The requirements of the sectors oil and gas, chemicals and shipbuilding are diverse and range from use in areas subject to explosion hazard involving drill pipes, use in the extended temperature range (outdoor) and in direct sunlight, all the way to use on the darkened bridge of a ship.

In the case of drill pipes in the oil and gas industry and also in the chemicals industry, the following product features are important:

• Certification for areas subject to explosion hazard in Zones 2 and 22 in accordance with ATEX, FM Class I, Div. 2 and UL Haz. Loc.
• Daylight-readable display
• Use in sub-zero temperatures and in regions with high atmospheric humidity
• Resistant to harsh environmental conditions
• Scratch-proof and impact-resistant fronts are demanded for increased mechanical requirements

The following features are required in shipbuilding:

• Dimmable display down to complete black-out
• Marine Type certification such as Germanischer Lloyd and others

HMI sector products

• MP 377 15" Touch daylight readable