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ROUND UP
Simplified safety compliance testing
Fluke, represented locally by Comtest, has on offer a unique tester to
market, in that it sources both ac and dc steady-state voltage for Hi-Z
and Lo-Z instruments, thus simplifying safety compliance testing.
The Fluke PRV240 Proving Unit provides a safe and convenient
method for ‘test before touch’TBT verification of electrical test tools
without placing the electrician or technician in potentially hazard-
ous electrical environments, which would generally involve using
known live voltage sources.
In contrast to using a known live source, using the PRV240
does not require personal protective equipment (PPE) for tester
verification. Use of the PRV240 reduces the risk of shock and arc
flash compared to verification of test instruments on high-energy
sources in potentially hazardous electrical environments because
the PRV240 provides a known voltage in a controlled, low-current
state in accordance with safe work practices.
The pocket-sized PRV240 sources 240V of both ac and dc steady-
state voltage for testing of both high- and low-impedance multim-
eters, clampmeters, and two-pole testers, eliminating both the need
for multiple verification tools and the use of a known high-energy
voltage source for test instrument verification.To avoid accidental
contact, the voltage is supplied through recessed contacts that
are activated only when test probes are inserted into the modules
insulated access points. A single LED indicates the sourcing of
the voltage to verify the test tool, simplifying test tool verification
without the need for PPE.
Enquiries:Tel. +27 (0) 10 595 1821 or email
Audible and visual warning for fire, gas
and security systems
E2SWarning Signals offers products from its comprehensive range
of sounders, loudspeakers, beacons, combined AV units, plus push
button and break glass manual call points suitable for use in fire, gas
and security systems. The extensive E2S product portfolio includes
high output devices to suit noisy or brightly lit environments and
wide area coverage, plus intrinsically safe and explosion proof units
for use in hazardous areas. Whatever the application, there are E2S
products which provide effective delivery of status indications and
alarm warnings for fire, gas, security or disaster, to maximise life
and property safety.
In addition to its general purpose and industrial fire and security
devices, such as Alert-alarm, Alert-alight and Sonora, the company
offers new products such as the STEx family which complements
the well-established BEx (low copper Aluminium) and GNEx (GRP)
families to satisfy an increasing demand for optimum combina-
tions of robust build and
resistance to corrosion. Con-
structed in Stainless Steel
(gr. 316L and 316), rated
IP66 for ingress protection
and certified (ATEX and IEC
IECEx) for Zone 1, 2, 21 and
22 explosion proof signal-
ling, the new STEx family
includes alarm sounders,
PA loudspeakers, Xenon
strobe beacons, Rotating
Halogen beacons, LED bea-
cons and combined (beacon
and sounder in single assem-
bly) units.
Enquiries:
Email
HAZARDOUS AREAS + SAFETY
Risk-based portable appliance testing
The launch of Apollo’s 600 portable appliance tester heralds
a new era in risk-based portable appliance testing and health
and safety management.With built-in risk assessment tools for
any workplace hazard and a variety of testing and inspection
reports, including portable appliance testing; fire detection and
emergency lighting, the Apollo 600 offers an all-in-one solution
to managing a risk-based approach to health and safety in any
workplace.
Apollo 600 follows in the footsteps of Seaward’s long line of
trusted PAT testers, offering a comprehensive suite of fast and
accurate electrical safety tests to enable any workplace appli-
ance to be tested, including 3 phase equipment and Residual
Current Devices (RCDs). Apollo 600 also enables point-to-point
testing of fixed appliances as required by the 4th edition of the
IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of
Electrical Equipment. In addition to its electrical test features,
theApollo 600 has a built in electrical risk assessment tool which
determines a risk-based suggested retest period.
Apollo 600 features a built-in universal risk assessment tool
allowing hazards to be recorded, risk scores to be calculated and
corrective actions to be planned and documented.
Apollo 600 has a large
internal memory capable of
storing 50 000 records and
an additional 2 000 images.
Its compatibility with Sea-
ward’s PATGuard 3 Health
and Safety Edition software
means that complete test re-
cords including images can
be easily managed on a PC.
Enquiries:
Tel. +27 (0) 10 595 1831
or email
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