HART & WirelessHART Product Development & Certification Support
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Why HART and WirelessHART Certification Fails Without Specialist Expertise
WirelessHART and HART product development is technically complex and difficult for Manufacturers to certify.
The cost of complexity
- Multi-Layer Compliance: Managing WirelessHART, ATEX/IECEx, and RF performance simultaneously
- The 600 Test Hurdle: Demanding FieldComm protocol and multi-week mesh stability tests
- System Nuances: Navigating ambiguity in documentation and legacy test automation quirks without official support
- Stability Risk: Ensuring rock-solid device stability to prevent catastrophic failure during the intensive DLL 39a stress test (2 million messages)
Without specialist expertise, projects risk certification failure and costly delays.
Meet Your Specialist Guide: Proven WirelessHART Engineering and ATEX Compliance
ByteSnap Design is one of the UK’s few engineering consultancies with WirelessHART expertise.
We have first-hand experience delivering a WirelessHART device to certification-readiness for a major industrial client, guiding them through RF, hardware, firmware, hazardous-area engineering and certification liaison.
Our expertise is underpinned by strategic partnerships, including our status as an Analog Devices (ADI) Design Partner. This relationship ensures we leverage pre-certified, validated hardware (such as ADI’s WirelessHART modem) to dramatically accelerate your development and compliance timelines.
The Three-Step Plan to a Certified WirelessHART Product
The Outcome: Access High-Value Industrial Markets with Certified WirelessHART Devices
- A certifiable, reliable WirelessHART-enabled device
- Faster access to high-value industrial markets
- Stronger commercial proposals for tenders
- Reduced installation complexity for end customers
- Operational confidence and fewer certification hurdles
How ByteSnap Design Unlocked New Market Access for Industrial Manufacturer
Your Safe Pair of Hands: Reducing WirelessHART Certification Risk from Day One
ByteSnap Design reduces risk, accelerates project delivery and guides you through the most difficult parts of WirelessHART development so you achieve certification and market access first time.
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Zone 0 electronics design & ATEX intrinsically safe product design FAQs
What makes a PCB design intrinsically safe?
Intrinsically safe PCB designs limit electrical energy to levels below the minimum ignition energy of explosive atmospheres. This requires energy limitation circuits, certified components, and compliance with IEC 60079-11 standards. The maximum energy for Group IIC applications must not exceed 96µJ.
How long does ATEX certification take for custom electronics?
ATEX certification typically takes 8-12 weeks for well-designed products with complete documentation. ByteSnap’s pre-certification design review process reduces this to 6-8 weeks by eliminating common failure points before formal testing begins.
What considerations apply when designing for both ATEX and IECEx certification simultaneously?
Dual certification requires harmonising IEC 60079 series standards with regional variations. Key differences include ambient temperature classifications (ATEX uses -20°C to +40°C standard vs IECEx -20°C to +60°C), and explosion testing requirements.
Component certification must be recognised by both schemes. We maintain databases of dual-certified components from approved suppliers. Documentation packages require different language conventions and marking requirements for each scheme.
Can existing products be retrofitted for ATEX compliance?
Retrofit feasibility depends on the original design architecture. Approximately 40% of existing products can be modified for ATEX compliance, while 60% require complete redesign. ByteSnap’s assessment service determines retrofit viability within a few days.
What's the cost difference between ATEX and standard electronics design?
ATEX compliance typically adds 30-50% to initial design costs but eliminates redesign risks worth £75,000-£250,000. The total cost of ownership often favours ATEX-first design approaches for industrial applications.