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IP65 and IP54 – Protecting Your Electrical Equipment From Dust, Debris and Liquid

This entry was published on October 14, 2008 by Richard N Williams

Computers, monitors and other electrical equipment are now just as commonplace in industry and manufacturing as they are in the office or home. Unfortunately however the demands on electrical equipment such as computers are completely different in industrial environments than those placed on the office PC. Industrial environments tend to be dirty and grimy and […]

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Computers and Hygiene

This entry was published on October 9, 2008 by Richard N Williams

It may surprise many people to learn that computer workstations harbour far more bacteria and germs than the average toilet seat. It has been said that many of the minor illnesses that keep people off work are actually caused by workstations and the office environments. Many offices can be described as sick, in that they […]

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EN 60529 – Ingress protection

This entry was published on October 8, 2008 by Richard N Williams

EN 60529 is a European directive designed to specify degrees of protection provided by electronic enclosures. EN 60529 is governed by CENELEC – The European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization. It is a standardized measure to ensure that computer enclosures can cope with certain criteria. The directive gives a two digit IP rating (ingress protection) for […]

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Industrial Computers – Drawbacks to Solid State Machines

This entry was published on October 6, 2008 by Richard N Williams

Computers are now widely used in industrial processes. Many plants, factories and production lines are now fully automated and computers are essential in maintaining efficient productivity. The environments of industry are not however, ideally suited for the sensitive nature of processors and electronics. Many industrial areas contain high levels of dust, dirt, water and fluids, […]

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Converting IP Ratings and NEMA codes

This entry was published on September 25, 2008 by Richard N Williams

NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) has established a range of standards for electrical equipment enclosures.  NEMA codes tend to be used by countries outside of Europe, including the USA. NEMA codes use a number to describe the level of protection afforded by electrical equipment enclosures European countries use the European Union IP Rating system from […]

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