Abstract: A pressure-operated safety switch is applied to a point in the compressed air system, which requires monitoring for presence of pressurized air. Pressurized air is introduced into the switch through a tube or other suitable fitting at the point needing monitoring. The pressurized air is split internally to force redundant, independent pistons to an extended position. Under safe conditions (i.e., the absence of pressurized air), electrical contacts on each piston makes physical contact with switch body contacts to create two independent electrical switch paths. Pressure required to force the pistons away from the electrical contacts is adjustable by using a spring and set screw, for example.

Abstract: An intrinsically safe microprocessor controlled pressure regulator for operation in a hazardous environment. The intrinsically safe microprocessor controlled pressure regulator receives control commands that are input to a microprocessor in the hazardous environment. The microprocessor generates control commands to control operation of an intrinsically safe solenoid valve and an intrinsically safe piezo electric valve. The piezo electric valve generates an output signal for controlling operating parameters of the paint gun. One or a plurality of microprocessors may operate within a hazardous environment in order to control one or a plurality of intrinsically safe valves in the hazardous environment.

Abstract: An intrinsically safe microprocessor controlled pressure regulator for operation in a hazardous environment. The intrinsically safe microprocessor controlled pressure regulator receives control commands that are input to a microprocessor in the hazardous environment. The microprocessor generates control commands to control operation of an intrinsically safe solenoid valve and an intrinsically safe piezo electric valve. The piezo electric valve generates an output signal for controlling operating parameters of the paint gun. One or a plurality of microprocessors may operate within a hazardous environment in order to control one or a plurality of intrinsically safe valves in the hazardous environment.