Hazardous area M2M networking

Digi International has introduced a line of wired and wireless device networking solutions designed for reliable operation in hazardous environments. The product line includes the Digi Connect WAN IA cellular router, XTend RF modem, PortServer TS Haz MEI serial server and Digi One IAP Haz serial server.

These products are Class 1, Division 2 rated, certifying them for use in environments where volatile flammable liquids, vapours or gases may exist. The devices also feature conformal coating, a spray-on treatment applied to the printed circuit assembly that provides a protective barrier against moisture and corrosion. The products are also rated and lab tested to meet extended operating temperatures typically required in industrial environments. The Digi Connect WAN IA can operate in temperatures between -30 and 70  °C, the XTend RF modem between -40 and 85  °C, and the PortServer TS Haz MEI and Digi One IAP between -35 and 74  °C.

The Digi Connect WAN IA is an ethernet-to-cellular router with built-in Modbus that provides enterprise backup and primary connectivity to devices in remote locations and features industrial hardware and software components. The XTend RF modem provides serial cable replacement over a 900 MHz RF connection and can provide up to 66 km of range in line-of-sight conditions. The PortServer TS Haz MEI serial server provides serial-to-ethernet connectivity and makes it easy to connect one to four serial devices to a network. The Digi One IAP Haz provides serial-to-ethernet connectivity and a protocol bridge to allow interoperability of industrial serial and ethernet devices.