Is your intrinsically safe device certified for the cold snap? Winter officially starts today with subzero temperatures expected during the coldest winter in 6 years.
Is your equipment at work certified & therefore safe as well as operating beyond -10°C?
Safety is our number one priority when carrying electronic devices in environments with explosion risks. Failure to use equipment suitable for the environment could present safety risks along with compliance and insurance implications.
During the cold season, now already reaching the -10°C mark, it is important to bear the temperature limit for your explosion-proof devices in mind. It is critical that your device is suitable for the temperatures stated on the Ex certificate. If you are using a device not certified for below -10 degrees it is important to take steps to remove them from use when reaching this temperature.
Compliance with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements under the ATEX Directive requires that equipment be used within their certified ambient temperature range. Ecom’s innovative state-of-the-art products, such as the Smartphone Smart-Ex® 01 as well as the Tablet-series Tab-Ex® 01 meet the highest requirements in areas with temperatures of -20°C.
While safety is key there is also reliability to take into account when using devices in subzero temperatures. If your device is not tested and constructed of suitable materials the housing can become brittle and shatter when dropped.
Enquire now your Smart-Ex® or Tab-Ex® for use in hazardous areas, so that your safety is always ensured, even in these freezing temperatures.