L&J Technologies Achieves IECEx Certification for the MCG 2000MAX Level Transmitter

Hillside, IL — August 9th, 2018 — L&J Technologies is proud to announce IECEx certification for the MCG 2000MAX Level Transmitter.

IECEx System Objective
The objective of the IECEx System is to facilitate international trade in equipment and services for use in explosive atmospheres, while maintaining the required level of safety:
International confidence in the product assessment process
One international database listing
Maintaining International Confidence in equipment and services covered by IECEx Certification

What is an Ex area?
Ex areas can be known by different names such as “Hazardous Locations”, “Hazardous Areas” “Explosive Atmospheres”, and the like and relate to areas where flammable liquids, vapors, gases or combustible dusts are likely to occur in quantities sufficient to cause a fire or explosion.

Where do you commonly find Ex equipment?
Ex equipment in such areas include:

Automotive refuelling stations or petrol stations
Oil refineries, rigs and processing plants
Chemical processing plants
Printing industries, paper and textiles
Hospital operating theatres
Aircraft refuelling and hangars
Surface coating industries
Underground coalmines
Sewerage treatment plants
Gas pipelines and distribution centers
Grain handling and storage
Woodworking areas
Sugar refineries
Metal surface grinding, especially aluminium dusts and particles

Benefits of the revolutionary and reliable MCG 2000MAX Level Transmitter include:

Accuracy:

Absolute magnetic encoding providing accuracy 1/32 of an inch (standard), 1/64 of an inch (optional)

Ultra Low Power:

2-wire, 4-20mA, 24VDC Loop-Powered.

Electronics:

Graphical LCD Display
Infrared Calibration by optional MCG 2150 Remote Calibrator eliminating the need to remove the cover
Newly redesigned CPU board reduces the number of components, power consumption and increases reliability

Range:

Expanded range of 0-128 feet (0-39M)

Digital Protocol:

All existing and future communication protocols are supported including L&J Tankway, Modbus, Profibus DP, HART, Enraf, Varec, and wireless

Safety Approvals:

UL/C-UL, Ex. Proof, Class I, Div. 1, Groups C & D
ABS Approved
ATEX/IECEx Approved

About:
The L&J Technologies family of companies manufactures equipment specializing in the monitoring, management and control of bulk products. L&J provides quality products for the Petroleum, Petrochemical, Chemical, Food, Pharmaceutical, Pipeline, Wastewater, Steel and Waste Treatment Industries.

L&J Technologies Achieves IECEx Certification for the MCG 2000MAX Level Transmitter

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