An ATEX monitor is a monitor that has been certified according to certain regulations for use within a hazardous area. They can be used as HMIs in zones 1 and 2. There are many features to these. They often have a touch screen that works with gloves, as some touch screens are quite hard to use when wearing something on your hands. It also accepts DVI, VGA, RGB and composite and S video input signals, while also being suitable for CCTV applications. They have ease of field maintenance when appropriate training is taken.
Custom solutions are available, as well as optional bulkhead mounted junction boxes and a wide range of interface and keyboard options to choose what suits the user best. An external keyboard can be used or an integrated keyboard and mouse may be included.
An ATEX keyboard is widely used in industrial environments where it may be hazardous to use normal equipment. They should be intrinsically safe. Many are available with a touch pad or a joystick mouse control, so various settings can be chosen to suit whatever needs the user or environment has. The keyboard should be able to be directly mounted and hinged on the HMI or used separately when placed onto a desk or flat surface.
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