Industrial devices can function perfectly in environments with extreme temperatures, humidity, dirt, and corrosive materials. They can protect against electromagnetic interference (EMI) in areas that contain large motors or mechanical switches that create electromagnetic fields that corrupt data transmissions. On the other hand, commercial devices are most often installed in controlled and safe environments like offices. They rarely offer protection from environmental conditions. So, how do industrial devices provide protection from the elements and EMI?
This article will explain the key features that differentiate industrial devices from commercial devices.
Dave Sefzik has 30+ years’ experience in the Networking and Datacom industry, serving 7 years in the U.S. Army Signal Corps as a COMSEC Repair and Communication Systems Installer before his time at Black Box. For the past 25 years, Dave has assisted Black Box customers in various roles, offering presales and post-sales support for 10 years before transitioning to Product Engineering for Networking and Datacom. Today, Dave is responsible for product compliance and quality control. He ensures products meet their performance criteria and teaches the internal engineers and sales team about technology.
Industrial devices can function perfectly in environments with extreme temperatures, humidity, dirt, and corrosive materials. They can protect against electromagnetic interference (EMI) in areas that contain large motors or mechanical switches that create electromagnetic fields that corrupt data transmissions. On the other hand, commercial devices are most often installed in controlled and safe environments like offices. They rarely offer protection from environmental conditions. So, how do industrial devices provide protection from the elements and EMI?
This article will explain the key features that differentiate industrial devices from commercial devices.
Dave Sefzik has 30+ years’ experience in the Networking and Datacom industry, serving 7 years in the U.S. Army Signal Corps as a COMSEC Repair and Communication Systems Installer before his time at Black Box. For the past 25 years, Dave has assisted Black Box customers in various roles, offering presales and post-sales support for 10 years before transitioning to Product Engineering for Networking and Datacom. Today, Dave is responsible for product compliance and quality control. He ensures products meet their performance criteria and teaches the internal engineers and sales team about technology.