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Access Points in Industrial Settings

Access Points in Industrial Settings: Bridging Performance and Compatibility

An access point (AP) is a device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using Wi-Fi. It interfaces between wireless clients and the wired LAN (Local Area Network). Access points are essentially the wireless equivalent of an Ethernet hub or switch, granting multiple devices access to the network.

In industry and manufacturing facilities, an access point (AP) provides wireless connectivity to a wired network, enabling seamless communication across large areas. These APs handle a high density of devices, withstand harsh environmental conditions, and offer enhanced security features. They support mobile workers, integrate wireless industrial equipment, facilitate real-time data collection and monitoring, and ensure safety through connected sensors and alarms. The strategic placement of APs provides consistent network coverage, allowing for efficient and uninterrupted operations in the facility.

The rapid evolution of technology in industrial settings has necessitated a corresponding advancement in network infrastructure. Wireless access points are at the heart of this transformation, which have become pivotal in ensuring high-performance connectivity and backward compatibility with legacy systems. Industrial facilities often house diverse equipment, ranging from older machines with limited connectivity options to state-of-the-art devices with advanced wireless capabilities. This mix presents a unique challenge: providing a network that caters to the needs of both old and new devices without compromising on speed, reliability, or security.

Dual-band access points have emerged as the solution to this problem. By operating on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands, they offer the flexibility of supporting older devices that may only recognize the 2.4 GHz band while still providing the faster and less congested 5 GHz band for newer, more capable devices. This dual-band capability ensures that industrial settings don't have to choose between performance and compatibility; they can achieve both. Moreover, with the increasing reliance on real-time data analytics, cloud-based applications, and remote monitoring in modern industry, the role of access points in delivering consistent and high-speed connectivity has never been more crucial. Their ability to bridge the gap between the old and the new ensures that industries can transition into the future without leaving the past behind.

Analynk Wireless specializes in producing enclosures for wireless access points suited for hazardous environments. Their enclosures come with certified components, inclusive of antennas, mountings, entry points, cables, and energy sources. Their diverse product range is compatible with numerous wireless access point brands, such as Aruba/HP, Cisco, Meraki, Meru, Motorola, and Symbol.

Analynk Wireless
(614) 755-5091
https://analynk.com

Comprehensive Listing of Hazardous Area Enclosures for Commercially Available Wireless Access Points

Listing of Hazardous Area Enclosures

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.


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The Analynk AP431 Dual-Band Hazardous Area Enclosure for the Cisco C9115AXE Access Point

Analynk AP431

The AP431 hazardous area enclosure houses the Cisco C9115AXE dual band access point for use in the hazardous areas.  The enclosure and antennas are designed for use in Class I, Division 1 group C & D areas.  All hardware, mounting plate, antennas and RF cables are provided to make installation quick and easy. The enclosure utilizes our proprietary explosion proof CTX series of antennas and includes four 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band antennas.  The access point is not in-clued with the enclosure. 

Applications:
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Oil refineries
  • Oil & Gas Platforms
  • Chemical Plants
Ordering information: 
  • AP431 
  • AP431-ATEX 
  • AP431-N4 (NEMA 4X rating)
For more information call Analynk at 614-755-5091 or visit this web page.

NEW! The AP415 Dual-Band Hazardous Area Access Point Enclosure for Cisco MR53

AP415
Analynk AP415 Dual-Band Hazardous
Area Access Point Enclosure
Analynk Wireless is pleased to introduce the AP415 Dual-Band Hazardous Area Access Point Enclosure for the Cisco MR53.

The AP415 hazardous area enclosure houses the Cisco MR53 dual band access point for use in the hazardous areas. The enclosure and antennas are designed for use in Class I, Division 1 group C & D areas. All hardware, mounting plate, antennas and RF cables are provided to make installation quick and easy. The enclosure utilizes our proprietary explosion proof CTX series of antennas and includes six 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band antennas. The access point is not included with the enclosure.
Cisco MR53
Cisco MR53 Access Point
(Not included with enclosure)




Ratings:

Class I, Div 1 Groups, C & D Optional: ATEX Zone 1

Applications:
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Oil refineries
  • Oil & Gas Platforms
  • Chemical Plants
Ordering information:
  • AP415
  • AP415-N4 (NEMA 4X rating) 
  • AP-415-ATEX

Learn More About the AP415 Here

To contact Analynk Wireless, call (614) 755-5091 or visit their web site at https://analynk.com.

