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 4B - HAZARD MONITORING & EXPLOSION PREVENTION SENSOR APPLICATIONS

Preventative maintenance can help reduce the risk of equipment These illustrations show typical sensor placements for monitoring:
failure and consequent downtimes. When it comes to monitoring your speed, motion, bearing & surface temperature, belt alignment,
bucket elevators and belt conveyors, 4B can recommend you the ideal level / plug indication and slack chain detection. 1
combination of sensors and monitoring systems to suit your requirements Chain Conveyor 1
and budget.
Bucket 6 1 5
4B provides an extensive range of their own ATEX / IECEx / CSA / CCC Silo
Elevator 1
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/ EAC approved hazard monitoring systems, misalignment switches 2 7
and bearing temperature monitors and level controls. We can offer 8
you anything from a replacement sensor to a fully integrated hazard 3
monitoring system which can be operated either as a stand-alone system
or connected to your PLC. 5 1 1 Enclosed Belt Conveyor
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We can offer you a scalable solution starting with correctly chosen 6 1
equipment and systems that can be expanded at a later date to
encompass other machines in the plant.
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4B provides installation service and after-sales technical support to help 4
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you overcome any technical problems with your monitoring equipment. 6
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To learn more about the services and products
we offer, please visit www.go4b.com 1
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Conveyor

SENSORS

CONTENTS 1 BEARING TEMPERATURE 4 ROTO LEVEL SERIES 7 INDUCTIVE SENSORS

SENSORS
The Roto Level Series are rotary paddle 4B inductive proximity sensors are
The ADB, MDB, and WDB Series bearing switches designed to detect high and designed to detect shaft speed, shaft
temperature sensors are designed to low levels of bulk granular solids in bins, position, gate position, or object
screw directly into an existing grease zerk tanks, silos, and as blockage detectors presence. No contact is made between
fitting on a bearing housing. Each sensor in spouts. the sensor and the target being
is fitted with a grease nipple to allow monitored.
lubrication of the bearing without the need
for removal of the sensor. Most series
COMBINED HAZARD BEARING TEMPERATURE BELT ALIGNMENT MISALIGNMENT SENSORS are available with either a PTC thermistor
MONITORING SYSTEMS MONITORS MONITORS FOR BUCKET ELEVATORS Page 19
with various factory set trip points, or a
Watchdog Super Elite, T400 Elite, T400N Elite B400 Elite, A400 Elite Touchswitch, WDA, BAP NTC thermistor with a user adjustable trip
T500 Elite, IE-NODE point, or as a Pt100 RTD version.
 Page 5-6  Page 8  Page 9  Page 10 5 WDA 3
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The WDA Series are non-contacting
extended range magnetic sensors used
2 SPEED SWITCHES to detect ferrous targets at a distance of
up to 75mm from the sensor. They can be
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used on chain conveyors to detect slack
Monitors rotating machinery for or broken chain. They can also be used
dangerous underspeed conditions. on bucket elevators where they can detect
An inductive sensing device located in 8 AUTOSET SERIES
bucket bolts and steel buckets to monitor
MISALIGNMENT SENSORS SPEED SWITCHES INDUCTIVE SENSORS ENCODERS the nose of the enclosure will detect a belt misalignment.
& SAFETY SWITCHES metal target. Set to the normal machine
M100, M300, M800, Millispeed P100, P300, Whirligig Shaft Encoders, Wheel Encoder Page 10 The Autoset Series are self-contained
FOR BELT CONVEYORS RPM, 4B Speedswitches provide alarm
and shutdown signals underspeed and point level monitors with digital displays
Bulldog, Pullswitch stopped motion. for high, intermediate, or low-level
Page 11  Page 12-13  Page 14  Page 15 6 TOUCHSWITCH detection of liquids, powders or free-
 flowing granular solids. The Autoset
Series incorporates simple push-button
Page 12-13 The Touchswitch is an electro-mechanical calibration with microprocessor enable/
limit-switch style sensor with no moving disable switch for total protection of
parts. It is designed to detect belt tracking stored values. Once the unit is calibrated
3 BINSWITCH and misalignment problems on bucket for a specific application, it never has to
elevators and conveyors. Unlike a rub be re-calibrated.
block that utilises friction (heat) to
The Binswitch detects level or plug activate, the Touchswitch is pressure
conditions for bulk granular solids in sensitive for safer and more reliable
BEARING TEMPERATURE LEVEL INDICATORS JUNCTION BOXES BROKEN OR SLACK CHAIN monitoring.
tanks, bins, or silos and can be used
SENSORS Auto-Set™, Binswitch, DETECTION
as a plug or choke detector in chutes,
ADB, Millitemp, WDB8, MDB, RLI, RG conveyors and elevator legs.
WDB7
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 ELEVATOR / CONVEYOR MONITORING SYSTEMS HAZARD MONITORING SYSTEMS

COMBINED MONITORING SYSTEMS COMBINED MONITORING SYSTEMS

PRODUCT WATCHDOG SUPER ELITE™ T500 ELITE - HOTBUS™ IE-NODE
WATCHDOG SUPER ELITE™

Features Sensor options

‡ Belt speed monitoring ‡ ADB, MDB, and WDB:

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check
check 8 dual use inputs (contact or NTC ‡ Belt alignment monitoring ‡ WDA Series: motion alignment
Bearing temperature (continuous) max. 6 sensors temperature) (contact, pulsed and rub blocks)
(continuous) max. 256 inputs* ‡ Touchswitch: belt alignment
+ 2 ambient temp. sensors
‡ Bearing temperature monitoring ‡ Inductive Proximity Sensors:
check
check Pulley alignment monitoring speed (P1003V34AI /
Belt speed (continuous) max. 2 inputs – 2 pulse or 4-20mA ‡
(continuous) max. 256 inputs* P3003V34AI)
Differential speed monitoring Combined belt speed, ‡ Plug condition monitoring
check belt alignment, continuous Binswitch: plugswitch
check 8 dual use inputs (contact or NTC ‡ Acceleration monitoring ‡
Belt alignment Pulses / Contact / Rub* Blocks bearing temperature, pulley
max. 256 sensors* temperature) Jog prevention
4 inputs alignment and plugged ‡
condition monitoring system ‡ 3.5” Colour graphics
Approvals
Plugged condition check check check
LCD display
‡ SD card for settings save / ‡ UK - UKEx
Pulley alignment check check check
restore and firmware updates ‡ Europe – ATEX
All major industrial protocols The Watchdog Super Elite™ is a complete elevator and conveyor
Communication interfaces Ethernet with Modbus TCP protocol Ethernet IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP monitoring system with inputs for most of the types of sensors ‡ Ethernet RJ45 port ‡ USA, Canada – CSA
supported via F500 Gateway
standard in the industry. Offers top-of-the-class flexibility and ‡ Multi-lingual display ‡ Brazil - InMetro
Test function check check Times approvals. Unprecedented user friendliness via a 3.5” full colour ‡ Hazardmon.com support for ‡ China - Nepsi / CCC
bespoke design graphics screen. Controller settings can be set real-time remote monitoring
Alarm & shutdown function check check Times up either directly on the unit or via a PC application and ‡ Russia - EAC
and historical analysis
transferred between the WDC4s and PC via a SD card. In-built ‡ Worldwide – IECEx
Multiple elevators & conveyors; Bucket elevators & conveyors,
Applications Single elevator or conveyor
remote monitoring across site plant-wide monitoring Ethernet port with full support for the Hazardmon.com cloud
based monitoring service. WDC4 has multi-lingual support. Input supply voltage
Hazardmon.com (Cloud based HxWxD
check check check MODBUS/TCP Support with the application notes for Rockwell,
hazard monitoring) (Ethernet onboard) (via F500) (Ethernet onboard) Siemens and Mitsubishi PLCs is available. ‡ 100 to 240 VAC
UKEx / EAC / ATEX / CSA / UKEx / ATEX / CSA / IECEx / UKEx / ATEX / CSA / IECEx /
‡ 308 x 241 x 137mm
Certifications ‡ 24 VDC (universal supply)
IECEx / InMetro / Nepsi / CCC InMetro / Nepsi / CCC InMetro / Nepsi / CCC
Applications
* total number of inputs / sensors, all sensors combined. Sensor supply
‡ Bucket elevators
‡ 24 VDC and conveyors
SPECIALISED MONITORING SYSTEMS
For more detailed product information,
PRODUCT T400N ELITE T400 ELITE A400 ELITE B400 ELITE please visit: www.go4b.com

