JUST THE TOOL! The new Zero Client technology from BARTEC is setting new benchmarks in hazardous areas.

In sectors like oil and gas, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, IT applications that are needed in hazardous areas are usually installed on individual PC or server systems and then provided remotely. Socalled KVM solutions (keyboard, video, mouse) are the most common way of safely operating these applications remotely as they run in the safe area. They "extend" the connections for the keyboard, monitor and

mouse from the host computer to form an ex-protected control and display terminal. The problem with this classical KVM solution is that it only works as a 1:1 connection

New generation of remote PCs
In modern IT systems, applications are provided either based on servers or via virtual PCs. In order to cover these highly cost-effective scenarios with the same level of safety, BARTEC has expanded its POLARIS REMOTE series of HMI devices with the so-called Zero Clients. These slim and sealed end devices have only one job: display the remote application safely and reliably across the network, and make it operable – regardless of whether it is running on a PC system, a physical server or in a virtual environment.

Sealed display terminal
Thanks to their comprehensive safety concept, the POLARIS REMOTE ZeroClients offer reliable protection against manipulations by users or third parties. The device remains invisible in the network, with the USB connections completely deactivated as data interfaces. By having the system strictly separated between administrator and user modes, the user can only use programs approved for their workstation and switch the device on or off.

Flexible
The complete Zero Client solution is certified for zones 1/2 and 21/22 according to both ATEX and IECEx. BARTEC provides the BNT series for the network infrastructure, which acts as Ethernet switch and media converter. The Zero Client solutions have an integrated TFT display, which is available in a variety of sizes from 12.1 to 24 inches, as well as in the two standard 4:3 and 16:9 formats, allowing for a wide range of uses. If necessary, the Zero Client can also be easily integrated into a front panel.

Conclusion: double safety
By adding the Zero Clients to its POLARIS REMOTE HMI device range, BARTEC is taking the issue of remote control in hazardous areas to a new level with an impressive and doubly safe solution for data and explosion protection.