Distribution pedestal Minoas

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The Minoas pillar is a high-capacity water distribution system specifically designed for installation in ports and marinas to supply large vessels and cruise ships with automated prepaid water provisioning. It allows unattended dispensing of a programmable water volume (m³) based on prepaid credits managed by the system authority.

Enhanced capabilities

• One (1) 2” water outlet supplied via a 2” angle valve and a 2” Stortz-type quick connector for rapid hose hookup.

Safety & sealing

• Complete separation of hydraulic and electrical/electronic compartments for maximum safety and waterproofing.
• Ingress protection: IP65.

Dimensions

• Height: 1200 mm
• Width: 600 mm
• Depth: 350 mm
• Weight: 40 kg

Pillar construction

• Main body entirely in stainless steel, produced with high-precision CNC machining for durability and modern appearance.
• Impact resistance: IK10.

Color coating

• Electrostatic powder coating (RAL type) for corrosion and UV protection, suitable for harsh marine environments.

LED lighting

• Low-energy LED lighting for night visibility; highlights pillar design and backlights selection and refund buttons. Lighting automatically switches off during daytime to save energy.

Base construction

• Separate base made of 3 mm reinforced stainless steel with a central opening for electrical cables and water pipes and four Φ16 mm holes for fixed mounting.

Electrical system

• Includes 10A / 30mA residual current device (RCD) protecting LED lighting and control electronics.

Electronic system

• Operates with a contactless prepaid card system for full automation of dispensing and accounting.
• Large 5” color LCD TFT display with 8 lines in large font; dual-language interface (Greek & English) with continuous on-screen instructions.
• Backlit selection button for water supply (lights off during dispensing) and backlit refund button to return unused credit to the card when disconnected.

Hydraulic system

• Certified 2” brass water valve, corrosion-resistant.
• 2” Stortz-type quick connector for easy hose connection.
• 2” brass pulse water meter with multi-jet protected cylinders and built-in numeric display.
• 2” brass solenoid valve with reinforced 12V low-voltage coil.

Certifications

• IK10 impact resistance
• CE Marking
• IP65 ingress protection
• Glow Wire Test — fire resistance for short-circuit scenarios
• EN 60335-2-75 — electrical safety for automatic vending machines
• EN 60068-2-52:1996 — salt spray corrosion resistance
• EN ISO 9001:2015 — Quality Management

Warranty & origin

• All systems covered by a 2-year warranty (electronic, electrical and hydraulic components).
• Designed, manufactured and assembled in Greece (Chalkida, Evia) with local support and spare part availability.

Technical specifications

• Model: Minoas
• Material: Stainless steel (main body); base: 3 mm reinforced stainless steel
• Finish: Electrostatic powder coating (RAL type)
• Dimensions: 1200 mm (H) × 600 mm (W) × 350 mm (D)
• Weight: 40 kg
• Ingress protection: IP65
• Impact resistance: IK10
• Water outlet: 2” with 2” Stortz quick connector
• Hydraulic components: 2” certified brass valve; 2” brass pulse water meter (multi-jet) with numeric display; 2” brass solenoid valve (12V coil)
• Electrical protection: 10A / 30mA RCD
• User interface: 5” color LCD TFT (8 lines), dual-language (Greek & English), backlit selection and refund buttons
• Payment/control: Contactless prepaid card system (full automation)
• Mounting: Base with central opening for cables/pipes and four Φ16 mm mounting holes
• Warranty: 2 years
• Country of manufacture: Greece