Siemens Industry Sector
This firm has expanded the range of its Siplus extreme control and communication products (photo), which are especially suited to harsh environmental conditions. The devices are now also certified for use in toxic atmospheres (according to ISA-S71.04 GX), for offshore deployment (salt mist) and in “Arizona dust.” The components were previously suited for corrosive atmospheres (ISA-S71.04 G1, G2 and G3) as well as in situations involving 100% humidity, dewing and ice formation. — Siemens Industry Sector, Automation Div., Nueremberg, Germany