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WATCHDOG EXPANSION CARDS
check check The Watchdog Super Elite comes with standard 15 sensor inputs. However, it can be extended to up to 27 via the use of expansion cards. Cards
Bearing temperature (continuous) (discreet PTC) Times Times can be pre-installed at the factory when ordering a new Watchdog WDC4, or installed into existing control units already in the field.
max. 8 sensors max. 16 sensors

Belt speed Times Times check Times WDC4-AUXO-SSR WDC4-AUXI-6AN

4 x solid state alarm relay outputs for the Additional analogue inputs:
Belt alignment Times Times check check
following conditions: ‡ 4 x 4-20mA current loop inputs (0-
Plugged condition Times Times Times check ‡ Speed 20mA range supported)
‡ Temperature ‡ 2 x 0-10VDC analogue inputs
Pulley alignment Times Times Times check ‡ Misalignment ‡ Individually enabled and configured
‡ Auxiliary Inputs in WDC4
Communication interfaces Modbus RTU (RS-485) Times Times Times

Test function check check check check

WDC4-AUXI-6NTC WDC4-AUXI-4PT100
Alarm & shutdown
check check check check
function Additional NTC type temperature inputs: Additional Pt-100 type temperature inputs:
‡ 6 x NTC inputs ‡ 4 x Pt-100 inputs
Applications Elevator & conveyors Elevator & conveyors Elevators Elevator & conveyors
‡ 2 x Sensor power supply (+24VDC) ‡ Temperature range: -200 to 535
Hazardmon.com (Cloud degrees C
Times Times Times Times ‡ Individually enabled and configured
based hazard monitoring) in WDC4 ‡ Three-wire configuration

UKEx / ATEX / CSA / IECEx UKEx / ATEX / CSA / IECEx UKEx / ATEX / CSA / IECEx UKEx / ATEX / CSA / IECEx ‡ Individually enabled and configured
Certifications / InMetro / Nepsi / CCC / InMetro / Nepsi / CCC / InMetro / Nepsi / CCC / InMetro / Nepsi / CCC in WDC

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COMBINED MONITORING SYSTEMS

IE-NODE (INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET-NODE)

Features Proximity Sensor (Pulse), P800

Proximity Sensor (Pulse),
E NETWOR ‡ Sensor Interface for PLC’s & M800 Elite Speed Switch
BL
Automation Systems (Pulse)
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SYSTEM
‡ Supports PROFINET, EtherNet/ ‡ Level Indication: Auto-Set™
IP and Modbus TCP/IP or Rotary Paddle Series
‡ Up to 16 Total Sensor Inputs ‡ Plug or Level Indication:
with Available Binswitch Elite or Auto-Set™
Remote Sensor ‡ Expansion Boards
Monitoring for PLC’s & ‡ Configuration Software for Approvals
Automation Systems Easy Network
‡ Set Up and Visual Overview of ‡ UK - UKEx
All Devices ‡ Europe – ATEX
‡ USA, Canada – CSA
Input supply voltage ‡ Brazil - InMetro
The Industrial Ethernet Node (IE-NODE) is a remote monitoring ‡ China - Nepsi, CCC
interface designed to provide sensor data to PLC’s or other ‡ 100 to 240 VAC
automation and control systems. The IE-NODE is available in ‡ Worldwide – IECEx
two versions, both with a total of 10 sensor inputs. Version 1 has ‡ 24 VDC (universal supply)
8 contact or NTC temperature inputs, and 2 pulse or 4-20 mA HxWxD
(current loop) inputs. Version 2 has 10 inputs for 4-20 mA (current Sensor supply
loop) sensors. Both units can be expanded to 16 sensor inputs ‡ 248 x 188 x 133mm
with the installation of optional expansion boards. The IE-NODE ‡ 24 VDC
operates by reading its sensor inputs and sending processed
data when requested by another system (e.g. PLC). The units are Applications
Sensor options
equipped with RJ45 Ethernet sockets and support PROFINET,
EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP protocols for easy integration ‡ Bucket elevators
with Siemens, Allen-Bradley Rockwell, Delta V, Modicon and other ‡ Temperature (Bearing & Surface) and conveyors, plant-wide
PLC’s or automation devices. - ADB Series (NTC Type) & monitoring
Milli-Temp Series (4-20 mA)
‡ Belt Misalignment -
Touchswitch (Contact) or Rub The brain behind
a smart operation.
Block (NTC Type)
For more detailed product information,
‡ Belt Speed & Slip - Milli-
please visit: www.go4b.com Speed Switch (4-20 mA), P300

The IE-Node. The future of hazard monitoring.

Utilizing industrial ethernet and cloud connectivity to share

IE-NODE EXPANSION CARDS
real-time sensor data, alongside historical analytics, with
The IE-NODE comes with standard 10 sensor inputs. However, it can be extended to up to 16 via the use of expansion cards. Cards can be pre- your PLC of choice — the IE-Node is truly intelligent. You can
installed at the factory when ordering a new IE-Node, or installed into existing control units already in the field.
connect your entire system and keep every component in
ETH-NODE-AUXSW-4P ETH-NODE-AUXI-6AN constant communication for unprecedented hazard protection.
Expansion board for use with 4B’s Additional analogue inputs:
IE-Node Monitors: ‡ Supports 6 extra 4-20 mA CLI
‡ Allows an additional 4 Ethernet Ports (Current Loop Input) sensors HAZARDOUS RJ-45 4000
to be added to the IE-Node ‡ RS485 Modbus RTU connection AREA SOCKETS SENSORS
Enables flexible cable routing capability
‡
APPROVALS SUPPORT PER SYSTEM
for reduced material costs and
installation time CSA, EtherNet/IP, Digital, 4-20mA,
ATEX, IECEx, PROFINET and Temperature,
EAC, CCC Modbus TCP/IP Speed
ETH-NODE-AUXI-6NTC ETH-SWITCH1V4C-5P (IE-SWITCH)
Additional NTC type temperature inputs: An unmanaged switch with 5x RJ45
‡ 6 extra NTC temperature sensors or 6 Ethernet sockets for 10/100 Mbps
contact sensors, or any combination Ethernet Communications. Designed to
work with 4B’s IE-Nodes or any other
of 6
devices requiring 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Put the IE-Node at the center of your operation. go4b.com
‡ RS485 Modbus RTU connection communications.
capability

