Ex-proof Lifebuoy Light

Ex-proof Lifebuoy Light is a SOLAS‑compliant and Intrinsically‑Safe position indicating lights for life-saving appliances: for lifebuoys.

  • ATEX and ICE-Ex approved
  • ATEX category: 1G
  • Battery: Lithium battery
  • Validity: 5 years
  • MED or USCG approval

Ex‑proof lifebuoy light is mandatory for tankers, gas carriers, offshore facilities, flammable‑cargo barges and open‑deck survival stations in hazardous Zones 0‑2, while non‑explosion‑proof lifebuoy lights are restricted to safe‑area decks.

Description

Introduction:

Ex‑proof lifebuoy light shall meet the requirements of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), in addition to complying with stringent intrinsic‑safety certification requirements for hazardous environments onboard oil tankers, offshore rigs and similar installations.

Comply with:

1. Regulations 4,7,22,26,32 and 34, Chapter III of International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974,as Amended
2. Chapter I and II of MSC.48(66) International Life-saving Appliance Code,as amended by MSC.207(81)
3. Sections 10 of Parts 1 of MSC.81(70) Revised Recommendation on Testing of Life-saving Appliances,as amended by MSC.200(80),MSC.226(82),MSC.323(89)

Tests carried out:

— IMO Res. MSC.81(70), as amended,
— EN 60945:2002 incl. IEC 60945 Corr. 1:2008,
— ISO 24408: 2005.

Specification:

Model LNK-LB-03B RSQD-EX
Power Source Lithium Battery Lithium Battery
Validity 5 Years 5 Years
Bulb LED LED
Activation Automatic (water sensor) Automatic (water sensor)
Body Material Polycarbonate Polycarbonate
Luminous Intensity ≥2.0cd ≥2.0 cd
Lighting Duration ≥2 h ≥2 h
Frequency of Flash 50 to 70 flashes per minute 50 to 70 flashes per minute
Max. Drop Height 76 m 45m
Storing Temperature -30°C ~ +65°C -30°C ~ +65°C
Working Temperature  -1°C ~ +30°C  -1°C ~ +65°C
Dimension 90×133 mm 188×122×100 mm
EX Approval ATEX and IEC-Ex CNEX
ATEX Category: EX II 1G Ex ia op is IIC T4 Ga
Zone 0‑2
Ex ib IIB T4 Gb
Zone 1‑2
Approval MED or USCG MED or CCS