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BEKA BA488C Intrinsically Safe Serial Text Display, Panel Mounting

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This BA488C displays text and simple graphics in a hazardous process area. Incorporating a high contrast backlit display, push buttons and two solid state outputs, this low cost operator interface is ideal for simple process control applications.

The instrument, which has ATEX, FM and IECEx intrinsic safety certification, communicates and is powered via a 2 or 3 wire system from a galvanic isolator in the safe area. To simplify hazardous area installations, the dedicated BA201 galvanic isolator which has RS232 and RS485 safe area ports can power up to four BEKA intrinsically safe Serial Data displays.

The text display supports Modbus, BEKA and legacy protocols and includes eleven standard screen formats which display up to eight variables on each screen, some with bargraphs. If custom display formats are required, these can be constructed using the free BEKA ScreenWriter software.

A powerful Pattern Matching facility is resident in the Serial Data display which enables the capture and display of data contained in proprietary ASCII serial strings.

Supported by a three year guarantee.

You will also need: BA201 Intrinsically Safe Communications Isolator

 

 

 

 

We are an authorized BEKA distributor shipping to locations in the United States.

$1,409.00

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Description

  • Intrinsically Safe Certification
  • High contrast 3.41 in x 1.77 in (86.5 mm x 45 mm) display with backlight
  • Display up to 8 variables
  • 11 standard screen formats
  • Communications: Modbus RTU slave, BEKA and Legacy Protocols
  • Four operator push-buttons & two switch outputs
  • Front IP66, rear IP20
  • Free download for Simulator and ScreenWriter software

Technical Data

Legacy Status None
Mounting & Enclosures Panel 144 x 72 mm
Display High contrast 3.41 in x 1.77 in (86.5 mm x 45 mm)
with backlight, up to 8 variables
Ingress Protection Front IP66, Rear IP20
Communications Interface
Interface via BA201
RS232 or RS485
Protocol Modbus RTU Slave, BEKA & Legacy
Operator push buttons 6
Connections for remote operator push buttons 6
Solid state outputs 2

Approvals

 

 

 

ATEX Group II Category 1G
Ex ia IIC T5 Ga
-40°C < Ta < +60°C
IECEx Ex ia IIC T5 Ga
-40°C ≤ Ta ≤ +60°C
Factory Mutual Entity
IS / I / 1 / ABCD / T4 Ta = 60°C; Type 4X*, IP66*
I / 0 / AEx ia IIC T4 Ta = +60°C; Type 4X*, IP66*
*Front Panel OnlyNonincendive
NI / I / 2 / ABCD / T4 Ta = +60°C; NIFW; Type 4X*, IP66*
I / 2 / IIC / T4 Ta = +60°C; NIFW; Type 4X*, IP66*
*Front Panel Only
Canadian Factory Mutual Entity
IS / I / 1 / ABCD / T4 Ta = 60°C; Type 4X*, IP66*
I / 0 / Ex ia / IIC T4 Ta = +60°C; Type 4X*, IP66*
*Front Panel OnlyNonincendive
IPA / I / 2 / ABCD / T4 Ta = +60°C; NIFW; Type 4X*, IP66*
I / 2 / IIC / T4 Ta = +60°C; NIFW; Type 4X*, IP66*
*Front Panel Only
CCOE/PESO Ex ia IIC T5 Ga
-40°C < Ta < +60°C

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