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 HAZARD MONITORING SYSTEMS ACCESSORIES HAZARDMON
HazardMon.com®
COMBINED MONITORING SYSTEMS CLOUD-BASED HAZARD MONITORING
HazardMon.com® is a secure
cloud based hazard monitoring
solution providing status
T500 ELITE - HOTBUS notifications and data logging for HAZARDMON
bucket elevators and conveyors.
Live system status, graphs and
historical data can be viewed Features
on any web-enabled device
(smartphone, tablet PC, desktop or laptop computer).
Emails can be sent to notify users whenever a change in the ‡ Secure Cloud Based Hazard Monitoring
system’s health is detected. An automated maintenance
feature allows site operators to verify that all sensors on
‡ Works with T500 Elite Hotbus™ & Watchdog Super Elite
the system are operational and working correctly. ‡ Data Logged Automatically
Serial network system for continuous ‡ Real Time System Status & Alert Email Notifications
monitoring of bearing temperature, F500 Elite Fieldbus Gateway ‡ Automated Maintenance
belt misalignment, and more
The F500 is a communications gateway ‡ View on Any Web-Enabled Device
that allows for single point access to a
maximum of four T500 Elite Hotbus™
systems via Fieldbus protocol. Fieldbus HazardMon.com ® is a secure cloud based hazard monitoring
communication protocols supported solution providing status notifications and data logging for
include: Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP, bucket elevators and conveyors. Live system status, graphs
Modbus RTU, DeviceNet, Profibus and and historical data can be viewed on any web-enabled device
others.
(smartphone, tablet PC, desktop or laptop computer). Emails Register For A Free Demo Account
The T500 Elite - Hotbus™ is a serial communication system specially can be sent to notify users whenever a change in the system’s www.hazardmon.com®
designed to monitor up to 256 sensors, including continuous bearing health is detected. An automated maintenance feature allows site See What The Cloud Can Do For You!
temperature and belt misalignment. With automatic machine shutdown R500 Elite Alarm Relay Interface operators to verify that all sensors on the system are operational
capability and PLC/PC compatibility this advanced microprocessor based The R500 is a microprocessor- and working correctly.
system offers low cost installation, versatility and easy system expansion. controlled unit, which accepts signals
from the T500 Elite Hotbus™ monitor,
and is able to cause alarm or shutdown
of equipment when a sensor exceeds its
programmed alarm tolerance. HazardMon.com ® enables the WDC4 and T500 systems to become Industry 4.0 enabled. It offers real-time visualization and notifications for
connected users anywhere in the world. All the data is collected with a two second latency and everything is saved for historical analysis.
Features Input supply voltage
Hotbox Node – TN4 (Input Node)
‡ Continuous bearing temperature ‡ 100 to 240 VAC
monitoring with user adjustable The TN4 is a four input sensor node,
‡ 24 VDC (universal supply) powered by 24 VDC. Each input can
trip points be an NTC thermistor, PTC thermistor
‡ RS485 serial communication or Volt-Free Contact input; the types
Sensor supply may be interchanged on a single node.
‡ Monitors up to 256 sensors The Node has a unique 4 digit address
4 second scan time with 256 which is used to communicate to
‡ ‡ Use external 24 VDC supply
sensors installed the T500 via a two wire serial RS485
connection. The TN4 Node processes
‡ Works with many types of sensors Approvals information from electrical inputs into
network data inputs for ADB, WDB ,
‡ Enter your own sensor/location Binswitch or Touchswitch.
names for easy identification ‡ UK - UKEx
‡ Alarm and shutdown features ‡ Europe – ATEX Live View Data Charting Data Analysis Automated Maintenance
‡ Gateways available for various ‡ USA, Canada – CSA Hotbox Node – SN2 (Speed Node)
PLC connections The SN2 is a two input speed node,
‡ Brazil - InMetro Real-time remote view of Any sensor data can be charted Comprehensive reports for the Completely automated sensor
‡ HazardMon.com® cloud based powered by 24 VDC. The node is able to
‡ China - Nepsi, CCC monitor two independent pulse (speed) your factory from anywhere in a matter of two clicks. Time management to make quick testing process, which allows
hazard monitoring compatible sources for dangerous under speed in the world. Support mobile range is selectable between 1h data-driven decisions. With the factory maintenance staff and
‡ Worldwide – IECEx conditions. The SN2 will support pulses and desktop views. Data is and 30 days. There is also a help of Hazardmon analytics management to comply with
Sensor options which are PNP or sourced. The Node
has a unique 4 digit address which is dynamically updated and live chart function for real-time factory management can the annual or bi-annual test
HxWxD used to communicate to the T500 via a presented in most efficient view maintenance of site. make maintenance budgeting schedule. Just click on a sensor
‡ ADB, MDB, and WDB: bearing two wire RS485 connection. The SN2
processes information from electrical for operators and managers to decisions in matter of minutes. which needs testing, cause and
temperature ‡ 246 x 188 x 102mm
inputs into network data. understand. All the Hazardmon reports are alarm and clear the alarm. All of
‡ Touchswitch: belt alignment
exportable and can be easily the conditions are logged along
‡ P3003V34AI + SN2 Node: speed Applications
incorporated into internal health with the sensor location, name,
‡ Autoset Series: level indicator Hotbus™ Node Tester and safety and performance operator full name, date and
‡ Bucket elevators and conveyors
‡ Roto-Level Series: level indicator The Hotbus Node Tester is a portable reports. time, as well as the test outcome.
testing unit that can be used in the The maintenance report can
‡ Binswitch: level and plug indicator field to determine the operational
status of any Hotbus communications then be easily generated and
node and network to quickly identify exported in .CSV format.
wiring or node issues.
Simply plug the network connection Continuous Improvements
cable directly to the node. A digital
display on the tester will show
the status of the node which can
determine if the node is operating Hazardmon is updated several times a year with feedback from existing and new customers driving the changes. There is a constant flux of
correctly. new industry-leading features.

For more detailed product information, Hazardmon together with the innovative sensing solutions allows 4B Group to stay a technology and solutions leader in the industry and at the
please visit: www.go4b.com forefront of Industry 4.0 and IoT research.

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 HAZARD MONITORING SYSTEMS HAZARD MONITORING SYSTEMS

TEMPERATURE MONITORING BELT ALIGNMENT MONITORING

T400N ELITE HOTSWITCH T400 ELITE HOTSWITCH B400 ELITE A400 ELITE

Bearing temperature Bearing temperature Conveyor or bucket Bucket elevator belt

monitor monitor elevator belt alignment
alignment monitoring monitoring system
system

The T400N Elite Hotswitch is a microprocessor controlled The T400 Elite Hotswitch is a microprocessor controlled The B400 Elite is a microprocessor based control unit which uses The A400 Elite is a microprocessor based control unit which uses
temperature monitor, which works in conjunction with NTC temperature monitor, which works in conjunction with PTC sensors to detect belt misalignment by pressure (Touchswitch) high power magnetic sensors that detect moving metallic buckets
temperature sensors to monitor up to 8 bearings and can temperature sensors to monitor up to 48 bearings and can from one or two elevators/conveyors. The unit is able to provide an or bolts from either one or two bucket elevators. The unit is able to
provide an alarm and automatic shutdown when a high bearing provide an alarm and automatic shutdown when a high bearing alarm and automatic shutdown of the elevator/conveyor when a provide an alarm and automatic shutdown of the elevator when a
temperature condition is detected. temperature condition is detected. belt misalignment condition is detected. belt misalignment/ underspeed condition is detected.

Features Input supply voltage Features Input supply voltage Features Input supply voltage Features Input supply voltage

‡ Monitors up to 8 NTC ‡ 100 to 240 VAC ‡ Monitors 8 zones with up to ‡ 100 to 240 VAC ‡ Uses up to 4 touch sensors ‡ 100 to 240 VAC ‡ Uses up to 4 magnetic ‡ 100 to 240 VAC
bearing sensors 6 PTC sensors in each zone Monitors alignment of belts (reluctance) alignment
‡ 24 VDC (universal supply) ‡ 24 VDC (universal supply) ‡ ‡ 24 VDC (universal supply) ‡ 24 VDC (universal supply)
‡ Includes 2 separate alarm (48 total) in two separate machines or sensors
and 2 ‡ Status LEDs provide quick top and bottom alignment in ‡ Monitors alignment of belts
Sensor supply Sensor supply Sensor supply Sensor supply
separate stop relays (2 location of the hot bearing one machine in two separate elevators or
machines monitored). condition ‡ Includes 2 separate alarm top and bottom alignment in
‡ 24 VDC ‡ 24 VDC ‡ 24 VDC one elevator ‡ 24 VDC
‡ Short circuit / open circuit ‡ Sensors are positively and 2 separate stop relays
fail-safe detection mounted grease through ‡ Simple, reliable, consistent ‡ Includes 2 separate alarm
Approvals Approvals Approvals and 2 separate stop relays Approvals
‡ Status LEDs provide quick ‡ Alarm mute ‡ Fully functional test via push
location of the hot bearing ‡ PLC board with 8 contact button on front panel for ‡ Simple, reliable, consistent
condition ‡ UK - UKEx ‡ UK - UKEx ‡ UK - UKEx ‡ UK - UKEx
outputs (optional) general testing ‡ Fully functional test via push
A range of alarms ‡ Europe – ATEX ‡ Europe – ATEX ‡ Europe – ATEX ‡ Europe – ATEX
‡ ‡ Cold / hot status only button on front panel
temperatures available from ‡ USA, Canada – CSA ‡ USA, Canada – CSA Sensor options ‡ USA, Canada – CSA ‡ USA, Canada – CSA
45°C to 80°C Brazil - InMetro Brazil - InMetro Brazil - InMetro Brazil - InMetro
‡
Sensor options ‡ ‡ Sensor options ‡
‡ Alarm mute with automatic ‡ China - Nepsi, CCC ‡ China - Nepsi, CCC ‡ Touchswitch: force activated ‡ China - Nepsi, CCC ‡ China - Nepsi, CCC
time delayed reactivation
‡ Worldwide – IECEx ‡ ADB-MDB-WDB Series: ‡ Worldwide – IECEx ‡ Worldwide – IECEx ‡ WDA Series: motion ‡ Worldwide – IECEx
‡ PLC board (optional) bearing temperature alignment
HxWxD ‡ Extensive range of sensors HxWxD HxWxD ‡ BAP Series: motion HxWxD
Sensor options available from 50 - 100°C alignment
‡ 246 x 188 x 102mm ‡ PTC type - step sensors ‡ 246 x 188 x 102mm ‡ 246 x 188 x 102mm ‡ 246 x 188 x 102mm
‡ ADB, MDB, and WDB Series:
bearing temperature
Applications Applications Applications Applications
‡ Extensive range of sensors
available from 50 - 100°C
‡ Bucket elevators and ‡ Bucket elevators and ‡ Belt bucket elevators and ‡ Belt bucket elevators
‡ Continuous temperature conveyors conveyors conveyors
sensors
‡ Modbus RTU connection

