The role of an operator can be sometimes seen as a drawback in managing plant safety, mainly because of basic unreliability of human actions. However it is true to say that operators can play a very important role.
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Alarm annunciators are essential to the healthy functioning and operation of a plant. With many Legacy Alarm systems having been in operation for 30 to 40 years, companies are now finding that serviceability and spares are becoming scarce, presenting major problems and preventing the smooth operation of the plant.
To help with the increasing problem that companies are facing, Omniflex have launched a new web page dedicated to alarm obsolescence and Legacy Alarm replacement.
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The Ex nL non-sparking standard has been withdrawn and replaced by Ex ic. The Omni16 Intrinsically Safe Annunciator has now been re-certified as category Ex ic, which is more appropriate to this class of electronic instrumentation. This means that the Omni16C Ex ic Annunciator is suitable for use in hazardous areas (Zone 2, gas and dust, Propane to Hydrogen) in accordance with international standards IEC60079-0 and IEC60079-11. Continue reading "Omni16 Ex nL Annunciator Rating Changes to Ex ic"