Hazardous Area Enclosures Facilitate Plant Standards for Wireless Access Points

Hazardous Area Enclosures for Access Point
Hazardous area enclosures for wireless access point.
(Analynk)
There are often conflicts between what is needed and what is desired in many technical endeavors, and the field of industrial process control is no exception. Such a conflict between process engineers and IT managers was created by the incursion and popularity of wireless communication into the field of process measurement and control. It is, of course, a cooperative and friendly conflict, but a condition which may require some incompatible interests to be resolved.

For a number of reasons, compliance with certain norms set for the organization's wider scope and standards is advantageous for the wireless network equipment. Standardization on specific brands or hardware types can have true advantages. The tasks associated with network infrastructure back end management are less complicated when all equipment belongs to the same producer and family of products. Provisioning, which includes initial set-up, long-term management and management of unit losses, is simplified when all units are identical. The same objective is pursued by process technicians and operators in standardizing specific transmitters, valves or other parts that have various facilities throughout a plant.

The AE902-1 is designed to house the Aruba AP-318
The Analynk AE902-1 is designed to house the Aruba AP-318.
The problem occurs when the access point selected by the IT team, with all the latest standards, needs to be installed in a part of the plant categorized as hazardous (owing to the potential for flammable or explosive gases, vapors or dusts that can be ignited). There is a solution, actually a fairly simple one. Use a non-hazardous area access point (as specified or designated by the IT department) and installing it inside an access point enclosure designed for hazardous areas.

Analynk Wireless manufactures enclosures for industrial wireless access points installed in hazardous locations.  Each access point enclosure is provided with agency approved enclosures, antennas, mounting, penetrations, cabling, and power supplies. Their current product offering accommodates a wide range of wireless access point manufacturers including Symbol, Cisco, Meru, Aruba, HP, and Motorola.  Access point and Wi-Fi technology technologies change rapidly. Wireless component lifecycles are relatively short compared to other process equipment. The use of hazardous area access point enclosures provide flexibility and convenience in access point selection and upgrades.

For more information, contact Analynk Wireless by visiting https://analynk.com or by calling 614-755-5091.

Updated and Expanded Wireless Equipment Enclosure Options

construction and feature options for wireless equipment enclosures
Analynk customizes wireless equipment enclosures to
provided customers ready to run solutions.
Analynk offers customizing and fabrication of wireless equipment enclosures to meet every customer requirement. Combining their industrial wireless transmitters, receivers, repeaters, antennas, and other components into a fully assembled package, Analynk can save customers time and cost with a complete and ready to run solution for establishing wireless process instrument connections across almost any distance.

The company recently updated the documented offering for enclosure options. If you have the old document, you should replace it with the newest version.

Share your industrial wireless connection requirements and challenges with the experts at Analynk. Combining your own knowledge and experience with their application expertise will deliver an effective solution.

Wireless Access Points Installed in Hazardous Locations


wireless access point enclosure for hazardous area Analynk
Hazardous area wireless access point enclosure
with explosion proof antennas.
Installing the IT department's chosen wireless access point in an area classified as hazardous due to the potential for ignition of flammable or explosive gases and vapors poses a challenge. While there can be real benefit to maintaining uniformity throughout the wireless network hardware, the gear installed in the office areas cannot be installed in a hazardous area without proper accommodation.

Analynk manufactures rated enclosures for industrial wireless access points, facilitating their installation in hazardous locations. Each access point enclosure is specifically targeted and designed to provide easy installation of specific wireless access points from a range of manufacturers. Every model is provided with UL listed explosion proof antennas, a mounting bracket designed for the target access point, and RF cables to make the antenna connections. Enclosures have penetrations specifically located to accommodate the target access point.The current offering accommodates a range of units from Symbol, Cisco, Meru, Aruba, HP, and Motorola, with more models added regularly to accommodate additional wireless access points.
The newly added AP620 is designed for the Motorola/Zebra AP-7532 Access Point
Analynk Wireless specializes in industrial wireless communications. Your wireless communication challenges are welcome at Analynk, so make contact and share your application requirements. Combining your process expertise with Analynk's product specialization will produce an effective solution.


Analynk Further Expands Line of Hazardous Area Wireless Access Point Enclosures

hazardous area wireless access point enclosure with antennas
New AP608 Explosion Proof Access Point Enclosure
For Meru AP-1020e
Analynk Wireless has added three new entries to their line of wireless access point enclosures for use in hazardous areas. Each enclosure is shipped ready for installation of your access point device, with hazardous area antennas, antenna cables, and custom access point mounting bracket included.

