Brand: MEDC

MEDC BG Manual Call Point – BGEB4B6B1DDCF7R (Ex de, ATEX)

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Brand: MEDC

Description

Overview

The MEDC BGEB4B6B1DDCF7R is an explosion-proof break-glass manual alarm call point from the MEDC BG manual call point range, part of the Eaton Crouse-Hinds series. It is used to raise fire or emergency alarms by hand in hazardous areas, both onshore and offshore. The enclosure is corrosion-free glass reinforced polyester. The break glass is covered by a membrane that protects the operator from glass fragments, so no hammer is needed to operate it.

According to the Eaton BG ordering code, the part number breaks down as follows:

BG: model
EB: ATEX/CENELEC Ex de certification
4B6B: two M20 entries, in positions 4 and 6
1: glass label reading “Fire Break glass – press here”
D: DC voltage
D: double changeover switch
C and F: series resistor and earth continuity options
7: seven 2.5 mm2 terminals
R: red finish

Key Features

ATEX Ex de certified GRP enclosure, rated IP66 and IP67
Membrane-covered break glass, so no hammer is required
Double changeover switch for alarm loop and monitoring connections
Series resistor fitted for panel line monitoring
Earth continuity plate for use with metal cable glands
Captive cover screws and a key-operated test facility
BG range certified to SIL 2 (IEC 61508)

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Part number	BGEB4B6B1DDCF7R
Range	MEDC BG manual call point (Eaton Crouse-Hinds series)
Certification	ATEX Ex de, BAS02ATEX2105X, Ex II 2GD
Marking with resistors fitted	Ex d e mb IIC T4 Gb, Ex tb IIIC T135 deg C Db
Cable entries	2 x M20 (positions 4 and 6)
Switch	Double changeover
Switch rating (switch only)	30 V DC 5 A resistive / 3 A inductive; 250 V AC 5 A
Resistor rating	24 V DC, 0.05 A (resistor versions up to 24 V; minimum 100 ohm on BGE)
Terminals	7 x 2.5 mm2
Operating temperature	-25 to +50 deg C with resistors fitted
Ingress protection	IP66 and IP67
Enclosure	Anti-static, UV-resistant glass reinforced polyester
Finish	Red
Fixing centres	92 mm
Weight	Approx. 1.2 kg (varies with model and entries)
Glass label (code 1)	Fire break-glass wording
Voltage version (code D)	DC
Maximum supply with resistor fitted	24 V DC
Minimum resistor value (BGE)	100 Ω
Switch rating 30 to 50 V DC	1 A resistive or inductive
Standards (ATEX Ex de)	EN 60079-0, -1, -7, -18, -31
Marine type approval	ABS (Ex de versions)
Overall size	Approx. 120 × 126 × 75 mm (W × H × D); fixing centres 92 × 72 mm
Entry positions	Up to 4 entries, top (1-3) and bottom (4-6)

Applications

Manual fire alarm initiation on escape routes and at process area exits in refineries, gas plants and terminals
Offshore platforms and marine installations
Emergency alarm activation in Zone 1 and Zone 2 gas areas, and Zone 21 and Zone 22 dust areas
Supervised fire and gas loops where the panel uses resistors to monitor the line

MEDC BG BGEB4B6B1DDCF7R Ordering Code and Options

Using the Eaton ordering table, BGEB4B6B1DDCF7R breaks down as follows. BG is the model. EB is ATEX/CENELEC Ex de certification. 4B6B gives the cable entries: B means M20 and the digits are the entry positions, so there are M20 entries at positions 4 and 6, both on the bottom face. Label code 1 is the glass label with fire break-glass wording. The first D is the DC voltage version and the second D is a double changeover switch. Option C is a series resistor and option F is earth continuity for metal glands. 7 means seven 2.5 mm² terminals and R is the standard red finish.

Because resistors are fitted, the ambient range narrows from -40 to +70 °C (switch only) to -25 to +50 °C. Resistor versions are offered up to 24 V only and the resistor is rated 24 V DC, 0.05 A, with a minimum value of 100 Ω for BGE units. The resistor value is not encoded in the part number and has to be specified with the order. The 250 V AC switch rating applies to switch-only versions and is not usable on this resistor-fitted DC configuration.

MEDC BG Selection Notes

Other variants in the same range change only the relevant code. Certification can be IECEx Ex de (EJ), Ex ia (IB, IJ), UL (UL, UW) or uncertified weatherproof (WN); UL versions use 1/2 inch NPT entries. Options include an LED indicator (A), lift flap (B), EOL resistor (D), diode (E), combined series and EOL resistors (S), a plastic deformable element in place of the glass (P) and a break-glass hammer (H). Finishes other than red are natural black, blue, yellow, grey and yellow/black stripes.

