Spark-Proof, Explosion-Proof, and Intrinsically Safe
FARO products are not designed to be used in hazardous locations that may be explosive or cause a fire hazard.
Click here for more information. In electrical engineering, a hazardous location (HAZLOC) is defined as a place where concentrations of flammable gases, vapors, or dusts occur. Electrical equipment installed in such locations must be specially designed and tested to ensure they do not initiate an explosion due to arcing contacts or high surface temperature of the equipment.
See Also
- Warranty and Service Policies for Hardware Operating Inside a Nuclear Facility
- Warranty and Service Policies for Hardware Exposed to Hazardous Contaminates
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