Optimised zone 1 wireless antenna in 5GHz spectrum

Extronics, a leading manufacturer of intrinsically safe and explosion proof equipment, has made available an update to its increased safety iANT100 omni directional antenna for hazardous areas

Previously optimised for wireless networks in the 2.4GHz spectrum, the intrinsically safe antenna now also covers band 'a' (5.15-5.35 GHz), band 'b' (5.47-5.725 GHz) and band 'c' (5.725-5.87 GHz) with a gain of 8dBi.

The new capabilities further enhance the iANT100 flexibility for RF propagation in extreme environments.

"We continue to use our expertise to add to our wireless network solutions for hazardous areas," said John Hartley, Technical Director of Extronics: "By adding further functionality to the iANT100 we increase the scope and flexibility of our wireless range.

Improvements such as this, alongside new product development, make our intrinsically safe networks suitable for even more applications".

The iANT100, now optimised for the 5GHz spectrum, can be used for IEEE802.11a wireless networks or band b and c wireless MESH Ethernet networks in the zone 1 and 2 extreme environments, as encountered by the process industries.

The increased safety antenna can be used with explosion proof access points such as the Extronics iWAP101, part of the complete Extronics range of hazardous area wireless network products.

Made from a rugged material, the Extronics iANT100 is resistant to effectively any chemical or contaminant found in industry and is resistant to UV and mechanical impact.

With an operating temperature range from -40C to 60C the Exe increased safety antenna is suitable for a wide range of hazardous area applications, from offshore platforms to chemical or pharmaceutical plants.

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