Why Seven Star LLC

Seven Star LLC supplies MEDC hazardous-area alarm equipment to industrial and EPC customers across Oman and the GCC. Call points are safety-critical, so before quoting we decode the full order code and check the certification, resistor values, switch arrangement and entries against your loop design or the existing nameplate.

Also available: MEDC LD15 Ex LED Beacon

Request a Quote for MEDC BG Manual Call Point – BGEB4B6B1DDCF7R (Ex de, ATEX)

Submit a formal inquiry through our RFQ page with the part number BGEB4B6B1DDCF7R, the quantity, the required series resistor value, the loop voltage and any label wording. Our engineers will verify the MEDC BG manual call point configuration for your site and provide a complete quotation.

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About brand

MEDC is a British brand of alarm, signalling and control equipment for hazardous areas, designing and building products for flammable atmospheres and harsh conditions since 1975. It is now part of Eaton, whose Crouse-Hinds hazardous-area portfolio includes the MEDC range alongside the Fulleon and Wheelock signalling brands. MEDC sounders, beacons and call points are used offshore, in refineries and on railways.

Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier listing MEDC explosion-protected beacons, alarm sounders, call points and junction boxes for fire and gas systems in Oman and the GCC.

MEDC company profile

Active since	1975, United Kingdom
Ownership	Eaton, within its Crouse-Hinds hazardous-area business
Sister brands	Fulleon and Wheelock signalling, Cooper and Menvier
Approvals	ATEX and IECEx Ex d, Ex de and Ex ia versions
Product families	DB3 and XL sounders, SM87 and XB beacons, BG and GP manual call points and break-glass units, combined sounder-beacons, telephone and PA loudspeakers for Zone 1 and Zone 2

Milestones

1975: MEDC starts designing alarm and signal equipment for hazardous areas.
2012: Eaton acquires Cooper Industries, then the owner of MEDC.

MEDC product families on this page

Visual signals include the XB15 xenon beacon, the LD15 LED beacon and the SM87 beacon family with its SM87LED version, for Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas. The DB3 is the alarm sounder. Manual alarm devices are the BG manual call point and a manual release unit from the BG2 call point series, listed as BG2E. The SM87JB junction box completes the field wiring. These devices are ordered with long codes such as SM87BGLAD1T1B1NNRAS or BGEB4B6B1DDCF7R, in which each block of characters selects an option.

Where MEDC signaling equipment is used

MEDC beacons and sounders announce fire, gas and process alarms on production platforms, in gas plants, refineries, chemical plants, loading terminals and marine vessels. Call points give personnel a way to raise the alarm by hand, and the same devices are wired into fire and gas panels from many system builders.

MEDC products we list

Family	Examples
Alarm Beacons & Call Points	(Eaton) SM87BGLAD1T1B1NNRAS Explosion-Pr…, BG2E Break Glass Manual Call Point (Ex de), SM87 Hazardous Area Beacon, SM87LED Ex LED Beacon Range
Fire & Gas Detectors	BG Manual Call Point, DB3 Industrial Explosion-Proof Alarm Sou…, XB15 Explosion-Proof Xenon Beacon
Automation Accessories	LD15 Ex LED Beacon, SM87JB Ex Junction Box

Ordering MEDC beacons and call points: what we need

The complete order code from the label or the project datasheet is the best starting point. If you are selecting from scratch, send the supply voltage, lens color for beacons, tone and sound level for sounders, enclosure material and finish color, cable entry size and number, the certification required and the ambient temperature. For call points add the switch arrangement, any series or end-of-line resistor values, and label or duty plate text.

Facts checked against Eaton's alarms and signalling pages and the MEDC catalogue, October 2026.

Browse MEDC products by category: Fire & Gas Systems, Fire & Gas Detector, Automation Accessories.

FAQ

Questions about the MEDC BG Manual Call Point

Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.

01What details should I include in my inquiry for the MEDC BG manual call point?

Include the full model and part number, the supply and voltage data of your system and the quantity required. Seven Star LLC matches the item against the manufacturer documentation and confirms compatibility before preparing the quotation.

02Can Seven Star LLC supply the MEDC BG manual call point for projects in Oman and the GCC?

Yes. Seven Star LLC supplies industrial components across Oman and the wider GCC, and the inquiry form on our website accepts requests from anywhere in the region. Our team responds with a formal quotation for your project.

03Is the MEDC BG manual call point a genuine manufacturer part?

Seven Star LLC supplies MEDC products to customers in Oman and the GCC and can provide the manufacturer documentation and technical support on request.

04How do I request a quotation for the MEDC BG manual call point?

Submit a formal inquiry through the RFQ page of our website with your specification. The inquiry form collects the product name, brand and category of the item, and our team responds with the pricing and availability details for your order.

05Does Seven Star LLC support installation and spare planning for the MEDC BG manual call point?

Our technical team reviews the product data of your plant, confirms the configuration and advises on associated spares and installation details before your order is placed.