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Understanding Alarm Trips Part 6: Intrinsically Safe Associated Apparatus Alarm

In Part 6 of “Understanding Alarm Trips,” we explore how alarm trips can be applied in hazardous locations where Intrinsic Safety (IS) is the method of protection. This video introduces the SPA2IS Intrinsically Safe Alarm Trip from Moore Industries, showing how it can simplify IS installations by acting as an associated apparatus. You’ll learn how traditional IS systems use separate Zener Diode barriers or Isolated barriers to limit energy and prevent ignition, and why those solutions often add cost, complexity, and grounding challenges. We’ll explain how the SPA2IS integrates the barrier directly into the alarm trip, reducing wiring, cabinet space, grounding needs, and installation costs, all while maintaining safety compliance. By understanding how associated apparatuses work, you’ll see how the SPA2IS can streamline your hazardous area alarming and lower the total cost of ownership without compromising safety.

Watch Part 1: Moore Industries Alarm Solutions for Process Safety

Watch Part 2: "Hard" vs. "Soft" Alarms

Wach Part 3: Types of Alarms

Watch Part 4: Alarm Trip Relay Responses

Watch Part 5: More Alarm Trip Relay Responses

Learn more about Moore Industries Alarm Trip Solutions here.