Safety Radio Remote Control Systems

for the operation in explosive areas

for the operation in explosive areas

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HETRONIC Radio Remote Control Systems

for the operation in explosive areas
Since the mid 80s HETRONIC has specialized in safety radio remote control systems. Our aim is, to provide highquality systems and to introduce new and cost-efficient products.
Todays fast-paced and highly competitive markets do not allow for long and expensive machine breakdown times.
Therefore you need sturdy and reliable machine controls, which may also be operated in explosive areas.
EC type-examination tested radio remote control system of HETRONIC, which have proved their worth for many
years in several countries, are the first choice.
The modular design ensures outstanding performance features in the matter of safety radio remote controls and
a considerable durability of our systems.
Tailored for the operation in cragged areas and equipped with innovative technologies, our radio remote controls
do not leave you in the lurch.
However, if a repair should be necessary, all you have to do is call us. Our service team operates worldwide for
you and that is your benefit.

Years of Experience with Radio Remote Systems

1982
1994
2003
2007
2009
2010
2011

Heckl Electronik builds the 1st safety radio remote control

HETRONIC receives PTB approval for explosion proof radio remote controls
HETRONIC updates EX approvals according to the ATEX guidelines
ISO 9001:2000 - HETRONIC group certification
HETRONIC celebrates its 25th anniversary
HETRONIC adds the UL/CSA certification for EX safety radio remote controls
HETRONIC EX safety radio remote controls get approved according to IECEx standards
HETRONIC receives the GOST-R certification for EX safety radio remote controls

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NOVA Series
NOVA L

sturdy and ergonomic

NOVA L ergonomically designed transmitter

with great wearing comfort and sturdiness for
up to 2 joysticks for standard and customized
applications.

NOVA XL

NOVA XL the same as NOVA-L, but it offers

space for up to 4 joysticks. It is available with
feedback on display or LED and with cable control.

ATEX areas:

Mining
Zone 1, 2/IIB, IIC/T4
Zone 22
For
theareas:
operation in the
I M2 (underground mining)
IECEx
Mining
following areas:
(zone
1)
ZoneII12G
(also
applicable
Zone 2)/IIB, IIC/T4
UL areas:
ClassIII/Division
3G (zone1,
2)2/Groups A-D/T4
Class II, III/Division 1, 2/Groups E-G/T4
3D (zone1,
22)
CSA areas:
ClassIII/Division
2/Groups A-D/T4
ClassIIA,
II, III/Division
1, 2/Groups E-G/T4
Group Gas:
IIB, IIC
GOST-R areas:
Mining
Temperature level:
T1 up to T4
Zone 1, 2/IIB, IIC/T4
Ignition protection type:
Zoneia21, 22
IP protection
type: up tocertifi
66 cate (ATEX, UL, CSA, GOST)
With
EC type examination

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versatile
GL 2

Bildquelle: Deutsche BP AG

GL
two-level
controlcontrol
panel for
GL 2
2 - well-arranged
with well-arranged
two-level
paeasy
operation
of
the
transmitter
even
with
nel for easy operation of the transmitter evenwork
with
gloves.
work gloves.

GL Series

GL 3

GL 3 - enough space for feedback, either on display or on LED. It can be optionally equipped with
cable control.
y.

ATEX areas:
Mining
For the operation in the
M22/IIB,
(underground
ZoneI 1,
IIC/T4 mining)
ZoneII22
following areas:
2G (zone 1)
IECEx areas:
Mining
II 3G (zone 2)
Zone 1 (also applicable Zone 2)/IIB, IIC/T4
3D (zone1,
22)
UL areas:
ClassIII/Division
2/Groups A-D/T4
ClassIIA,
II, III/Division
1, 2/Groups E-G/T4
Group Gas:
IIB, IIC
CSA areas:
Class I/Division 1, 2/Groups A-D/T4
Temperature level:
T1
up
to
T4
Class II, III/Division 1, 2/Groups E-G/T4
Ignition
type:
ia
GOST-R protection
areas:
Mining
Zonecertifi
1, 2/IIB,
IIC/T4 UL, CSA, GOST)
With EC type examination
cate (ATEX,
Zone 21, 22
IP protection type: up to 66

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GR / EURO Series

GR

a lot of space and very resistant

GR a lot of space for different control elements.

