Zone1 & 21 Universal
Access Point Enclosure
System
Zone 1 & 21 Universal Access Point Enclosure System I
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iWAP101 & iWAP103 Universal Access
Point Enclosure System
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Multi wireless vendor support with solutions for most
leading products
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Designed to protect standard wireless products from harsh
industrial environments
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Can be re-certified in future to incorporate the latest
generation of wireless equipment as technology evolves
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Range of high quality omni direction antennas for best
possible wireless performance
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iWAP101 variant designed for bespoke applications where
special hardware is required
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Introduction
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General Specifications
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ATEX Zone 1 and Zone 21 certified
II 2 G EEx d IIC T5 Ta 55°C Max,
T6/Ta 40°C
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Ex tD A21 IP66 T100°C@Ta55°C,
T85°C@Ta40°C
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IP66 rugged enclosure
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Marine grade alloy for high
resistance to corrosion
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-20°C to +55°C ambient
temperature range
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Designed For Your
Access Point
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Suitable for basically any vendors
Access Point or wireless device
providing it meets certain
volumetric, cross sectional and
power dissipation criteria and has
no batteries or fans in the device
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Thermally tested to determine
maximum ambient operating
temperature
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Internal fittings and cabling
included
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Easy Installation
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Standard PCB with all connections
in same location whatever the
internally fitted wireless device
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Screw terminals for Ethernet so no
need to fit an RJ45 connector to
the CAT5 cable when fitted in the
gland
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All connections on top near the
enclosure lid
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Optional Ex e terminal enclosure
so that Ex e installation principles
apply
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Optional Features –
Surge Arrestors
Two or four internal surge
arrestors to protect Access
Point from damage caused
by lightning strikes on the
plant
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Optional Features
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Optional Features –
Heaters
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Improve the lower ambient
operating temperature of your
wireless device down to -20°C
from typical 0°C for indoor
Access Points
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Protect Access Points from
condensation
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Improve reliability by ensuring a
relatively constant operating
temperature for the Access Point
Optional Features
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Optional Features –
POE Switch
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Connect up to four external
Ethernet devices
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Two of the four ports are
802.3af compatible POE ports
to power external POE devices
such as IP Cameras
Optional Features
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Optional Features –
Serial Interfaces
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Two RS232, RS422 or RS485
interfaces
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Connect external serial
devices to your WLAN
Optional Features
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Optional Features –
Close Coupling
Optional Ex e terminal
enclosure so that Ex e
installation principles apply
for cabling meaning quicker
installation and easier
maintenance
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Optional Features
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Optional Features –
Live Disconnect
Live disconnect of power supply
and or Ethernet for POE iWAP’s
in the hazardous area possible
using Ex de certified connectors
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Optional Features
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Antennas – Locally
Mounted
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Increased safety Ex e antennas
for connection to the Access
Point in the enclosure
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2.4GHz 5 dBi and 5 GHz 8 dBi
band A, B and C versions
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Locally mounted to enclosure
using optional iANTMB02 bracket
Antennas
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Antennas – Locally
Mounted
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Increased safety Ex e antennas for
connection to the Access Point in
the enclosure
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2.4GHz 5 dBi and 5 GHz 8 dBi
band A, B and C versions
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5 metres coax cable means
antenna can be mounted on a wall
or other structure using
aluminium bracket included or
316L st iANTMB03 bracket to allow
antenna to be mounted in optimal
location
Antennas
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Antennas – Locally
Mounted
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Increased safety Ex e antennas for
connection to the Access Point
mounted remotely outside of the
hazardous area - No iWAP103
enclosure system required
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2.4GHz 5 dBi and 5 GHz 8 dBi band
A, B and C versions
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10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 metres coax
cable with connector to suit your
Access Point – special lengths on
request
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Surface mounted using the
iANTMB01 bracket
Access Point
Safe Area
Remote antenna
Hazardous Area
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Antennas
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