Purge controls quickly and efficiently fill a space with compressed air or another inert gas so that hazardous or combustible compounds are quickly forced out and avoid danger. They can be manually or automatically turn on when the computer starts.
Types of Purge Controls
Type X Purge System reduce hazards in Class 1, Division 1 environments to an unclassified level. X purge systems are fully automated and will automatically shut down if a positive pressure is lost inside the cabinet, preventing any sparks or explosions.
Daisy’s Type X hazardous-area purge control systems can be used in enclosures ranging from 1 to 70 cubic feet in size.
Type Y Purge System reduce the hazardous area classification of Class 1, Division 1 control rooms to Division 2. Y purge systems are a manual purge, often used with alarm boards to alert operators if purge has been lost inside the cabinet.
Type Z Purge System reduce the classification of a Class 1, Division 2 control room to unclassified. Daisy’s Type Z hazardous-area purge control systems can be used in enclosures up to 50 cubic feet in size and add accessories such as a conduit seal kit, over-pressure relief valve and more for added convenience.
Features of Daisy Data’s Purge Controls
Daisy Data’s purge controls come pre-assembled to facilitate easy setup and installation in your facility. Key features include a low internal pressure, built-in vent valve, flow meter and pressure gauges, and an average purge time of less than two minutes per cubic foot for Z purge systems and one minute per cubic foot for X Purge Systems.