Available with feedback on display or LED and with
cable control. Either with chest plate or with hip
belt for eased operation.
ATEX areas:

Mining
Zone 1, 2/IIB, IIC/T4
Zone 22
IECEx areas:
Mining
Zone 1 (also applicable for Zone 2)/IIB, IIC/T4
UL areas:
Class I/Division 1, 2/Groups A-D/T4
Class II, III/Division 1, 2/Groups E-G/T4
CSA areas:
Class I/Division 1, 2/Groups A-D/T4
Class II, III/Division 1, 2/Groups E-G/T4
GOST-R areas:
Mining
Zone 1, 2/IIB, IIC/T4
Zone 21, 22
IP protection type: up to 66

EURO

EURO
control
- the giant among
among the
the radio
safetyremote
radio remote
systemsWith
plenty
of space
for of
various
control systems
offering
plenty
spacedifferent
for vaoperating
ele-ments.
Available
withAvailable
feedbackwith
on
rious different
operating
elements.
display
oron
LED
and with
feedback
display
or oncable
LED control.
and withGreat
cable weaconring
comfort
due with
to the
chest plate
shoulder
trol.Chest
plate
shoulder
belt with
designed
for
belt.
maximum carrying comfort.
ATEX
areas:
MiningI M2 (underground mining)
For
the
operation in the
Zone 1, 2/IIB, IIC/T4
following areas:
II 2G (zone 1)
Zone 22
IECEx areas:
MiningII 3G (zone 2)
Zone 1 (also applicable for Zone 2)/IIB, IIC/T4
GOST-R areas:
MiningII 3D (zone 22)
Group Gas:
IIA,
IIB, IIC
Zone 1,
2/IIB,
IIC/T4
22 to T4
Temperature level: Zone 21,
T1 up
IP protection type: up to 66
Ignition protection type: ia
With EC type examination certificate (ATEX, UL, CSA, GOST)

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handy and multifunctional

ERGO F - The
the new ERGO FF transmitter,
transmitter, with
with its
its
extremely resistant
re-sistantand
and well-arranged
well-arranged design,
design, is
is
extremely
for one
one-hand
operation.
With
the graphic
made for
hand operation.
The
graphic
display
display, it
can be functions.
equipped with
feedback funcenables
feedback
The HETRONIC
key
tions.
The
new
RF-IO
technology
with
HETROswitch with RF-IO technology offers the
even
more
NIC key switch
of-fers
possibilities
possibilities
making
thenew
operation
saferthat
and provimore
des
the
custo-mer
for
safety
and
reliability
during
reliable.
operation.
ATEX areas:
UL areas:
CSA areas:
GOST-R areas:
IP protection type:

ERGO / MINI Series

ERGO F

Zone 1/IIC/T4
Zone 2/IIB/T4
Zone 21, 22
Class I/Division 1, 2/Groups A-D/T4
Class II, III/Division 1, 2/Groups E-G/T4
Class I/Division 1, 2/Groups A-D/T4
Class II, III/Division 1, 2/Groups E-G/T4
Mining
Zone 1, 2/IIB, IIC/T4
Zone 21, 22
up to 65

ERGO

ERGO --The
ERGO
transmitter
design
the well-tried
proven ERGO
transmitter
design
is
is
very
stur-dy
is restricted
to the
very
sturdy
andand
reduced
to the max.
Theminimum
ergononeeded.
Dueensures
to the maximum
ergonomic carrying
design itcomfort.
is easy
mic design
to
wear.types
Seve-ral
types are
available
for your
Several
are available
for your
application.
application.
ATEX areas:
UL areas:
CSA areas:
GOST-R areas:
IP protection type:

Zone 2/IIB, IIC/T4

Zone 22
Class I/Division 1, 2/Groups A-D/T4
Class II, III/Division 1, 2/Groups E-G/T4
Class I/Division 1, 2/Groups A-D/T4
Class II, III/Division 1, 2/Groups E-G/T4
Zone 1, 2/IIB, IIC/T4
Zone 22
up to 65

MINI

MINI - The MINI is a transmitter that catches your

eye because of its size. This small transmitter is
available in different versions. According to your
need you can choose bet-ween several types.
MINI - The design of the MINI catches your eye
because of its size. Various types are available,
enabling you to select the one that fits best your
For the operation in the II 3G (zone 2)
needs.
following areas:
II 3D (zone 22)
Group Gas:
IIB, IIC
ATEX areas:
Zone 2/IIB, IIC/T4
Temperature level:
ZoneT1
22up to T4
GOST-R protection
areas:
Zone
2/IIB, IIC/T4
Ignition
type:
nAnL
Zone 22
With
EC type examination
IP protection
type: up tocertifi
65 cate (ATEX, UL, CSA)