Analynk access point enclosures are preconfigured to house a specific manufacturer and model number access point. Review the entire product offering and see the long list of accommodated access points. If you want to use an access point not shown on the list, contact  Analynk for a solution.

The new models and their matching access point.
The hyperlinks above will open data sheets for the respective units.

Analynk manufactures a diverse array of equipment utilized in establishing wireless connections between industrial process control devices. Share your wireless connectivity challenges with the experts at Analynk and get effective solutions.

New Hazardous Area Wireless Access Point Enclosures

Wireless Access point enclosure for hazardous area
Model AP 412 Hazardous Area Access Point Enclosure
Analynk Wireless has added two new entries to their line of wireless access point enclosures for use in hazardous areas. Each access point enclosure is shipped ready for installation of your access point device, with hazardous area antennas, cables, mounting bracket, and antenna cables included.

Analynk access point enclosures are preconfigured to house a specific manufacturer and model number access point. Review the product offering and see the long list of accommodated access points. If you want to use an access point not shown on the list, contact Analynk for a solution.

The new models are designed to house the Cisco 2802E and 3802E Dual Band Access Points. Data sheets for both are included below.

Analynk manufactures a diverse array of equipment utilized in establishing wireless connections between industrial process control devices. Share your wireless connectivity challenges with the experts at Analynk and get effective solutions.




Analynk Expands Offering of Wireless Access Point Enclosures For Hazardous Areas

industrial wireless access point enclosure
Industrial Wireless Access Point Enclosure For
Hazardous Area
Analynk Wireless has developed a range of industrial wireless communications products suitable for use in hazardous areas. One product line, Hazalynk, includes enclosures for wireless access points that can be installed in hazardous areas. The company has recognized the special adaptations needed for installing wireless access points within hazardous areas in industrial process settings, and tailored the products to show their recognition of the needs of those responsible for providing industrial wireless communications in these specialized zones.

The Hazardous Area Access Point Enclosures are designed to accommodate the customer's selected access point device. Preconfigured models accommodate units from Cisco, Symbol, Meru, Aruba, Hewlett Packard, Motorola, and other brands. Custom arrangements are possible to accommodate most brands and models.

The matching enclosure for an access point will have:
  • Custom mounting bracket mating to the customer's access point.
  • UL listed enclosure for subject hazardous area, including antenna locations coordinated with access point device arrangement.
  • UL listed explosion proof antenna, one or more as need for the subject access point.
  • All hardware, mounting plate, and RF cables to simplify installation and startup
A product specialist can help you with the latest available information. Contact them to discuss your application and how to best fulfill your hazardous area wireless communication requirement. Watch the short video.


Explanation of Explosion Proof Enclosures

Explosion Proof Access Point Enclosure
Explosion Proof
Access Point
Enclosure
This is a short video that explains what an explosion-proof enclosure is, what defines it as “explosion-proof”, and the principle behind why its safe to use in explosive or combustible atmospheres.

“Explosion-proof" doesn't mean the enclosure can withstand the forces of an external explosion. It means that the enclosure is designed to cool any escaping hot gases (caused by an internal ignition) sufficiently enough as to prevent the ignition of combustible gases or dusts in the surrounding area.





Analynk provides hazardous area wireless access point enclosures are designed and certified for use in hazardous locations. For more information, contact:

Analynk Wireless, LLC
790 Cross Pointe Road
Columbus, OH 43230
614-755-5091 phone
614 -755-5093 fax

Hazardous Area Access Point Enclosures for Explosive Atmospheres

Hazardous area wireless access point enclosures are designed and certified for use in hazardous locations such as chemical plants, refineries, oil & gas platforms, mining facilities, grain processing, and plastics processing. These enclosures also provide an additional level of security for your wireless access point by preventing tampering, vandalism, and theft.

Industrial wireless access point enclosures designed for Class 1, Division 1, Hazardous Locations, Groups C & D, ATEX Zone 1. Available for Symbol, Cisco, Meru, Aruba, HP, and Motorola access points.
  • Designed for Class 1, Division 1,  Hazardous Locations 
  • 802.11 b/g 
  • Available for Symbol, Cisco, Meru, Aruba, HP, and Motorola access points 
  • Explosion proof antennas 
  • ATEX certification for Explosion Proof enclosure and antennas available