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Hazardous Area - IECEx & ATEX Legislation

The ATEX 94/9/EC (equipment) directive came into force within the European Union in July 2003, but for equipment builders and suppliers who export beyond Europe local compliance has always been a challenge.

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Ethernet

Today, many manufacturing companies maintain separate networks. Over the years, these networks took shape to respond to diverse information flows and control requirements.

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IP - Ingress protection explained

The IEC standard EN 60529 outlines an international classification system for the sealing effectiveness of enclosures of electrical equipment against the intrusion into the equipment of foreign bodies (i.e. tools, dust, fingers) and moisture.

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