Nexto Xpress now certified for Class 1 Div 2: enhanced safety and versatility for demanding environments

Altus continues to advance its tradition of innovation and ongoing improvement with a significant milestone for the Nexto Xpress line of programmable controllers.

The Nexto product family has now achieved Class 1 Div 2 certification, ensuring its suitability for use in hazardous environments such as industrial facilities with explosion risks, marine control systems, and oil and gas production platforms. This certification is crucial for industries like petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food & beverage, particularly in locations where stringent safety standards for electrical equipment are non-negotiable.

What does Class 1 Div 2 certification entail?

The Type Approval certification confirms that Nexto Xpress , including both compact controllers and CPUs, are safe to operate in areas where flammable gases, vapors, and liquids may be present during normal operations, but not at explosive concentrations.

With this new certification, the Nexto Xpress line strengthens its position as a world-class solution, trusted for use in industries and regions with strict safety standards, including companies across Asia, Europe, North America, and other international markets that adopt these regulations.

How this certification benefits Nexto Xpress applications

Beyond expanding potential applications, this certification reinforces the confidence in Nexto Xpress products` performance and durability in harsh environments. With this recognition, models XP300, XP315, XP325, XP340, and XP350 are acknowledged for their exceptional reliability and safety, making them ideal for integration into critical systems such as oil rigs, refineries, and chemical plants.

The Class 1 Div 2 certification further elevates Altus’ standing as a provider of robust and reliable technological solutions, meeting the highest industrial safety standards. This achievement underscores our commitment to supporting global markets with cutting-edge products that ensure safety and efficiency, even in the most challenging environments of constantly evolving industries.

Additional key certifications for Nexto PLCs

Nexto Xpress also holds UL and cUL certifications, necessary for export and operation in the U.S. and Canadian markets. These certifications confirm compliance with UL61010-1, UL61010-1-12, and UL61010-2-201 safety standards, governing the safety of control, measurement, and laboratory equipment.

The series is also CE-marked, a requirement for products sold in the European Economic Area (EEA), proving compliance with the European Union`s health, safety, and environmental protection standards. Furthermore, the UKCA certification, similar to the CE mark, ensures that products sold in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland meet safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Following Brexit, the UKCA mark has replaced the CE mark for products sold in the UK, and it is now mandatory for a wide range of products in the region. The products underwent thorough testing for electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety based on established standards. Additionally, it was necessary to verify that the materials used in their manufacturing complied with the ROHS and REACH directives.

All programmable controllers in the Nexto family, including the compactand IoT-ready Nexto Xpress PLCs and Hadron Xtorm Remote Terminal Units, carry these certifications.

The next step in your industry’s automation is with the Nexto Xpress Family

If you`re looking for a robust, reliable, and certified solution for critical and industrial environments, the Nexto Xpress controllers are your go-to choice. With the new Class 1 Div 2 certification, this series becomes even more versatile and ready to meet your plant’s stringent safety requirements.