Confidex, a supplier of specialty RFID tags, has announced that its UHF RFID product family Confidex Ironside is certified for compliance with the ATEX 94/9/EC directive, which proves safe operation of equipment in areas with potentially explosive atmospheres. ATEX certification means that the Confidex Ironside– which is already used in a variety of RFID applications from Finnish Lapland to Brazil, from tracking rail wagons to intermediate bulk containers – is now suitable for the reliable tracking of assets in the petrochemical, offshore and mining industries, or other applications where the RFID system is continuously or occasionally exposed to potentially explosive atmospheres. ATEX directive 94/9/EC compliant product certification is required in industries where equipment is used in hazardous, potentially explosive areas. The ATEX directive consists of various classifications based on the electrical device’s protection type and its level of exposure to areas where explosive materials exist. Now Confidex says its UHF RFID tags have received the most stringent level of protection certification, meaning they are suitable for use in areas categorized as Zone 0 – where an explosive gas mixture is present continuously or for long periods. This means that Confidex Ironside RFID tags are proven to be intrinsically safe and compliant for both surface industries and mining.
