Smarter ATEX: Safety and Efficiency through Connectivity

Wireless connectivity for ATEX equipment is shifting from a "nice-to-have" feature to an operational requirement.

As safety standards rise and specialized personnel become scarce, organizations need higher uptime with lower overhead.

Vention develops, delivers and supports connected devices built on Wockel®, our intrinsically safe foundation, to bridge the gap between hazardous-zone safety and digital insight.

Why Connectivity is Essential for ATEX Now

The transition to connected hazardous-area equipment is driven by several market shifts:

Rising Safety Standards

Organizations can move from periodic inspections to continuous monitoring to detect abnormal conditions earlier.

Labor Shortages

A shortage of ATEX-trained technicians makes remote diagnostics and targeted interventions critical to maintaining operations.

Downtime Costs

Interruptions of the production process are expensive. Connected devices provide the early warnings needed to prevent cascading failures.

Technical Maturity

Low-power electronics and robust battery solutions now make connectivity feasible even under strict energy and thermal budgets.

Read how we have developed an ATEX-certified industrial sensor in just 12 months - Sensorfact Case Study

The Value of a Connected ATEX Ecosystem

Connectivity creates value by integrating safety, compliance, and performance into a single system.

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Enhanced Safety & Awareness

Improve situational awareness by making abnormal behavior visible in real-time.

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Automated Compliance

Structured audit trail of configuration, firmware versions, and events.

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Reduced Human Involvement

Shift from routine manual rounds to exception-based maintenance.

Lowering TCO through Targeted Use Cases

The strongest ROI comes from use cases that directly remove recurring labor or prevent downtime.

Use Case

Impact on Total Cost of Ownership

Remote Inspection

Reduces recurring labor, travel, and permit-to-work overhead.

Condition-Based Maintenance

Prevents failures by acting on degradation trends instead of fixed schedules.

Faster Troubleshooting

Provides remote logs so teams arrive on-site with the right tools and parts.

Early Warning

Preventing one major production disruption often pays back the entire investment.

The Path to a Certified Connected Device

Developing a connected ATEX device is complex, but it does not have to be slow. Vention uses a proven, phased approach to reach the market faster and with fewer surprises.

Risk-Based Design

We assess threats and apply the right level of protection based on use, impact, and exposure.

Integrated Design

We treat connectivity, intrinsic safety, and certification as one integrated system from day one.

Compliant Architecture

We align with applicable regulations from day one, including documentation and technical files.

Modular Approach

Wockel® and Wockel® Connect offer pre-tested modules (like: power management, security and connectivity) for up to 50% faster development.

Legacy Upgrades

We review and update existing products to meet new requirements without starting from scratch.

Continuous Evidence

We build your certification package throughout the development process, rather than assembling it at the end.