How to avoid downtime in industrial process and control applications

Within an industrial environment, product lines and process control warnings are often managed with stack lights. These show the status of production and alert the operator to any changes, so that action can be taken to ensure the smooth running of the process.

 The problem is, they are easily damaged and are not always scalable to larger production facilities or industrial processes such as the movement of large machinery parts across a factory with an overhead crane or a moving gantry.

There are many instances when sounder beacons are a better, more robust and less expensive option than complex light arrays.  They provide a clear and simple signal that there is an issue with a machine or a warning signal to help reduce unplanned downtime and protect both people and equipment.

Sunlight can damage your Industrial sounder by making the plastic brittle causing the housing to fail. If it’s located in a remote or difficult to reach area then it can be expensive and time-consuming to replace.

Manufactured from ASA polycarbonate, the X10 has a tough exterior housing that is resistant to UV fade and will perform up to an operating temperature of 70°C right down to -40°C. 

Perhaps it is time to start thinking about specifying a sounder beacon that can withstand the extremes of our climate? 

The X10 range from Eaton provides a signaling solution that delivers IP69k ingress protection and IK08 impact resistance.  

With an unrivalled level of flexibility, X10 allows you to replace your existing sounder beacons gradually, in line with your budget, and introduce improved features such as a move to LED.  A 10-year guarantee gives you the confidence that a new system or upgrade using X10 will provide a safety solution for years to come.