Ascendent's ATEX Certified Explosion Proof Cameras Stainless Steel IP 68 Intrinsically Safe

May 17, 2012 - PRLog -- Ascendent’s ATX Series provides unrivaled security and reliability in even the most hazardous applications. Intrinsically safe for all atmospheric conditions they meeting even the toughest certifications. Perfectly suited for a host of industries such as gas, chemical, oil, and energy.

Our state-of-the-art optics are integrated in an industry leading IP 68 housing to handle even the most brutal environments. A heater/blower allows for operation in temperatures from -55°C to +60°C. The dual-cast stainless steel is available in both 304 and 316L standards. Electropolishing provides a microscopically smooth surface for low maintenance and a perfect appearance.
These cameras are explosion proof and meet the most rigorous standards including ExII 2GD ExdII CT6 and ExtD A21 T80C. Right from the box these cameras are easy to set up and install, allowing you to focus on getting the job done. Micro-Step motor allows for accuracy of up to 0.02° along with 360° continuous pan and tilt from -2° to 90° with integrated auto-flip. Embedded TVS surge and lightning protection prevents electrical damage and shorting.

A 1/4” Ex-View HAD II CCD sensor delivers 600TVL color by day and 700TVL monochrome at night. A 3.5mm-129.5mm lens provides an optical zoom factor of 37X for extreme wide angle and narrow fields of view. Aerospace optics allow for 99% plus light transmission.
These cameras contain integrated OSD programming allowing customization of nearly every aspect of the camera for any application. Included are features such as wide dynamic range (WDR), highlight compensation (HLC), targeted backlight compensation (TBL), and auto white balance (AWB), as well as other image enhancing technologies.
Both analog and IP versions are available to suit any existing system. HD sensors can also be integrated into PTZ, PTZ dome, or fixed housing to ensure that you have have complete coverage in any application.

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