CiDRA SONARtrac(R) Systems Receive ATEX Approval
CiDRA Corporation ("CiDRA") CiDRA Corporation proudly announces
ATEX Class I, Zone 2 certification for the SONARtrac process
monitoring systems. The certification by UL International Demko A/S is
ATEX II 3 G EEx nL(nL) IIC T4 IP55. The ATEX directive was adopted by
the European Union and compliance is mandatory for all electronic
equipment offered for sale in any EU country if intended for use in
explosion-hazard areas. This approval signifies the availability
throughout the European Community of SONARtrac systems which may be
safely used in hazardous locations classified as Class I, Zone 2
(explosive gas mixtures). This certification is extremely important as
CiDRA broadens its global operations, as new opportunities in Oil and
Gas, Chemical and other industries in Europe emerge.
SONARtrac clamp-around systems allow deferment-free retrofit
installation on existing flow lines without compromising the integrity
of the production system, especially in brown field developments,
where this translates into a unique value proposition. International
Oil & Gas customers have repeatedly expressed their high interest in
such a technology for accurately allocating production. "ATEX
certification further enhances SONARtrac surveillance systems' unique
value proposition to the oil and gas industry by combining the ease
and convenience of clamp-on surveillance with the ability to operate
in hazardous areas, " said Paul Khuri, Vice President and General
Manager for CiDRA's Oil and Gas business.
Additional information about CiDRA can be found at www.cidra.com
SONARtrac is a trademark of CiDRA Corporation.