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In hazardous environments, safety is paramount You can’t take any chances when it comes to worker safety. That doesn’t mean you need to give up mobile computers and the accuracy and time saving benefits they provide when workers operate in potentially hazardous environments. Sealed and safe computers have an increasingly important role in industrial automation. Because of growing safety, security, regulatory and reporting requirements, organizations are implementing more sophisticated systems to monitor and manage a variety of work environments. For example, the safety systems market will grow by approximately 50 percent from 2006 to 2010, according to ARC Advisory Group’s Safety & Critical Control Systems Worldwide Outlook. Mobile computers can be important components of these systems because they provide the ability to automatically collect and communicate data from remote and challenging environments. Confusion over regulations and certifications has led some organizations to incorrectly conclude they can’t use mobile computers to support maintenance, monitoring, data collection and other activity where combustible gases and liquids are present. Much of the confusion centers on the terms “intrinsically safe (I-safe)” and “non-incendive,” which have different meanings. Intrinsically safe and non-incendive mobile computers cannot be used interchangeably. Intrinsically safe indicates a higher level of safety and protection. Devices designated as intrinsically safe will not spark or cause ignition of an explosive environment.
Intermec has a complete range of intrinsically safe and nonincendive mobile and wireless computers certified for use around the world in a variety of environments. Intermec’s rugged and durable computers offer a variety of integrated data collection and communication options so organizations don’t need to investigate, specify, purchase and maintain separate devices for image capture, bar code reading, RFID, and speech input. Integrated, safety-certified 802.11b/g and Bluetooth wireless communication capability eliminates the need for cables and connectors while providing real-time communication. Intermec products are built for use in rugged and potentially hazardous environments using components and housings designed to minimize heat and emissions and withstand shock, vibration and exposure. Related Products |
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