AUMA Launches Explosion-Proof Remote Control for Actuator Operations

AUMA has launched an ATEX- and IECEx-certified explosion-proof remote control that allows operators to safely manage actuators from a distance, improving efficiency in hazardous and hard-to-reach environments.

(P&GJ) — AUMA has introduced a new explosion-proof remote control designed to allow on-site personnel to operate actuators safely and efficiently from a distance, reducing the need for manual access in hazardous or hard-to-reach locations.

The RSTX 100 remote control is ATEX- and IECEx-certified as intrinsically safe (Ex ia) for use in potentially explosive environments. Using Bluetooth connectivity with a range of up to 20 meters (66 feet), operators can control AUMA actuators while maintaining physical separation from equipment.

The device is intended for applications where actuators are installed in confined spaces, pits, or elevated positions. A large, high-resolution color display provides full communication feedback, including actuator responses, allowing users to complete tasks without climbing ladders or entering restricted areas when the actuator’s own display is not visible.

Designed for industrial field use, the RSTX 100 is rugged and ergonomically shaped for operation while wearing gloves. Clear menus and intuitive text allow operators to perform a range of functions, including opening and closing valves, configuring actuator parameters, setting valve end positions, updating actuator firmware, and retrieving actuator log data for diagnostics within CORALINK, AUMA’s digital ecosystem.

The remote control is compatible with AUMA’s current explosion-proof actuator ranges, including PROFOX, TIGRON, and SAEx and SQEx actuators equipped with ACExC 01.2 controls. The standardized interface allows operators to manage different actuator types in a facility using the same operating method, reducing training requirements and supporting faster daily operations.