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Extech announces Andes 3 achieves IP54 rating
July 2007
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Waltham, Massachusetts, 2007: Extech Instruments’ new printer,
the Andes 3, specifically designed for harsh outdoor environments,
has achieved the Ingress Protection Ratings for dust and water
resistance rating (IP54). The European Committee for Electro
Technical Standardization developed the Ingress Protection (IP)
ratings described in
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IEC/EN 60529.
The numbers specify the environmental protection an enclosure
provides; the IP rating typically has two numbers: the first
demonstrates protection from solid objects or materials and the
second protection from liquids. With our IP 54 rating, 5 describes the level of protection from solid
objects (protected against dust limited ingress with no harmful deposit) and 4 describes the level of
protection from liquids (protection against water sprayed from all directions - limited ingress permitted).
The Andes 3 achieved this rating with out the need for an auxiliary environmental case.
Issuing invoices, receipts (with or without payment processing), estimates, orders and penalties and other
applications often requires the user to be outdoors for long periods of time. The Andes 3 is a resilient
and lightweight printer that withstands the typical demands found in these types of Ticketing, Field
Service, Field Sales and Public Safety applications. All Extech’s printers offer reliable field trusted
performance with outstanding print output, including logos, forms, barcodes and other graphic elements.
Tony Revis, General Manager of the Portable Printing Division of Extech, said, “In each category of
portable printer (2”, 3” and 4”) Extech’s printers are amongst the smallest and lightest and we
demonstrate that we are the supplier that provides the durability required in demanding field mobile
environments. Additionally an included shoulder strap or belt loop system makes wearing the printer easy
for users – even for those working long shifts. Extech’s full one year warranty, including the print-head,
gives our customers the promise that we go beyond just the certification.”
The Andes 3 is also certified under the CB scheme for emissions and immunity as well as for safety under
the requirements of IEC 60950.
Extech announces Andes 3 achieves IP54 rating
Waltham, Massachusetts, 2007: Extech Instruments’ new printer,
the Andes 3, specifically designed for harsh outdoor environments,
has achieved the Ingress Protection Ratings for dust and water
resistance rating (IP54). The European Committee for Electro
Technical
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