ATEX Zone 2 Networking

Browse ATEX Zone 2 networking products designed for reliable communications in hazardous environments. ATEX covers equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres under Directive 2014/34/EU, and Zone 2 applies to gas, vapour, or mist hazards in these lower-likelihood classified areas. Our range includes Ethernet switches, ruggedised wireless access points, and certified media converters for hazardous-area connectivity, helping support communications across oil and gas, process industries, energy, and other demanding environments.

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Zone 2 is a hazardous area in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of gas, vapour, or mist is not likely to occur in normal operation, but if it does occur, it will persist only for a short period. In the UK, this zoning approach is reflected in HSE guidance under DSEAR, and for equipment supply in the EU it sits within the ATEX framework under Directive 2014/34/EU.

ATEX Zone 2 networks most commonly use managed switches, unmanaged switches, routers, gateways, and wireless networking devices. Managed switches are best where network control, redundancy, or diagnostics are important, while unmanaged switches suit simpler local connectivity. Routers, gateways, and wireless products are often used where the application needs remote access, communications between different parts of the system, or connectivity in areas where cabling is difficult. Any product used must be suitable for Zone 2 conditions.

These products are commonly used in hazardous-area applications across sectors such as oil and gas, petrochemical processing, energy, and other industrial environments where classified areas are part of the site design. They are selected where reliable communications are needed between field equipment, control systems, monitoring infrastructure, and wider operational networks in areas with Zone 2 requirements.

Key considerations include the hazardous-area classification, required certification, product type, mounting method, connectivity, operating environment, and the role the device will play in the network. It is important to match the equipment not only to the communications requirement, but also to the specific conditions of the installation and the applicable hazardous-area requirements.

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