Certification allows for Mesa 3 Hazloc devices to be used safely in Class I, II, and III, Division 2 environments where explosive gases, liquids, vapors, dust, or fibers may be present

Logan, Utah, US — January 29, 2020 — Juniper Systems' newest rugged tablet, the Mesa 3, is now a hazardous location (Hazloc) certified tablet. This certification allows for Mesa 3 Hazloc devices to be used safely in Class I, II, and III, Division 2 environments where explosive gases, liquids, vapors, dust, or fibers may be present. In areas like these, a rugged device with the right certification is a must. Built for the most extreme of work environments, Mesa 3 Hazloc devices are now available to purchase running Windows 10. Stay tuned for updated information about Hazloc certification for the Mesa 3 running on Android.

What are hazardous locations?
Hazardous locations are classified areas that may contain gases, vapors, dust, or fibers that create a risk for fire or an explosion. Workplace safety relies on hazardous location standards to classify areas based on criteria like likeliness of explosive or flammable material to exist under normal operating conditions. These include types of explosive or flammable materials and type of job site enclosure and ventilation. These standards are categorized in classes and divisions in North America and zones in international countries. To learn more about hazardous locations read our in-depth blog here.

What is hazardous location safe equipment?
When an area is categorized as a hazardous location, the devices that enter that area must meet hazloc certifications and be intrinsically safe (no threat of creating an explosion). Before a device can be certified to enter one of these areas they are submitted for testing and evaluation. These tests include looking at a device's potential to create a spark, surface temperature, ingress protection, and durability testing. Each of these tests serves to show that a device will remain within operating parameters while in a hazardous location, is intrinsically safe, or other reactions with the surrounding elements will not occur. Learn more about equipment requirements here.

Experience Juniper Rugged™ with the Mesa 3 Rugged Tablet
The Mesa 3 Rugged Tablet is built tough and won't slow down the work. Each of Juniper Systems' devices is built Juniper Rugged™. This means the Mesa 3 carries an IP68 rating and is MIL-STD-810G tested. The Hazloc certified model of the Mesa 3 is no different.

• Class 1, 2, 3, and Div 2 certified — designed for environments requiring intrinsically safe equipment
• IP68 & MIL-STD-810G — waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof
• All-day device battery life and impressive battery lifecycle
• Ergonomic design and various carrying accessory options minimizes user fatigue
• Designed and assembled in the United States
• Live and individualized customer care and device support
• Windows 10 devices available now. Information on Android 9.0 certified devices will be coming soon.

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