AXF Antenna Coupler IntrinsicallySafe, ExplosionProof Antenna Connection

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AXF Antenna Coupler Intrinsically-Safe,
Explosion-Proof Antenna Connection
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What is the AXF Antenna Coupler?

• Flexible and cost-effective means for deploying
  general purpose radios and passive antennas in
  hazardous areas

US Patent 7,057,577
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Typical Application Example
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Benefits

• Avoid expensive intrinsic safety radio design and
  evaluation
• Coupler provides a rated intrinsically safe radio
  signal output
• Deploy any general purpose radio rated less than
  2 watts
• Use your radio with any rated explosion-proof
  enclosure
• Integrated design combines several components in
  one cost effective product
• Intrinsic safety barrier
• Radio connection cable
• Explosion proof coax pass-through eliminates
  sealing fitting
• Antenna connector base

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Benefits, continued

• Intrinsic safety rating permits safe antenna
  replacement with live circuits
• Low-loss design preserves radio output power
• 300 Series stainless steel housing permits use in
  the harshest environments
• Broad agency certification (continued)

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Ratings

• UL Listed
• Rating Class I, Division 1, Groups A through D
• UL Recognized Component File E-219089
• ATEX Approved Component
• Ratings II 2 (1) G EEx d mb ia IIC
• I M2 (M1) Mining - PENDING
• Certificate Number DNV-2006-OSL-ATEX-0183U
• MSHA accepted
• Intrinsic Safety Evaluation Number 18-ISA080002-0
• Accepted for use in an MSHA-approved
• mining apparatus

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Specifications
   
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Options

• Antenna Connection (adapters available)

RP-SMA Female
N Female
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Options

• Housing/Thread
• 3/4 NPT (UL and ATEX)
• M25 (ATEX)
• 1-1/8 UNF (Mining)
• Coax Cable Length
• 18 (460mm) Standard
• 4-30 (100-760mm) Available

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Options

• Radio Connection

RP-TNC Male
RP-SMA Male
MMCX Male
BNC Male
SMA Male
and many, many more. Visit our web site for a
pictorial guide.
MCX Male
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