Explosion-Resistant Access Points For SCADA
Author: Dave Lewis
Aruba Networks has rolled out an access point product that is designed for SCADA environments. As an added bonus (?) it is, er, explosion resistant. That sounds like a red neck challenge if I ever heard one.
Aruba Networks has announced a new series of high performance, explosion-resistant access points targeted at industrial and outdoor applications.
Aruba designed the new AP-85 Dual-Radio Outdoor Access Point family with radio, packaging, and operational features designed specifically for petrochemical, material handling, shop-floor, logistics, and SCADA applications. Robustly constructed yet simple to install, the access points include features targeted specifically at reducing both operating and capital expenditures.
The new AP-85 access points feature dual, high-power radios that deliver up to 200mW (23dBm) for wide area coverage. The weatherproof enclosure and ATEX Zone 2 safety rating enable the access points to operate in explosion hazardous environments and across temperatures from -30 to +55 degrees Centigrade without extra-cost housings.
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Tags: SCADA Wireless, SCADA Security, SCADA Communications
Errr, don’t they just mean they are “intrinsically safe” e.g. no fans with commutators that make lots of sparks?
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@Gary
That might very well be the case. Mind you in the article is said “operate in explosion hazardous environments” so, I couldn’t help but have a little fun with it (hence the graphic).
Thx for the comment.
I noticed that when you google Image “Explosion” there is one other Image just like this one, same res, but flipped. Which is the right way around?
@Anonymous
Not sure. Someone sent that to me a while back. No clue on its origins.