3dp makes some special version of Moto gear that I know is used in mining operations... expect it to be very pricey though
Daniel White 3-dB Networks -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rogelio Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 8:13 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] special certs for power plants & mining areas? Someone else mentioned "explosion proof" being a requirement for some mining environments. Anyone know anything about this? And whether or not there are wifi units out there of being a fit? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Entry into mines are covered under federal regulations and require training prior to entry. > > All equipment installed in a mine environment must be intrisically safe and certified by a third party lab (similar to Part 15 radios) > > Equipment bonding is extremely important. > > Installation within power plants are more straightforward except that personnel also need to be trained and certified ( usually by the power company) to enter areas containing primary power. > > One last thing...most mines and a lot of power companies are union and can put a damper on construction efforts and increase costs. > > Good luick > > Bob > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: Rogelio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:55:36 > To: WISPA General List<wireless@wispa.org> > Subject: [WISPA] special certs for power plants & mining areas? > > > Is anyone aware of any special "certification" (or equivalent) that is > required if you put wi-fi wireless in a power plant or mining area? > > Someone said that some Cisco reps cautioned them about something special > that needed to be attained for power plant areas, and since I've got > other mining opportunities, I thought I'd inquire about it as well. > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
