Redline becomes the first "triple-threat"
wireless network equipment provider, certifying 20 products with
ATEX, IECEx and UL/CSA
TORONTO, April 20, 2016 /CNW/ - Redline Communications
(www.rdlcom.com) Group Inc. (TSX: RDL), a leading provider of
wide-area wireless networks for the most challenging applications
and locations, announced today that it has received HAZLOC
Certifications for all three hazardous Zone 2 bodies (ATEX, IECEx,
and UL/CSA) for 20 different products associated with its RDL-3000
line of wireless networking products.
This certification proves that Redline's rugged wireless
networks can safely operate in any zone 2 rated environment, which
is defined as an environment where there exists the possibility of
explosive gasses. Any industry that processes, uses or
manufactures materials that may give rise to a flammable atmosphere
may have a potentially explosive atmosphere. It is assumed that the
surrounding explosive atmosphere can enter the enclosure of any
product in the environment and that there will be internal
explosions during the life of the equipment. The enclosure
therefore has to be strong enough not to fracture or distort under
the internal pressures generated to both contain the explosion and
prevent propagation.
Products seeking certification undergo rigorous third party
testing to demonstrate their ability to operate safely in these
environments. As there are multiple standards across the globe,
multiple certifications are required for any company that sells to
global customers, who demand that their preferred suppliers be able
to operate in all parts of the world where they have need for them.
Redline is the first and only wireless manufacturer to offer
certifications for its products for all three hazardous Zone 2
bodies.
"The environment and health and safety are top priorities for
our global customers and for Redline," said Rodney Cronin, associate vice president of
product management. "We are proud that we've been able to
demonstrate the quality and safety of our product line in all areas
of the globe in this rigorous certification program. This
certification is very important to many of our global clients."
Redline RDL-3000 outdoor wireless networking systems provide
secure reliable TCP/IP transport for voice, data and video
applications in a wide range of fixed, portable and full-motion
terrestrial and seaborne deployments. Redline point-to-multipoint
wireless networks are comprised of one or more network segments,
each containing an RDL-3000 Ellipse base station which manages
over-the-air cyber security and traffic scheduling and one or more
RDL-3000 remote terminals for application-transparent plug-ready
TCP/IP connectivity at remote and isolated locations. Each terminal
type is purpose-built with a uniquely customized enclosure and
software-enabled features that make it highly adaptable to range of
deployment scenarios for transport/backhaul, SCADA and auto-acquire
applications. At the core of all Redline RDL-3000 family systems is
Redline's Universal Wireless Transport™ (UWT™), the first and only
wireless outdoor networking solution capable of operation on any
frequency between 100 MHz and 6 GHz including licensed, reserved
and unlicensed bands.
About Redline Communications
Redline Communications (www.rdlcom.com) is the creator of
powerful wide-area wireless networks for the most challenging
applications and locations. Used by oil and gas companies to manage
their assets, militaries for secure battlefield communications,
municipalities to remotely monitor highways, utilities and other
infrastructures, and telecom service providers to deliver premium
services, Redline's powerful and versatile networks reliably and
securely deliver voice, data, M2M and video communications for
mission-critical applications.
For more information visit www.rdlcom.com.
SOURCE Redline Communications Group Inc.