Cooper MEDC Limited
Colliery Road
Pinxton
Nottingham
NG16 6JF
UK
Phone: +44 (0)1773 864100
Fax: +44 (0)1773 582800
www.medc.com
News Release
Contact:
Cooper MEDC Sales
+44 1773 864100
medc.sales@cooperindustries.com
Cooper MEDC Introduces the DB20C Ceiling Speaker Range
LEAMINGTON SPA, August XX, 2010 – Cooper MEDC, a business unit of Cooper Safety, is proud to
announce its latest innovation in hazardous area ceiling speakers. As a result of a continued
development programme, taking into consideration market requirements and the voice of the customer,
Cooper MEDC has developed a unique product that combines the reliability, ruggedness and high
performance of the DB20, available in an aesthetically pleasing ceiling mount.
The DB20C range is suitable for use in harsh environmental conditions found offshore and onshore in
the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. The DB20C functions as a lightweight and self-supporting
option for any ceiling speaker. Held in its mount via a twist-fit support and locking grille, the DB20C
allows access from above or below and offers first fit of either ceiling tile or speakers. In addition, the
DB20C’s compact design will fit within a ceiling cavity from 135mm upwards (offering a savings of 38mm
over other manufacturers’ products). The DB20C maintains a wide range of international certifications
suitable for most applications including ATEX, GOST R, GOST K, IECEx and Inmetro.
Some competitive products have traditionally been manufactured from cast aluminium alloy and
stainless steel, as only these materials were thought to be strong enough to meet the required
standards in explosion proof testing. This adds unnecessary weight to the unit, resulting in the need for
additional support and fitting constraints. Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) used on the DB20C is a
composite material made of a polymer reinforced by fine glass fibres. With this unique material, the unit
has a combined weight of 1.5kg, (a savings of up to 2.5kg per unit, over other manufacturers’ products)
This range of ceilingmounted speakers offers superior resistance to extreme temperatures and
conditions, with a certified temperature range of -50°C to +70°C and an IP66/67 rating.
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Some key features of the new DB20C Ceiling Speaker are as follows:
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ATEX Approved II 2GD
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Zone 1& 2 and Zone 21 & 22 use
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IIC Gas Group and Dust approved
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BASEEFA certified
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GOST ‘R’ & ‘K’ certified
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Brazilian (Inmetro) certified
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IECEx Approved
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IP66 & IP67
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Certified temperature –50°C to +70°C*
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GRP and Flame-Retardant ABS corrosion free construction
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Power tappings via integral transformer
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Tool-free mounting method
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100dB (A) at 1 watt at 1 metre
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100V or 70V line versions available
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Earth continuity available
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Lightweight at 1.5kg
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Low ceiling cavity installation from 135mm
*Temperature class relates to ambient temperature (see datasheet for full details)
Product Lead Times
Cooper MEDC is a company that thrives on service and innovation. Our notification products assist to
protect lives and offer rugged, reliable solutions to the hazardous area industry. We are committed to
improving on time delivery and reducing our manufacturing lead time.
Project Business
 More than 150 units: lead time is currently 6 to 8 weeks depending on volume
Base Business
 Less than 150 units: lead time is currently 4 weeks
Low Volume Orders
 Option of turnaround in 2 to 3 weeks depending on specification
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About Cooper Safety
Cooper Safety is a leading manufacturer of emergency lighting, security, fire detection and notification
systems also offering lighting fixtures, and electrical installation materials. Our well-known brands and
products can be found in a whole variety of industrial, commercial, and domestic settings providing
protection to both life and property by offering fire and security detection, and escape route illumination
in the event of an emergency. Under normal conditions our products offer professional lighting solutions
and high specification installation materials. Headquartered in Royal Leamington Spa, England, Cooper
Safety comprises 11 different operating companies located in the UK, mainland Europe and North
America. Together these businesses utilise in excess of 1 million square feet of modern manufacturing
and warehousing space, and currently employ over 2000 people. Cooper Safety is a division of Cooper
Industries, Ltd., a USA based Fortune 500 company.
About Cooper Industries
Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE) is a global manufacturer with 2009 revenues of $5.1 billion.
Founded in 1833, Cooper's sustained level of success is attributable to a constant focus on
innovation, evolving business practices while maintaining the highest ethical standards, and meeting
customer needs. The Company has seven operating divisions with leading market share positions
and world-class products and brands including: Bussmann electrical and electronic fuses; CrouseHinds and CEAG explosion-proof electrical equipment; Halo and Metalux lighting fixtures; and Kyle
and McGraw-Edison power systems products. With this broad range of products, Cooper is uniquely
positioned for several long-term growth trends including the global infrastructure build-out, the need to
improve the reliability and productivity of the electric grid, the demand for higher energy-efficient
products and the need for improved electrical safety. In 2009, sixty-one percent of total sales were to
customers in the industrial and utility end-markets and thirty-nine percent of total sales were to
customers outside the United States. Cooper has manufacturing facilities in 23 countries as of 2009.
For more information, visit the website at www.cooperindustries.com.
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