EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
MB HERCULES EX
MB Hercules Ex is intended for non-destructive testing in explosive atmospheres. The enclosure is sealed to prevent a spark from causing an explosion. MB Hercules Ex is the first and only UV inspection light available on the market today with explosion proof approvals, that has been tested to comply with the ASTM E3022 as well as supplier requirements such as Rolls-Royce RRES 90061 and Airbus AITM6-1001.
Hercules Ex has successfully completed all tests leading to the ATEX certification for Group II, Zone II, NFPA 70 Article 500 for Class I (divisions II locations), the Salt Fog Test as per military standard 810F and the Explosive Atmosphere Test as per military standard 810G.


MB Hercules Ex
MB Hercules Ex is designed for use in explosive atmospheres.
P/N L3000: MB HERCULES EX
NSN for P/N L3000: 6635-64-002-1717
ATEX Type-examination Certificate: ITS17ATEX402144X R.2
IECEx Certificate of Conformity: IECEx ITS 17.0056X
Beam profile MB Hercules Ex |
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MB Hercules Ex kit contents
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Additional information
Charge without removing batteries. Charge only in non-explosive environment. | ![]() |
Battery powered. | ![]() |
Technical Specification
Model | Part.No. | Battery/Mains | UV-A LED | Peak UV irradiance (μW/cm²) at 38.1 cm (15”) | Weight (with batteries) | Beam diameter (> 1000 µW/cm²) | Battery running time | IP68 | Warranty |
MB Hercules Ex |
L3000 |
Battery | 4 | 4.000 |
980 g (2.2 lb) |
20 cm (7.9″) |
3h |
IP66 |
4 years |
Compliances
Model | Part.No. | ASTM E3022 | Rolls-Royce RRES90061 | Airbus AITM6-1001 | USAF | Pratt&Whitney | The Boeing Co. | ISO 3059-12 |
Other |
MB Hercules Ex |
L3000 |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
EX- approved |