In this EC&M Tech Talk, Randy Barnett, Program Manager at NTT Training, breaks down the topic of Hazardous (Classified) Locations found in the NEC. This video, “Navigating Hazardous Locations in the ...

Sometimes electrical equipment must be installed in areas where combustible vapors and gases are used or may be present. These are commonly referred to as "hazardous locations" and are defined by the ...

When you're looking for answers on hazardous (classified) location questions, where should you turn? Think of Articles 500 through 517 as a mini codebook dedicated specifically to that subject.

One of the most challenging tasks design engineers can face is designing measurement or control systems to operate safely in hazardous environments. These environments may contain flammable or ...

Equipment which is certified as being intrinsically safe by an independent testing agency (e.g., FM Global) decreases the risk of death or injury when using it and helps to prevent the loss of ...

• Standard solenoid valves pose an ignition danger near hazardous materials. • Valves with pneumatic and magnetic actuators require no electricity, making them inherently safe in hazardous locations.

Five Microseries relays designed for use in hazardous locations are the latest additions to the vendor’s line of Class 1 Division 2 approved products. The new relay versions are all Single Pole Double ...

While the deadly San Bruno explosion highlighted the potential hazards of PG&E’s natural gas lines, another enormous system of pipes — carrying jet fuel and other hazardous liquids under Bay Area ...

In some of the world’s most hazardous locations, a resilient and autonomous common denominator is often found – solar energy. From offshore oil rigs to remote mine sites and the frontlines of conflict ...

Intrinsic safety FieldConnex Ethernet Isolators are galvanically isolated Ethernet isolators that allow users to connect high-speed data devices located in hazardous location applications directly to ...

Sometimes electrical equipment must be installed in areas where combustible vapors and gases are used or may be present. These are commonly referred to as "hazardous locations" and are defined by the ...

With a thickness of just 6.2 mm, this series of DIN rail-mounted terminal block relay modules is touted as being the thinnest in the industry to carry Class I, Zone 2 UL approval. The relay modules ...