Article 504 of the 2011 NEC focuses on the requirements for Intrinsically Safe Systems. As noted in Sec. 504.10(A), "Intrinsically safe apparatus, associated ...

The use of digital devices in hazardous areas comes with its own unique set of challenges, particularly when there’s a risk of potentially explosive dust and gases being present. In these situations, ...

The provisions of Art. 504 cover the installation of intrinsically safe apparatus, wiring, and systems for Class I, II, and III locations. The provisions of Art. 504 cover the installation of ...

North American companies are beginning to move toward intrinsically-safe systems, already well established in Europe, that use currents and voltages too low to spark an explosion in a hazardous ...

Thales Communications, Inc. announces that its LibertyTM Multiband Land Mobile Radio (LMR) has been certified to the Factory Mutual (FM) Approval Standard 3610:1988 for Intrinsic Safe equipment.

In harsh industrial environments, the presence of gases, airborne dust and petroleum products can be highly explosive when a spark or high temperatures are affecting the surrounding environment.

The IECEx is a certification system which verifies compliance with IEC international standards relating to equipment for use in explosive atmospheres. The safety requirement for equipment under IECEx ...

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monnit announced the availability of its intrinsically safe ALTA-ISX® Long-Range Wireless Sensors today to protect workers and facilities in industrial environments ...

Ethernet-APL is a new technology in process engineering that enhances the efficient and safe operation of systems. It enables field devices and supervisory control systems to be seamlessly networked ...

Sprint have announced the Motorola i365IS, where the "IS" stands for "Intrinsically Safe". According to Sprint, the i365IS "is incapable of releasing sufficient electrical or thermal energy to ignite ...