Suitable Software/Hardware to Transfer Data from Automatic Extinguishing System

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Kristina Haylett

Hello,

we are a company that installs automatic extinguishing systems. We are trying to solve a problem how to transfer data/information from a control panel card with the RS32 output into our computers for monitoring the processes in the control panel. The control panel will be installed within the protected area and we need to monitor it through the card in our computers. Could you please advice what software or hardware must we obtain?

Thanks in advance!!!

Kristina
 
Hi Kristina,

When you say protected area, do you mean as in an explosive environment?

> The control panel will be installed within the protected area and we need to monitor it through
> the card in our computers. Could you please advice what software or hardware must we obtain?

If that's the case, your connection will have to either be done in an intrinsically safe manner (meaning that the conductors should they create a spark, will not ignite any gases surrounding it because the energy level of the spark is too low. This allows normal wiring methods), or you could have it run in conduit that satisfies the requirements for electrical runs in a Class (I, II, or III), Div (x). In other words explosion-proof conduit.
 
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