For more detailed product information,

please visit: www.go4b.com

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 MISALIGNMENT SENSORS MISALIGNMENT SENSORS SAFETY SWITCHES

BELT MISALIGNMENT MONITORS BELT ALIGNMENT & RIP DETECTORS CONVEYOR SAFETY STOP SWITCH

TOUCHSWITCH WDA HIGH POWER SENSOR BAP BULLDOG PULLSWITCH

Touchswitch WDA BAP Bulldog Pullswitch

Belt/pulley Belt alignment/ Belt alignment/ Belt Alignment Conveyor Safety Stop Switch
misalignment speed and chain speed monitor & Rip Detection
sensor break monitor. Switch

High temperature
version

The Touchswitch is an electro-mechanical The WDA sensor detects The BAP detects moving ferrous material The Bulldog alignment and rip detection switch is an electro- The Pullswitch is a failsafe taut wire emergency pull cord stop
limit switch with no moving parts, that moving ferrous material and is designed for use with bucket mechanical system designed to detect dangerous belt switch for open conveyors. PVC coated steel pull wires and pigtails
detects the misalignment of both pulleys and is designed for use elevators to detect belt misalignment misalignment and belt tear damage on open belt conveyors. The connect between the switches to provide easy installation and
and belts in conveyors and bucket with bucket elevators to detect condition. It can also detect ferrous bolts switch will detect misalignment of belts when contact is made with continuous emergency stop access along the length of the entire
elevators. The sensor detects the lateral buckets, for measurement of speed and where plastic or 316 stainless buckets are the roller; the roller arm will be forced to pivot by the belt activating conveyor. Pullswitches can be installed at 60m intervals, reducing
force of the belt or pulley and activates a alignment. WDA is a non-contact sensor, used . The sensor is used in conjunction a switch at 20º to trigger an alarm, and 35º to trigger a shut down. overall system cost. Quick location of a tripped switch is provided
volt-free solid state relay. Sensor output detecting metallic targets at up to 100mm with a PLC or with a Watchdog or A400 The sensors are usually installed in pairs on opposite sides of the by a flag marker or optional reflector, and the tripped signal can be
can be used to activate an alarm or range. It can also detect ferrous bolts Elite control unit. belt. A flexible wire is set below the running conveyor belt attached wired back to a PLC or one of 4B’s controllers.
shutdown the machine. The sensors are where plastic or 316 stainless buckets are by a rare earth magnet at each end. If the belt is ripped or damaged
normally installed in pairs on opposite used. The sensor is used in conjunction the wire is pulled away releasing the magnet connection which in
sides of the belt/pulley. with a PLC or with a Watchdog or A400 turn will activate a switch to trigger an alarm or shut down.
Elite control unit.

Features ‡ Features ‡ Features Features Approvals Features Approvals

‡ Hardened stainless steel face ‡ Long range magnetic sensor unaffected ‡ Magnetic sensor unaffected by material ‡ Easy installation without ‡ UK - UKEx ‡ Pullwire safety switch ‡ UK - UKEx
‡ External test wheel for quick and simple by material build up build up calibration provides a safe and ‡ Europe – ATEX
‡ Europe – ATEX reliable means of stopping
sensor/system testing ‡ Continuously monitors the moving ‡ Continuously monitors the moving ‡ Solid construction ‡ USA, Canada – CSA
elevator, with visual indication by an LED elevator, with visual indication by an ‡ China - CCC conveyors
‡ Not affected by dust or material build up ‡ Triggers an alarm at 20º and
‡ 25-75mm range depending on the LED ‡ Worldwide – IECEx ‡ Double ended pull
‡ No calibration or sensitivity adjustment a shutdown of the machine mechanism as standard Applications
needed size of the target, easily adjusted from ‡ 12-50mm range depending on the at 35º
the sensor itself or from the optional size of the target, easily adjusted from Applications ‡ Slack or taut wire operation
‡ No calibration needed independent control unit the sensor itself or from the optional ‡ Wire rope for optional belt rip ‡ Safety stop switch for open
detection ‡ Tough UV stabilised
‡ No moving parts independent control unit belt conveyors
‡ Mounting bracket included ‡ Open belt conveyor lightweight polycarbonate
‡ Food Grade (TS2V34AI-FG) type ‡ Stainless steel construction alignment monitoring enclosure
available. Belt rip detection Designed for arduous
‡ High temperature version available (not Supply voltage ‡ ‡

ATEX approved) environments e.g. quarries,

‡ 110-240 VAC open cast mines

Supply voltage Supply voltage Supply voltage

Compatible 4B control unit
‡ 12-24 VDC ‡ 24 VDC ‡ 12/24 VDC
‡ Watchdog
Compatible 4B control unit Compatible 4B control unit Compatible 4B control unit ‡ T500
‡ B400
‡ Watchdog ‡ Watchdog ‡ Watchdog
‡ T500
‡ B400

Approvals Approvals Approvals

‡ UK - UKEx ‡ UK - UKEx ‡ UK - UKEx Pullswitch installed on open belt conveyor

‡ Europe – ATEX ‡ Europe – ATEX (standard version) ‡ Europe – ATEX
‡ USA, Canada – CSA ‡ USA, Canada – CSA ‡ USA, Canada – CSA
‡ Brazil - InMetro ‡ Brazil - InMetro ‡ Brazil - InMetro
‡ China - Nepsi, CCC ‡ China - Nepsi ‡ China - Nepsi, CCC
‡ Russia - EAC (all TS except TS2V34AI) ‡ Worldwide – IECEx ‡ Russia - EAC
‡ Worldwide – IECEx ‡ Worldwide – IECEx

Applications Applications Applications

‡ Belt/pulley misalignment on elevators ‡ Belt alignment ‡ Belt alignment sensor

and conveyors ‡ Belt speed (when used with Watchdog)
‡ Chain slack / break monitor (page 21)

