Intrinsically Safe Defined…
Intrinsic safety is a designed/engineered explosion protection method that is integral to the electrical circuit. Intrinsically safe equipment shall not be capable of releasing sufficient electrical or thermal energy under normal or abnormal conditions to cause ignition of a specific hazardous atmospheric mixture. Intrinsically safe certified electrical equipment must be distinctively marked in accordance to the classified area in which it can be installed. The minimum marking must indicate:
• Any special conditions that have to be observed
• Class
• Division
• Group
• Maximum safe operating temperature or temperature range
To sum it up, a device termed intrinsically safe is designed to be incapable of producing heat or spark sufficient to ignite an explosive atmosphere.
Why Intrinsically Safe Radios Are An Excellent Addition To Any Workplace.
Enjoy the best possible two-way communication and safety at the same time. First responders, construction workers and many others have been using intrinsically safe radios for years because they are safe to operate in hazardous areas. Why take the chance of having equipment that could potentially create an unsafe environment. Vertex Standard not only offers an incredible lineup of extremely durable radios but also a wide selection of intrinsically safe radios to suit the demands of your business.
Vertex Standard Intrinsically Safe Certified Radios
All Vertex Standard intrinsically safe certified land mobile radios are tested in accordance with the ANSI/UL 913-1997 Fifth Edition Standard for Safety for Intrinsically Safe Apparatus and Associated Apparatus for use in Class I, II, and III, Division 1 Hazardous Locations. Certifications have been obtained from the SGS-U.S. Testing Center for the following radios:
Accessories Used With Intrinsically Safe Radios
Only manufacturer-designated, IS-approved accessories can be used with IS-certified radios. Batteries and accessories do not feature the IS
certification markings. Additional IS-approved batteries and accessories may be used after the initial radio package is purchased. Replacement
batteries and accessories can be sold indefinitely as long as model numbers do not change. Radios in the field will still be approved as long as the battery/accessory has not changed (model number and suffix remain the same).
Repairing Intrinsically Safe Radios
Only Vertex Standard’s repair center is authorized to repair IS-certified Vertex Standard radios. If a radio is repaired anywhere else, the IS certification becomes void.
There are four series of intrinsically safe Vertex Standard radios to choose from. Click on a series below for additional product information.
