In general, cables and connectors are passive elements and can be freely selected regardless of explosion protection. Which cables and plugs. Practical safety measures include using certified fiber-optic interfaces, housing connectors in explosion-proof enclosures, and routing fibers in conduit or armored cable to protect them and contain any escape light. Many industrial fiber devices also integrate circuits that cut off the laser if. This entry describes the various possible combinations and necessary properties of devices, cables, etc. Optical fibers are commonly used for data transmission in industrial environments, particularly when cable runs exceed 100 meters and copper Ethernet is no longer viable. The general assumption is simple: once installed, the cable does its job – transmitting data from point A to B – and that's it. The cables are extremely robust, they have an excellent resistance against mechanical stress, oils greases, mud, sunlight and they are flame retardant and halogenfree.
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