Data Interface
The InterSafe Data Interface is a specialized system designed to enhance both functionality and safety in industrial settings, particularly where data communication and electrical power are critical. This system primarily focuses on providing safe, efficient, and convenient access to data interfaces and electrical components within an enclosure.
A key feature of the InterSafe Data Interface is its integration into door and plate assemblies. This design allows for programming access to devices inside the enclosure without the need to open the enclosure door, thereby reducing the risk of exposure to energized components. This setup is particularly beneficial in maintaining safety standards while allowing easy access for programming and data retrieval.
The data interface ports, a central component of the InterSafe system, are designed to accommodate various data connection types. This flexibility ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices and systems, making the InterSafe Data Interface versatile across many configurations.
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For added safety and durability, the system often includes features like a door gasket or plate gasket, ensuring a tight seal. This is essential for maintaining the integrity of the enclosure's protective environment against external elements like dust and moisture. The tight seal also helps in maintaining the enclosure's overall NEMA rating.
The InterSafe Data Interface is available in models that include standard and GFCI duplex receptacle models. These options provide versatility in power delivery, ensuring that the system can cater to different power requirements while maintaining safety through ground fault circuit interruption.
Installation convenience is another significant aspect of the InterSafe Data Interface. Many models come ready to use with a tight seal template provided, simplifying the installation process. This feature is beneficial for quick and efficient setup, reducing installation time and effort.
FAQs
Do the stainless steel door models offer an intersafe data interface port?
Yes, the stainless steel door models can offer an InterSafe data interface port, providing a secure and convenient way to access data connections while maintaining the integrity and protection of the enclosure.
Maintain NEMA 4 Rating When Making Enclosure Penetrations
Cutouts are very common when modifying enclosures for push buttons, indication lights, conduit entries or mounting hardware. Cutting into an enclosure runs the risk of eliminating the protective nature of the NEMA rated attributes. Proper steps must be followed in order to preserve the NEMA rating of an enclosure.
Devices mounted to the enclosure must have the same NEMA rating as the enclosure.
This means that if the devices are installed to the manufacturer's specifications, they will be able to maintain the NEMA rating of the enclosure.
Water tight conduit hubs must be used when running wire through a cutout in an enclosure.
There are many different types of conduit hubs that are used to secure conduit to an enclosure. However, only certain conduit hubs are rated for a watertight seal. By using water tight hubs, the NEMA rating of the enclosure is maintained.
Bonded washers are necessary when mounting hardware to an enclosure.
If standard mounting hardware is used, the NEMA rating of the enclosure will no longer be maintained. Bonded washers have rubber gaskets that make a watertight seal around the drilled hole. It is also important to make sure the material used for the bonded washer matches the material of the enclosure. Stainless steel enclosures require stainless steel bonded washers.