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 SPEED SWITCHES ACCESSORIES

SPEED SWITCHES WHIRLIGIG

M100 STOPSWITCH M300 SLIPSWITCH 2 OR 5-WIRE M800 SPEEDSWITCH MILLISPEED - EU MILLISPEED - US

Whirligig®
(Patented)
The Whirligig is the new standard for
shaft speed monitoring. It is a three-in-one
universal shaft sensor mount that makes
installation simple and more reliable
for all inductive shaft speed sensors.
Stopped motion monitor Intelligent underspeed switch 2 or Intelligent underspeed switch Intelligent underspeed switch Monitors Rotating Machinery for
Your sensor mounts to the Whirligig and the
5-wire version available with three outputs with three outputs Dangerous Underspeed Conditions
The Stopswitch is a straightforward shaft complete assembly bolts to the machine’s
speed monitoring device. The 2-wire User friendly and easy to install, the A solid state unit with no moving parts, The Milli-Speed Switch with 4 - 20 mA The Milli-Speed Switch with 4 - 20 mA shaft. Machine and shaft vibration does not
technology saves you time and makes Slipswitch is a simple shaft speed the M800 is maintenance free. The unit output is designed to detect belt slip, belt output is designed to detect belt slip, belt affect the performance of the sensor, as
installation hassle-free. If the shaft stops monitoring device. Available in 2-wire operates using an inductive sensing underspeed, stop motion, and zero speed underspeed, stop motion, and zero speed the whole assembly moves with the shaft.
rotating, the Stopswitch will provide and 5-wire models, the Slipswitch is device and requires no contact with on bucket elevators, conveyors, airlocks, on bucket elevators, conveyors, airlocks, Personal safety is also improved since the
an output. It requires no calibration to self-calibrating and provides a 20% the monitored machine. The M800 is mixers, fans, grinders and many other mixers, fans, grinders and many other rotating target is completely enclosed behind
a tough plastic cover.
operate and is a great tool for process underspeed output to protect against calibrated to the machine’s normal RPM. rotating machines. Totally sealed and rotating machines. Totally sealed and
control, motion verification and stopped dangerous belt slip and underspeed If the shaft speed falls by 10%, the M800 simple to calibrate. simple to calibrate. � Fully Guarded Target for
shaft indication. conditions. will alarm, and by 20% it will shut the Easy Mounting of Motion
machine down. Sensors
� For DIN Style and
Standard Cylindrical
Features Features Features Features Features Inductive Sensors
� Easy Installation – Only
‡ Small 18mm diameter ‡ Totally sealed ‡ Totally sealed ‡ 4 - 20 mA output ‡ 4 - 20 mA output Requires M12 Tapped
‡ Totally sealed ‡ Auto calibration ‡ Auto calibration ‡ Normalised output ‡ Normalised output Hole in the Machines
Shaft or Use a Mag-Con™
‡ 3m cable ‡ 2 or 5-wire connection ‡ 1/2-inch conduit entry with 2m cable ‡ Simple magnetic calibration ‡ Simple magnetic calibration for Magnetic Connection
‡ Status LED’s ‡ 3m cable Status LED’s ‡ Loop powered (2 wire) ‡ Loop powered (2 wire)
‡ � Available with 1, 2 or 4
‡ Status LED’s ‡ Totally sealed construction: submersible ‡ Totally sealed construction: submersible Targets
‡ Easy installation with Whirligig® mount ‡ Built in conduit adaptor (1/2” NPT) � Imperial version available
Style Style Style SpeedMaster™ compatible for accurate
‡ ‡ Easy installation with Whirligig® mount � ATEX, UKEx, EAC
testing
‡ SpeedMaster™ compatible for accurate
‡ 18mm cylindrical ‡ 30mm cylindrical ‡ DIN (40mm x 40mm)
testing
Supply voltage Supply voltage Supply voltage Style Style MagCon™ Magnetic
Connector
‡ 24 to 240 VAC/VDC ‡ 24 to 240 VAC/VDC ‡ 24 - 240 VAC/VDC ‡ 30mm cylindrical ‡ DIN (40mm x 40mm) (Patented)
50mm diameter magnetic
coupler with 150 lb/660N
Output Output Output Supply voltage Supply voltage of pulling force for
connecting M12 thread to
‡ Stopped motion detection ‡ 20% underspeed detection ‡ 1 x 10% underspeed relay rotating shaft. Saves on
‡ 24 to 240 VAC ‡ 17 - 30 VDC drilling and tapping.
‡ 1 x 20% underspeed relay ‡ 17-30 VDC
‡ 1 x opto-isolated pulse � Imperial version available
(All 3 outputs in 1 unit) Output Output

Approvals Approvals Approvals TEST TOOLS

‡ Over speed 20 mA (of calibrated speed) ‡ Over speed 20 mA (123% or more of
‡ Calibrated speed 17 mA (100%) calibrated speed)
‡ UK - UKEx ‡ Russia - EAC ‡ UK - UKEx ‡ Russia - EAC ‡ USA, Canada - CSA SpeedMaster™
‡ Zero speed 4 mA (0 - 10% of calibrated ‡ Calibrated speed 17 mA (100%) Speed Switch Tester
‡ Europe - ATEX ‡ China - Nepsi, CCC ‡ Europe - ATEX ‡ China - Nepsi, CCC
speed) ‡ Zero speed 4 mA (0 - 10% of calibrated The Speedmaster is a
‡ Brazil - InMetro ‡ Worldwide – ‡ Brazil - InMetro ‡ Worldwide –
speed) calibration and testing
IECEx IECEx Approvals device that accurately tests
Approvals the calibration of a speed
Applications Applications Applications switch, and allows testing
‡ UK - UKEx ‡ Russia - EAC of the 10% alarm and 20%
‡ Europe - ATEX ‡ China - Nepsi, CCC ‡ USA, Canada - CSA shutdown features of the
‡ Process control ‡ Conveyors, bucket elevators, any ‡ Conveyors, bucket elevators, any sensor while installed on
speed sensitive shaft for automatic ‡ Brazil - InMetro ‡ Worldwide –
‡ Provides a signal when the shaft speed sensitive shaft for automatic the machine shaft.
20% underspeed detection underspeed detection with 10% alarm IECEx
has stopped rotating
and 20% shutdown and pulsed output. Applications Applications

‡ Conveyors, elevators, any speed sensitive ‡ Conveyors, elevators, any speed sensitive For more detailed product
shaft for automatic underspeed detection shaft for automatic underspeed detection information, please visit:
All 4B speed and inductive sensors are compatible with the Whirligig universal shaft sensor mount. with 10% alarm and 20% shutdown with 10% alarm and 20% shutdown www.go4b.com

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 INDUCTIVE SENSORS ACCESSORIES ENCODERS ACCESSORIES

INDUCTIVE SENSORS WHIRLIGIG ROTECH ENCODERS MAGCON

P100 INDUCTIVE SENSOR P300 INDUCTIVE SENSOR MagCon™

The 4B heavy duty Rotech rotary shaft encoders are used primarily for protecting equipment and personnel from
Magnetic Connector
dangerous underspeed/belt slip conditions in extreme environments. Other applications include accurate speed
control, direction of rotation detection, gate position indication and counting the number of revolutions of the shaft.
(Patented)
50mm diameter magnetic
coupler with 150 lb/660N
of pulling force for
POLYPROPYLENE ALUMINIUM STAINLESS WHEEL connecting M12 thread to
SHAFT ENCODER SHAFT ENCODER STEEL ENCODER ENCODER rotating shaft. Saves on
Whirligig® drilling and tapping.
(Patented)
� Imperial version
The Whirligig is the new standard for
available
shaft speed monitoring. It is a three-in-one
universal shaft sensor mount that makes
Inductive Proximity Sensor Inductive Proximity Sensor installation simple and more reliable
Inductive proximity sensors used to signal Inductive proximity sensors used to signal for all inductive shaft speed sensors.
the position of equipment in conveyors, the position of equipment in conveyors, Your sensor mounts to the Whirligig and the
elevators and other mechanical elevators and other mechanical complete assembly bolts to the machine’s
assemblies. Also used as pulse assemblies. Also used as pulse shaft. Machine and shaft vibration does not
generators for speed detection. generators for speed detection. affect the performance of the sensor, as
the whole assembly moves with the shaft.
Personal safety is also improved since the
rotating target is completely enclosed behind
a tough plastic cover. Features Features Features Features
� Fully Guarded Target for ‡ Heavy duty design ‡ Ultra heavy duty ‡ Ultra heavy duty ‡ Heavy duty design SPEED RELAY
Easy Mounting of Motion
Sensors ‡ 1 to 1,000 PPR ‡ 1 to 1,000 PPR ‡ 1 to 1,000 PPR ‡ 1 to 1,000 PPR
Features Features
‡ Multiple outputs ‡ Multiple outputs ‡ Multiple outputs ‡ Multiple outputs DIN rail mounted speed
� For DIN Style and
Intrinsically safe Intrinsically safe Intrinsically safe Intrinsically safe relay can be used with any
‡ IP 65 ‡ IP 65 Standard Cylindrical ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡
PNP or NPN pulsed output
Inductive Sensors option available option available option available option available
‡ Watchdog and PLC compatible ‡ Watchdog and PLC compatible sensor for providing a user
� Easy Installation – Only ‡ IP66 ‡ IP67 ‡ IP67 ‡ IP67 adjustable underspeed
‡ Visual indication of output state by LED ‡ Visual indication of output state by LED relay contact output
Requires M12 Tapped
to alarm or shutdown
Hole in the Machines Style Style Style Style machinery.
Style Style Shaft or Use a Mag-Con™
for Magnetic Connection ‡ Polypropylene ‡ Cast aluminium ‡ 304 or 316 ‡ Trailing arm and
‡ 18mm cylindrical ‡ 30mm cylindrical � Available with 1, 2 or 4 (reinforced with construction stainless steel wheel
‡ 2 and 4 wire Targets 30% glass) ‡ Totally self-contained ‡ Totally self-contained
Imperial version available ‡ Totally self-contained (no guards required) (no guards required)
Supply voltage �
(no guards required)
Supply voltage � ATEX, UKEx, EACEx
‡ 24 to 240 VAC/VDC Supply voltage Supply voltage Supply voltage Supply voltage
‡ 10-30VDC ‡ 24 to 240 VAC/VDC
‡ 10-30VDC MagCon™ Magnetic Model dependent: Model dependent: Model dependent: Model dependent:
Output Connector ‡ 10-30Vdc ‡ 8.2Vdc for ‡ 8.2Vdc for ‡ 8.2Vdc for

