Hazardous Area Access Point Enclosures for Safety, Reliability, Convenience and Cost Savings
Industrial wireless networks are a much-needed solution for hazardous areas where wired connections are impossible. Wireless networks are also an ideal choice for temporary or mobile applications.
Industrial Wireless Networking is a newer technology quickly becoming the standard for companies that need to transmit data wirelessly in hazardous areas. Industrial wireless networks are gaining traction in hazardous areas with distinct advantages over hard wiring. However, some disadvantages make it less desirable than hard wiring.
Industrial wireless networks are a cost-effective solution to provide reliable, secure, and fast internet access in hazardous areas. In recent years, the demand for industrial networks increased with the increasing popularity of IoT (Internet of Things). This industrial network segment is seeing a surge in demand as more instruments and supervisory control systems connect their devices to the Internet.
Wireless has been a solution to many challenges faced in industrial networking, from remote locations to temporary installations, with the convenience of mobility and reduced installation costs.
An access point is a device that establishes a wireless local area network, often known as a WLAN. An access point uses Ethernet to connect to a wired router, switch, or hub and broadcasts a WiFi signal to a specific region of a building or plant. However, a significant challenge remains: how to prevent access points from causing ignition and protect the access point against harsh environmental conditions?
Hazardous Access Point Enclosures are enclosures used to protect wireless access points in hazardous areas. They provide safety to the wireless network equipment and the people who work in the area.
Some of the hazards that might be present in a hazardous area include combustible gases, oxygen-rich atmospheres, and flammable dusts. These hazards can cause a fire or explosion if they come into contact with an open flame, spark, or heat source.
To ensure that access point devices can operate reliably in hazardous environments such as oil rigs or chemical plants, they need protection from combustible gases, dust particles, and corrosive chemicals.
The need for Hazardous Access Point Enclosures is increasing daily due to new wireless network technology and are a requirement for all access points operating in hazardous industrial areas. These enclosures protect the access points from dangerous areas and environments. They have various features to ensure the environment is protected and secure for the personnel working in the area.
Some of these features include:
- Compliance with international standards
- Resistance to extreme temperatures
- Permits installation in any location within a hazardous area
- Protection against dust and water ingress
Industrial wireless networks have a lot of benefits over hard wiring. The lack of wires makes installing and moving around in hazardous areas easy. In addition, you can eliminate the cost and hassle of having to replace or repair wires if they break or get cut. Access points are critical components of industrial networks, and Hazardous Area Enclosures are an essential safety measure for access point manufacturers when applying their products in these settings.
Analynk AP628 Dual-Band Hazardous Area Access Point Enclosure for Aruba AP-574
The AP628 is designed to house the Aruba AP-574 dual band access point for use in hazardous areas. The enclosure, all hardware, and antennas are rated for Class I, Division 1, groups C & D Hazardous Locations. All hardware, mounting plate, antennas and RF cables are provided to make installation of the access point quick and easy. The enclosure utilizes our proprietary ex-plosion proof CTX series of antennas, six dual band 2.4GHz/5GHz are included.
Ratings:
- Class I, Division 1, Groups, C & D
Applications:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Oil refineries
- Oil & Gas Platforms
- Chemical Plants
Ordering information:
AP628-N4 (NEMA 4 option)
AP628-ATEX (ATEX Zone 1 option)
For more information call Analynk at 614-755-5091 or visit this web page.
Analynk AP434-U6 Dual-Band Hazardous Area Access Point Enclosure for Fortinet FortiAP-432F or FortiAP-U432F (6 Antennas)
The AP434-U6 is designed to house the Fortinet FortiAP-432F or FortiAP-U432F (when six an-tennas are used) dual band access points for use in the hazardous areas. The enclosure, all hardware, and antennas are rated for Class I, Div 1, groups C & D Hazardous Locations. All hardware, mounting plate, and RF cables are provided to make installation of the access point quick and easy. Also included are six of our pro-prietary explosion proof CTX series dual band (2.4GHz/5GHz) antennas. The access point is not included.
Applications:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Oil refineries
- Oil & Gas Platforms
- Chemical Plants
Ordering information:
- AP434 –U6
- AP434-U6-N4 (NEMA 4X)
- AP434-U6-ATEX (ATEX Zone 1)
For more information call Analynk at 614-755-5091 or visit this web page.
The Analynk AP627 Explosion Proof Access Point Enclosure For Aruba AP-534
The Analynk AP627 is designed to house the Aruba AP-534 dual band access point for use in hazardous areas. The enclosure, all hardware, and antennas are rated for Class I, Div 1, groups C & D Hazardous Locations. All hardware, mounting plate, antennas and RF cables are provided to make installation of the access point quick and easy. The enclosure utilizes our proprietary explosion proof CTX series of antennas, four dual band 2.4GHz/5GHz are included.
Applications:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Oil refineries
- Oil & Gas Platforms
- Chemical Plants
Ordering information:
- AP627
- AP627-N4 (NEMA 4 option)
- AP627-ATEX (ATEX Zone 1 option)
For more information call Analynk at 614-755-5091.
The Analynk AP433 Dual-Band Hazardous Area Access Point Enclosure for Cisco C9130AXE
The AP433 is designed to house the Cisco C9130AXE dual band access point for use in the hazardous areas. The enclosure, all hardware, and antennas are rated for Class I, Div 1, groups C & D Hazardous Locations. All hard-ware, DART cable, and mounting plate are in-cluded to make installation of the access point quick and easy. Also included are eight of our proprietary explosion proof CTX series dual band (2.4GHz/5GHz) antennas. The access point is not included.
