Wireless Access Points and MESH Routers for Hazardous Areas and Extreme Environments

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Extronics Wireless Access Points & MESH Routers
Provide Wi-Fi in Hazardous Areas and Extreme Environments

Photo of a typical Extronics iWAP Zone 1 wireless access point and router for industrial installations

The iWAP Series: A family of Wi-Fi access points and Ethernet routers designed and certified for use in hazardous (classified) locations typically found in chemical plants, oil refineries, and around oil & gas platforms. Non-certified "industrial" versions are offered for use in extreme environmental conditions everywhere.

Universal models permit the installation of equipment from leading WLAN vendors such as Cisco, Firetide, Symbol, and others upon request. The enclosure is supplied with required internal power supplies, cable glands, and external antenna couplers to suit the specific vendor's hardware.

Select an economical radio and enclosure assembly such as the iWAP102A, or ask us to quote a solution using your preferred equipment. Extronics iWAP enclosures must be assessed for compatibility with individual radios but this is handled quickly and painlessly from the customer’s perspective. You can also select a pre-approved radio such as the Cisco 1242AP for faster delivery.

Ask about our proprietary solutions powered by Meru and Firetide. Meru wireless LAN solutions are centrally controlled for optimum security and reliability. Firetide MESH backbone systems provide high-performance, self-forming backbones with multi-gateway reliability for your demanding applications. By partnering with best-in-class hardware vendors, Extronics wireless solutions deliver the performance you need in the most difficult environments.

Photo of a typical Extronics iWAP Zone 2 wireless access point and router for industrial Wi-Fi installations

Zone 1 / Division 1
iWAP 100 Series

Zone 2 / Industrial
iWAP200 / 300 Series

Photo of Extronics iWAP400 USB adaptor for wireless networks.

Hazardous
Area Certified
Antennas

Zone 1
USB WiFi Adapter
iWAP400

Zone 1 & Division 1 Models	iWAP103 Universal Zone 1 Enclosure ATEX Certified	iWAP105 Universal Division 1 Enclosure FM Approved (U.S. & Canada)
Features	Permits installation of wireless gear from most popular vendors - see hardware list	Permits installation of wireless gear from most popular vendors - see hardware list
Certification	II 2G Ex d IIC T5 Ta=55ºC, T6 Ta=40ºC; Ex tD A21 IP66 T100ºC Ta=55ºC, T85ºC Ta=40ºC.	XP/I/1/ABCD/T6 Ta=55ºC, T5 Ta=60ºC; DIP/II, III/1/EFG/T6 Ta=55ºC, T5 Ta=60ºC; Type 4/4X
Environmental	IP66 rated, marine grade epoxy painted, copper free LM25 aluminum enclosure
Antenna Connectors	Up to four N-type RF outputs. Approved antennas: iANT100, iANT101.	Up to four N-type RF outputs. Consult Exloc for available FM approved antennas.
Options (not all options are compatible, see data sheet)	Surge arrestors Fiber-optic inputs RS232/485/422 inputs Enclosure heating & cooling Universal AC power supply, or POE	Surge arrestors Fiber-optic inputs Enclosure heating Universal AC power supply, or POE
Data Sheets, Manuals, Certificates, Quotations:

Zone 2 Models	iWAP200 Universal Zone 2 Enclosure ATEX Certified	iWAP201A Economical Zone 2 AP/Mesh/Bridge Radio ATEX Certified
Features	Permits installation of wireless gear from most popular vendors - see hardware list	Provides 802.11 a/b/g multimode wireless service using a single pre-approved proprietary radio
Certification	II 3 G Ex nA nL IIC T3/T4/T5; II 2D Ex tD A21 IP66 T82ºC. See data sheet for ambient temperature limits.	II 3 G Ex nA nL IIC T3/T4/T5; II 2D Ex tD A21 IP66 T82ºC. See data sheet for ambient temperature limits.
Environmental	IP66 rated 316L stainless steel enclosure	IP66 rated 316L stainless steel enclosure
Antenna Connectors	The iWAP200 features intrinsically safe RF outputs. We recommend use of our iANT200 series antennas. Other types subject to assessment.	The iWAP200 features intrinsically safe RF outputs. We recommend use of our iANT200 series antennas. Other types subject to assessment.
Options (not all options are compatible, see data sheet)	Wireless MESH backhaul Surge arrestors Fiber-optic inputs RS232/485/422 inputs Alternative cable terminations Enclosure heating & cooling Universal AC power supply, DC power supply, or POE	Surge arrestors Fiber-optic inputs RS232/485/422 inputs Alternative cable terminations Enclosure heating Universal AC power supply, DC power supply, or POE
Data Sheets, Manuals, Certificates, Quotations:

Industrial Models	iWAP300 Universal Industrial Enclosure
Features	Permits installation of wireless gear from most popular vendors - see hardware list
Certification	General Purpose (no certification required)
Environmental	IP66 rated 316L stainless steel enclosure
Antenna Connectors	Up to four N-type RF outputs. See our antenna guide, or use any suitable commercially available antenna.
Options (not all options are compatible, see data sheet)	Wireless MESH backhaul Surge arrestors Fiber-optic inputs RS232/485/422 inputs Alternative cable terminations Enclosure heating Universal AC power supply, DC power supply, or POE
Data Sheets, Manuals, Certificates, Quotations:

iWAP400 Extronics Zone 1 USB WiFi Adapter

Powered from PC USB port, supports USB 2.0
ATEX II 2(1) G Ex em [ia] II T4
Compact form factor permits mounting inside Ex PC enclosures
802.11 b/g WiFi
IP66 rated marine grade epoxy painted aluminum enclosure
For use with Extronics iANT200 intrinsically safe antennas

Photo of an Extronics Model iWAP400 Zone 1 USB wireless adaptor for industrial installations

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