Output (Patented) ‡ 20-240VAC intrinsically safe intrinsically safe intrinsically safe

version version version TACHO DISPLAY
‡ FET transistor output 50mm diameter magnetic
coupler with 150 lb/660N ‡ 10-30Vdc ‡ 10-30Vdc ‡ 10-30Vdc
‡ PNP or NPN output ‡ FET transistor output
of pulling force for ‡ 20-240VAC ‡ 20-240VAC ‡ 20-240VAC Bright 25mm high
‡ PNP or NPN output connecting M12 thread to 4-digit LED display unit
rotating shaft. Saves on for connection to any
Approvals drilling and tapping. Output Output Output Output PNP or NPN transistor
Approvals output sensor to indicate
‡ UK - UKEx � Imperial version available Model dependent: Model dependent: Model dependent: Model dependent: shaft speed. The unit
UK - UKEx incorporates a user-
‡ Europe – ATEX ‡ ‡ Intrinsically safe ‡ Intrinsically safe ‡ Intrinsically safe ‡ Intrinsically safe adjustable under speed
USA, Canada – CSA ‡ Europe – ATEX ‡ NPN ‡ NPN ‡ NPN ‡ NPN relay contact output.
‡
TEST TOOLS Quadrature display also
‡ Brazil - InMetro ‡ USA, Canada – CSA ‡ PNP ‡ PNP ‡ PNP ‡ PNP available.
‡ China - Nepsi, CCC ‡ Brazil - InMetro ‡ Quadrature ‡ Quadrature ‡ Quadrature ‡ Quadrature
SpeedMaster™
‡ Russia - EAC ‡ China - Nepsi, CCC Speed Switch Tester Approvals Approvals Approvals Approvals
‡ Worldwide – IECEx ‡ Russia - EAC The Speedmaster is a
‡ Worldwide – IECEx calibration and testing ‡ UK - UKEx ‡ UK - UKEx ‡ UK - UKEx ‡ UK - UKEx
device that accurately tests
Applications the calibration of a speed ‡ Europe - ATEX ‡ Europe - ATEX ‡ Europe - ATEX ‡ Europe - ATEX
Applications switch, and allows testing ‡ Worldwide - IECEx ‡ Worldwide - IECEx ‡ Worldwide - IECEx ‡ Worldwide - IECEx
of the 10% alarm and 20%
‡ Conveyors, elevators and other shutdown features of the ‡ USA & Canada - CSA ‡ USA & Canada - CSA ‡ USA & Canada - CSA ‡ USA & Canada - CSA
mechanical assemblies, and other ‡ Conveyors, elevators and other sensor while installed on
proximity detection and speed mechanical assemblies, and other the machine shaft.
Applications Applications Applications Applications
applications. proximity detection and speed
applications. Conveyors, bucket
‡ ‡ Conveyors, bucket ‡ Conveyors, bucket ‡ Belt speed
For more detailed product elevators or any elevators or any elevators or any monitoring
information, please visit: shaft speed shaft speed shaft speed applications
Compatible with the Whirligig speed sensor mount www.go4b.com measurement measurement measurement

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 ACCESSORIES BEARING TEMPERATURE SENSORS

ADB BEARING SENSOR TESTER BEARING TEMPERATURE SENSORS BEARING TEMPERATURE SENSORS
The ADB Sensor Tester has been designed
to test 4B adjustable depth bearing (ADB) ADB MILLITEMP WDB7 LUG STYLE MDB WDB8
temperature sensors in the field. This hand
held test unit features an integrated heating
block specifically designed to have a 4B
ADB sensor directly inserted. With integral
controls and temperature display, the unit
heats the sensor to the desired trip point, and
allows quick and easy real life testing of the
sensor and temperature monitoring system.
During planned maintenance or periodic The WDB7 series is a lug style NTC, The MDB series is a range of bearing The WDB8 series is a range of bearing
testing, the ADB Sensor Tester can be used
as a diagnostic tool to verify the alarm and Pt-100 or PTC thermistor type for sensors manufactured to screw directly temperature sensors designed to screw
shutdown sequences of the control unit are The ADB series have been designed The Milli-Temp is a loop powered analog surface temperature monitoring and into a bearing housing through the directly into an existing 1/4” BSP grease
functioning as expected. To test, the heater toallow the depth of the sensor to be sensor with a 4-20 mA linear output that has been designed to bolt directly onto existing 1/4” BSP threaded grease zerk zerk fitting on a bearing housing. Each
block should be set above the control units adjustable depending on your application. is scaled across a temperature range a bearing housing, motor, gearbox, or (can be installed in 1/8” NPT grease sensor is fitted with a grease nipple to
alarm operating temperature. Remove the Three standard versions are available for continuous temperature monitoring. machine casing. The mounting hole is zerk fitting with an adapter). Each allow lubrication of the bearing without
ADB bearing sensor probe from the housing
and insert it into the heater block. As the with probe lengths of 50, 100 and 200mm The sensor has been designed to allow 8mm from the factory, but can be drilled sensor is fitted with a grease zerk to the need for removal of the sensor. The
heater block reaches the alarm temperature, (other lengths available for special order). the depth of the probe to be adjustable up to 13mm if needed. The sensor can allow lubrication of the bearing without WDB Series is available with either a PTC
the ADB sensor will relay this data to the The sensors screw directly into a bearing depending on your application. The be connected to a PLC or to a hazard the need for removal of the sensor. The thermistor with various factory set trip
control unit, allowing you to verify that the housing through the existing grease sensor screws directly into a bearing monitoring system, such as 4B’s T500 sensor is fitted with a M12 connector for points or an NTC thermistor with a user
alarm and shutdown sequences run as zerk thread. Each sensor is fitted with housing through the existing grease zerk Hotbus Elite, Watchdog Elite, or T400 use with a separately supplied cable and adjustable trip point.
expected.
a grease zerk to allow lubrication of the thread. Each sensor is fitted with a zerk Elite. The connections are not polarity socket assembly which can be connected
bearing without the need for removal of to allow lubrication of the bearing without sensitive therefore special connections directly to a PLC or to a hazard monitoring
the sensor. The ADB style sensors are the need for removal of the sensor. requirements are eliminated. system, such as 4B’s T500 Hotbus
Features available with a standard NTC thermistor Elite, Watchdog Elite, or T400 Elite. The
‡ ADB Bearing for 4B’s Hotbus and Watchdog systems, connections are not polarity sensitive
Sensor Tester or a Pt100 - RTD type for PLC and DCS therefore special connection requirements
‡ Hand Held systems. are eliminated.
Portable Unit
‡ Exact Alarm Point
Testing Features Features Features Features Features
‡ Exact Shutdown
Point Testing ‡ Screw in positive mount installation ‡ 4-20 mA output ‡ Surface mount installation ‡ Screw in installation ‡ Screw in positive mount installation
‡ Easy To Read ‡ Grease zerk for bearing lubrication ‡ Screw in positive mount installation ‡ 8mm to 13mm bolt entry ‡ Grease zerk for bearing lubrication ‡ Grease zerk for bearing lubrication
Display
‡ Adjustable depth (50, 100, 200mm ‡ Grease zerk for bearing lubrication ‡ 1/2” NPT conduit entry ‡ Wiring connector ‡ 1/4” BSP (brass body)
probes) ‡ Lug style adaptor (surface temp.) ‡ Cable with protective anti-bend cover
‡ Continuous temperature monitoring
‡ 1/4” NPT (brass body) ‡ 1/2” NPT conduit entry
‡ NTC or Pt100 RTD versions – ‡ 304 stainless steel body
continuous temperature
ADB WRENCH
Sensor options Sensor options Sensor options Sensor options Sensor options
Used to loosen and
tighten the ADB bearing
temperature probe for
‡ NTC Thermistor ‡ Selectable probe length: 50, 100 and ‡ NTC Thermistor ‡ NTC Thermistor ‡ NTC Thermistor
proper depth adjustment. ‡ Pt-100 4-wire RTD 200mm ‡ Pt-100 4-wire RTD ‡ Pt-100 4-wire RTD ‡ PTC (trip temperature selected at time of
‡ Selectable probe length: 50, 100 and ‡ 4-20 mA loop ‡ PTC (trip temperature selected at time of ‡ PTC (trip temperature selected at time of purchase)
200 mm purchase) purchase)

Input supply voltage Input supply voltage Input supply voltage Input supply voltage Input supply voltage

‡ 12/24 VDC (current limited) ‡ 15-28 VDC (24VDC nominal) ‡ 12/24 VDC (current limited) ‡ 12/24 VDC (current limited) ‡ 12/24 VDC (current limited)

Compatible 4B control unit Compatible 4B control unit Compatible 4B control unit Compatible 4B control unit Compatible 4B control unit

