Hazardous Areas
19” Stainless Steel HMI WorkStation
Class I, Div 2
19” Stainless Steel Dual Display HMI
Class I, Div 2
Painted Laser Enclosure Class I, Div 1
19” Stainless Steel HMI Display
Class I, Div 2
17” HMI
Class I, Div 1
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For over 30 years, Modular has supplied a wide variety of HMIs, robotics, and custom computer peripheral enclosure systems specifically designed to meet the requirements of Hazardous Area Class I & Class II deployments.
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New England Controls Inc
The Challenge:
Work with architectural designers to best locate each operator workstation.
Develop custom enclosure designs for installation in confined spaces while maintaining area classifications.
Deliver equipment on a strict time schedule.
Coordinate with sub-contractors for installation during equipment deployment.Incorporate rapidly changing and frequent design change requirements as the project matured.
Manage and schedule the site certification with a UL certified laboratory.
The Story:
New England Controls, a value added reseller for Emerson Automation Solutions, had a need for 19” Display HMIs at their chemical client site, Thermofisher. Due to the nature of the process both Class I Division 1 and Class I Division 2 rated equipment was needed for this green field start up.
The Solution:
Various NEMA 4X polished 304 Stainless Steel enclosure designs offering chemical resistance and certification for use in Class I Division 1 & 2 areas.
Retractable keyboard valets to free up walkway spaces in confined areas.
Customized mezzanine rail mounting to meet OSHA standards for stair space.
Type X and Z purge systems with ergonomically placed controls.
Compression latch and gasket sealing for long term enclosure pressure sealing.
Modular keyboards that do not require system shut down for servicing or replacement.
Area rated alarm sounders for operator notifications.
Field certification of each installation to satisfy underwriting requirements.
The Results:
Modular produced multiple customized classified area workstation solutions collaborating closely with multiple contractors from the plant design phase to final installation and site hazardous area certification. Class I Division 1 and Class I Division 2 certifications were met with multiple HMI and mounting designs while managing and exceeding project timeline expectations.