About UL Recognized Components
Contemporary Controls has several product lines that are authorized to bear the UL Recognized Component Marking. These products have met the stringent tested required by Underwriters Laboratories. When customers use our UL Recognized Components, they can be confident that our product will pass the rigorous testing required to get their final product UL Listed.
Featured Products
The Skorpion Series
UL 508 Recognized Component
Provides Plug and Play Ethernet switch connectivity for automation systems
Compact Size
The EIS Ethernet Interconnect Switch
UL 864 and UL 1604 Recognized Component
Auto-negotiated data rate, duplex and flow control on twisted-pair ports
Broadcast storm control
UL1604 Class 1, Div. 2 hazardous rating
Accommodates up to five 10/100 Mbps twisted-pair ports
Plug and Play operation
UL 1604
UL 1604 covers electrical equipment and accessories for controlling various industrial equipment in hazardous locations. Class I hazardous locations are those where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to the presence of flammable gases, vapors, or flammable liquids. Such equipment has been investigated for risks to life and property in accordance with these standards:
ANSI/ISA-12.12.01 — Nonincendive Electrical Equipment
ANSI/NFPA 497 — Flammables and Hazardous Locations
NFPA 70 — National Electrical Code, Articles 500, 501 & 505
UL 508 — Industrial Control Equipment
The EISM5-100T and all models of the EIS Ethernet Interconnect Switch Series qualify for use in Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations (Groups A, B, C, D). UL 1604 Certification for these models can be viewed here.
UL 864 9th Edition
UL 864 9th Edition governs the safety of fire alarm systems and equipment, including smoke detectors, sprinkler systems and fire alarms in accordance with these standards:
NFPA 12, Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 12A, Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 15, Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
NFPA 16, Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems
NFPA 17, Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 17A, Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 70, National Electrical Code
NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code
NFPA 92A, Recommended Practice for Smoke-Control Systems
NFPA 92B, Guide for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, and Large Areas
NFPA 2001, Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
The EIS Ethernet Interconnect Switch series is authorized to carry the UL 864 9th Edition Recognized Component Marking.
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