‡ Watchdog ‡ T400 ‡ Watchdog ‡ Watchdog ‡ T400 ‡ Watchdog ‡ T400 ‡ Watchdog ‡ T400

‡ T500 ‡ IE-NODE ‡ IE-NODE ‡ T500 ‡ IE-NODE ‡ T500 ‡ T500 ‡ IE-NODE

Approvals Approvals Approvals Approvals Approvals

‡ UK - UKEx ‡ UK - UKEx ‡ UK - UKEx ‡ UK - UKEx ‡ UK - UKEx

‡ Europe – ATEX ‡ Europe – ATEX ‡ Europe – ATEX ‡ Europe – ATEX ‡ Europe – ATEX
‡ USA, Canada – CSA ‡ USA, Canada – CSA
‡ USA, Canada – CSA ‡ USA, Canada – CSA
‡ China - CCC ‡ China - CCC
‡ Worldwide – IECEx ‡ Worldwide – IECEx
‡ Russia - EAC ‡ Worldwide – IECEx
‡ Worldwide – IECEx
ADB Sensor Installed on Conveyor Bearing

Applications Applications Applications Applications Applications

For more detailed product ‡ Bearing temperature control ‡ Bearing temperature control ‡ Surface temperature measurement and ‡ Bearing temperature control ‡ Bearing temperature control
information, please visit: ‡ Temperature measurement ‡ Temperature measurement control ‡ Temperature measurement
www.go4b.com

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 LEVEL INDICATORS ACCESSORIES

AUTO-SET™ AUTO-SET™ REMOTE LEVEL INDICATORS BINSWITCH

ACCESSORIES
A user friendly, reliable point level A selection of screw-on stainless steel probes to suit A user friendly, reliable point level indicator for bulk BINSWITCH RLI RG SERIES
indicator for bulk granular solids, your application.
granular solids or powders where there is high
BAS3 Abrasion
powders and liquids. Digital display, ATWP11 vibration and/or temperature involved. Remote
Shield
ATSP13
push-button calibration and material ATSP12 electronic display/control unit allows for remote Polyethylene abrasion
build-up compensator make this unit ATSP11 calibration/set-up away from vibration or heat. shield for ATEX Binswitch.
the elite point level sensor. ATSP10

ATS8 ATS8 & EXTENDED ATS8 FLUSH AUTO-SET™ AUTO-SET™

POWER SHIELD PROBE REMOTE PROBE REMOTE CONTROL
The Binswitch is a The RLI is designed to signal The RG Level Sensors series
capacitive sensor for the the presence or absence is designed to indicate the Mounting Plate
detection of blockages of bulk materials such as: presence or absence of bulk
Powder-coated
in chute, discharges and chemical products, wood materials such as grains, mild steel
pipes. Available in 2-wire chips, grain, granules and pellets, chemicals, wood chips mounting
and 5-wire models. Simple powders. It is ideal for use and other powders.If material plates with
semi-automated calibration as a point level indicator impedes the rotation of the 11/4-inch NPT
or 1 inch BSP,
ATS8 ATS8 with Extended ATS8 Flush Probe Auto-Set™ Remote Auto-Set™ Remote process using magnets. in tanks and silos as well paddle, the motor topples of its
half or full coupling. Use with
RF capacitance point Power Shield RF capacitance Probe Control as a blockage detector in axis and triggers an alarm. The Autoset, Roto-Level / RG Series
level indicator RF capacitance point heavy-duty Polyprop probe - 120°C Remote control unit conveyor chutes. RG has a variety of compatible Indicators and Binswitches
level indicator for plugswitch PEEK probe - 250°C with digital display paddles which offer the ability with adapters. (Also available in
thick-walled silos Ceramic probe - 600°C and calibration push to detect a wide range of stainless steel.)
buttons products.

Features Features Features Features Features Features Features Features

PADDLE SWITCH
ACCESSORIES
‡ Push button ‡ Push button ‡ Push button ‡ No moving parts ‡ Push button ‡ Capacitance probe ‡ High or low level indication ‡ Can be top and side
calibration calibration calibration ‡ No electronic calibration ‡ Detects presence or ‡ Automatic power shut off mounted Rotary Level
‡ Digital display ‡ Digital display ‡ Digital display components ‡ Digital display absence of liquids & ‡ Limit switch contact output ‡ Easy installation Paddles
‡ Internal timer ‡ Internal timer ‡ Internal timer ‡ Automatic material ‡ Internal timer free-flowing bulk granular ‡ Wide range of paddles Complete range
materials ‡ 14 foot vertical extensions
build-up available of stainless
‡ Automatic ‡ Automatic material ‡ Automatic material ‡ DIN rail mountable (maximum) steel paddles
material build-up build-up compensator, build-up compensator compensator ‡ Easy installation & self- ‡ Optional extensions and for Roto-Level
compensator 12 or 16 inches long ‡ Attachable SS containing shard guards for more Indicators.
‡ No moving parts
‡ Attachable SS ‡ Attachable SS probes ‡ Magnet calibration challenging applications
probes probes ‡ High temp available
Style Style Style
Style Style Style Style Style
‡ 30mm cylindrical ‡ Rotary level indicator with ‡ Rotary level indicator
‡ 1 inch BSP ‡ 1 inch BSP ‡ 100mm dia. probe ‡ 1 inch BSP ‡ DIN rail mountable ‡ 2 or 5 wire options 1 1/4-inch NPT mounting
with integral mount enclosure processes thread
‡ Glass-fibre reinforced
Supply voltage Supply voltage Supply voltage Supply voltage Supply voltage nylon housing

‡ 120/240 VAC ‡ 120/240 VAC ‡ 120/240 VAC ‡ From control unit ‡ 120/240 VAC Supply voltage Supply voltage Supply voltage
24 VDC 24 VDC 24 VDC 24 VDC
(universal supply) (universal supply) (universal supply) (universal supply) ‡ 24 to 240 VAC/VDC ‡ 24 VDC ‡ 10/240 VAC
‡ 110VAC ‡ 24 VDC
Output Output Output Output Output ‡ 240VAC Binswitch Installed on Bucket
Elevator Spouting (with SMP, BAS &
conduit adapter)
‡ 1 set of voltage-free ‡ 1 set of voltage-free ‡ 1 set of voltage-free ‡ To control unit ‡ 1 set of voltage-free Output Output Output
changeover relay changeover relay changeover relay changeover relay
contacts contacts contacts contacts ‡ Programmable high or low ‡ 1 set of voltage-free ‡ 1 set of voltage-free
level detection changeover relay contacts changeover relay contacts
Approvals Approvals Approvals Approvals Approvals
Approvals Approvals Approvals
‡ UK - UKEx ‡ UK - UKEx ‡ UK - UKEx ‡ Not approved ‡ Not approved
‡ Europe - ATEX ‡ Europe - ATEX ‡ Europe - ATEX ‡ UK - UKEx ‡ No explosive environment ‡ UK - UKEx
‡ USA, Canada - CSA ‡ USA, Canada - CSA ‡ USA, Canada - CSA ‡ Europe - ATEX approvals ‡ Europe - ATEX
Auto-Set™ Flush Probe Installed on
‡ Worldwide - IECEx ‡ China - CCC ‡ Worldwide - IECEx Belt Conveyor Discharge
‡ Russia - EAC
Applications Applications Applications Applications Applications ‡ Worldwide – IECEx

‡ Material point level ‡ Material point level ‡ Plug condition in ‡ Material point level ‡ Material point level Applications Applications Applications
indication in silos, indication in thick- chutes, discharges indication in surge indication in surge
bins and other walled concrete and pipes. bins, vibratory bins, vibratory ‡ Plug condition in chutes, ‡ Material point level ‡ Material point level
vessels. silos. feeders and high feeders and high discharges and pipes. indication in surge bins, indication in surge bins,
temperature temperature vibratory feeders and high vibratory feeders and high
processes. processes. temperature processes temperature processes
Auto-Set™ Flush Probe Installed on
Screw Conveyor Discharge

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 4B COMMISSIONING JUNCTION BOXES BROKEN OR SLACK CHAIN
SERVICE
JUNCTION BOXES MONITORING FOR DRAG CHAIN CONVEYORS OPTION 1 > Sensor Detecting Bolt Installed on the Paddle

