ATEX Certified Wireless Transmission Solutions

Safe, Reliable Wireless Radios for Hazardous Environments

Scorpion Ex is Wavesight’s flagship range of ATEX and IECEx certified industrial wireless connectivity radios. These trusted hazardous area wireless radios are purpose‑built for explosive gas and dust zones (Zones 1, 2, 21, 22). It enables safe, long-range Ethernet links for mission-critical data, voice and video in some of the most challenging industrial settings including oil & gas platforms, chemical plants, refineries, offshore installations and mining sites.

What is Scorpion Ex?

At its core, Scorpion Ex is a rugged wireless radio system housed inside GUB explosion-proof enclosures with ATEX-certified antenna connectors and isolators. This packaging ensures the device is intrinsically safe for hazardous locations, eliminating ignition risks from flammable gases, vapors or dust present in these areas.

What Devices Does Scorpion Ex Connect?

Scorpion Ex seamlessly supports a broad range of industrial equipment requiring reliable wireless Ethernet communication in hazardous environments, including:

  • Explosion-proof IP cameras for HD video surveillance and live streaming
  • Industrial sensors and SCADA/PLC systems for real-time process monitoring and control
  • Voice communication terminals for operator safety and coordination
  • Remote equipment and automation devices deployed on offshore rigs, chemical plants and mining operations

Key Benefits

Certified Safety

Fully ATEX and IECEx compliant for Zones 1, 2, 21 and 22 hazardous locations (HAZLOC)

Long-Range Connectivity

Wireless links reaching up to 60 km (line‑of‑sight), supporting point‑to‑point and point‑to‑multipoint industrial network links for maximum flexibility across complex plant or offshore environments.

Robust Performance

Up to 200 Mbps net throughput with ultra-low latency (<3 ms), perfect for real-time critical communications and video streaming

Advanced Interference Management

Patented Automatic Interference Sensibility (AIS) technology ensures stable links even in harsh RF interference environments

Secure Communications

Military-grade 128-bit AES encryption combined with MAC-level authentication guarantees data protection

Rugged Design

IP66/IP67 rated explosion-proof GUB enclosures designed for extreme industrial conditions, operating reliably from -40°C to +60°C

Comprehensive Network Management

Fully supported by Wavesight’s Network Management System (NMS) offering remote provisioning, monitoring, diagnostics and over-the-air updates

Flexible Deployment

Multiple approved antennas and software-configurable TDD/FDD modes for versatile installation scenarios

Proven Applications Across Industries

As a rugged ATEX/IECEx certified hazardous area wireless radio, Scorpion Ex enables secure industrial connectivity for voice, video and control systems across a wide range of sectors.

Oil & Gas

  • Secure backhaul links for offshore platforms
  • Pipeline and wellhead real-time monitoring
  • Refinery process and control system connectivity

Chemical & Petrochemical

  • Wireless SCADA integration
  • Emergency communication systems
  • Laboratory-to-production communication

Mining & Heavy Industry

  • Mobile equipment wireless connectivity
  • Conveyor control and stockpile monitoring
  • Underground-to-surface data links

Marine & Offshore

  • Ship-to-shore communications
  • Floating production platform networks (FPSO)

Ready for Video Surveillance & Camera Streaming

The Scorpion Ex system supports secure, low-latency transmission of HD video from explosion-proof IP cameras, thermal imaging and PTZ dome cameras. This capability enables real-time video monitoring, incident recording and remote inspections even in the most challenging hazardous areas.

Interested in secure, ATEX certified wireless solutions for your hazardous area network?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

ATEX Zone 1 areas have explosive atmospheres present occasionally during normal operations, while Zone 2 areas have explosive atmospheres rarely and for short periods. Scorpion Ex wireless radios are certified for both Zone 1 and Zone 2 (as well as Zone 21 and 22 for dust), providing flexibility for deployment across different hazardous area classifications within the same facility. Our intrinsically safe design meets the strictest Zone 1 requirements while remaining cost‑effective for Zone 2 applications, making it one of the most dependable hazardous area wireless radios for varied industrial use.

Industrial environments often have heavy RF interference from motors, welding equipment and other wireless systems. Scorpion Ex uses patented Automatic Interference Sensibility (AIS) technology and Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) protocols to automatically detect and mitigate interference. This ensures stable, low-latency communication even in congested wireless environments like refineries and chemical plants where multiple wireless systems operate simultaneously.

Yes, Scorpion Ex wireless radios are specifically designed for high-bandwidth, low-latency applications including HD video streaming from ATEX-certified IP cameras. With up to 200 Mbps throughput and <3ms latency, our radios can reliably transmit live video feeds from explosion-proof surveillance cameras, thermal imaging systems and PTZ cameras in oil rigs, chemical plants, and offshore platforms for real-time monitoring and safety applications.

Scorpion Ex wireless radios can achieve line-of-sight transmission distances up to 60 kilometers, depending on antenna configuration, environmental conditions and terrain. For non-line-of-sight applications in complex industrial sites with obstacles like storage tanks and processing units, typical ranges are 5-15 kilometers. Our advanced OFDM modulation and MIMO antenna technology optimize range and reliability even in challenging RF propagation environments.

ATEX certified wireless radios must be installed by qualified technicians following strict hazardous area procedures. Scorpion Ex simplifies this with pre-certified explosion-proof GUB enclosures, approved antenna connectors and comprehensive installation documentation. Maintenance is minimized through our Network Management System (NMS) which provides remote monitoring, diagnostics and over-the-air software updates, reducing the need for technicians to enter hazardous zones for routine maintenance.
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