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Environments by WireXpress
Environments by WireXpress is a simple product selection guide for industrial networking. Selecting the right cabling infrastructure for an industrial environment can be very difficult for most of your customers because translating TIA-1005, the MICE tables and NEMA ratings into a bill of materials is complicated if not impossible.
Environments Defined
Office
Office is a controlled area located inside an industrial facility where cabling components are secured from physical damage and protected from harsh or industrial environments.
This environment is typically located inside a climate-controlled area where the connecting and reconnecting of cables and patch cords is infrequent. These areas can include industrial offices, control rooms and environmentally controlled enclosures.
Light Industrial
Light industrial is located inside an industrial facility where cabling and components are subjected to more extreme ambient temperatures, humidity and potential damage.
This environment is typically located inside a light industrial facility where machines and devices require occasional connection and reconnection for maintenance and movement. These areas could include assembly, dry packaging, warehouses and enclosed cabinets.
Harsh Industrial
Harsh industrial is located in a harsh industrial area where cabling and components are exposed to oil, solvents, cleaning agents, lubricants, water, wide varying temperatures, humidity and dust.
This environment can be subject to wash downs, heavy vibrations and occasional forces of shock. Machine operators frequently connect and reconnect plugs and receptacles to move, clean or maintain equipment. These areas could include automation islands, robotics, welding, heavy machining, industrial equipment and exposed environments.