After 4B products have been installed by a 4BJ JUNCTION BOXES D5M INLINE JUNCTION BOX
qualified electrician, 4B’s commissioning Under normal running conditions, the target bolt passes through
service is available to inspect and certify the sensor’s field and a pulse is sent to the speed relay. If the
proper installation of our sensors and control chain becomes slack, the target bolt will drop below the field and
units prior to operation. A brief overview of the pulses will stop, causing the relay contact to change state.
the service is listed below -
To Speed Relay
PULSE
Features
‡ All rigid and flexible conduits inspected

&
for: cracks, breaks, tightness of
connections, and suitability for purpose.
Target or Bolt
‡ All wiring inspected for: ground faults, (3/8 Inch Diameter)
shorts, suitability for purpose. 1 to 3 Inches
‡ All sensors and controls inspected for
correct installation and wiring.
4BJ D5M Over 3” Ensures
‡ All sensors and controls inspected for Speed Relay WDA Sensor Sensor Does Not
any signs of damage, and tested to insure Junction Boxes Inline Junction Box Detect Steel Flight Steel Flight
proper working order.
4B Atex approved junction boxes allow The D5M’s unique moulded body with By using a WDA sensor in combination with a speed relay, ferrous
‡ Detailed written inspection and testing steel flights or bolts on plastic paddles are used to monitor for broken
for the easy installation of sensors Atex approved glands and mounting clip/
report with any recommendations given or slack chain issues on drag conveyors. Steel Flight
to client. in potentially explosive dust hazard bracket allows for in-line connection
environments. closer to the sensors simplifying The WDA is a non-contacting extended range magnetic proximity
connections and reducing the time sensor, not affected by dust or material build up, used to detect
moving ferrous material up to 75mm away from the sensor. The speed
Belt & Pulley Alignment Sensors of intervention during maintenance relay is used to monitor the speed of a rotating shaft and detect if it
operations or repairs. rises or falls below a preset safety level.
‡ Sensors are removed from their location to OPTION 2 > Sensor Detecting Steel Flight
ensure that they were centered on the belt.
‡ Each sensor is physically inspected for
damage and wear. Features Features Features
‡ Sensor LED and alarm contacts are tested. Under normal running conditions, the steel flight passes through
the sensor’s field and a pulse is sent to the speed relay. If the
‡ Wire terminations are inspected. ‡ Robust glass reinforced nylon casing ‡ Ideal for extending sensor cables � Solution for drag chain conveyors chain becomes slack, the steel flight will drop below the field and
‡ Up to 4 gland inputs within Atex hazard areas � Monitor for chain slack or breakage the pulses will stop, causing the relay contact to change state.
‡ Dust and water tight seal ‡ Complete with Atex glands and � Detects movement of steel flights or bolts on plastic paddles
Temperature Sensors mounting bracket
‡ Detachable cover for easy terminal � Prevent costly equipment damage and downtime
‡ All sensors are inspected and resistance access � Simple sensor and speed relay solution
is checked. 1 to 3 Inches

‡ Sensors are also checked for correct Terminal springs Terminal springs
identification, location and sensor type.
To Speed Relay
PULSE
‡ Sensors are checked for proper ‡ 6 x 2.5mm2 or 12 x 2.5mm2 ‡ 5 x 2.5mm2
temperature alarm and shutdown trip
points using 4B’s ADB Tester.
‡ Wire terminations are inspected. Approvals Approvals

‡ UK - UKEx
Speed Switches ‡ Europe – ATEX OPTION 3 > Sensor Waiting to Detect Steel Flight
‡ Worldwide – IECEx
‡ All speed switches are checked for proper
installation.
‡ Sensors are checked for proper Applications Applications Under normal running conditions, the steel flight is out of the
underspeed alarm and shutdown set sensor’s field, so no pulses are sent to the speed relay. If the
points using 4B’s SpeedMaster™. chain becomes slack, the steel flight comes into the sensor’s field
‡ Electrical installations in dust – ‡ Electrical installations in dust – and a pulse is sent to the speed relay, causing it to change state.
‡ Wire terminations are inspected.
explosive environments explosive environments

1 to 3 Inches

1”

To Speed Relay
NO PULSE

Warning: 4B recommends that all sensors

are wired to provide automatic shutdown of
monitored equipment, when a hazardous Warning: - Make sure that there is no ferrous steel (such as the
condition is detected. machine’s frame) within the sensing field.

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 DUST EXPLOSION TOOLS AND SERVICES ALSO IN THE 4B RANGE
PREVENTION 4B offers an array of tools and services to support you and your products. The 4B Tech Team
can answer your installation and operating questions, and provide on-site inspection, testing or ASK FOR OUR CATALOGUES
commissioning services for our products. 4B has developed testing tools to easily check our
sensors in the field during routine maintenance. We also have a selection of tools available to
It is well known that help with the installation of our products. BUCKET ELEVATOR COMPONENTS CONVEYOR CHAINS
transporting certain dry dusty
materials, such as grain, can ELEVATOR BUCKETS DROP FORGED CHAINS
SPEEDMASTER™ ADB BEARING SENSOR TESTER
create explosive atmospheres. ‡ Pressed seamless steel, ‡ Made from special heat treated
Five conditions, known as the “Dust stainless steel and welded steel alloy steel
Explosion Pentagon”, have to exist in ‡ High density polyethyene, ‡ Case hardened to Rockwell
order for the explosive state to occur. First, nylon and polyurethane C57- C62, with ductile core
there needs to be a high concentration of
dust (fuel), followed by an ignition source ‡ For agricultural and industrial hardness of Rockwell C40
(heat) and oxygen (oxidizer). If all of these applications ‡ Maximum shock and wear
appear in a confined space with dispersion, resistance
an explosion can occur.

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ELEVATOR BOLTS DOUBLE / TRIPLE LINKS
‡ EURO BOLTS ‡ For use with 2 and 3-strand
‡ EASIFIT BOLTS chain applications
‡ REF 70 ‡ Ultimate strengths
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‡ FANG BOLTS ‡ For high capacity applications

The SpeedMaster™ is the only device that The ADB sensor tester has been
accurately tests the calibration of a speed designed to test 4B adjustable depth
switch, and allows testing of the alarm ELEVATOR BELTING BOLT ‘N’ GO CHAINS
bearing (ADB) style temperature sensors
4 3 and shutdown features of the sensor ‡ SBR / NBR ‡ Easy assembly system using
in the field. With integral controls and
while installed on the machine shaft. ‡ HOT OIL bolt-on flights instead of
temperature display, the unit heats the welding
1 Ignition source (heat) sensor to the desired trip point, and ‡ FRASOR
‡ Speed switch calibration testing ‡ Available for forged and round
allows quick and easy real life testing of ‡ T150 - High Temperature link chains
2 Confinement of the dust cloud ‡ Exact alarm & shutdown point testing
the sensor and temperature monitoring ‡ FDA - White Food Quality
3 Oxygen in air (oxidizer) ‡ No need to modify sensor assembly system. ‡ STEEL WEB
for testing
4 Combustible dust (fuel)

5 Dispersion of dust particles

BELT FASTENERS SPROCKETS & TRAILERS
The most common ignition sources HOTBUS™ NODE TESTER TOUCHSWITCH™ BELT A range of mechanical splices and ‡ For drop forged chains
on bucket elevators and conveyors ALIGNMENT SENSOR HOLE SAW fasteners for use on most PVC, ‡ Manufactured from high grade
have long been identified as over- rubber and steel web elevator belts. heat treated steel
heated bearings, misaligned belts ‡ Minimum hardness of 57 HRC
and belts that are slipping.

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TESTING SERVICE

‡ All rigid and flexible conduits inspected

for: cracks, breaks, tightness of
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‡ All wiring inspected for: ground faults,
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shorts, suitability for purpose
‡ All sensors and controls inspected for
INFORMATION:
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‡ All sensors and controls inspected for The Hotbus Node Tester is a portable ‡ Recommended tool for Touchswitch™
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any signs of damage, and tested to testing unit that can be used in the field sensor installation
insure proper working order to determine the operational status of ‡ 57mm carbide teeth for optimum ‡ Technical Manuals
‡ Detailed written inspection and testing any Hotbus communications node and performance and durability ‡ Installation Guides
report with any recommendations given network to quickly identify wiring or node
‡ Cobalt steel pilot drill with split point tip
to client issues. ‡ Wiring Guides
prevents walking
‡ Built in flange stop prevents over ‡ CAD Drawings
Warning: 4B recommends that all sensors ‡ Portable & compact
drilling ‡ Certificates
are wired to provide automatic shutdown of ‡ Optional PC connection for extensive
‡ Ejector spring ‡ Videos
monitored equipment, when a hazardous data analysis
condition is detected. ‡ Case Studies
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