Hazardous location device servers
Perle Systems, the global developer and manufacturer of serial to Ethernet connectivity solutions is pleased to announce the new Perle IOLAN SDS HL hazardous location device server. The new IOLAN SDS HL device server enables safe and reliable operation in hazardous locations.
The new IOLAN SDS HL device server is a serial to Ethernet solution built to operate in hazardous industrial locations (Hazloc). Certified with a hazardous area classification as a Class 1 Division 2 device, the new IOLAN SDS HL device server enables safe and reliable operation in locations which may on occasion contain volatile flammable gases, flammable liquid-produced vapours, or combustible liquid-produced vapours are handled, processed, or used.
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