Applications:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Oil refineries
- Oil & Gas Platforms
- Chemical Plants
Ordering information:
- AP433
- AP433-N4 (NEMA 4X)
- AP433-ATEX (ATEX Zone 1)
Hardened Wireless Access Point Enclosures for Application in Explosive Atmospheres
When air, vapor, mist, or dust – alone or in combination – are present in settings where it or they can ignite under specified operating parameters, a potentially explosive environment occurs. "Hazardous" or "classified" areas or sites have a potentially explosive atmosphere.
In potentially explosive situations, high-quality Wi-Fi access installations for chemical, defense, flight line, food processing, fueling, mining, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical applications are typical. These applications require the best available Wi-Fi performance in the roughest settings, whether for device telemetry, network access, site-to-site connectivity, or unified communications. Local and international laws have been put in place to reduce the risk of running networks and IIoT devices in potentially explosive environments.
Chemical plants, refineries, oil and gas platforms, mining operations, grain processing, and plastics manufacturing all require hazardous area wireless access point enclosures designed and certified for usage in these environments. By preventing tampering, vandalism, and theft, these enclosures also give your wireless access point an extra layer of security. Because the expense of purchasing and installing an explosion-proof enclosure can be anywhere between 4 and 20 times the cost of the access point it is supposed to protect, using an external enclosure is the most realistic solution for quickly evolving wireless technology. It's much less expensive to replace the access point while keeping the protective enclosure intact than replacing the enclosure entirely with each technology upgrade.
Industrial wireless access point enclosures designed for Class 1, Division 1, Hazardous Locations, Groups C & D, ATEX Zone 1, and are available for an ever-increasing range of standard access points.
Analynk access point enclosures house specific wireless access points from various manufacturers, making installation simple. Every model comes with UL-listed explosion-proof antennas, mounting brackets custom-tailored for the access point equipment, and RF cables for connecting the antennas. Penetrations in enclosures correspond with the specified access point. Designs accommodate a variety of access points from Symbol, Cisco, Meru, Aruba, HP, and Motorola, with more models added regularly to accommodate additional wireless access points.
The Analynk website contains a list of all wireless access point devices and their companion enclosures. If an access point you want to use isn't on the list, contact Analynk. They may accommodate your requirement with a minor modification to an existing product.
Analynk Wireless is a company that specializes in industrial wireless communications. Analynk welcomes your wireless communication challenges, so get in touch and share your specifications.
The Analynk AP432 Dual-Band Hazardous Area Enclosure for the Cisco C9120AXE Access Point
The AP432 is designed to house the Cisco 9120AXE dual band access point for use in hazardous areas. The enclosure, all hardware, and antennas are rated for Class I, Div 1, groups C & D Hazardous Locations. All hardware, mounting plate, antennas and RF cables are provided to make installation of the access point quick and easy. The enclosure includes four of our proprietary explosion proof 2.4GHz/5Gz CTX series antennas.
Applications:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Oil refineries
- Oil & Gas Platforms
- Chemical Plants
Ordering information:
- AP432 Class I, Div 1 Groups, C & D
- AP432-N4 (NEMA 4 option)
- AP432-ATEX (ATEX Zone 1 option)
For more information call Analynk at 614-755-5091 or visit this web page.
Comprehensive Listing of Hazardous Area Enclosures for Commercially Available Wireless Access Points
Markets such as pharmaceutical, chemical, petrochemical, water treatment, refinery, oil platform, storage depot, and mining applications benefit from wireless network implementation. The robust feature set of commercial access points provides significant benefits but typically lacks the construction and approvals for hazardous environments. Specially designed instrument enclosures accommodate these access points and allow these feature-rich, widely available products in hazardous industrial areas.
Analynk manufactures hazardous area access point enclosures designed for these access points. The enclosures are rated Class I, Division 1, and 2 locations, Groups A, B, C, & D and ATEX Zone 1 and 2 areas.
The following is a listing of commonly used wireless access points and matching access point enclosures, with links to the specification sheets.
- AP400 for the Cisco AP1262N & AP3502E
- AP402 for the Hewlett Packard J9621
- AP406 for the Cisco 3602E
- AP407 for the Cisco 2602E
- AP409 for the Cisco 2702E
- AP410 for the Cisco 3702E
- AP411 for the Meraki MR72/MR74
- AP412 for the Cisco 2802E
- AP413 for the Cisco 3802E
- AP415 for the Cisco MR53
- AP417 for the Cisco AIR-AP1562E
- AP419 for the Cisco Meraki MR84
- AP420 for the Cisco Meraki MR42E
- AP422 for the Cisco 1852E
- AP423 for the Meraki MR46E
- AP424 for the Meraki MR86
- AP426 for the Fortinet FAP-223
- AP431 for the Cisco C9115AXE
- AP427 for Ubiquiti UAP-AC-M
- AP600 for the Aruba AP92
- AP603 for the Aruba AP-124
- AP605 for the Aruba AP-104
- AP607 for the Aruba AP-224
- AP608 for the Meru AP-1020e
- AP610 for the Aruba AP-204 and IAP-204
- AP616 for the Aruba AP-228 and AP-318
- AP617 for the Aruba AP-274 and AP-374
- AP619 for the Aruba AP-324
- AP620 for the Motorola/Zebra AP-7532
- AP621 for the Aruba AP-214
- AP622 for the Aruba AP-304
- AP623 for the Aruba AP-314
- AP624 for the Aruba AP-334
- AP626 for Aruba AP-514
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