New Intrinsically Safe Multiplexer

The S10 Intrinsically Safe Multiplexer, from RTK Instruments (UK), was introduced as the world’s first intrinsically safe Multiplexer and continues to provide a solution to a common industrial need. The Multiplexer offers a fast response time, is compact and cost effective as well as being simple to understand and use.

The Multiplexer is sold as a matching pair consisting of an ATEX certified 10 channel transmitter and a safe area 10 channel receiver which work together to transfer digital signals from a hazardous area to the safe area over a single pair of cables. As only a single cable pair is used both to transmit the signals from the hazardous area and also to provide power to the transmitter, this cuts down on cabling cost and labour. All hazardous area electronics are encapsulated to meet the ATEX requirements.