Working in areas such as petrochemical plants and off shore oil rigs is very risky as the threat of sparks setting of an explosion is very high. Not only are these but industries dealing in pharmaceutical and paint also deemed hazardous. These industries require the highest grade of safety, the machines and technology is so evolved that it provides a safe environment. Even computers are so tailor made that they adhere to the standards laid down by ATEX, IECEx etc. Hazardous area computers are installed with purge systems which ensure safety in environments dealing with flammable, vapours or explosive gasses.
Hazardous Area is basically classified into Class 1 – which contains liquid vapours and flammable gasses and Class 2 – contains the existence of metal, organic or carbon dust. These two classes are further divided into different divisions depending on the kind of flammable substance and its surrounding condition. Whatever be the class or division, today’s technology is capable of provided trustworthy safe computer system in this volatile environment, however designing and placement of the equipment correctly is a must as there has to always be a flow of clean continuous air.
These hazardous area computers and monitors are as rugged as the industry they cater to. Monitors have touch which is both resistive or capacitive the screen would not be affected even if you touch with a glove. The computers also come in tough aluminium housing to protect the LCD from rust, vibration and anti shock resistant.So whether for hazardous industries or the rugged military you can be sure there is computer for your tough workstation
