Communications
ATEX Approved Current Loop Strain Gauge Amp
Celsum Technologies can now offer the ALA5 ATEX-Approved, 2-wire, 4-20mA Current Loop In-Line Strain Gauge Amplifier, which may be used for connecting sensors such as load cells, force transducers, accelerometers, torque transducers and pressure sensors in hazardous areas where there is risk of an explosion. The unit is certified for ATEX Hazardous Zones 0, 1 and 2, and is Instrinsically Safe to EN60079-11.
The An OEM version of the amplifier is available, the ICA5ATEX, a disk of 19,5mm diameterand 7.6mm height, which may be incorporated within sensors.
Roy Carter of Celsum Technologies, observed, The ALA5 is a welcome addition to our range of strain gauge conditioning electronics. It has applications over a wide area, from oil rigs, paint, food and pharmaceutical factories, explosives plants, in aerospace and defence projects, and for research and development rigs.