CHOOSING CONNECTIVITY AND PACKAGING SOLUTIONS FOR REMOTE MONITORING IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS ANDY RINK SOLUTIONS ENGINEER AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION PHOENIX CONTACT USA
3. Degree of protection (IP ratings) 4. Connection flexibility (power and signal) 5. Accessories (pressure compensation elements, sealing, mounting) 6. Accessibility (screwdriver access, PCB locking mechanisms) 7. Value-Added Services 8. Price SIZE Choosing the correct enclosure size reduces cost. If your application requires a slim profile to fit within tight spaces, consider enclosure designs that allow both mounting and connection flexibility to meet that need.
As electronics become more portable, devices used in harsh environments need to guard against real- world factors. Vibration, extreme temperatures, corrosive elements, and even explosives create risks to circuits and system performance. When choosing the correct connection and enclosure system to handle unforgiving environments in remote monitoring applications, options are available to maximize protection while minimizing cost and complexity. Eight key elements to factor in when considering an electrical enclosure system include: 1. Enclosure size 2. Material (UL certification)
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