect choice for those looking for a simple to use two way radio that can work in the harshest of environments.
They all meet the II2 G Ex ib IIA T4 standard for Atex approved radios. This means they can be used in gaseous or flammable environments such as oil rigs, tunnels and mines.
- IP68 submersible to 5 metres depth for 1 hour
- Intuitive menus
- VOX hands free
- Easy to use
- Shunting mode for Railway companies
Entel HT900 Series (ATEX) Version 2.0
The Entel HT900 series of Atex radios meet II 2 G Ex ib IIA T4, II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 standards for ATEX compliance. This is the perfect choice for any company that requires their radios to work in gaseous or flammable environments. Everything from tunnels to oil rigs, paint sprayers and millers need to consider using ATEX radios for safety.
IP68 rated for water resistance allowing them to be fully submerged for 5 meters for up to 1 hours the HT-900 can be recovered easily from being dropped over the side.
- LI-ion battery
- Stun Kill & Revive functions
- Optional Scrambler
- Lone Worker
- Shunting mode for Railway companies
Entel HT952/HT953 Series PMR446 (ATEX) V 2.0
ATEX standards: E Ex i b ll C T4
The new HT900 Series 2.0 has superior build quality and exceptionally loud audio that enables you to communicate in noisy environments, making it the choice of the fire & rescue services and major petrochemical organisations worldwide. This low cost entry level model is simple to use, offering features such as channel scanning, and local personal attack alarm.
The HT900 Series is Fully Submersible and the Version 2.0 radios are tougher than their predecessors. Entel have expanded their radios’ capabilities and designed a superior product.
Built to the same standard as the HT900 professional series and with all the same features this is a lot of radio and with no license required it has lower running costs.
Icom IC-F51 / F61 ATEX
Atex approved rating: II2G EEx ib IIA T3
The Atex version of the IC-F51 / F61 is a waterproof transceiver. It has the same IP rating as all of the Icom handheld marine products and that is IPX7. This means it can be submerged in 1m depth of water for up to 30 minutes. The IC-F51 / F61 Atex version meets the requirements for use in hazardous areas such as oil rigs, areas where flammable gases or liquids are used and other areas at risk to explosions.
- Waterproof construction
- Tough, compact body
- 7 programmable buttons
- Alphanumeric LCD display
Icom IC-M87 Atex
The IC-M87 Atex version is suitable for use in hazardous areas on land and at sea, such as oil rigs and petrol tankers. It is a safety approved transceiver that offers two way communications preventing explosion and fire hazard in specified hazardous areas. The IC-M87 is ideal for business and industry users who need a waterproof marine radio and simple PMR radio.
- Robust but lightweight body
- Waterproof construction
- Can withstand harsh environments
- Simple to use
