Ethernet Direct Products Passed Class 1 Division 2
Ethernet Direct, the emerging leader in Industrial Ethernet arena, proudly announces that our Husky Series Industrial Ethernet Switches and Retriever Series Industrial Media Converters received Underwriters Laboratories’ (UL) Class I Division 2 Certification for operation in hazardous environments typically associated with oil & gas, mining, and petrochemical industry applications. This new certification proves that Ethernet Direct is committed to providing truly rugged design and industrial rated products for mission critical applications.
What is Class 1 Division 2?
 Hazardous environments are defined by the National Electrical Code (NEC) as those areas where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gases or vapor, flammable liquids, combustible dust, or ignitable substances. Electronic products must meet certain requirements and obtain special certifications in order to be used in these environments.
By acquiring Underwriters Laboratories’ (UL) certification for Class 1 Division 2 applications, selected Ethernet Direct Industrial switches and Industrial media converters are now UL/cUL approved to be used in these types of hazardous locations.
From now on, models compliant with Class 1 Division 2 will have this logo pasted on the side of the units, and also included in their manuals.
Highlights of the Test
| Area |
Protection Methods |
Applicable Certification Documents |
| Division 2 |
Hermetically Sealed Enclosures
|
UL1604
|
CSA-213 |
| |
Nonincendive Circuits |
UL1604 |
CSA-213 |
| |
Nonincendive Components |
UL1604 |
CSA-213 |
| |
Nonincendive Equipment |
UL1604 |
CSA-213 |
| |
Non-Sparking Devices |
UL1604 |
CSA-213 |
| |
Purged (Type Z) Enclosures |
NFPA496 |
NFPA496 |
| |
Sealed Devices |
UL1604 |
CSA-213 |
| |
Any Class 1, Devision 1 Method |
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Any Class 1, Zone 0, 1 or 2 Method |
UL2279 |
CSA-E79 |
Scope of Products
Reliability and environmental suitability are key consideration in environments with the presence of gas, fog, liquid and other flammable substances. In order to offer a complete solution, Ethernet Direct offers unmanaged to managed devices, from Ethernet to Gigabit deployment.
Class 1: Flammable gas or vapour
Division 2: Hazard under abnormal conditions
Class 1 Division 2 Approved Model
| Husky Series |
|
Retriever Series |
| HUE-500S/500SE |
HUG-800S/800SE |
RUE-111/111E |
| HUE-800S/800SE |
HME-821/821E |
RUE-113/113E |
| HUE-421S |
HME-823/823E |
RUG-115/115E |
| HUE-423S |
HMG-448G |
RUG-116/116E |
| HUE-411 |
HMG-628G |
RUG-118/118E |
| HUE-413 |
HMG-738 |
|
| HUG-418S |
HMG-1628/1628E |
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