From Design Challenge to ATEX-Certified Innovation: The VX-100 Journey
Turning an ambitious idea into an ATEX-certified, intrinsically safe device is never straightforward. The VX-100 project began with a simple challenge: can we create a robust, user-friendly industrial controller for Zone 1—one that sets a new benchmark in hazardous area automation?
The journey was anything but simple. From complex electrical design limits to real-world certification barriers, every stage tested the team’s expertise and determination.
What were the critical obstacles in the VX-100’s ATEX certification?
Keeping all electronic modules within strict ATEX voltage and capacitance limits.
Ensuring display, battery, and enclosure all meet Ex Zone 1 requirements.
Integrating new safety modules (BPEx, PPEx, EPEx) without sacrificing usability.
Successfully passing every compliance test—first time.
What engineering solutions made certification possible?
Custom circuit protection for display and power management.
Solid-state battery for safe hot-swapping in hazardous environments.
Proprietary antistatic, impact-resistant enclosure design.
Collaboration between standards experts and field engineers.
Why does the VX-100 matter to the market?
It redefines what’s possible in Ex Zone 1, making industrial automation smarter and safer.
Sets a new standard for ATEX-certified controllers—enabling clients to enter new markets faster, with full regulatory confidence.