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Receivers

Our EX sales team helps you to pick the corresponding

receiver based on your need:
Without housing
(for the installation in a housing supplied by you)
With standard plastic housing
(for the installation in a non-explosive area or in
an existing EX-housing)
Mounted in an EX-housing
(for zone 1, 2, 22; Seawater-resistance optionally
for offshore-applications)
Mounted in a conductive plastic housing
(for the operation in category 3 areas
zone 2 and 22)

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Equipment Group Classification

Equipment Group

Application Area of the Devices

Equipment intended for use in underground parts of mines, and to those

parts of the surface installations of such mines, liable to be endangered by
firedamp and/or combustible dust

II

Equipment intended for use in other places liable to be endangered by

explosive atmospheres (eg. Refineries, industrial plants, silos,)

Equipment group I is subdivided into the following two categories:

M1

Category

Operating
Conditions
Requirements for Protection Measures

M2

Equipment has to remain functional, even in the event of an explosive

atmosphere present.
In the event of failure of one means
of protection, at least an independent second means provides the requisite level of protection, or the requisite level of protection is assured
in the event of two faults occurring
independently of each other.

Equipment is intended to be de-energized in the event of an explosive

atmosphere.
The equipment in this category
must provide the requisite level of
protection during normal operation
even under more severe operating
conditions, such as those arising
from rough handling and changing
environmental conditions.

In the European Economic Area the equipment group II is currently subdivided into 3 categories or 6 zones (IEC 60079-0:2007 will cause a few changes here):
Type of Atmosphere

Gas (G)

Dust (D)

Zone

Category

Equipment Labeling

Zone 0

1G

II 1 G

Zone 1

2G

II 2 G

Zone 2

3G

II 3 G

Zone 20

1D

II 1 D

Zone 21

2D

II 2 D

Zone 22

3D

II 3 D

Temperature Classes
Temperature Class
Maximum Temperature

T1

T2

T3

T4

T5

T6

450 C

300 C

200 C

135 C

100 C

85 C

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EX Approvals

Europe (ATEX)
The ATEX Directive 94/9/EC came into force on 1 July 2003, superseding national legislation in the member
states of the European Union. The Directive regulates the bringing to market and commissioning of ATEX
products. It must be emphasized that Directive 94/9/EC contains requirements for all parties releasing
products on the market and/or operating them, whether this may be the manufacturer, their agent, the
importer or any other person responsible for this. However, the directive does not govern the use of equipment within potentially explosive areas, such as for example equipment covered by Directives 1999/92/EC,
92/91/EC and 92/104/EC.

Australia, New Zeeland (IECEx)

The driving force for IECEx approvals comes from manufacturers and users of Ex products. By providing
an international certification scheme, the IECExsimplifies the international sale for manufacturers of equipment intendedfor use in explosive atmospheres.

USA (UL CSA)

Explosion-proof electrical equipment must also be tested in the USA prior to operation in potentially explosive areas. Approved testing organisations (NRTLs - Nationally Recognised Testing Laboratories), such
as e.g. FM, UL, CSA, amongst others, test the equipment for compliance with the appropriate regulations
and standards and compile an Approval Report for operation in Hazardous Locations. In addition, FM
has been issuing a Certificate of Compliance in recent years. This is an excerpt from the Approval Report
and only contains data and information important for the operator.

Canada (CSA UL)

In Canada, the circumstances are comparable to those in the USA. The CEC (Canadian Electrical Code)
applies here and testing is carried out according to CSA standards. Approved testing laboratories are CSA,
UL, FM and some others. As in the USA, approval for the operation of equipment within potentially explosive areas is also required in Canada for hazardous locations. In addition, the usual Safety Approval (CSA
Approval), certifying compliance to the electrical safety standards also applies here.

Russian Federation (GOST)

Therequirements
requirementsfor
for
In 2001, Russia introduced a new set of standards, which govern the following points:
points:The
the classifi
classification
cation of
of potentially
potentially explosive
explosive areas.
areas;
the construction of explosion-proof electrical equipment;
equipment.The
the use
different
levels
of protection
within
potentially
exThe
useof
ofexplosion-protected
explosion-protectedelectrical
electricalequipment
equipmentwith
with
different
levels
of protection
within
potentially
plosive areas.
The introduction
of harmonisation
harmonization with
with
explosive
areas.The
introductionofofthe
thenew
newstandards
standardsserved
served mainly
mainly for
for the purpose of
the standards outlined in the IEC 60079 set of norms.
For further details please contact our EX sales team.

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