Intrinsically Safe Camera System for Monitoring Hazardous Areas – Underground Coal Mines
MTL RugiCAM-IP high definition (HD) IS Ethernet network camera enable plant managers across process industries worldwide to ensure they are operating safely in hazardous zone 1 and zone 2 areas.
The first of its kind for the hazardous area market, the MTL RugiCAM-IP camera monitors and provides enhanced visual safety to control and automation systems installed on site, and provides additional security and visibility to specific hazardous locations in plants so safe operation can be maintained.
It is lightweight, connecting directly to compatible IS Ethernet systems up to 45 metres via a Cat7 cable or WiFi, and it allows for quick and easy maintenance, therefore enabling plants to save time and associated costs.
- Rugged case with 6mm toughened glass for harsh environments
- IS approval allows for safe, live network maintenance
- HD resolution of 1080P and enhanced image analysis
- Supports live video streaming via a H.264 compressed video format and Motion JPEG with user-selectable frame rates
- Micro-SD card slot that can be used as an optional back-up
- Available with an optional Infra-Red (IR) or white LED lights unit that enhances the camera’s low light capabilities.
- RugiCAM-IP Brochure (Draft)
- RugiCAM IP Quick Start Guide
- RugiCAM IP Instruction Manual Mk2
- RugiCAM-IP Network Camers IECEx Certificate of Conformity (Mark 2)
- 9400 Series Ethernet Devices IECEx Certificate of Conformity
To discuss the full range of MTL RugiCam supplied by Automated Control, please contact us.

9459-ETPLUS-SS – New
- IP Camera with WiFi – 316 Stainles Steel Enclosure
- Intrinsically Safe ATEX / IECEx / QLD Certification
- Ex ia I Ma (M1 mining). Ex ia IIB T4 Ga; Ex ia IIIC
T135°C Da (non-mining) Ta = -40ºC to +60ºC - MTL RugiCAM IP Mk 2 Camera Datasheet
- Rugicam IP Mk2 User Manual

9459-ETPLUS-SKK – New
- IP Camera with WiFi –316 Stainles Steel Enclosure & SKK Mining Socket
- Intrinsically Safe ATEX / IECEx / QLD Certification
- Ex ia I Ma (M1 mining)
- RugiCAM-IP Brochure
- MTL RugiCAM IP Camera Datasheet

9459-ET-CS
- IP Camera with WiFi – Powder Coated Steel Enclosure
- Intrinsically Safe ATEX / IECEx / QLD Certification
- Ex ia I Ma (M1 mining)
- RugiCAM-IP Brochure
- MTL RugiCAM IP Camera Datasheet

9457-WH-CS
- White LED – Powder Coated Steel
- operating safely in hazardous zone 1 and zone 2 areas.
IEC Ex

9457-IR-CS
- IR LED Unit – Powder Coated Steel
- operating safely in hazardous zone 1 and zone 2 areas.
IEC Ex

Wired & Wireless Options
For wired and wireless options to install the RugiCAM-IP in hazardous areas please click on the following link. Hazardous Area Wireless

I.S. Ethernet Media Enclosure
- 316 Stainless Steel Enclosure
- I.S. Ethernet Switch & Media Converters
- Ports for Cameras
- H3RO Fibre Optic Ports
- Wired ready to install
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9466-ET
I.S. Managed Ethernet Switch
- 5-port 10/100Mbps links
• Broadcast “storm” protection
• Intelligent Routing
• Programmable Management
• ATEX / IECEx certified
• Wide temp. –20°C to +70°C
• Half/Full Duplex
• PoExTM Power over IS Ethernet

9465-ET-X-XX Media Converter
- Intrinsically Safe ATEX / IECEx certified, FM / FMC approved
- Ga Ex ia IIC T4 GD (surface), Ma Ex ia I M1 (mining)
- Zone 1/ Division 1 mounting in a suitable enclosure
- Input voltage: 12V dc (10 – 15.4V) Input current: 160mA
- PoEx™ 10/100Mb Ethernet twisted pair (Cat5e) (100m max)
- Fibre Optic connections:
ST 62.5/125mm Multimode (9465-ET-M-ST)
SC 62.5/125mm Multimode (9465-ET-M-SC)
SC 9mm Single-mode (9465-ET-S-SC)

9469-ETplus
9469-ETplus Intrinsically Safe Wireless Access Point / Bridge is a Multi-functional module that can be used as
- Access Point, Wireless Bridge (Client) or
- Wireless Repeater.
- IEC Ex