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ComEx Control & Indicating Station
BARTEC ComEx Control & Indicating Stations
IECEx & ATEX Hazardous Area Control Stations for Zone 1 & Zone 21
The BARTEC ComEx Control & Indicating Station is a flexible, modular solution designed to provide safe local control, switching, indication and operator interface functions in hazardous areas and explosive atmospheres.
Certified for Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 and Zone 22, the ComEx range allows operators to safely control electrical systems while maintaining full compliance with international hazardous area standards.
Available in single, double and triple enclosure configurations, ComEx control stations can be configured with a wide range of push buttons, selector switches, indicator lights, emergency stops and other control devices to suit virtually any application.
Designed for Hazardous Area Control
Reliable local control is critical in hazardous environments where operators need to safely start, stop, isolate or monitor equipment.
The BARTEC ComEx range provides a robust, certified solution for controlling electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres without compromising safety or compliance.
Its modular design allows both standard and customised configurations, making it suitable for everything from simple motor control stations through to complex operator interfaces.
Why Choose BARTEC ComEx?
Certified for Hazardous Areas
The ComEx range is designed specifically for hazardous locations and is certified for use in Zone 1 and Zone 21, making it suitable for gas and dust explosive atmospheres across a wide range of industries.
Flexible Modular Design
Choose from:
- Single enclosure
- Double enclosure
- Triple enclosure
Each enclosure can be configured with different control and indication devices to meet project-specific requirements.
Standard or Custom Configurations
Whether you require a simple push-button station or a customised operator interface, the ComEx platform can be configured to suit your process, equipment and hazardous area classification.
Built for Industrial Environments
Designed for demanding industrial applications, ComEx stations feature robust enclosure construction with ingress protection up to IP67 and NEMA 4X, helping protect equipment against dust, water and harsh operating conditions.
Global Certification
ComEx has been developed for worldwide use, helping simplify equipment selection across international projects while supporting compliance with major hazardous area certification schemes.
Key Benefits
Improve Operator Safety
Allows operators to safely control equipment within hazardous areas using certified explosion-protected equipment.
Simplify Hazardous Area Compliance
Certified hazardous area control stations reduce compliance risk and support safe electrical installations.
Configure to Your Application
Modular design provides flexibility for a wide variety of control and indication requirements.
Built for Long-Term Reliability
Robust industrial construction withstands harsh operating environments while reducing maintenance requirements.
Suitable for Global Projects
International certifications help simplify equipment selection across multiple regions and project specifications.
Key Features
- Certified for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas
- Modular control and indicating station platform
- Single, double and triple enclosure options
- Supports push buttons, selector switches, pilot lights and emergency stop devices
- Standard and customised configurations available
- High ingress protection up to IP67
- NEMA 4X enclosure protection
- Designed for global hazardous area applications
- Suitable for gas and dust explosive atmospheres
Applications
The BARTEC ComEx Control & Indicating Station is suitable for:
- Oil & gas facilities
- Petrochemical plants
- Hydrogen production facilities
- Mining operations
- Chemical processing plants
- Offshore platforms
- Marine facilities
- Defence infrastructure
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Food processing plants with combustible dust hazards
Typical applications include:
- Local motor control
- Pump start/stop stations
- Emergency stop stations
- Equipment isolation
- Process indication
- Operator control panels
- Conveyor control
- Field control stations
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Hazardous Area Control & Indicating Station |
| Hazardous Area Rating | Zone 1 & Zone 21 |
| Enclosure Options | Single, Double, Triple |
| Configurations | Standard & Custom |
| Ingress Protection | Up to IP67 |
| Environmental Protection | NEMA 4X |
| Device Capacity | Up to 2 ComEx devices per enclosure configuration |
Supplied & Supported by Inlex
Inlex supplies BARTEC ComEx Control & Indicating Stations with specialist hazardous area expertise to ensure the correct control solution is selected for your application.
Our team can assist with:
- Equipment selection
- Custom configuration
- Hazardous area compliance
- Product integration
- Documentation review
- Installation support
- Inspection and maintenance
As hazardous area specialists, we help ensure your control stations are not only supplied, but correctly specified and fully compliant with IECEx and Australian hazardous area requirements.
Part of a Complete Hazardous Area Electrical Solution
The BARTEC ComEx range integrates seamlessly with other hazardous area electrical products supplied by Inlex, including:
- BARTEC Junction & Terminal Boxes
- Hazardous Area Enclosures
- Cable Glands & Accessories
- Power Distribution Equipment
- Hazardous Area Lighting
- Instrumentation & Control Systems
Together these products create complete, compliant hazardous area electrical systems for industrial facilities.
Need Hazardous Area Control Stations?
Whether you’re designing a new hazardous area installation or upgrading an existing facility, Inlex can help you select the right BARTEC ComEx Control & Indicating Station for your application.
Contact our team to discuss your hazardous area control and indication requirements.
