Roobuck Intrinsically Safe (I.S.) LED Strap

Roobuck has announced it has received an IECEx intrinsically safe certificate for its LED Strap. The product is certified in IECEx as ‘Ex ia’ for both Group I and Group IIB, making it suitable for applications in petrochemical environments and underground coal mines.

Consisting of a battery box and a LED strip, the Roobuck Intrinsically Safe (I.S.) LED Strap can be used to increase the visibility of a person, piece of equipment or place in a dark environment. It is typically used on high-vis workwear, as high-vis products can only reflect incoming light. Therefore, if the LED Strap is attached to the high-vis workwear, it will actively a generate signal even in a completely dark environment.

Available in models RLS-ABR-Ex for red LEDs and RLS-ABY-Ex for yellow LEDs, the device is powered by two AA alkaline batteries contained in a waterproof battery box. There are three operating modes, including stable-on, slow-flashing and fast-flashing mode. With an operating duration of 40 h and an IP65 ingress protection rating, the product is suitable for applications in LED high-visibility workwear, equipment protection and site warning.